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ident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born September 12, 1935, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Annie B. (McCall) Snively. She married Herbert C. Houp January 24, 1953, in Ore Hill. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years; two sons: Steven C. Houp of Woodbury and Barry E. (Robin) of Ore Hill; three grandchildren: Jason Houp, Justin Houp (Chelsea) and Shane Houp; a sister, Betty A. Smith (Dennis) o...
Morrisons Cove Rotary Club installed Betsy A. Baker, Superintendent of Schools for Spring Cove School District, as their new Club President on June 29, 2021. Baker will serve in this capacity through June 2022. She joined the Club in 2016 and has been highly active with all of the Club's activities and programs. "The Morrisons Cove Rotary Club has a long history of serving the Morrisons Cove community, supporting community projects, and assisting with the development of our youth. Even through...
Grilling food is so popular that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: • Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. • Never grill indoors — not in the house, camper, tent or any enclosed area. • Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill. • Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house,...
With the heat index predicted to remain at, or exceed the current advisory levels, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Mountains Chapter shares these heat and summer safety tips and resources to help you and your family have a safe and healthy summer. Extreme heat is the most dangerous type of severe-weather event in the U.S. Ensure you know the types of notifications you will receive and what to do when you receive them. The National Weather Service issues heat advisories and excessive heat...
The Southern Cove Power Reunion meeting was called to order by Jason Hileman. Treasurer Amy Mellott gave the treasurer’s report. There is $4,236 in the Hometown Bank Museum Fund. In the Hometown Bank Checking Account, there is a balance of $19,567. At the last tractor pull, which was also the construction show, there were 126 hook ups. According to the club, the pull went very well and there were a lot of spectators for the construction show and the pull. The concession stand is open at all events. The Lions supplied food also at that show. The...
In my active adult recreational sporting days, between the ages of 20 and 70, I concentrated on two especially enjoyable pastimes: snow skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. In addition to golf courses in the United States, I have been fortunate enough to play overseas at venues in Italy, Germany, Britain, Japan, Australia and Brazil. But, two golf courses have special places in my golfing memory. The first is Iron Masters, outside Roaring Spring. After WWII, the idea of constructing a golf course in rural Morrisons Cove was considered u...
cloudLibrary saved me from absolute and total boredom. I discovered this gem when the Commonwealth was shut down due to COVID-19. I read a lot of books. I think it was somewhere around 25 in total. Without cloudLibrary, the harmonious vibe of my home would not have been so harmonious. cloudLibrary allows you to access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and you don’t have to leave the cozy comfort of your house. They are free, and when you read as much as I do, that is a great thing for your budget. I...
Despite vastly outnumbering large farms, small farms produce only a tiny fraction of Pennsylvania’s total agricultural output. However, these smaller operations support billions of dollars worth of economic activity while helping to preserve farmland and adding to the diversity of the state’s agriculture, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The researchers, affiliated with the college’s Center for Economic and Community Development, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and summarized their...
Herald of July 9, 1896 James Blake Sr., a veteran of the Civil War, died at his Martinsburg home of an attack of pleuropneumonia. At age 76, he was the oldest make resident of Martinsburg. He was a son of Rev. Burdine Blake, on the pioneer Methodist preachers of Morrisons Cove, who moved here in 1820 when James was one year old. James was retired as a blacksmith. He was active in the Off Fellows, the GAR and the Masons. He was the father of 15 children, six of whom died in infancy. He was survived by his wife, the former Margaret Ellen Brown,...
Herald of July 8, 1971 Martinsburg Borough Council received an additional grant of $13,100 from the federal government toward its 1968 sewage treatment plant project. A new policy adopted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission knocked out the threat of camping on State Game Lands, a development which Cove sportsmen had battled against for several years. Charles E. Nicewonger, secretary of the Roaring Spring Friendship Fire Co. for 35 years was given a fireman’s funeral. He was carried on a company fire truck from Thompson Funeral Home to G...
Herald of July 8, 1921 George Gorsuch, famous for his miniature horseshoes, added to his world-wide reputation with a full-page article and picture in the American Magazine. Written by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., it was a personal tribute to the blacksmith, his skill and list for famous notables the world over. A copy of the article was forwarded from a former Williamsburger, Harry Fulton Ake, secretary-treasurer of the Hardwood Co. of Chicago. Starting July 13, stores and business places in Roaring Spring were giving their employees summer...
Herald of July 3, 1996 Martinsburg Borough Council learned Monday night that one safety hazard on Spring Street has been corrected, but it focused its attention on how to begin solving yet another safety hazard on that street, a deep ditch between the street and Hershberger Pond. Thirty-four crafters have reserved space for the craft show that will be held as part of the July 4 celebration at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Six members of the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church left for Novosibirsk, Russia, Saturday. Members of the...
Herald of July 11, 1946 Six young men from Claysburg were injured in a motor accident at Sproul. Fatally injured was Stephen Blazevitch, 22. Four others were still patients at Nason Hospital: Donald W. Nickum, Arnold Diehl, David Hlay and Fred Shor. William F. Black was discharged. Plans for operation of a non-profit egg marketing program were announced at a dinner meeting of the directors of the Cove Farm Bureau Cooperative Association by Owen L. Barkley, general manager of the association at Curryville. T4 Sgt. Frank G. Amick of Martinsburg...
Herald of June 7, 2011 With Pizza, cupcakes, trophies, trinkets and big splashes in Hersberger Memorial Pool, the Spring Cove Youth Softball league celebrated a successful first year with a party June 30. This was the first year for the all-girls’ softball program to operate independently. Josh Conly, 26, of Roaring Spring, recently won the men’s “Best Lifter” professional open full-power award for all weight classes at the 2011 International Powerlifting Association’s (IPA) World Championships. The event was held at the York Barbell Hall of F...
“I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3, NIV) Wouldn’t it be interesting to go back in time and observe Abram/Abraham? I would like to be able to watch him and observe his mannerisms. What was it about him that got the Lord’s attention to begin with? We know that he was obedien...
I am writing this on the longest day of 2021. It reminds me of the longest day in history. It was a day Israel and Amorites were engaged in war. The Lord commanded the sun and the moon to stand still. He rained down huge hailstones on the enemy so more were killed by hailstones than by the sword of Israel. The story reminded me God frequently did special things and gave great deliverances for Israel when they trusted and were obedient to Him. A lot of terrible things happened in the Old...
A summer kids’ event called Rocky Railway VBS: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through will be hosted at Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church from July 11 to July 15. At Rocky Railway, kids will discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Kids will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, engage in fun snack-eating experiences, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and collect Bible memory buddies to remind...
The celebration of Blair County’s 175th anniversary continues the weekend of July 17 and 18. The Colonel William Murray Civil War Days will be a two-day event taking place at two different locations including the Historic Hollidaysburg Inc., (HHI) House Museum Headquarters located at 516 Walnut St., Hollidaysburg, and the Jacob Walters Log Cabin Homestead, built in 1820, located at 819 3rd Ave., Duncansville. A wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Union Soldier Monument in front of the Blair County Courthouse Sunday afternoon. Also o...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will continue their monthly Manna on Main Street as a drive-through, take-out only service on July 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. Please note the time change. Participants can drive or walk up to the doors of fellowship hall located at the end of the alley to pick up meals. The menu will consist of beef-a-roni, coleslaw, fruit, bread and cake. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
Executrices Notice Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted by the Register of Wills of Blair County, Pennsylvania, upon the Estate of Joyce L. Posca, late of North Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA, deceased. All person indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the estate shell present them without delay to Executrices Melissa K. Lowther 1518 NE Rocky Ridge Drive Roseburg, OR 97470 and Cynthia A. Alldridge 2962 Vivian Lane San Jose, CA 95124 Attorney Kathy...
Nancy Diehl of Everett, earned a master of social work from the College of Health & Human Services. Widener University honored graduates at ceremonies between May 11 and 14 on the campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The university provided two in-person, outdoor celebration options for students who chose to participate: A drive-through ceremony where graduates were able to exit their vehicles and be recognized as they crossed a stage in front of the historic Old Main administration building. A series of traditional “mini” ceremonies on campus at...
Pet owners should remember that outdoor pets should have access to shade and plenty of fresh, clean, cool water. Animals kept indoors should have proper ventilation. Dogs should be walked in the early morning or late evening to avoid the extreme heat and take advantage of the cooler periods of the day. In 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed the Motor Vehicle Extreme Heat Protection Act. This law protects law enforcement or other public safety officials who remove a pet believed to be in danger from an unattended hot car. The law does not protect...
Leroy Clark, of Everett, was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Clark, a psychology major, is a graduate of Everett Area....
Door-to-Door Scams Warm weather is here, which means door-to-door sales crews are here, too. But what they’re selling isn’t always legit. Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services. Be wary of contractors who say they stopped by because they just happened to be in the neighborhood. The good ones are usually too busy to roam around in search of work. Also be on guard for high pressure tactics to make a quick decision for a steep discount, and requests for payment upfront. You...
These kids have been enjoying pools on some of the recent hot days....
The national gas price average has increased 40 percent since the start of the year, from $2.25 on Jan. 1 to $3.13 on July 6. Moreover, it is not stopping there. Motorists can expect gas prices to increase another 10–20 cents through the end of August, bringing the national average well over $3.25 this summer. The last time crude was more than $76.40 and the national average gas price was at $3.25 was November and October 2014, respectively. Prices for crude will exceed this threshold as early as July 6 and gas prices will follow suit in c...
Saint Francis University congratulates more than 700 students who received their academic degrees on May 8-9, 2021. David Cain, Everett, masters, physician assistant science; Nicole Clark, Everett, masters, physician assistant science; Hayley Cottle, Woodbury, masters, physician assistant science; Jacob Dasher, Loysburg, bachelors of science, accounting and management information systems; Susan Dodson, Claysburg, associate of science, early childhood education; Debra Foor, New Enterprise, bachelor of science, management; Courtney Garver,...
Mount Aloysius College is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2021. The dean’s list honors full-time students who have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average (GPA), part-time students who have achieved a GPA of 3.70, or students enrolled in six to eight semester hours who earned a 3.9 GPA. Mount Aloysius College students named to the dean’s list for Spring 2021 are: Jessica Lynn Diehl, Claysburg; Shayla A. Brantner, Martinsburg; Spencer Jordan Smith, Martinsburg; Carlie L. Hazlett, Roaring Spring; Melony L. Brant...
The following students from Blair County have been named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of spring 2021 dean’s list students is available at www.iup.edu. The following students named to the dean’s list are: Martinsburg: Kaylee Rae Bowers, B.S.Ed. in biology education; Erin M. Brumbaugh, B.S. in speech-language pathology and audiology. Roaring Spring: Alison Christi...
Parties are all in session! My sister and I had our first party at our house for the Fourth of July and it was absolutely stressful, but a blast! I am always in the mood for picnic recipes and my best friend Judy and I are always looking for recipes for picnics! We are hoping to have a few more parties before summer is over. This inspired my recipes this week – what can I bring to parties that is something new and exciting? Have no fear, this article is here! Berry Brownie Pizza Ingredients: 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9 pan size) 1 p...
Pulled Pork Dinner The Lions Club is sponsoring a Pulled Pork Dinner on Sunday, July 18. It will be takeout only from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal consists of pulled pork, a roll, cole slaw and baked beans. Pickup will be at Riverside Park. Contact any Lions Club member or Facebook message Julie Verbonitz Foreso or pick up tickets at River Valley Custom Apparel. Farm Show Queen Contest The Farm Show is still looking for competitors for the following pageant titles: Farm Show Queen, Farm Show Little Miss, and Farm Show Princess. Applications...
Woodbury Township supervisors discussed three outstanding permits from Cove Forge – one for a lot merger, one for land development, and the last for a stormwater plan and upgraded treatment plant. Stiffler-McGraw engineer Jim Young said he was in contact with Tennessee White Deer – the owners of Cove Forge and wanted some updates. Young encouraged supervisors to request a letter regarding updates of what Cove Forge plans to do before permits expire. Chairman Joe Lansberry discussed that the borough has been in contact with Penn State with pro...
Even during the summer months, a local library wants to make sure children continue to learn. To help boost children in their reading and understanding of the library, Williamsburg Public Library continues with its Summer Reading Program. Running Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., this year’s theme, “Summer Tails and Tentacles,” reflects the theme the library will be creating for its children’s section. This will include a mural being painted on the walls. Jennifer Hoffman is one of the librarians at the library and has run the program since she beg...
Clint Curfman is one of 962 students who earned a spot on the dean’s list at Shenandoah University for the spring 2021 semester. To be considered for the dean’s list, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Curfman is from Roaring Spring....
The following students from the area have been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2021 semester. To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Brittany Ebersole, of New Enterprise, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average and Adam Francis, of Everett....
On July 16, 1780, 11 Bedford County Rangers under the command of Captain William Phillips were ambushed by a combined detachment of British troops and Seneca warriors in the Woodcock Valley. The ambush resulted in a pitched battle and the outcome of that battle was the forced surrender of Captain Phillips and his company. While Captain Phillips and his son, Elijah, were forced to walk 300 miles northward to Fort Niagara and spend a couple years in captivity in Canada, the other ten Bedford County Rangers were tied to the trees surrounding a...
Editor's Note: The craft show and charity auction have been postponed due to the forecast of thundershowers. The craft show and auction will take place Sunday, July 18. The craft show will last from noon to 5 p.m. The auction will begin at 2 p.m. The Blair County Historical Society is holding a craft show and charity auction to benefit the society. The free event will take place on the lawn of The Baker Mansion. The craft show is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. with the auction beginning at 2 p.m. Events coordinator for the historical society Kate...
Two hundred and forty years ago, on Sunday, June 3, 1781, the only actual event of the American Revolution of this region took place on soil that is within present-day Blair County. A detachment of Bedford County Rangers left Fort Fetter (present-day Wye Switches) in search of an Amerindian War Party that had killed a settler and took his wife and children captive. The rangers hoped to overtake the war party to free the captives. When they had advanced approximately two miles from the fort, they were ambushed by a large party of Seneca...
Blair County is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. There will be several events marking the occasion throughout the summer into the fall. • July 17 and 18, Historic Hollidaysburg Inc., is holding Colonel Murray Civil War Days. The cost is $10 for adults and free for children under fifteen. Events will take place in both Hollidaysburg and Duncansville. There will be reenactors, a presentation on Lincoln, information about medicine during the Civil War and Colonel Murray himself. • J...
Mason Baker of Martinsburg, was named to the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) 2020-21 Academic Honor Roll. Baker, a graduate of Central High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College men’s golf team(s) and is majoring in analytical finance and economics. The academic honor roll is comprised of student-athletes who compete in varsity-level sport and register a GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher for the entire 2020-21 academic year....
The Bedford County Players will be performing John Patrick's comedy, "Opal's Husband," at the Church of the Brethren July 23, 24, 30 and 31. Friday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's matinee begins at 3 p.m., followed by an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. For reservations please call (814) 623-7555. Tickets are $15. The Church of the Brethren is located on Donahue Road in Bedford. "Opal's Husband" is being directed by Thalia Fleetwood. Cast includes Lori Wagner, Jamie Putt, Scott Shoup,...
As many look to pools and waterways to cool off it’s important that before going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and learning to swim to at least achieve the skills of water competency. Everyone should be able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then get out of the water safely. A variety of water safety courses and resources are available to help. To help keep your family safe, the Red Cross...
Eight members of the Central Cove FFA Chapter took part in the PA State FFA competitions during several days in May. All contests were held virtually this year due to the cancellation of an in-person state convention. Central's land use team placed second in the state. Team members included Lily Sollenberger (second-place individual and plaque winner), daughter of Eric and Jamie Sollenberger of Curryville; Sam Stahl, son of Sam and Tobi Stahl of Williamsburg; and Keller Metzker, son of Wes and...
Deer season still might be months away, but hunters who will need antlerless deer licenses in 2021-22 soon will need to fill out and send in their applications. Resident hunters may apply for their first antlerless deer license beginning Monday, July 12. Nonresidents may submit their first application a week later, beginning Monday, July 19. Hunters submitting applications should take note that the amount they pay for an antlerless license has increased slightly this year. Pennsylvania antlerless deer licenses now cost $6.97 for residents and...
The locusts are all but gone now. (Yes, I know the proper name for the big bugs that emerged this year for the first time in 17 years is "cicada." However, the "old timers" of my youth called them locusts. So, to me, locusts they remain.) Anyhow, the large emergence of Brood X locusts that occurred during June on several streams provided a nice change of pace from my normal early summer nymph-fishing, which is generally the most effective method of summer fly-fishing. This year, I had...
Residents at Pennsylvania’s six veterans homes are safer and closer to their families and friends thanks to each home recently holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The clinics were open to residents and staff who had not yet chosen to be vaccinated, as well as family members, visitors, volunteers and the public. The veterans homes are operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). The six clinics increased the overall vaccination rate for residents to over 95 percent, and the overall vaccination rate for s...
Samuel E. Rhodes of Woodbury, who formerly worked in construction, collects ice cream freezers and lawn tractors. In his collection of ice cream freezers, Rhodes has 430 freezers the oldest dated from 1889. Among his many freezers, Rhodes has freezers in wagons, handheld small freezers that roll back and forth and large freezers that make 14 quarts. The freezers come from many different places, including auctions, flea markets and eBay. Considering how long ice cream has been around, one could s...
The Bolger family hosted their family reunion at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park over the Fourth of July weekend. During their two days together, the family participated in fun and games, such as a cornhole competition, bowling, a pie eating contest, and trivia. People from all over the world attended, some coming as far as Europe. The attendees were ages 18 months all the way to 93 years old. Robert Courtney Bolger, who lives in Texas now, reads the Herald every week. He refers to Martinsburg as...
Alpha Beta Chapter's June 22 meeting at Denny's Restaurant was called to order by President Becky Johnen, who reflected on the chapter's accomplishments of the last challenging year. As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage and support active educators, second Vice President Melissa Flynn honored Amanda Adams as Outstanding Educator. Adams has taught French for 17 years at Tussey Mountain School District, where she also serves as advisor to several clubs and leads the Incentive Team. In...
Jenny and Michele Snowberger of Hollidaysburg decided to treat themselves to ice cream at the Milky Way in East Freedom, which also gave them the opportunity to visit with their daughter Breona who works there....
