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  • Williamsburg Man Guilty for Drug Charges

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Aug 19, 2021

    A Williamsburg man pleaded guilty in federal court in Johnstown to a charge of possession with intent to distribute multiple schedule I and II controlled substances. Jesse Daniel Ginter, 40, entered the guilty plea on July 23 before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman, on March 12, 2018, Homeland Security agents executed a federal search warrant on Ginter’s home and recovered numerous controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, methoxyacetyl fentanyl, cyclopropyl fentanyl, U-47700, A...

  • Remember the 2011 Earthquake?

    Aug 19, 2021

    On Aug. 23, 2011, people across the eastern U.S., including people in the Cove, felt an earthquake that was near Mineral, Virginia. Did you feel the earthquake? Do you remember what you were doing or what you thought it was? Those who have recollections, call the Herald at (814) 793-2144 this week and ask for Anna, or email news@mcheraldonline.com....

  • Replogle HS Reunion Scheduled

    Aug 19, 2021

    Replogle High School Alumni Association has scheduled a reunion for noon on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Replogle Building in New Enterprise. Also occurring at same time will be a reunion of the Northern Bedford High School classes of 1958-62. The dinner will be catered by Kountry Kettle. There will be a program, time to renew acquaintances and visit the RHS mini-museum in the same building. The cost is $17. If you have not been notified by mail and would like to attend, please make a check out to Linda Baker Lloyd, and send to 124 Sandra St,...

  • Airport Receives Third of Three COVID-19 Grants

    ALLAN J. BASSLER, Publisher|Aug 19, 2021

    The Altoona-Blair County Airport in North Woodbury Township has received the third installment of a three-part grant from the federal government designed to help the airport offset COVID-19 related expenses and losses. Airport Manager Tracy Plessinger said that the airport has received a three-part grant composed of payments of $69,000, $23,000 and $59,000, for a total of $151,000. Plessinger said that the funds can be used to offset any expenses that the airport incurred as part of the...

  • Fake Bill Passed at Local Business

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Aug 19, 2021

    Martinsburg Borough Police Chief Kerry Hoover is warning the public to be on the lookout for fake money after a counterfeit $1 bill was passed at a local business. Hoover said the bill has "Replica" printed on it but at a quick glance looks real. "The bills are prop money used in movies," Hoover said. "They look real but have a different feel to it and unless you are looking closely, they can easily be mistaken for real money." Hoover said there is no evidence the bill was passed deliberately...

  • Blair Co. Second Amendment Sanctuary Status Up To Voters

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Aug 19, 2021

    The push to make Blair County and its 24 municipalities a second amendment sanctuary took a step to reality when volunteers collected enough signatures to get two referendums on November's general election ballot to restrict government's ability to confiscate the guns on citizens. According to Rhonda Holland, president of the Blair County Tea Party, the two referendums – one that covers the entire county and one specific to each municipality – will enable voters to decide if government can con...

  • Mail Time

    Aug 19, 2021

    After retrieving his mail, Alvin Nolt makes the trek back to his home each day along his long driveway on Twin Farms Lane off Piney Creek Road....

  • Cove Forge Walk-Offs Have Mayor Concerned About Safety

    RICK BOSTON, Staff Writer|Aug 19, 2021

    Clients walking away from the Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center near Williamsburg has residents on edge and Mayor Ted Hyle concerned for the safety of the town. A town hall meeting with Cove Forge officials on Aug. 4 to discuss the walk-off problem offered little solution, with company officials admitting there is little they can do to keep clients from leaving the facility. “We are trying to mitigate walk-offs but none of us can make them stay here,” said Security Consultant James Wolstrom. The issue isn’t just about clients walking away...