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David Herman Long, 79, of Claysburg, passed away Aug. 17, 2023, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born Jan. 4, 1944, in Blue Knob; son of the late Robert and Adah (Hodgson) Long. Dave was a tractor-trailer driver for more than 40 years, retiring in 2008 from Smith Transport. He enjoyed flea marketing, watching Steelers Games, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife and companion of more than 35 years, Shirley Frederick; step-son, Don Frederick of...
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, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)...
The Friend of the Fair Award at the Morrisons Cove Dairy show, held the week of July 31, was given to the Khrel family. Brad Khrel passed away earlier this year and the award was given in his memory. Brad passed away on March 8, 2023. He was born and raised a farmer in northeast Indiana, where he loved reading about and studying Holstein cows. He made his passion his livelihood, working many years as a local dairy veterinarian....
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 prayers/passages taped to the inside of her Bible. They are as follows: –––––––––––– A Morning Prayer Help me, dear Lord, to live this day As you would wish me to— And if I fail, then please forgive The wrong things that I do Give me the strength to comfort those Who need a helping hand Give me a lovin...
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 contests. The rules of the contests are in the back of the premium book. The Department of Agriculture has canceled any egg entries this year. Also, feathers are not permitted in any craft item. This is due to disease that is widespread this year. Premium books are available at the Claysburg Library, p...
Local historian Julia Plummer Schokker (shown right) presented an homage to the WWII veterans, the local heroes, both alive and those killed in action during the war. The presentation, which took place on Aug. 16, had a special focus on the memorials to WWII. This was the first part in a series of lectures covering multiple wars and multiple memorials. Plummer Schokker said there are so many memorials around town, and all you see on a memorial is a name, sometimes the unit and maybe the date tha...
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 allegedly assaulted a woman Monday morning before fleeing. Police searched the area along Ski Gap Road, Greenfield Township, while the state police conducted an aerial search of the area but were unable to locate Dibert. Greenfield Township police filed felony charges of aggravated assault,...
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 Basketball Court located at 1214 19th St., Altoona, in the Booker T. Washington Park. The basketball court was initially renovated in 2010. Recent renovations include new standards and goals as well as surfacing. Following the ceremony, a block party will be held in the park from 5 to 7 p.m. For...
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 convinced me I still had some years left on planet Earth and I pushed onward. Having a cardiac anesthesiologist cousin was mighty handy. He guided me in finding the best place to go. “You want a team,” he said. “A whole team of good doctors, not just one. If something goes wrong, there is backup. He also note...
In Victorian England, Miss Vivienne Mourdant was well known as a concert pianist. Her father was known as an excellent music teacher. He had taught her well. He expected perfection and when she didn’t achieve it, her knuckles were slammed with a ruler or she would be locked up in a dark larder for half a day. When her father died, Vivienne expected to enjoy the freedom of no longer having a controlling father. Yes, she would help other women who needed to be freed from men who abused them. H...
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 areas, the deer population. With deer eliminated, the understory would magically burst forth again; plants other than ferns would return to the forest floor; and all the forest would again be happy. Many of us balked at the notion that deer were the sole cause of forest woes and we cringed at the...
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 on his neck, for the removal of an abscess. The operation has proved an entire success, and he is getting along good. Sam Biddle of East Sharpsburg had the nerve to have twenty one teeth extracted at one sitting without using anything to deaden the sense of feeling President McKinley passed through...
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 years of the contract. The starting salary moves from $6,900 to $7,100 this term. Mrs. Thelma Bergstresser of Roaring Spring, administrator of Nason Hospital, became a fellow in the American College of Hospital Administrators during convocation ceremonies at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago. Adults...
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 company, Herald office and Beach’s shoe shop. For particulars, inquire of H.S. Burket, Martinsburg, PA. Samuel W. Ake, 77, an aged and respected citizen of Roaring Spring was instantly killed on the highway in Llyswen when he was struck by a Ford bug driven by Samuel Keller of Duncansville. Death came i...
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 church when struck. Don Imler, social studies teacher at Williamsburg High School, submitted his resignation to the school board at the August 18 meeting, creating a vacancy that could not be filled before the new school season started. Imler took a position in the Hollidaysburg school district.. Local...
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 pallbearers. Mr. Zook, 37, died of a heart attack at Bradford. He was principal aviation inspector for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aeronautics. He left his widow and one daughter. Miss Ethel Brumbaugh, nurse at the cannery, reported a freak accident that hospitalized William Kenneth Replogle, 30, of Roaring...
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 pay restitution and court costs. Wendell Gahagan, a retired social studies teacher, died on August 24, 2013 at the age of 69. Gahagan retired from Central High School in 2006, after 39 years of service. Linda Dodson, a math teacher at Everett High School for the past 29 years, also passed away on the...
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 crucifixion and resurrection should be at the forefront of our thinking because of all that they accomplished. The adult Bible fellowship in our church has been going through the book of Acts and recently we read something that was said by one of the rulers who was examining the apostle Paul. Like...
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 hall. The “Meal in a Box” will contain enough food to prepare dinner for a family. Boxes will be distributed while supplies last at no charge; there are no income guidelines to receive a meal box. Additional monthly distribution dates are Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16. The Meal in a Box pro...
It is true that our children did not have basic “terrible anythings” but they had another childhood disease: “Asking Questions.” They asked dozens...hundreds, perhaps even...thousands. I think the chief one was “Why?” You know you can ask “Why? about facts, stories, incidents, activities, almost everything. You can even ask “Why? why is a question?” My wife was not very sympathetic either. She said, “It’s your own fault. They ask a simple question and you preach ‘em a sermon.” Probably, “gui...
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 place her parents were killed. Local churches, the Ladies Encounter and special volunteers have aided this call by joining mission groups to go to Barbuda and hold other fundraisers. One group that held a special fundraiser in the spring of this year at Iron Masters Gulf Club was the Synago 31st Street H...
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 reserves the right to accept / reject any or all bids. Meeting Notice Catharine Township has rescheduled their August regular meeting to August 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Municipal Building, 1229 Recreation Dr, Williamsburg, Pa 16693...
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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 order. The minutes from the previous meeting and the treasurer’s report were read and approved as read. There is a total balance in the bank of $213,393. Tar/chipping of lower alley has been completed. GD & F invited the borough to its annual golf outing on Sept. 15 at Sinking Valley. The PennDOT w...
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 driving skill testers beginning Aug. 28, 2023. As new technologies emerge, the modernized CDL skills test ensures that CDL drivers have the knowledge and skills to drive safely on the road while waiving outdated requirements that hold workers back. For example, school districts have been dealing w...
Joyce and Brian Cook of Huntingdon relax while their daughter Natalie completes the check in for the animals she was showing during the first day of the Williamsburg Farm Show Sunday afternoon. The farm show runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 26 this year. The show attracted many presenters this year, as shown....
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 receive free guidance from advisors. McDonald’s also has partnerships with Colorado Technical University (CTU) and Western Governors University (WGU) as well as local community colleges, that allow restaurant employees to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at little to no cost. So far this year, M...
(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 PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, $10,000. ––––––––––––––– CHERYL K. MORGART AND RICHARD W. MORGART TO ANGELA LAFONTAINE, PROPERTY IN EVERETT BOROUGH, $220,000. ––––––––––––––– JAMES B. SMITH TO BRANDON FOOR, PROPERTY IN KIMMEL TOWNSHIP, $200,000. ––––––––––––––– WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE...
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. Graduation has compounded with injury to decimate the starting lineup of last year’s District 6 Class 1A playoff team. The roster is primarily sophomores and freshmen, and many of those sophomores have barely gotten on the field, so it’s an experienced group, as well. The Green Hornet nickname is more a...
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 ask the Williamsburgers this week, “What were the fondest memories of Louie’s Coral Lounge?” Here is what a few had to say: Connie Brumbaugh: Weekend dates there; a great place to hang out and have good food. A Barney special with the meat warmed, and a Mickey Mouse. Or homemade spaghetti and meatballs...
The love of the Williamsburg Community Farm Show was the main message throughout the Williamsburg Fair Queen coronation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 20. Contestants were introduced by Studio 814 co-host and emcee Morgan Koziar. Contestants included Fair Queen Morgan Reighard, Princess Adalyn Ronk and Davanee Bem, and Little Miss Isabella Harclerode. Reighard wrote a speech answering the question "Why should you come to my fair?" Reighard challenged those in attendance to think of what the farm show...
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 Independent Living Wellness Director, Nicole Estep will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive wellness programs tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of the independent living residents. With a passion for promoting healthy aging, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and e...
UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona welcomed its 1,000th baby, Henry John Niebauer, on Monday, Aug. 14, otherwise known as 814 day for those living in the area code. Henry entered the world at 10:25 a.m. weighing 9 lbs. 0.8 oz. and measuring 20 in. On Monday, there were three mothers about to give birth all at the same time at the hospital, with only one delivering the 1000th baby - that mother being Breana Niebauer. In the room with parents Breana and Steven Niebauer of Williamsburg, Pa., was a...
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 Bedford counties were hesitant, for a variety of reasons, to take up arms and head to the trenches built at mountain passes in Morrisons Cove to keep the rebels at bay. The call went out by Pennsylvania leaders for state militia volunteers, but very few volunteers responded, according to one Civil War...
On Aug. 20, Woodbury United Methodist Church held the last ice cream festival for the summer at the Woodbury Community Center. This was the third one for the summer and it was attended well. Pastor Josh Tobias stated they have about 100 folks turn out for each event and this one was no exception. Ritchey's Ice Cream was served with many toppings including sprinkles. The children enjoyed the ice cream but perhaps they enjoyed the fun associated with a bubble machine and making large bubbles from...
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 team score of 314, Central cruised to a 20 stroke victory over second place Bishop Guilfoyle. Seniors Griffin Snowberger and Zach Oakes shot 77 and 78 respectively for the Dragons, while Cody Clapper chipped in with an 85. Brighton Barnes carded an 88 in his first match of the season. The team will t...
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 betterment of sports in Blair County. The Lifetime Achievement Award began in 2010 and is presented by an individual who has made their mark in sports over the course of their lifetime. Past Community Service Award winners include: John Conlon (Altoona Parochial League), Johnny Robertson (Altoona Boxing...
The Panther Marching Band is awaiting their new uniforms early this season. The Northern Bedford County School District is replacing the 13 year old marching uniforms in a co-op with the Band Parents Organization. "The planning process began in December of 2022 and we're nearly at our delivery time," Band Director Larry Sarvey said. "We love the traditional yet contemporary design and believe it will represent our school well for years to come. We were able to work in elements of our panther...
“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 season on Friday against visiting Berlin Brothersvalley, with new head coach Chuck Kassick unleashing a new-style offense with a lot of new faces at the skill positions. That’s made for a lot of new optimism for a program trying to turn around a 1-9 campaign last fall. “I think this is the most amount of...
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 “sleep mode.” While in sleep mode, many sportsmen anticipate easing out of their torpor and into some active outdoor adventures. Probably the sportsmen who are most eagerly anticipating autumn are deer hunters, especially bow and crossbow hunters. Having acquired their special licenses, they are ready...
Panther Stadium in Loysburg came alive this past Thursday evening as the 2023 Panther Football team took the field for the annual Black and White game. The evening was full of activities showcasing the students of NBC who will soon be an integral part of the Friday night lights for the Northern Bedford County School district. The evening also showcased the new stadium lights that were installed at Panther Stadium this summer. These state of the art lights with color changing features were...
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 anything is going to be broken this year, it’s going to be the Panthers’ opposition. Two seasons removed from making the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals and 10 months away from a heartbreaking loss to Windber that denied it a return trip to states, Northern Bedford is setting a high bar for itself this season...
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 “What’s hatching? Monarchs” on Monday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. with the Blair County Conservation Department. The library will receive monarch eggs and milkweed and learn about hatching monarchs. On Thursday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m., Canoe Creek Park will present the “Friends of the Forest” program. Children...
NBC Middle School held sixth grade orientation for all incoming sixth-grade students on the evening of Aug. 16. On the far right of the picture, computer science/literature teacher AJ Weyant welcomes students and parents into the sixth grade homeroom area of the middle school. Students were welcomed by freshly painted hallways and an updated office area. Kendra Pritchett, middle school principal and staff were present to welcome the new students as they anticipate the new school year. NBC began...
Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company had a lot to celebrate the weekend of Aug. 4. They have been serving their community for 75 years. Friday, Aug. 4, doors were opened for ox roast, noodles, hamburgers, French fries, and homemade apple dumplings. Jeff Boyd used his grandfather's recipe for the ox roast. According to Boyd's wife Beth, he used 900 pounds of meat. This process takes a lot of know-how and a lot of time cooking the meat down to achieve the product. Friday evening, the Fire Queen...
The Blair Co. Junior Livestock Show was held on Aug. 14 and 15 at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Matt Manbeck, Buchanan, Va., judged the dairy beef, goat, lamb, swine and beef show. Wesley Planthaber, Huntingdon, Pa., judged the rabbits. 4-H and FFA scholarship recipients were Katheryn Longenecker, Faith Brumbaugh, John Harker, Steven Sessamen, Ellie Dilling, Darcy Heltzel, Ashley Brubaker. Missing: Kade Rhule and Keller Metzker. The scholarships are funded by donations from buyers and...
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 motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and the stop arms extended. Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. When traveling alongside a school bus, motorists must stop until...
Friday night will mark one of the biggest football games in Claysburg-Kimmel history. It won't even matter whether the Bulldogs can upend powerhouse conference newcomer Berlin Brothersvalley or not. The Bulldogs are coming home. "I think that everyone is super excited," senior left guard-defensive end Ethan Claycomb said. "We have been waiting so long. "It's finally here." After a couple of years of running loose - driving 20 minutes up I-99 to play home games in Hollidaysburg - C-K finally will...
The Herald placed the winning bid on this 88-pound market goat presented by Lynnae Dibert, 15, of Martinsburg at the Blair County Junior Livestock Sale. Lynnae is pictured with her mom, Stacey Dibert....
Korb Freeman is a man who doesn't like to waste time. The 24-year-old Roaring Spring man works full-time at Shirley's Cookies in Claysburg, and while that is how he makes his living, it's the free work he does between shifts that he is most proud of. Freeman says he is a passionate supporter of law enforcement and wanted to do something to show local police how much he appreciates them and contribute in some way to help them stay ready for the next call. "When I was growing up, I always had...
