Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition
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Judith Ann Long
Judith Ann Long, 80, of rural Martinsburg, passed away, Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John V....
Carol A. (Baker) Crawford
Carol A. (Baker) Crawford, 83, of Martinsburg, passed away July 14, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late James and Laura...
Merle L. Bange
Merle Lamar Bange, 39, of Martinsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, while working on their family’s farm. He was born December 20, 1983, in Lancaster, son of Mark A. and Mary J. (Shertzer)...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set
The 2023 Blair County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is set for Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine. Pre-registration is required! Please go to www.ircenvironment.org for more information, there is no cost to...
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: My name is Philip Leber, former resident of Salemville and graduate of NBC, 1959. Your paper previously published an article by Linda Williams (a representative of our new NBC alumni organization) that lacked some detail that I think...
Books to Borrow Claysburg Area Public Library Recommends
This book is dedicated to the self-less, inexhaustible, compassionate emergency room nurses. These energetic and empathetic men and women work day and night to save lives and make their patients as...
By WHS 1955-56 Basketball, Football: 'Almost Perfect, Twice'
Now, for the District 6 playoffs. Back in the day, there were only three classifications (A,B,C), and as hard as it is to imagine, there was no competition for girls. This was uncharted territory for the Blue Pirates: to enter the District6 playoffs...
125 Years Ago
Herald of July 28, 1898 Dissolution of the tannery firm Brown and Bloom of Martinsburg was announced in both an advertisement and a news item. Dr. Fred G. Bloom, a well known physician, retired from the firm and Jerre Brown, surviving partner, was...
50 Years Ago
Herald of July 26, 1973 Damage from last week’s fire in Roaring Spring was estimated at $400,000. The fire started in faulty electrical wiring in the cellar near the middle section of Family Fashions. The Family Fashions store was a total loss,...
100 Years Ago
Herald of July 27, 1923 Harry Barnhart, claiming East Pittsburgh as his home, was sent before Judge Thomas J. Baldridge to the Western penitentiary for a term of not more than one and a half nor more than two years for picking the pockets of...
25 Years Ago
Herald of July 30, 1998 Charles W. Klotz received the Roaring Spring “Living Treasure” award from the Second Century Committee. Mr. Klotz was very active in the community, having served on the Roaring Spring Borough Council for 20 years. He was...
75 Years Ago
Herald of July 29, 1948 Cove farmers this week were harvesting a “poor” crop of wheat, but there were prospects for an “exceptionally good” harvest of tomatoes and a “good looking” corn crop. Weight per measured bushel of wheat was as...
10 Years Ago
Herald of July 25, 2013 The Roaring Spring Department Store: True Value celebrated its 150th anniversary. The store opened in 1863 under the name D.M. Bare & Co. as a company store. A.D. Mingle became manager in 1915, and the store has been owned by...
What Did You Lose Now?
Luke 15 Lately when we have been with friends, someone is sure to tell a tale about losing his keys or wallet or some important paper. A couple of our friends have tracking devices so they can find the things they have lost. We enjoy some laughs...
Thought for the Week
That night, the king could not sleep. I wonder why. Could it be indigestion from lunch or could it be God Who is working out His plan? At any rate, the king is wide awake. What should he do? He could...
Church of God Has '50s Fun
Martinsburg Church of God has a free meal for the public every month. This month was a ‘50s theme, with a menu of grilled hotdogs and hamburgers made by resident pastor Jim Shaffer. The meal also...
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE Notice hereby is given that the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury Township, Blair County will consider for enactment at the Regular meeting on August 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm. or another public meeting as permitted by statute, an Ordinance... Full story
RS Native Makes Sculpture Honoring Brian Morden Foundation, Families Dealing With Childhood Cancer
After the late Dawn Morden lost her son Brian to cancer, she established the Brian Morden Foundation in 2003. With this, she began Altoona Gold Ribbon Game at Mansion Park. At this game, everybody...
Morrisons Cove Rotary Installs New President
Morrisons Cove Rotary Club has installed Lou Ann Mock as its new club president. Mock, a branch manager of Hometown Bank, will serve in this capacity through June 2024. Mock, who joined Morrisons...
SCPR Holds Antique Equipment Show
On July 15, the Southern Cove Power Reunion held its Antique Construction Equipment and Truck Show on Saturday, July 15, starting at 9 a.m. This show was great for history buffs and those who love old...
Authority Continues Discussions On Cenveo, H20 Project Grant
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority continued discussion on Cenveo during its July 11 meeting. Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh proposed a potential plan being brought to the table by Cenveo that could include a sampler and grinder pumps to...
What's the Word in Williamsburg?
Free Buffet Breakfast Sundays The Williamsburg Church of the Brethren is continuing its free breakfast buffet every Sunday morning from 8-9 a.m. at the church. All are invited to attend. 125th Anniversary Class Reunion this Saturday The Williamsburg...
'A New Season' for Grace Pointe Church of God
As a Cleveland Browns fan in the heart of Steelers Nation, the new pastor for Grace Pointe Church of God, Josh Kirksey, has some work to do on winning over the parishioners. Kirksey took over the...
Municipal
State Police reported miscellaneous items were stolen during a break-in at a residence along the 500 block of Walnut street in Roaring Spring on July 13. The suspects are a man driving a dark colored Dodge pickup truck and a female driving a purple...
June 2023 Deeds
(Records in this list are taken from public databases provided by the counties. Published entries are selected to match the Herald’s coverage area.) BEDFORD COUNTY GERALD W. PATTERSON AND JOAN E. PATTERSON TO STEVIE R. QUARRY AND TOBIAS J. QUARRY,...
Shoot the Gap: Cove Target for South During Civil War
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...
Little Misses Crowned at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park
The Little Miss Morrisons Cove Pageant was held last Monday evening, July 10, to kick off the Cove Carnival festivities. The evening was held at the Morrison's Cove Memorial Park, beginning at 7 p.m....
Allegheny Pullers Garden Tractor Pull
On Thursday, July 13, Allegheny Pullers held a tractor pull with garden tractors at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg during the Cove Carnival week. Jerry Sickles is the president of the...
Work Release Program Presented at SCSD Meeting
Central High School Principal Stephanie Thompson gave a special presentation on the school's Work Release Program at the regular monthly meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors....
HoopsFest Confirms Speakers: Native Son, Former NBA Player Johnny Moore; John James of the Newsboys
HoopsFest, the largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Pennsylvania, is back again for its 21st year. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 22. Known for its excellence in youth and adult 3-on-3 basketball, HoopsFest attrac...
Dell Achieves First Degree Black Belt
Josh Dell, a student at Hoover Martial Arts Center in Martinsburg, recently tested for his 1st Degree Black Belt in Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo. Dell has been training at Hoover Martial Arts...
A Day Late
When I was a young fisherman, the veterans of that long-ago time gradually began to accept me. After all, I was constantly on the stream and occasionally bumped into notable season-long fishermen like Michael “Pike” DiBartolome and Sam Lower,...
Area-Based Author Debuts Newest Book to Much Fanfare
A local author was able to get to know her readers while showing off some of her latest work. To celebrate the release of her latest book, "The Summer We Fell in Love," Trisha Ridinger McKee stopped...
'Cove Tradition' Persists During Cove Carnival
The Martinsburg Booster Association held its annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 15. Volunteers prepared meals in the Booster Alley Kitchen at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Proceeds from sales...
Despite Dairy Industry's Problems, Annual Event Continues to Flourish in Williamsburg
A farm's tradition of showing off the importance of the dairy industry continued with lots of education, activities, and sweet treats. Mill Hill Farms, LLC, run by the Biddle Family held Sundae...
Carnival Week Shows Values of Cove Youth
Very few things test a person’s character more than money. A found wallet is a temptation at any age, but during Cove Carnival week, there were several examples where the next generation of Cove leaders proved that honesty is the rule. Memorial...
Ag Parade Brings Out The Best in People
When Martinsburg Borough Police Chief Kerry Hoover turned his cruiser onto Market Street to lead the Agriculture Parade, he knew there would be a crowd, but was taken aback by what he saw. As Hoover a...
Towering Over the Cove
Herald Photographer Gary M. Baranec was able to soar to new heights on Monday afternoon, as he joined workers who are sandblasting and painting the Curryville Water Tower over the next few weeks....
Dog Tag Tribute Lost On Carnival Grounds
Most every child has that one possession that means the world to them. Whether it's a toy, a blanket, or stuffed animal, it's a prized possession that brings them comfort and security, and even the th...
