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AWARDS Western Governors University • Award of Excellence: Griffie Loy, Hopewell DEAN’S LIST Bob Jones University • Annelise Johnston, East Freedom Frostburg State University • Christian Steele, Martinsburg Kutztown University...

The Woodbury Borough Council met on July 3. The treasurer’s report and secretary’s report were reviewed and approved. The Lower Alley storm drain project was completed by Claycomb Excavating using American Rescue Plan funds. Russell Standard...

I am always in the mood for something sweet. As I write this week’s articles, I am begging my sister Julie to head to Dairy Queen for ice cream for us and our dog Cooper. Since we’re still in BBQ season, sometimes, you just want some dessert...

Dwayne Zimmerman, of Crowsnest Broadband, attended Woodbury Township Supervisors’ meeting. Zimmerman said that after receiving a grant, Woodbury Township was one of the areas most “in need” of broadband services and that Crowsnest is looking...

Experts say the formation of Morrisons Cove was determined by the Ice Age giving our homeland its canoe-shaped basin formed by three mountains. These mountains give Cove residents a sense of security that tornadoes likely will not sweep through as...

Exploring the possibility of reintroducing American martens to Pennsylvania will include consideration of an additional public survey gauging residents’ opinions on the matter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently developed the draft...

July is synonymous with fun in the sun. In the northern hemisphere, July is typically characterized by sunny days, warm weather and long hours of daylight, making it an ideal month to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. July also boasts an...

The Greenfield Township board of supervisors approved a solar electric energy facilities ordinance at their July 5 meeting. The policy outlines regulations for the aconstruction, operation, and decommissioning of commercial scale solar farms within...

The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting took place on July 5 at 9 a.m. Minutes from the Secretary and Treasurer Rachael White were reviewed and approved. 2024 Budget Planning was discussed. An oral report on roads was given. Last...

With the Cove Carnival kicking off this week and two nights of fireworks scheduled, area residents could be in the mood to extend their Fourth of July celebration. But if you decide to break out any leftover fireworks and set them off, you will be...

Businesses and homes along Nason, June, and Hillcrest Drives in Roaring Spring pay property taxes to the borough but may be surprised to learn that those roads belong to Conemaugh Nason Hospital, and Nason CEO Tim Harclerode wants to give them to...

Billy Sweet passed away at the end of June, and leaves behind a lifetime of service to Blair County. Sweet was an active fireman for over 45 years at Claysburg and vice president of the Blair County Chapter of the NAACP for many years. “He wore a...

In early December of 1955, excitement was building in the halls of Williamsburg High School and in the borough of Williamsburg as the new basketball season was rapidly approaching. There were two primary reasons for all the positive anticipation....

Herald of July 14, 1898 The expenses for the Fourth of July celebration in Martinsburg included $15 for the fireworks display, $15 for the Woodbury band, $11 for the East Sharpsburg band, and $11.05 to Albert H. Stoner for meals provided to the...

Herald of July 19, 1973 Fire swept through the heart of Roaring Spring business district, destroying the Family Fashions Store, formerly Klevans) and heavily damaging the G&M 5¢ to $1.00 store. Nearby businesses received smoke damage. Roaring...

Herald of July 20, 1923 Miss Grace Skyles delightfully entertained a number of friends at her home on Saturday evening. Very interesting games and excellent music were enjoyed, and a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests report a...

Herald of July 23, 1998 The Department of Environmental Protection held a meeting in the Northern Bedford high School auditorium to hear citizens’ views on a proposed state strategy aimed at controlling pollution from concentrated animal feeding...

Herald of July 22, 1948 The fund drive for a new hospital in Bedford reached forty-three percent of its $595,000 goal two weeks into the campaign. The Williamsburg Veterans’ Memorial Celebration was planned for August 4-7. The event will kick off...

Herald of July 18, 2013 A program to distribute backpacks with enough food for a weekend to children in the Spring Cove School District was in the planning stages. Martha Disney, who organized the program, said participating students would pick up a...

It is not unusual for me to ask hospice patients what their favorite hymn is. For the reply to be In the Garden is not at all unusual. That old song looks ahead with joy at the thought of abiding with Jesus in heaven forever. For that to happen,...

I know, I kind of left you hanging there. Stick with me though, and we’ll finish that statement together. I think we can all agree that there are seasons of life that are just plain hard. These seasons can last for just fleeting moments, and they...

WOODBURY WATER AUTHORITY CUSTOMERS Woodbury Water Authority will be flushing the water system July 21 through July 31, 2023, weather permitting. Customers may experience cloudy or discolored water, as well as low pressure during these times. Storage...