Articles from the September 7, 2023 edition
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Andrew L. Burget
Andrew L. Burget, 54, of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born August 4, 1969, in Roaring Spring,...
William Harrison Snell
William Harrison Snell went to be with his Heavenly Father on Aug. 25, 2023. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Arkport, New York, the son of Stanley H. Snell and Dorotha (Acomb) Snell. He married Helen...
Arthur Brian Sullivan
A. Brian Sullivan, aka: Brian, Art, Arthur B or Sully, 64, of Martinsburg, passed awayNov. 18, 2021, at Promedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Pittsburgh, after a battle with cancer. He was...
Dr. James Kenneth Hershberger
Dr. James Kenneth Hershberger, known to his loved ones as Jim, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023, at the age of 94 in Martinsburg. He was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, son of the...
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Curryville Conclusion
The next place on our Curryville road memory tour is the Farm Bureau. I think I got to know all the employees, as I kept tabs on all activities there. My aunt worked there. My mother helped grade...
Books to Borrow Claysburg Area Public Library Recommends
Rosie lived with her mother, her sister and her brother in Crasna on the border of Hungary and Romania. Her father died when she was five years old. She got her beautiful red hair from her father. Her...
Martinsburg Flowers Tended by Community
Many thanks to all responsible for beautiful flowers in Martinsburg, especially those around the clock, planters of flowers at the parking lot, and those at the intersections of Allegheny and Market...
125 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 15, 1898 The East Pennsylvania eldership of the Church of God will meet in Saxton on the first Wednesday evening in October. During the session a vote will be taken on the question of changing the mode of calling pastors; on the...
50 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 13, 1973 Martinsburg Borough Council agreed to use the borough’s revenue sharing funds for 1973-74 on a pick-up truck for road work and for sanitary and storm sewer work. The allocation of funds was $6,000 for a truck, $7,000 for...
100 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 14, 1923 The vocational school in Martinsburg enrolled a total of 161 students for the fall term. The domestic sciences department was serving a hot lunch every day at minimum cost. The menu will be posted daily on the bulletin...
25 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 17, 1998 Memorial Park was holding a lockdown for youth over the weekend. The event was open to students from Spring Cove, Northern Bedford, Williamsburg, Claysburg-Kimmel and Tussey Mountain school districts. Activities, including...
75 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 16, 1948 Sara Margaret (Peggy) Smith returned to the Morrisons Cove High School after a nearly 3 year absence. On February 26, 1945 she was badly burned at her home by flames from a furnace. During the courageous battle to retain her...
10 Years Ago
Herald of Sept. 12, 2013 State Rep. Dick Hess of Bedford died unexpectedly at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh from complications related to a recent surgery. Hess served the 78th Legislative District. Gov. Tom Corbett ordered all Pennsylvania...
Not the End
The other day my hospice agency held a first ever memorial open house. In the past we’ve done a more formal service honoring those who had died, which was not well attended. Each year we’re obligated to hold something for those who have lost...
Thought for the Week
A verse has been on my mind and heart for a while. I could not quote it verbatim but I had enough to find in through the use of my concordance. It is: “The harvest is past, the summer has ended and...
NBC Prayer Walk a Success
Northern Bedford County School District held a Prayer Walk. According to Pastor Josh Tobias about 85 people showed up to participate, 22 of whom were children. Everyone was given a prayer map for the...
Public Notices
Notice of Pesticide Application Nutrien Ag Solutions of Tyrone, PA is giving notice of intent to make ground applications on agricultural crops during the next 30 days in Armstrong, Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Beaver, Cambria, Centre,... Full story
Beat the Heat
Central's Lakkyn Dibert (14) takes a shot on goal past Penn Cambria's Izzy Andersen in first period action in a home match Tuesday. The teams persisted through despite the near-90s...
S. Woodbury To Release Funds For Southern Cove Fire Co.
On Sept. 5, the South Woodbury Township Supervisors met at 9 a.m. The call to order made by John T. Hileman and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. The office will be closed from Sept. 15 to 23. Minutes were approved as read for Aug. 1,...
Pennsylvania is Now 'HPAI-Free,' Restoring Normal Poultry Trade
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that Pennsylvania has reached the critical milestone of HPAI-free status recognized by the World Animal Health Organization. The designation marks a return to normal international trade conditions for...
Chamber LBC Alumni To Collect Donations For Troops For The Holiday
The Leadership Blair County Alumni, a program of the Blair County Chamber, is supporting service members by accepting donations to stuff stockings for the troops. Military Families Ministry is partnering with the alumni to send donations to...
Animal Science Department to Provide Biosecurity Kits to 4-H Programs Statewide
Amid the recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, all Pennsylvania 4-H animal project members are urged to practice stringent biosecurity measures both at home and during fairs, shows and other events. To promote good...
Hart in Motion Features Youth Performers
Hart in Motion Baton and Dance Studio, locally based in New Enterprise, recently showcased the talents of their students with a year end recital at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona on Sunday, Aug. 20....
WISE Women of Blair County Announce Funding Opportunity
The WISE Women of Blair County have announced a new grant opportunity: Empowering Women & Eliminating Racism. The purpose of this grant is to support efforts to empower women and eliminate racism through collaboration, service and education...
Ask the Williamsburgers
Speaking of all things Farm Show: I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg what their favorite part of the Farm Show was. Here is what a few had to say: Holly Hamilton: Deep fried Oreos Patrick Detwiler: Helping a church friend judge the corn...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
This past week, I tried a new recipe for a brunch with my sister and my parents and this recipe was a hit. Breakfast Burritos Ingredients: 3 – rolls of loose sausage, divided 1 dozen eggs 5 Tbsp. butter, divided 3 cups cheese 10 medium tortillas...
Farm Show Success
Kara Stultz stands with her grand champion Market Hog, buyer Brenneman's Meats and Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason. Fair Queen Morgan Reighard, buyer Mark Wisecarver, owner of the grand...
Angel Baskets Comforts Those Affected by Cancer
A small group in Williamsburg is really hoping to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. “Cancer has affected so any people I know, and it took my sister and my dad,” Lucinda Richardson, of Angel Baskets said. “This past...
Livestock Sale Giving Back to Community
The Williamsburg Community Farm Show's Livestock Auction is typically one of the biggest events during the week of the Farm Show. This year's did not disappoint. According to Board President Jeff...
School is in Session
NBC Elementary Principal Trevor Replogle says hello to returning students. Northern Bedford bus driver Randy Ebersole welcomes Laura Steele onto the bus on the first day of school....
Excitement Stirs as Cove Men Band Together
Johnny Reb crossed the south eastern end of Pennsylvania, eager to engage troopers from the north in any level of battle in the hopes they would soon see southern victory of the Civil War and the right to indicate the terms of any peace agreement. It...
Recovered Stolen Weapons On Display at Baker Mansion
It was a cold day in 1973 when Blair County residents opened their newspapers and discovered there was a story featuring the Baker Mansion and The Blair County Historical Society. Chairman of the...
DUI Task Force to be Present This Week
The D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting one or more events this week. Sobriety checkpoints are well lit and manned by uniformed officers. Roving patrols utilize uniformed officers in marked police vehicles. Motorists are reminded to always be alert...
Squirrel Memories
Squirrel season’s Saturday start (Sept. 9) stirs up some interesting memories. The earliest of these are ones with my dad. When rabbit hunting went downhill and he closed his kennel of beagles, Dad decided to introduce me to hunting by chasing...
Central, Northern Bedford Cross Each Other's Paths
Cross Country Meet Results 8/28/2023 Central Martinsburg vs. Williamsburg vs. Northern Bedford- 3.1 miles SITE: Central High School Martinsburg BOYS TEAM SCORE(S): Modified Scoring Utilized- Non Conference Meet BOYS INDIVIDUAL 1) Braden Allison (CM)...
CR Boys Soccer Falls Short Early in Season
The Chestnut Ridge boys soccer team went 0-2 on the week as it suffered a 4-0 loss to Forest Hills and 1-0 defeat to Westmont Hilltop. The Lions were in a 1-0 match with the Rangers until the final 18 minutes when the visiting squad put three goals...
Central Volleyball Finds A Win
8-28 FINAL SCORES: Central def. Chestnut Ridge 25-23, 25-23 12-25, 22-25, 20-18. SITE: Chestnut Ridge High School VISITORS: Central High School HOME: Chestnut Ridge High School RECORDS: Central (1-0) JV: Chestnut Ridge, 25-18, 25-9. NOTEWORTHY:...
Central Tennis Record at 4-1
8-28 – Home Central- 5 BG-O Julia Ritchey 6-0 6-0, Brooklyn Coppersmith 6-0 6-1, Ashlyn Renner forfeit, Zoe Grill and Kate Dunn 6-0 6-0, Breslyn Beech and Taryn Walters forfeit. 8-29 – Home Central-5 Clearfield-0 Julia Ritchey 6-0 6-0, Brooklyn...
DMVA Encourages Everyone to Show Support for Veterans in Crisis by Lighting a Candle on World Suicide Prevention Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Associa...
Healing Patch Children's Grief Program Awarded Grant
As part of The Starbucks Foundation's Neighborhood Grants program, the Healing Patch Children's Grief Program was selected to receive a $1,000 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination(s)...
Stormwater Tax Shouldn't Affect Cove Immediately
A recent ruling by a Commonwealth Court that West Chester Borough labeling storm water fees as a tax could cost the state’s municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue from tax-exempt bodies has no immediate impact on Cove-area...
Panthers Show Off New Threads
The Northern Bedford County High School Band rolled out its new uniforms at Friday night's game against Claysburg-Kimmel. The Panther Marching Band was able to replace old uniforms with a co-op with...
Annual Benefit for Clinic for Special Children This Weekend
The annual benefit auction to support the Clinic for Special Children is coming up. This event helps to fund the clinic in Belleville, Strasburg, and a new clinic that is currently about halfway completed. Many treatments and cures have come out of a...
Northern Bedford Kicks off PRIDE Program
With the start of the school year, area school hallways are a buzz of excitement. For the Northern Bedford High School and Middle School, the excitement culminated into a fun afternoon for students...
Central Ready To Face Old Rival
A lot of people might be surprised how quickly the Central football team seems to have reloaded in the wake of the graduation of record-setting quarterback Jeff Hoenstine and wideout Eli Lingenfelter...
Memorial Park Closes Season with Community Appreciation Day
It has been a long hot summer that drew thousands of visitors to Morrisons Cove Memorial Park. Whether cooling off at the pool, enjoying weekend skating, bowling on the new lanes at the bowling alley,...
