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Born to William Herbert and Helen May (Colbert) Riley on Nov. 11, 1948, in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, and passed away July 17, 2021. A memorial service was held on July 23, 2021, at 5 p.m. at Legacy Christian Church, 16000 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062, with visitation to followed from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Memorial service pending at Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs, CO, with date and time to be announced. Committal service pending at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO, with date and time to be announced. To...
Pennsylvania’s 72,000 nursing home residents could soon receive at least four hours of care, the Department of Health said Wednesday. The proposed regulation comes more than 20 years after the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said four hours was “the minimum” level of care needed to prevent bed sores, malnutrition, dehydration and other ailments common in nursing homes. “It not only aligns with best practices and existing research, but it prioritizes residents’ well-being,” acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “This...
Infectious and vector-borne animal and plant diseases, vaccination issues surrounding COVID-19, and the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly will take center stage in displays and presentations at the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building and Theatre during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 10-12. Penn State Extension educators and College of Agricultural Sciences faculty will address these issues with a series of displays and presentations during the three-day event: • Vector-borne diseases. This display will cover the mos...
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 2021, will mark the 45th Claysburg Community Days. Saturday’s events kick-off at 10:30 a.m. and will continue to 10 p.m. Sunday’s events begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue to 6 p.m. There will be food, games, crafts and entertainment on both days. The lineup of special entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 14 is as follows: • 11 a.m. – Cornhole Tournament • 11:30 a.m. - Little Miss Claysburg Pageant • 1 - 5 p.m. - Petting Zoo (sponsored by West Central Equipment/John Deere) • 2 p.m. – Children’s Games (spons...
To the Editor: Judging from the lengthy, and lecture-like, piece in the July 15, 2021, Herald, some Covites must have complained about the coverage of the pride parade. I wonder if the complaints were about the coverage, or the tone of the coverage. Let’s remember that the Herald has declared itself to be a “national politics”-free zone and there’s hardly a more nationally political topic than anything LGBTQ. I suppose that the Herald will argue, or lecture, that LGBTQ people live here and therefore the issue, and the coverage, is warranted. Bu...
The “new normal” has made our lifestyles increasingly sedentary. Remote learning, teleworking, online ordering, curbside pick up and home delivery of goods such as groceries are enabling us to forgo what was once considered light physical activity. Now, more than ever physical literacy, the desire and ability to participate in daily physical activities, is vital to our overall well being. The Roaring Spring Community Library is excited to announce that because of a grant from the Blair County Health & Welfare Council, we are now offering Phy...
I was discussing the Herald recently with a caller who had a concern. As always, I am very willing to listen and consider seriously when someone takes the time to contact me with a concern about the Herald, whether it’s praise or criticism. I can’t say that there was a full meeting of our minds, but we did have an extended discussion that provided me with some helpful information. It also provided me with a certain viewpoint that I’ve heard before from Herald subscribers and advertisers. The caller was a longtime Herald subscriber and adver...
Herald of July 30, 1896 The oldest citizen of Nowth Woodbhury Township, John H. Mock, dies at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 13 days. Cause of death was neuralgia of the heart. His wife of 64 years, the former Christina Baker, survived, along with three of their eight children. Prof. J.T. Whitaker, an instructor at the Central State Normal School at Lock Haven, was home on vacation, accompanied by his friend, Prof. Wm. Merriman of Lock Haven. Rev. J.C. Bolger, a resident graduate of the Reformed Theological Seminary at Lancaster, left for...
Herald of July 29, 1971 Leighty’s Farm Market in Newry and Long’s Furniture in Roaring Spring began to be built. E.F. Smith Inc. Trucking company also was enlarging its storage facilities with the addition of a combination poured-in-place and pre-stressed concrete building. Area students graduating from the Altoona School of Commerce were L. Karol Ayers, Sharon Wareham, Twila Kay Cramer, Larry Long, Antoinette J. Claar, Dianne Weitzel, Jane L. Smith, Larry Lee Blough, Kristine Ann Milliron, Beverly Ann Bridges, John E. Smith and Cynthia Eil...
Herald of July 29, 1921 During a heavy rain storm, the Woodbury Land Co. Barn, located near the Mines store, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The seven-year-old structure contained the season’s hay and grain crops and much valuable machinery. Three men, Albert Deaner, William Matthews and Chester Deeter, and three boys, Kenneth Leonard, Edward Tate and Elmer Brown, were in the mow when the barn was struck and escaped injury. Storekeeper Brown’s team and wagon were lA new industry, the Cove Bottling Works, was to begin man...
Herald of July 25, 1996 A Martinsburg RD 2 man sustained serious injuries to his right foot after an accident on a local farm last weekend. Barry Hoffman, 34, is a patient at Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown, where he was flown by emergency helicopter after the accident. Miss Alma Nettie Keiper will celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday, June 29, at the Morrisons Cove Home, where she has resided for five years. Donald H. White, 64, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg RD 2, died Saturday evening, July 20, 1996, at Nason Hospital, following...
Herald of Aug. 1, 1946 A Martinsburg youth who fought through some of the bloodiest campaigns of the war in the Pacific was set to be buried. Willard S. Hoover was killed instantly when the light plane he was piloting nose-dived in Barney’s Hill in McKee. Four young ladies from the Cove were chosen to represent four of the towns during the Blair County Centennial celebration on the queen’s court for “Our American Girls.” They were Doris Gates, Miss Roaring Spring; Betty Mae Wineland, Miss Martinsburg; Helen Zeilinger, Miss William...
Herald of July 28, 2011 It took only an instant for Martinsburg Municipal Authority members to snip the ribbon at the new Nitrate Removal Facility – but it had taken them years to get to that point. Construction on the facility began about a year ago but talk of the need for the facility dates back years. The 61st Morrisons Cove Dairy Show has 315 animals, up 40 from last year, according to Tom Ritchey, show secretary. The Northern Bedford School District approved the submission of PlanCon Part A for the renovation and the expansion of the N...
As you read these words, I will have just completed what may be our last family vacation. Only the Lord knows the future; but my sons are young adults now. Between them working and being in college, this may be the final one. We have been looking forward to the four of us exploring the beaches, cities, nature and food of Southern California. I am sure I will be writing about our adventures in the near future. It is a wonderful thing to have something to look forward to. That is one of the great...
Chuck Monts and wife Deb have just five days remaining in their cross-country fundraising journey to benefit the Bowery Mission Project in New York City. Morrisons Cove Herald readers may recall reading about this planned journey in late May. Chuck accomplished his goal of bicycling from Los Angeles, California, starting on June 5, arriving back in Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 22, a few days earlier than expected. His goal of raising $100,000 for the Mission, however, is still a work in...
Our last "Thought" left Christ with 3,000 new Living Stones to use in building His Church. We assume from Acts 2:37-41 they were sinners who had repented, been forgiven, had received the Holy Ghost, were baptized and added into the corporate body as members of Christ's Church. Now, what is He going to do with them? How will He use them in building His Church? I think a stone mason works on stones he intends to use in constructing a stone building. There are a number of things he wants to or need...
A community worship service sponsored by the Roaring Spring Ministerium will be held on Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. at the Spring Dam ampitheater. Pastor Amanda McCaffery will deliver the morning message. In case of rain, the service will be held at Bare Memorial Church of God....
NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE ROARING SPRING BOROUGH COUNCIL TO ENACT ORDINANCE 2021-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., the Borough of Roaring Spring, at the Roaring Spring Municipal Building, 616 Spang Street, Roaring Spring, PA 16673, will consider the enactment of the following ordinance (the “Ordinance@). The summary of the Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF ROARING SPRING BOROUGH, BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, VACATING THAT PORTION OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE BOROUGH, SAI... Full story
Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead reminded Pennsylvanians of programs available to help with essential needs like housing, health care, food access, and utility payments as families begin to receive advanced Child Tax Credit payments from the federal government. “Advanced Child Tax Credit payments coming from the federal government represent a historic investment in working families in Pennsylvania and around the country – one that has the opportunity to make a transformative difference in everyday circumstances for...
The Martinsburg Community Library will be holding a Library Bash on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Village Green Bistro on Village Way in Martinsburg. The event begins at 5 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25 and are available now at the library. There are only 100 seats available. The evening will include a buffet dinner prepared by Chef Jeremy Stultz, general manager and chef at the Bistro. Dinner will feature roast turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and assorted pies. Wine will be available for purchase. Musical en...
According to Roaring Spring Community Library Director Michelle McIntyre, the library was shut down on March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic. After being shut down, McIntyre worked from home, coming up with cleaning protocols and ways to service patrons. McIntyre also spent a portion of this time working on grant writing. The library started a curbside service, where they delivered books to cars. Using grant money, the library started the Pop-Up Porch Library on the front porch of the library to allow for contactless service. This allowed patrons...
Lauren Kauffman of Williamsburg makes some adjustments to her daugher Brielle's, 6, hair before letting her play at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Monday afternoon, July 19....
It's a constant battle for Andrea Sorczyca to keep plants watered at the Spring Farm Greenhouse....
The Claysburg Education Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of $75,000 to assist in improvements to education to the Claysburg-Kimmel School District and the Claysburg Area Public Library Claysburg-Kimmel School District was awarded $69,000. The breakdown is as follows: • $28,000 to the high school for a request from teacher Troy Hartman for a water jet and CNC Milling Machine to be used in conjunction with CAD designs and 3D printing to implement the next step or actual production of milling materials. • $30,000 to the high school...
Suzanne Pequignot is not only opening a new art gallery. She is also set to take over her brother-in-law Brian Smith's custom framing business, which he has run for 29 years. Pequignot said that Smith decided that he wanted to do something new. "He was thrilled when I said that I was interested in taking it over. So, I am doing that along with expanding to include an art gallery," she said. She added that she has been having an amazing time interviewing many very talented artists in the area...
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity encouraged residents who are to receive money from the Child Tax Credit, under the American Rescue Plan Act, to consider investing some or all of those funds into their child’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts. PA 529 accounts can be opened with as little as $10, and they can be used to pay for tuition and eligible fees at four-year colleges, community colleges, career and technical schools, trade programs, and qualified apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Savings can also be u...
Secretary Russell Redding announced the availability of $13 million in tax credits to Pennsylvania farmers for measures to improve soil and water quality. Tax credits are available through Pennsylvania’s innovative, nationally-recognized conservation financing program, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP). “Farmers have led the way in ensuring that we have clean water and productive soil to sustain us in the future,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “Renewing soil and protecting water require substantial investments on their pa...
Motorists saw some positive change at the pump on the week with 31 state gas price averages declining one to five cents. The national gas price average dropped two cents to $3.15. One factor contributing to the decrease was U.S. gasoline demand remained relatively flat on the week. At this point, it is too early to say if cheaper pump prices will be sustained or continue their downward trend. Part of the unknown is due to fluctuating crude prices, which dropped to a low of $66 per barrel last Monday, but were back over $70 per barrel by the...
Catharine Township Supervisors announced during their July meeting last Thursday, July 22, that they had received the American Rescue Funds from the government in the amount of $35,628. This is only half of what the township will be receiving; the rest will be coming next year. According to Chairman Heather Flaig, the Township is “undecided, not 100 percent sure” of what to do with the funds, as the guidelines are “strict.” Flaig said the front-runner of the project is “water drainage issues” in the township. At last month’s meeting, it w...
The Williamsburg Community School District voted 8-0 for the new 2021-22 school year’s Health and Safety Plan during the last Tuesday, July 20, meeting. In the plan, face coverings are optional for all students, staff, parents/guardians and other visitors on school grounds, regardless of vaccination status. However, on the school bus, mask mandates will still be in order. Other parts of the plan include: classrooms will still be physically distanced, school district will provide sanitizer and daily cleaning will be done of all school b...
As a teacher, I am always thinking about school. With school comes many memories – friends you make, teachers you have and of course, the field trips. I decided to have this week’s question with that in mind – what was your favorite field trip as an elementary student? We, at Williamsburg, have such a great PTO and they plan some incredibly fun trips for our students. Here is what a few former students had to say: Nick Bookhammer: Gettysburg James Dell: The circus at the Jaffa Mosque Josh Detwiler: Washington, D.C. Lori Brubaker: Washi...
Rhett Morgan, 2 1/2, of Williamsburg enjoying the scenery of Hemlock Lane Farm on Monday, July 26. Rhett is the son of Marcus and Alyssa Morgan....
Justin Davis of Martinsburg makes his way along West Allegheny Street to run some errands Monday afternoon....
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee will hold "Cones for a Cause" on Sat., Aug. 7, at Ritchey's Dairy in Martinsburg. From 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., customers can enjoy a single-scoop, hand-dipped ice cream cone for $1. All proceeds will be used to purchase milk for area food banks. In addition, Ritchey's Dairy will also donate an additional 50 percent of all other dairy sales that day. Customers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy entertainment by The Sharptones, as...
Are you searching for an activity to enjoy with friends, family, church groups etc.? Go to 2373 Cove Mountain Rd. in Martinsburg for a spectacular corn maze. This beautiful corn maze was done on five acres of farmland. Process and design were done by Philip Kulp of Kulp Family Farm. This is the farm's second year to have a corn maze. The maze is self-serve and is open all daylight hours. Sign a waiver, take a card and map, and find the matching hole punches throughout the maze. A donation is...
This column was originally published in the Aug. 4, 2011, edition of the Herald. Sitting among my flowers while the crickets fiddle the night away is a good place to be on the last day of July. Just now I think the song of crickets must be my favorite sound. Every night they lull me to sleep and in the early morning their songs are the first to greet me. As I sit here the wind is calm and I am being entertained by a fat toad hopping around the patio. I think he, too, liked the rain we had last...
Bobby Brumbaugh mows a field of hay along Cross Cove Road Monday afternoon....
Movies, dance, music, history and a Ye Old Time Fair: These are just some of the exciting things that are coming up in August at Baker Mansion in Altoona. The month kicks off Aug. 4 at 8:45 p.m. with a free movie night featuring “Toy Story 4.” Then, the 2019 version of “The Lion King” will be presented for another movie night on Aug. 23, also at 8:45 p.m. The mansion’s Sunday on the Lawn series will feature a variety of entertainment starting on Aug. 8 with the Huntingdon Dance Academy on the backyard stage. A week later on Aug. 15, the Altoo...
On Saturday, Aug. 28, Claysburg P.A.S.T. is teaming with the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company to sponsor their 8th Annual Trivia Night Contest and Picnic-style Dinner with Refreshments at the Claysburg Township Center on Bedford Street. All proceeds will benefit the Claysburg Area Volunteer Fire Co. Please note that even though the event is sponsored by Claysburg P.A.S.T., the trivia is not Claysburg trivia. At the end of the contest, prizes will be awarded to teams as follows: First Place - $150, Second Place - $125, Third Place - $100, and...
One of the most important documents for transitioning servicemembers and veterans is their DD-214. Safeguarding this important military document should be a top priority, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs said on July 22. The DD-214 is a document of the United States Department of Defense, issued upon a military service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. It contains information needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membershi...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to a host of changes that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agricultural Deer Control Program, better known as the Red Tag Program, which helps farmers address crop-damage issues through the hunting of antlerless deer. If adopted, the measure would become effective in July 2022. The changes were recommended by those who use the program following a meeting with the Game Commission’s Deer and Elk Section. Proposed changes include: • An individual hunte...
The Herald is seeking correspondents to write about the Cove’s football teams. If you’d like to tell the story of a high school football team’s season, call 793-2144 and ask for Allan or Anna. Ability to take photos is a plus. Compensation will be provided, including paid mileage....
Mary and Bill Burket are celebrating their great-niece Emma Weyant's success at the Olymics. Weyant is the granddaughter of Kay Weyant of Martinsburg. The 19-year-old finished with a silver medal in the 400 IM final on July 24. "Her time just kept improving," said her grandmother. A story about Emma Weyant appeared in the June 24, 2021, edition of the Herald....
The Herald’s Fall Sports Preview will go to press on Aug. 19. To coaches who have not had the opportunity to do so, please send rosters and the other requested team information to news@mcheraldonline.com by Aug. 16. Call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144 if you have any questions....
The Northern Bedford 10U All Stars team earned second place in the Adams Township 10U Tournament July 17 & 18....
Trail cameras have become popular among hunters for locating game animals, especially deer. Cameras can tell users when and where deer are around. Hunters can then plot their adventures accordingly. In addition, sportsmen who place and use cameras often share their photos, especially of big bucks, with friends. Trail cameras seem to be nice additions to sportsmen's equipment. There is a "however" here, of course. I recently learned online that Arizona's five-member Game and Fish commissioners...
This year, the Morrisons Cove Dairy Show is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Though the 2020 show would have been the 70th anniversary, the committee had to have an abbreviated show due to the pandemic. This year's show will follow any necessary state or national requirements regarding COVID-19 in effect during show week. There are 175 entries, according to Tom Ritchey, show secretary. Ritchey said this number is up from last year but lower than previous years. "We have quality entries," said...
The Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) recently announced that Pennsylvania is currently suffering from a state-wide bus driver shortage. The shortage has prompted the PSBA to start a recruiting campaign called "You Behind the Wheel." According to PSBA President Denille Girardat Myers, this campaign "will raise awareness about the benefits of becoming a professional school bus driver. The final outcome will allow our members to be involved in our overall campaign and to personalize...
The officers of the Blair DUI Task Force will make their presence known this week on area roadways in one or more fashions (check point, roving patrol, or mobile awareness) to ensure Blair County roadways are as safe as possible. • Avoid drunk driving altogether and don’t drink and drive! • Before drinking, designate a sober (non-drinking) driver. • If you’re impaired, use a taxi or Uber, call a sober friend or family member to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 911. • If you know someone...
COVID-19 has affected our lives and the lives of those around us drastically. That is why The Bedford Family Health Center is proud to partner with the Bedford County Fair on Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give away FREE COIVID-19 vaccines. Paperwork will be required before receiving the vaccine, but no insurance is necessary. The single-dose Johnson & Johnson or the two-dose Moderna vaccines will be offered. This vaccine clinic will be located at Jordan Hall at the Bedford Fairgrounds. Admission into the fair is $10 Sunday,...
