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Thomas H. Guyer, 68, a guest of The Village at Morrisons Cove, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 20, 2023, at the home. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Herald. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg,...

While going through his mother’s Bible recently, John T. Nicodemus decided to share with the Herald what was on the inside front cover. Nicodemus said he thought these passages could help readers. Ruth A. Nicodemus died in 1987. She had seven...

Some may have noticed the premium books at local businesses in the Claysburg area. Yes, it’s that time of year. Once again, the Claysburg Farm Show will hold the apple pie, angel food cake, chocolate cake, and junior cookies, brownies or bars...

The Claysburg-Kimmel School District canceled all student practices and extracurricular activities Monday afternoon, Aug. 21, while local and state law enforcement conducted a manhunt for William P. Dibert, 26, of Saxton. According to police, Dibert...

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Central Blair Recreation Commission, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 24, at 4:30 p.m., to commemorate renovations at the recently dedicated Don Witherspoon Memorial...

It all started last Christmas when an echocardiogram revealed I needed a heart catheterization. The “cath” showed I had a leaky diseased aortic valve and to top it off, an aneurysm. I could get it fixed or die, simple as that. My family...

To the Editor: At the turn of the millennium the PGC, DCNR and groups like QDMA (now NDA) told PA hunters that deer were responsible for nearly every forest woe and the way to fix those woes was to drastically reduce, to unhuntable numbers in some...

Herald of Sept. 1, 1898 Royer Hartman of Royer, of whom we made mention last week as having gone to Philadelphia in company with his uncle, Dr. S. M. Royer, has returned to his home. While there in the German hospital he had an operation performed...

Herald of Aug. 30, 1973 The Spring Cove School Board has come to terms with its teachers on a two-year agreement covering salaries, fringe benefits, and working conditions. Most of the 133 teachers will receive a $500 pay increase in each of the two...

Herald of Aug. 31, 1923 For Sale- What is known as the Burket business block, fronting 100 ft. on North Market street, Martinsburg. Plot consists of two fifty-foot lots with a large frame building tenanted by the Wagner grocery, M. C. Telephone...

Herald of Sept. 3, 1998 A 14-year-old New Enterprise girl was struck and killed Sunday morning when she walked from the berm of Route 869 into the path of a truck. Hillary Dilling, daughter of Dr. Duane P. and Trudy G. Dilling was on her way to...

Herald of Sept. 2, 1948 Many relatives and friends from Morrisons Cove attended the funeral of Robert E. Zook last Friday in Conemaugh. Three boyhood friends in Martinsburg, Richard Barley, Lawrence Burget and Glenn Bonebreak were among the...

Herald of Aug. 29, 2013 The former chief of the Friendship Fire company in Roaring Spring plead guilty to theft by unlawful taking and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds. He was placed on probation for ten years and ordered to...

As my long series from the gospel of John winds down we find ourselves reading about the crucifixion and thinking about what it means to us. While this is something that people often equate with the Easter season, any good Christian knows that the...

Newry Lutheran Church, 1030 Shamrock Lane, is working to help those experiencing hunger in the community by distributing food boxes each month. This new distribution program will kick off from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, in the church social...

Well-known author Bonnie Floyd was featured at the Spring Ladies Encounter. She had a powerful story to tell about how she came full circle with her parents’ murderers showing compassion and forgiveness. A ministry was started in Barbuda, the...

For Sale 2012 F550 dump truck. 4-wheel drive. Automatic. V10 Engine. 83,000 miles. Snow plow and spreader included. Sealed bids accepted at 1230 Piney Creek Road, Martinsburg (814-793-2381) until 4:00 pm on September 6th. Huston Township Supervisors...

Woodbury Borough Council met in regular session on Monday Aug. 7th at 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center. All members were present except the mayor. President Shawn Claycomb led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance after calling the meeting to...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a new, modernized commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills test will be implemented at all PennDOT Driver License Centers that offer CDL skills tests and at all third-party CDL...

Through Archways to Opportunity, McDonald’s signature education and career advising program, crew and managers at participating restaurants can earn a high school diploma, take English as a Second Language classes, get tuition assistance and...

(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 SUSAN M. WILLMONT TO CATHERINE J. CLARK AND LEROY V. CLARK JR., PROPERTY IN WEST...

Most of Bill Musser’s Juniata Valley and Williamsburg football players this season aren’t old enough to drive. Musser, though, is handing them the keys to his Juniata Valley football program for the next few months. It’s a matter of necessity....

We have been taking a memorable walk back in time in our great town of Williamsburg. This trip takes us to the top of Short Mountain to Louie’s Coral Lounge – an Italian eatery owned and operated by Louie Sotille and his wife, Mary. I decided to...

Homewood at Martinsburg, a leading provider of exceptional senior living experiences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Estep as the new Independent Living Wellness Director as part of their commitment to resident well-being. As the In...

The summer 1863 was a hot one — not only in terms of temperature and humidity — but the Civil War was raging on and the southern Confederates were determined to repeat in Pennsylvania the destruction carried out elsewhere. The men in Blair and...

The Central Dragon golf team traveled to Bellefonte on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for their first Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference matchup of the season. The Dragons, led by Nick Baum’s round of 74, came away with a victory over 6 area teams. With a...

The Blair County Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its Community Service and Lifetime Achievement awards. The Community Service Award started in 1998 and recognizes a deserving individual or organization that has contributed to the...

“New … And, Hopefully, Improved,” could be the marketing slogan if Claysburg-Kimmel High School decided to run an ad campaign touting its 2023 Bulldog football team. The Bulldogs will come out to a newly refurbished field when it opens the...

August is not at the top of the list of sportsmen’s favorite months. Eager bass fishermen are out making some good catches, and the few groundhog hunters who are still active are pursuing the “pasture grizzlies.” However, most sportsmen are in...

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. The Northern Bedford County High School football team isn’t broke. With starters back at 19 positions, the Black Panthers are far from it, in fact. They look just like last year’s 11-1 squad. No. It seems if...

As children prepare for the new school year, the Claysburg Area Public Library is scheduling programs for this school year. There are some educational preschool programs ready for the children to learn and enjoy. The library will begin with...

With most area students returning to the classroom this week, motorists are being advised to be alert for stopped school buses and to come to a complete stop when children are getting on and off the bus. Pennsylvania state law mandates that...