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John D. Croft, 85, originally of Ore Hill, rural Roaring Spring, residing at The Village of Morrisons Cove, passed away Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023, at the home. He was born March 3, 1938, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Eldon M. and Irene M. (Shehan) Croft. On Jan. 4, 1958, he married Hazel I. Royer at Clover Creek Church of the Brethren. She preceded him in death Jan. 16, 2009, after 51 years of marriage. He is survived by two daughters: Deb Detwiler, of Lancaster and Donna Litzenberger, of Imler; a son, Bob Croft (Idella), of...
Betty L. (Smith) Imler, 82, of Frosty Hollow, Roaring Spring, passed away June 30, 2023, at home. She was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Sulphur Springs; daughter of the late Sheldon and Sarah (Casteel) Smith. On June 8, 1963, in Curryville, she was united in marriage to John S. “Pete” Imler. Betty was a graduate of Bean Hill School and attended the Bethel Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed singing, gardening, bird watching, and loved time spent with her family and dog, Heidi. She is survived by a dau...
Cathie Sue Dibert, 53, of Claysburg, passed away Friday June 30, 2023, at UPMC-Presbyterian. She was born Nov. 21, 1969, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Ernest Frederick and Carol Jean (Walter) Eltman. She married Rodney Dibert June 26, 2003, in Greenfield Township. She is survived by her husband, children Joshua Eltman, Katie Clark (Bobby), Emily Musselman (Devon) and Jordan Dibert (Kalynn), grandchildren: Kellee, Reyce, Lilly, Clarissa, Paisley and Audrey and her best friends Thom Burn...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying wild turkeys this summer. The Annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey is underway and runs through Aug. 31. Participation is important for turkey population management. Survey data allow the agency to determine total wild turkey productivity and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also are used in the turkey population model to track population...
To the left, brothers Brad (left) and Brian Burket had other plans for last Saturday afternoon but a motorist ran over the family mailbox Friday night, so they had to spend part of Saturday cementing the box back in place. To the right, Victoria Hazel Wilson, 5, paints the scene in front of her E. Main Street home last Saturday afternoon....
When we continue my memory tour on Curryville Road, across from our house was the Keith house. Mrs. Neut (Hannah) Keith and Jenny Shaffer lived there. That was where I did most of my porching. They had the biggest and best porch and a great swing. One of the first games I remember them teaching me was to clap my hands with them and the birds would fly. They had large trees in their huge yard and we could get a heavenly host of birds to fly. Sometimes we mowed their yard, but it was so big, we...
Melissa Long decided to move in with Brian Michaels. Both teens had rocky relationships with their families. Brian had a small apartment. It was hard. Melissa liked to fish and it was a good thing as it helped provide food for the couple. Melissa soon found out that she was pregnant. They were still in high school so they had some decisions to make. They certainly could not afford to raise a child. They decided that Melissa should have an abortion. Brian sold his radio for $220 so she could...
In the fall of 2020, when Chad Dechow got a call from veterinarians in New York describing a strange condition affecting Holstein calves on two farms under their care, he was unfamiliar with the condition that came to be known as calf recumbency. The animals were weak and couldn’t stand at birth or shortly after, and most did not survive beyond six weeks of age. The vets did not detect any neurologic, infectious or metabolic abnormalities in the very young animals. It was a mystery. “They couldn’t figure it out — they had necropsied calves...
Herald of July 7, 1898 J. C. Haderman of Bedford County brought suit against Joseph E. Thropp, prominent Everett ironmaster and politician for $20,000 damages for libel growing out of an article published in the Philadelphia Press and a circular sent out by Mr. Thropp during the political campaign. The article discussed the alleged sale of post offices in Bedford County and mentioned Mr. Haderman’s name in connection with the appointments. Albert H. Stoner, a young business man of Martinsburg, and Miss Nancy A. Baker, daughter of Mr. and M...
Herald of July 12, 1973 Construction on the Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg is 75 percent completed, but only seven persons have applied for admission to the 67-bed facility. Ten residents from the Martinsburg area are housed at other Homewood facilities and may be relocated here. The target date for occupancy is September 30. Meals on Wheels expanded into the Cove, with five Roaring Spring residents receiving meals. The meals are prepared at Darlene’s Restaurant, Roaring Spring and delivered to the individuals’ homes by vol...
Herald of July 13, 1923 On Friday evening the Cheerful Services class of the M. E. Sunday school was entertained by the Breidenthal sisters and Mrs. S. M. Royer at the home of the former on Julian street. More than 30 members of the class and their friends were present. A splendid program of music and readings was rendered and after the regular business session of the class, dainty refreshments were served by the ladies. Fairview Church of the Brethren is organizing a class to study the theory of music. The Pastor, Galen B. Royer will be the...
Herald of July 16, 1998 McDonald’s was granted permission to erect a 45 foot high sign at their restaurant in Roaring Spring. Borough zoning regulations limit the height of a free standing sign in a commercial zone to 40 feet. The board held firm on the square footage limit for the sign. Burger King employees in Roaring Spring delayed a customer who paid for her meal with a counterfeit $100 bill until police came. The woman’s boyfriend paid for the meal, and then left the building while she waited. Police apprehended the man in Saxton, and fou...
Herald of July 15, 1948 Jack Barteges of Martinsburg, who is employed with the H. D. Blattenberger Construction gang in Parksley, Md. was seriously injured when he fainted in the intense heat of 115 degrees and fell from the top of a utility pole, suffering a crushed vertebrae in his back. David Jack, 12-year-old son of John D. and Kathryn (Wagner) Jack of Williamsburg, died July 9 at Allegheny General hospital, where he had been admitted four days previous. He had been under treatment for the past 16 months. John D. Jack was supervising...
Herald of July 11, 2013 Cove resident Alicia McNally wrote of her experiences on her ”motherland trip”, which she described as a rite of passage for adoptees visiting their birth countries for the first time. McNally returned to South Korea through the International Korean Adoptee Service after being adopted by Rick and Linda McNally of Roaring Spring in 1987. McNally graduated from Central High School in 2005. Mark D. Mitchell, principal at Claysburg-Kimmel high school, accepted a position with the West Branch School District as an ele...
Whenever we read accounts of the disciples, we know that they were given a wonderful opportunity to show Jesus to someone. They got to listen to His word and to walk with Him daily. I am sure that they experienced an eternity changing encounter. This is now our purpose in life. We, as royal priests, exist for this purpose. Our purpose is to point to Jesus in our daily lives. Is that an easy task? Do we have what it takes to do that task well? Someday we will be able to look back on our lives and sigh with a slight smile, “How did I do all t...
Although we are six months away from Christmas, the Cove Christmas Love group is already planning on how to provide a wonderful Christmas to Cove families and children in need. Last year, over 100 children were provided new gifts to celebrate the Christmas season. Cove Christmas Love grew out of the outreach started by the former police chief and current Mayor of Martinsburg Richard Brantner years ago. As the spread grew, the Martinsburg Ministarium stepped in to continue this important work. Years later, this charity has provided joy to kids C...
Queen Esther has an amazing response to Mordecai’s proposal. In order to truly understand this Book, I need to deal with some history both secular and Biblical. I need some detail but I don’t want to get so detailed that I lose you. Please bear with me. By the year 550 B.C. Cyrus became king of Persia. He overcame any Median opposition to do this. Xerxes became king of Persia in 485 B.C. That is about 65 years later. I am bothered by the fact that prayer is not mentioned in the Book of Est...
Lord, We are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the Promise of hope. But we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness. We pray that this great nation will be restored by Your forgiveness. From bondage, You grant freedom. Through Your own sacrifice, You offer salvation. From the state of despair, You offer peace. From the bounties of Heaven, You have blessed – not because of our goodness – but by...
MEETING DATES CHANGE Two regular monthly meetings for the North Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors have been rescheduled from Thursday, August 3, 2023 to Thursday August 10, 2023 at 6 p.m. and October 5, 2023 to October 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Township office, located at 113 Cranberry Road, Martinsburg, PA 16662. If you are a disabled person who would need assistance at said meeting, please contact the Township Secretary in person or by calling (814) 793-4357. NORTH WOODBURY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS Notice of Pesticide Application Nutrien Ag...
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is accepting applications for the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program, which will provide $200 million in funding to businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and economic development organizations. The Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program, funded through the Capital Projects Fund, will fund line extension and development projects, as well as large-scale regional infrastructure projects. Upon completion, projects must deliver service that meets or exceeds symmetrical download...
In 2021, more people moved into rural Pennsylvania than moved out of rural Pennsylvania, according to an analysis conducted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. From the available data, the reason why people moved in wasn't clear. However, it may have been for job opportunities, to be closer to family, or any number of other quality of life considerations. Regardless of the reasons, this positive net in-migration is important for rural population sustainability. For the analysis, the Center use...
Am I the only one who struggles with what to make as a dessert for going to a cookout? I’ve made the recipe I am about to share twice now over the past few weeks, and it’s still getting requested. Sweet and Easy Banana Pudding Ingredients: 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups ice cold water 3.4 oz. box vanilla instant pudding mix 2 tubs of cool whip 4 bananas chopped 12 oz. box mini vanilla wafers Directions: In a large bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and water until well combined. Be careful, it splashes! Add the...
At last week’s Historical Society meeting, I had the opportunity to look through a bicentennial book of 1976 Williamsburg. Looking back on a lot of the items and people in the book, it really occurred to me that I really don’t know all the “happening” places that we have in our small town — and that’s why this week I’d like to reminisce. Where was your favorite place to visit, eat or shop growing up in Williamsburg? Here is what a few residents had to say: Jeanne Bardell Todd: My pap’s dairy and Crownover’s Market Bridget Dimond: Hornberge...
Jeremy Imler spent Saturday afternoon helping out his nephew Allen Kidd who had a tree come down in front of his home along River Road outside Williamsburg....
Three-year-old Emily Dean's smile is just about as wide as the double rainbow following one of the many rainstorms that have hit our town this week. Emily is the daughter of Tom and Sarah Dean, of Williamsburg....
For over a year, board members of the Williamsburg Historical Society have been looking to become a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization. During last Wednesday’s meeting, that wish came true. Cathy Over, who has been instrumental in the makings of the historical society, announced that the group was approved for a 501.c.3, all thanks to the help of Attorney Michael Routch. “I like the way he wrote things up,” History Society Board Member Roane Lytle said. Over then presented the bylaws for the group to look over. Some verbiage needs to be edite...
The Isaac Awards recognized Central High School at the annual awards ceremony that was held in May. Central's drama program was nominated for best dance for its title number "Footloose." Izzy Boyer, who played Rev. Shaw Moore, was nominated in the category of best featured actor. He was one of the leads of the show. He is a freshman. Freshman Marah Goff was nominated for and won best supporting actor in a female role for her role as Rusty. Rachel Wagner, director of Central's production of...
The year was 1863 and it was a time of widespread rumors. Every huckster passing through the area brought stories of death and destruction at the hands of Confederate troops in the south. A trip to town brought Poppa scurrying back with plans to look for caves or other hiding places he could take the family if troops were spotted coming over the mountain east from McConnelsburg with all eyes on Blair County and Morrisons Cove. To call it scary times for the farmers and shop keepers would be an understatement. Woolen blankets produced at the...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., of Everett, will begin a project to replace the bridge that carries Route 2020 (Royer Mountain Road) over Piney Creek on Thursday, June 28, 2023, in Woodbury Township, Blair County. On Thursday, crews will start work in preparation for bridge removal, but motorists will still have access to travel across the bridge. On Monday, July 10, the bridge will close, and a 22-mile detour will be placed. Westbound traffic will follow Route 2020 (...
This Hall family photo was taken in 2013. Shown (from left) are Tadd Hall, the late Douglas Hall, Joanne Hall, the late Herb Hall, the late Joan Hall, Tyler Hall, and Brittany Hall. W.L. Hall Lime & Coal Inc. will be the honoree at this year's Ag Parade (check out Page A-1 if you missed the article). The parade is a highlight during the Cove Carnival. The rest of the week's schedule is as follows: • July 7 – Bargain Days • July 10 – Little Miss Morrisons Cove • July 11 – Ag Parade • July 11-...
June 26 was the first day that Pennsylvania resident hunters could buy their first antlerless deer license for the 2023-24 hunting seasons. Many hunters figured this would be a good day to purchase their yearly hunting license as well. After an early morning of trout fishing, rather than trying to get a license online, I drove to Mill Hill Agway to buy a hunting license and a doe tag. I buy a doe tag for one reason: to finish off a wounded doe if I encounter one. What should have been a simple process turned out not to be. With the game...
The check will not be in the mail, and neither will a paper application or a twice-stamped pink envelope. Instead, hunters simply will buy their 2023-24 antlerless deer licenses wherever hunting licenses are sold. The new process for obtaining antlerless licenses, made possible by a new law that took effect earlier this year, went underway Monday, June 26 at 8 a.m., when antlerless deer licenses will be available alongside general hunting and furtaker licenses, and other licenses, permits and privileges. Deer Management Assistance Program...
The Sixth Annual Morrisons Cove Rotary Club and Dragon Pride Foundation Golf Outing was held on Friday, June 23, at Iron Masters Country Club. This winning partnership raised a profit of over $10,000 this year thanks to a long list of sponsors, golfers, and many volunteers. The golf outing was a four-person scramble format. Brent Baker Painting was the winning team with a score of 60 after a card off with Ray Camp VFW who also scored 60 and earned second place. Webber Associates took third...
Morrisons Cove Rotary Club honored 27 graduating high school seniors as recipients of the 2022-2023 Student of The Month Awards Program. Honorees, along with their families and club members, celebrated their achievements at the Club's May meetings. Each Student of the Month received a certificate and medallion. 2022-2023 Student of The Month for Central High School recipients include Maya Hazenstab, Jillian Dalansky, Elmma Balliet, Darcy Heltzel, Ella Garner, Maia Jeffries, Jeff Hoenstine, Rebek...
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate matter for June 28, 2023, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Air quality conditions in relation to these wildfires has been an ongoing issue the last few weeks. On a Code Red Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the...
The Family Room Building will host a variety of mental health and physical wellness education programs for children and adults during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 8-10. The Family Room is located on Main Street between Eighth and Ninth streets at the Ag Progress Days site. Talks and demonstrations will take place daily, covering topics such as tick repellants, sun protection and skin cancer with the Penn State Cancer Institute. Educators from Penn State Extension’s Food, Families and Health and Food Safety and Quality pro...
Donate blood this summer with the American Red Cross, Seven Mountains Media and WTAJ at the 35th Annual Blair Media Blood Blitz. The blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 18, at the Altoona Area Junior High School Fieldhouse (1400 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 10-hour event is the largest blood drive in Blair County with a goal to collect more than 180 units of blood. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donors can help save a life in just one hour....
The Arby's and Dunkin' restaurants under construction in Roaring Spring should be ready for customers this fall after supply chain issues pushed back the initial opening target date. It has been nearly two years since officials of Snyder's Gateway of Breezewood announced the purchase of the former Bickel's Surplus property along Route 36 and Nason Drive, and one year since construction began on the restaurants which were initially slated to open in fall 2022. According to Michael Miller,...
New security measures at the Bedford County Courthouse went into effect on Monday, July 3. According to a release from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, visitors to the courthouse will now be required to use a security entrance where security officers will screen each person and their belongings using a magnetometer, x-ray scanner, and metal detection wands. Bedford County President Judge Travis Livengood said the courthouse is “the center of government and the justice system for Bedford County,” providing services from iss...
Martinsburg's annual Agricultural Parade will take place on Tuesday, July 11, at 6 p.m. As always, the parade will run rain or shine. This year's grand marshal will be this very newspaper: the Morrisons Cove Herald, which has served the Cove community since April 1885. W.L. Hall Lime & Coal Inc., a family business in Loysburg that has been around for more than 100 years, will be this year's honoree. The parade committee is bringing back a time-honored tradition this year: tractor judging. The...
