Articles from the August 10, 2023 edition
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Joseph Scott Stayduhar
Joseph S. Stayduhar, 59, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2023, at his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1963, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Martin John and Coralie R....
Cheryl D. Rinard
Cheryl D. Rinard, 58, of Woodbury, formerly of Saxton, passed away July 31, 2023. She was born Aug. 27, 1964, in Huntingdon; daughter of Harry B. and Anna Mae (Stuller) Rinard. Cheryl was a member of...
Janice Mohn (nee Keithley)
Janice Mohn (nee Keithley), 93, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born in Taylor Township, Sept. 3, 1929, to the late John and Helen (nee Bowman) Keithley. Janice is survived by her...
Ann Berkhimer Gregory
Ann Berkhimer Gregory passed away peacefully July 26, 2023, at Goodwin House Alexandria (VA). Born in Roaring Spring, on Oct. 17, 1925, Ann graduated from Penn State University and received her master’s degree from American University. She taught c...
Beekeepers Meeting For Annual Picnic, Auction
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet at Revloc Park Pavilion 5 on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 11:30 a.m. with meal at noon followed by an auction. Bring a dish to share. Meat and corn will be provided by the club. This is the annual...
Simply Grace Performs During RS Spring Dam Weekend
Following the annual Sonny Steward Pancake Breakfast there was an outdoor community worship at Roaring Spring's Spring Dam Sunday morning that began with Simply Grace performing a number of...
By The Label Isn't Always Accurate
So I’m a big fan of soup. Those of you who know me are probably shocked that I’m writing about food, but hang in there, I’m just setting up the story. One day a few years back, I was driving home and literally daydreaming about a can of...
In Pennsylvania, Sweet Corn Season Has Arrived
Sweet corn season is in full swing in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with good supplies predicted to be available through Labor Day. In celebration of the season, the PA Veggies website offers...
'The Liar's Wife' By Kiersten Modglin
Palmer Lewis had just given birth to her son, Gray. She and Ben were so happy. Palmer’s job was creating special events. Since Palmer had the better paying job, Ben was going to stay home with...
125 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 18, 1898 Secretary Day and M. Cambon of Spain signed a peace protocol ending the war with Spain. Manila was bombarded by Dewey on Saturday and surrendered unconditionally. The rough riders with General Joe Wheeler and Colonel...
50 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 16, 1973 Three Spring Cove teachers, Miss Sandra Petersen, Miss Donna Weyandt and Miss Ann George were partners in the ownership of trotter horses named Triplet T Hint and Triple T Happy. The three travel with the horses to county...
100 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 17, 1923 The Klu Klux Klan met in a large forty acre field in Curryville on Saturday night. Attendees came from many parts of the state as well as Maryland, with attendance estimated to be at least 25,000. Cars belonging to the...
25 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 20, 1998 The Rodney Metzler family was celebrating the 100th anniversary of their farm. Rodney and Gretchen Metzler are the fourth generation to own the farm. Abram Metzler, a Mennonite preacher, moved to the Martinsburg area in 1898...
75 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 19, 1948 The Murray-Appleman Post, American Legion of Roaring Spring delivered a card file listing the blood types of almost 200 World War II veterans to Nason Hospital for the hospital to use in case of an emergency need for blood....
10 Years Ago
Herald of Aug. 15, 2013 The Rev. John D. Bonebreak of Martinsburg was recognized for 50 years of ordination in a special service at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Martinsburg. Although retired from the ministry, he continued to serve as a...
For Us
I do not have to tell my readers that life does not always go as planned. There are disappointments and times where we must adjust to changes and challenges. Today I thought I would take my laptop and Bible on my back deck to write this column. I...
Thought for the Week
When Haman cast the lot (Pur) I expect he was frustrated it would be a whole year until his vengeance was satisfied. But it is certainly a good thing from Mordecai’s perspective. He has almost nine...
Unite On The Rock: Free Christian Faith Festival At Allegany County Fairgrounds
Traveling evangelist Jay Lowder and recording artist Jason Crabb will headline “Unite on the Rock” at the Allegany County Fairgrounds on Sept. 10, 11, and 12. This Christian faith festival is...
Public Notices
Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Terry Wilt, 2825 W. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, stored at Freedom Junction Self-Storage, East Freedom, PA, will be sold on August 29, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Freedom Junction, East... Full story
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior-Senior High School Homerooms
Claysburg-Kimmel High School will be open for students on Aug. 23, 2023. The following are the room assignments: SEVENTH GRADE Room 111 – Rebecca Benton: Joseph Beltz, Jenna Berkey, Amber Berkheimer, James Bowmaster, Ava Burket, Brodie Burket,...
29th Annual Little Miss Claysburg Queen Pageant
*Photos of each contestant are included in the print version and e-Edition PDF of the Herald.* Aug. 12, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. the Little Miss Claysburg Queen Pageant will take place. This is in conjunction with Claysburg Area Community Days. Director...
Central Class of '63 Celebrates 60th Reunion at U.S. Hotel
On June 24, 2023, the Central High School Class of '63 celebrated their 60th year class reunion, with lunch and fellowship at the U.S. Hotel "Liberty Hall" in Hollidaysburg, PA. It was attended by 35...
Birth Announcement
Kevin Zimmerman Ebersole and Lillian Stauffer Ebersole of Williamsburg are the parents of a daughter, Juanita Joy, born at 12:09 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at home. The infant weighted 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 and 1/2 inches in length at...
Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School Homerooms
Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School will be open for students on Aug. 23, 2023. The following are the room assignments: KINDERGARTEN Mr. Hartman – Stella Becker, Ryker Boyer, Malakai Burket, Taylor Caldwell, Wyatt Downing, Hannah Drobnoek, Kinsley...
Williamsburg High School Homerooms
SEVENTH GRADE Mrs. Carper – Ava Bailor, Sariah Beatty, Landon Beck, Emma Biddle, Landon Brodie, Andrew Cadle, Tymber Claycomb, Faith Detwiler, Kaelynn Dicken, Malaki Dopp, Evelyn Fox, Bailey Fulton, Ty Grager, Juliana Houck, Logan Kauruter, Ayla...
Williamsburg Elementary School Homerooms
KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten, Room 136 – Mrs. Moushlian: These students will start on Wednesday, August 23, 2023: Rowan Barnes, Lochlan Cruthers, Ember Gambardella, Liam Hoover, Jaxon Horne, Kaylee Long, Shaun Simendinger, Axton Wilt These students...
Northern Bedford County Middle School Homerooms
Northern Bedford County Middle School will be open for students on Aug. 23, 2023. The school day will start at 7:55 a.m. and will end at 3:07 p.m. The last day of classes will be May 31, 2024. There are 193 students enrolled at NBCMS this year....
Northern Bedford County High School Homerooms
Northern Bedford County High School will be open for students on Aug. 23, 2023. The school day will start at 7:59 a.m. and will end at 3:10 p.m. The last day of classes will be May 30, 2024. There are 247 students enrolled at NBCHS this year. Regular...
Northern Bedford County Elementary School Homerooms
Northern Bedford County Elementary School will be open for students on Aug. 23, 2023. The school day will start at 8:15 a.m. and will end at 2:55 p.m. The last day of classes will be May 30, 2024. There are 418 students enrolled at NBCES this year....
Foundations Christian Academy Student List 2023-24
PRE-K Mrs. Connie Shuck – Room 6: Cohen Baird, Samuel Barfield, Lynden Fetter, Cooper Fritz, Bruno Grippi, Kynlee Jones, Sky Lepley, Vivian McCahan, Walker Oldham, Camryn Shaffron, Jake Zimmerman KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Cindy Grimes – Room 13: Bailee...
Central High School Homerooms
NINTH GRADE Room 405 – Mr. Logan Barkman: Liam Aman, Cameron Bailey, Brayden Baker, Harrison Balantac, Brittany Bartley, Miritsa Baum, Brock Beach, Breslyn Beech, Mason Benjamin, James Bertram, Anna Bettwy, Sarah Blattenberger, Van Blattenberger,...
Spring Cove Middle School Homerooms
GRADE 6 Mr. Hoenstine – Room 301: Sydney Allison, Draven Bagley, Ethan Baker, Brayden Bartley, Jakob Bechtel, Gemma Blattenberger, Zoee Bookhamer, Lucy Brown, Caleb Brumbaugh, Liara Bussard, Maddison Calhoun, Joseph Campbell, Maura Campbell,...
Spring Cove, Martinsburg Elementary Homerooms
The first day of school will be on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. If your child’s name is missing from the list, call the school office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Martinsburg Elem. – 501-6111 Spring Cove Elem. – 224-2311 MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT Spring...
Prayer Walk to be Held at Northern Bedford High School
A Prayer Walk is being held on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at Northern Bedford High School. Pastor Beth Pyle of Bedford Forge Church Hopewell provided information on this event. Pyle is a member of the Southern Cove and Yellow Creek Ministerium. The Southern...
A Job Well Done
Freedom Township employee Doug Grace, who retired after 23 years of service, was honored with a dinner at Marzoni's Restaurant on July 21. State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) presented Grace with a plaque...
Central Grad Continuing Successful Baseball Career at UPJ
2022 Central High School graduate Devon Boyles helped lead Mainline Pharmacy of Johnstown baseball team to the 2023 AAABA National Baseball title. The team went undefeated in the annual tournament to...
Laurel Hill Trout Farm Moves Fingerlings
Jason Zorn and Richard Brown move trout fingerlings at the Laurel Hill Trout Farm in Osterburg Monday morning. The pair had some rain to contend with, as well as near-90s temperatu...
Round 3 Antlerless License Outlook
Not only will Monday, Aug. 14 mark the start of DMAP permit sales, it’s also when the third round of antlerless deer license sales begins. In Round 3, hunters who already have purchased two antlerless deer licenses may pick up a third for any...
Some Wildlife Sightings
When in the outdoors, sportsmen observe various things. Let's start with some good things I have seen this year. Most sportsmen know ruffed grouse are having a rough time because of the devastating...
Ask the Williamsburgers
In last week’s Herald edition, a lot of history was brought up. I — like so many of the younger generation of our town — don’t know how great and lively Williamsburg once was. According to my mom Suzanne some of “the best places to be growi...
Reighard in the Running For Fair Queen
Over the next few weeks leading up to the Williamsburg Community Farm Show, we will be taking a look at some of the contestants running for fair queen and other little miss races. For most of us...
Tractor Sunday Attracts 95 People
The Fairview Church of the Brethren held its annual Tractor Sunday on Sunday, Aug. 6. The church broke records by having 95 in attendance for the annual event. Following the event, a carry-in dinner...
Woodbury Supports Tanker Grant for Borough
Williamsburg Borough is applying for a grant on behalf of the volunteer Fire Company for a new tanker engine, and needed grant support letters from the townships they service. Chairman Joe Lansberry made the motion to send letter with Hamilton...
Greenfield Hears from Troop 365
The Greenfield Township board of supervisors held their monthly meeting on Aug. 1. Doug Ebersole and Drew Mosser, leaders of Boy Scout Troop 365, attended the meeting on behalf of their troop to...
East Freedom Man Charged with Firing Multiple Shots in Township
An East Freedom man with a lengthy criminal past is in jail after police were called for a report of multiple shots being fired in the township on the evening of Aug. 3. David W. Walter, 57, was...
Back In Session: 2023-24 School Year
"The beginning of every new school year presents an opportunity to refocus on what is important across our district," Claysburg-Kimmel School District Assistant Superintendent Brian Helsel said. As...
Homewood Receives OVR 'Worksite of The Summer' Award
Each summer, Pennsylvania's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), provides work opportunities and training for students with disabilities across the state through its "My Work" Program. The...
