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Joanne Louise Williams, 70, of rural Williamsburg, formerly of Towson, MD, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. She was born Oct. 9, 1950, in Altoona, daughter of Rev. Daniel E. Jr. and Ethel N. (Fry) Williams. She is survived by two sisters: Charlotte M. Irvin (Gary) and Debbie K. Fay (Dennis) both of Williamsburg; close friend and companion, Bill Hearn of rural Williamsburg; four nieces: Jill, Joy, Jamie and Kelly; and two nephews: Bradley and Scott. She was preceded...
Samuel Earl Detwiler, 87, a resident of Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 2, 2021 at the center. He was born Jan. 22, 1934, in Martinsburg, son of the late Ross Anthony and Daisy B. (Beegle) Detwiler. On Oct. 13, 1956, he married Nancy L. Burket in Martinsburg. She preceded him in death on April 29, 2017. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy L. Thompson (Barry Yarnall) of rural Claysburg; a sister, Freda M. Barnes of Indiana; a nephew, George Detwiler (Rose) of rural...
Anna Elizabeth Klepser, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 3, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Aug. 8, 1939, in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late, Maurice Chamberlain and Dorothy Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Chamberlain-Brower. On Dec. 15, 1960, she married John E. “Jack” Klepser at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1999. She is survived by a daughter Mary Ann Satterfield (David) of Rolla, MO; dau...
Glenn Franklin Roub, 80, of Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Saxton, son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Elizabeth (Glass) Roub. He is survived by three sisters: Pauline “Polly” Butts of Baltimore, Betty Burket (David) of Claysburg and Donna Clark of Everett. In July, Glenn got to make a trip with his sisters to Baltimore, where they sang and played music at the Roub family reu...
Kathleen Hull Mitchell, 94, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2021, at The Village at Morrisons Cove. The oldest of two children, Kathleen was born Dec. 2, 1926, to the late Ralph E.D. and Belva (Graham) Hull of Westminster, Maryland. Kathleen is survived by her son Wayne Mitchell and daughter-in-law Maureen Mitchell of Roaring Spring, son Glenn Mitchell and daughter-in-law Theresa Shay of Spring Mills, son Mark Mitchell and daughter-in-law Heidi Schmidt of St. Charles, Ill;...
Anna Fern Holsinger, 84, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 30, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born Oct. 29, 1936, in New Enterprise, daughter of the late Paul J. and Mary (Stiffler) Teeter. Anna was twice married, first to Robert C. Dick, who preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1991, and then on Aug. 27, 1994 married James H. Holsinger, who passed away Jan. 8, 2017. She is survived by...
Gerald E. Brown, 81, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon Sept. 2, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born June 5, 1940, in Waynesburg, son of the late Albert and Garnet (Titus) Brown. He married Priscilla Jo West May 25, 1966, in Waynesburg. He is survived by his wife, Jo; two daughters: JoDee Cubbage (Bruce) of Hagerstown, Md., and Johanna Koper (Scott) of Winston Salem, NC; three grandchildren: Cameron Cubbage, Chloe Koper, and Carter Koper ; a sister, Dotty Shuppe; and a brother, David Brown. He was a graduate of Waynesburg...
A celebration of life in loving memory of Don and Marian Lynn will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at The Big Barn, 1447 Locke Mt. Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Please join our family from 2 until 4 p.m., and share your favorite memories and stories....
Professional truck drivers are the backbone of the American economy. Visit any grocery store, business, or medical facility, and that becomes immediately obvious. Whether you are buying clothing at a retail store or a filling up your tank at a gas station, nearly every part of our lives is impacted, and made possible, by the work of a professional truck driver. In the midst of a global pandemic in which they faced unforeseen challenges, the professional men and women behind the wheel came through for America when they were needed most, when...
To the editor: Morrisons Cove has always felt like home to me – even though I never actually lived here. Sweet memories flooded my mind every time I came back to visit. I literally cried when I had to return to Ohio. And more so as an adult than a child! What is my connection to the Cove? Family. Multigeneration were rooted here and many still remain. When I turned 50, I called a big “time-out” to contemplate how I wanted to spend the second half of my life. (I have no intentions to make it to a hundred.) My children are grown and dispe...
Elise Carmichael helps in court cases when there is a deaf person involved. She is excellent in lip reading and signing due to the fact that her son, Sawyer, is both deaf and mute. Leaving the courthouse, Elise read the lips of a man. He said her mother-in-law, U.S. Senator Lilliana York, was going to be “taken care of” that night. At that moment, she received a call from her sitter that Sawyer was in the hospital after a fall in the park. He had injured his right wrist, which would make it har...
This fall, during the busy harvest season, you may find yourself sharing the roadway with various forms of farm equipment. America’s rural roadways are often not equipped for accelerated speeds and can present several safety hazards, especially to those in a hurry. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind that will help prevent incidents on our rural roadways and allow for everyone to make it home safely. 1. Be Prepared: Knowing that this time of year may require you to share the road and take additional time to get where you are going, p...
Herald of Sept. 10, 1896 The Rev. T.F. Reeser, pastor of the Lutheran Church in Hollidaysburg, and J.D. Love, a prominent Hollidaysburg grocer, drowned in the Juniata River about six miles downstream from town. The pair had been fishing below lower Resse when it was thought Rev. Reeser stepped off an underwater embankment into a deep hole and was unable to get out of the water because he was wearing heavy rubber boots. It was surmised that Mr. Love drowned while trying to rescue his friend. Their bodies were found in the water about five feet...
Herald of Sept. 12, 1971 Plans were underway for developing a 17-acre tract of land into a park in Claysburg. The land for the park, which was to be located at the corner of Senator Street and Route 220, was donated by General Refractories. The park was to include an auditorium, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts and a Little League baseball field. A “Meals on Wheels” program was to begin bringing “1-½, meals” per day to 15 elderly residents in Roaring Spring. Gary Stern and Bob Hoover, both of Martinsburg, returned from a 34 day, 3,5...
Herald of Sept. 9, 1921 Carl G. Bridenbaugh, son of Prof. P.H. Bridenbaugh, opened a first-class hotel in the Seminary building on E. Allegheny Street to accommodate the traveling public and provide special parties for tourists. A large dining room suitable for 100 guests would occupy the spacious first floor, other floors would be available as guest rooms. Modern in every way, the building was being wired, electric lights and fire escapes installed, making it an attractive stopping place in the heart of the Cove. Baseball was high on the...
Herald of Sept. 5, 1996 The Williamsburg School Board adopted an intensive block scheduling program for the 1997-98 school year. The board voted to try the 80-minute class program on a trial basis for one year. Members of the Martinsburg Mennonite Church welcomed Pastor Lester T. Hershey as their interim pastor. He succeeded Pastor John Davidhizar. Work began on placement of the remaining I beams on the western end of the Loysburg bypass bridge. Each beam, which weighed 91 tons apiece, was 28 inches wide, eight feet deep and 125 feet long....
Herald of Sept. 12, 1946 Eleven-year-old nephew of Lester S. Furry, Richard Patrick Erb, was found lying dead on the highway after he fell from Mr. Furry’s truck when he grabbed for his hat. The tragedy was not discovered until Mr. Furry and the boy’s father, Selby Erb stopped at the Erb home. Harry S. Gwin, Cove war veteran, was expecting word from the draft board to report again for active duty in the Army. He served five months as an Army Air Corps cadet and was honorably discharged in November 1945. Mr. And Mrs. Jacob P. Hartman of Mar...
Herald of Sept. 8, 2011 A Martinsburg man is one of the main organizers of the upcoming Flight 93 Memorial Dedication weekend. Keith Newlin, 53, who has lived in Martinsburg since 1997, is the superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which includes the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville in Somerset County. The Williamsburg School District was dealt another financial blow in the last week of August in a year that has already seen it lose thousands of dollars in state funding. Although Cenveo Corp. Now owns what...
If I have learned anything from working through the book of Proverbs, it should be the problem with pride. While I would like to think that the Lord has helped me stay humble, there are still weak spots. The fact that I have never had a drop of alcohol is something I am proud of. That is not a bad thing to take pride in. However, at times, I think my alcohol-free record has led to me looking down on others who choose to drink. The Bible does not ban the drinking of alcohol. It certainly gives...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will continue their monthly Manna on Main Street as a drive-through, take-out only service on Sept. 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. Please note the time change. Participants can drive or walk up to the doors of fellowship hall located at the end of the alley to pick up meals. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, roll and cake. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
Faith Assembly, located at 4870 Cove Mountain Road in Roaring Spring, will be hosting a Ladies/Teen Fall Encounter with Anita Gutschick. The theme will be Women of the Bible. Anita Gutschick, Christian actress, will share “What Was...What Is...What Will Be.” She will highlight the lives of two New Testament women, Anna the Prophetess and Mary of Bethany. Like anyone, they each had things to look back on – some with regret, others with great joy. Anita’s presentation will reach across the gen...
Perhaps you will not think this hero of mine worthy to be called a hero. Even he did not think himself important. When he spoke with the “angel of the Lord,” he said of himself, “… my family is poor in Manasseh, I am the least of my father’s house.” In other words, “I am the least, of the least, of the least.” Not very great credentials for the title “hero.” But as is so often the case, God sees things in people they cannot see for themselves. When this meeting happened, he was threshing wheat...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a free webinar series to connect military veterans who are considering starting or expanding an agriculture business with resources, funding and planning tools they need to succeed. The series, which begins Sept. 14, is offered by the PA Preferred Homegrown By Heroes program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center. Sessions will highlight opportunities for veterans, especially those created or expanded under the PA Farm Bill — historic, bipartisan legislation t...
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers, are a non-profit organization devoted to educating the general public about the importance of honeybees. The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet in Clearfield at the Houtzdale Fire Hall, located at 601 Good St. Houtzdale 16651. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. The subject will be winterizing hives. No Fee will be charged. Need not be a beekeeper to attend. For more information, please call (814) 472-7637....
Afghanistan and Iraq Gold Star families from throughout Central Pennsylvania will join the local commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, the planning committee announced last week. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. “When you think about the individuals who have sacrificed the most since 9/11, you cannot help but think of the Gold Star families around the country and right here in our local towns,” said Tony DeGol, a member of the 9/11 anniversary com...
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid encouraged all eligible Pennsylvanians to learn more about elections by signing up to be poll workers in their county for the Nov. 2, 2021, election. “Poll workers play an integral role in the electoral process and support state and county election officials as they protect the integrity of elections,” said Secretary Degraffenreid. “Serving as a poll worker is one of the best ways for Pennsylvanians to learn firsthand how elections are run.” Taking part in poll worker training and then assisti...
If you pay attention to the Williamsburg section, you can understand that I am a very big foodie – I love to cook and bake for my family and friends and I enjoy going out to eat at many places. I’m always in awe when I see copycat recipes on the internet as well, this past week I decided to try one. Typically, I like to go to the Outback Steakhouse (mainly for their bread) but even though they are a steakhouse, a recipe on their menu always keeps me coming back – Alice Springs Chicken, and I decided to share with you this week a special recip...
For the last few months when residents of Woodbury Township would bring plans into township, questions often arise of financial security. Financial security is when the resident who is building has to provide backup funds for labor and materials at prevailing wage to the township until a project is completed and subsequently is observed to make sure it is up to township specifications. Ben Postles said he understands why the township charges for financial security, but he does speak for residents who are building in saying that a financial...
Shown are pictures of the flood that decimated our small town - remnants of Hurricane Ida, the flooding forced many road closures not only in our town, but all over the Cove....
An estimated 80 people attended a meeting at the Williamsburg Veteran’s Memorial Center on Sunday evening, in response to an UnmaskOurKids Facebook group. Those in attendance were community leaders, parents and students of the district. A youth protest on Tuesday, Sept. 7 was discussed and students were urged to be safe, respectful and to keep the protest peaceful. Those in attendance were asked to contact the school district and the school board members about an emergency school board meeting to provide additional information to the c...
Ready for fall? The Let’s Move Blair County and the Chamber of Commerce Workplace Wellness Committee are conducting the next two-month steps challenge for teams, schools, community groups, workplaces, faith-based organizations, and/or individuals. Are you ready to take the next step to help build a healthy Blair County? The goal this year is to reach 200,000,000 steps as a community. Sign up and receive weekly updates to log steps, highlighted snapshots of Blair County that week to visit, motivation tips, and strategies for healthy eating a...
A tree dedication ceremony celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Blair County will be held by the Blair County Historical Society at Baker Mansion on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. This will be followed by a lawn concert by the Altoona Area High School Band. Blair County Commissioners, Laura Burke, chair of the county anniversary committee along with County Commissioners Bruce Erb and Amy Webster will participate. A dogwood tree, donated by Janet and Robert F. Pennington, will enhance newly installe...
Did you know that Pennsylvania is nearly 60 percent forested? Approximately 70 percent of this land is owned by over 750,000 private forestland owners. Most of the remainder (25 percent) is owned by the public in the form of state forests, game lands and national forests. While our public forests are professionally managed and cared for in a sustainable fashion, our privately owned woodlands are the focus of ongoing efforts to promote the practice of sustainable forestry. What is sustainable forestry? “Sustainable” means to maintain, con...
It is past time to take a step back and reflect on our local history to give new insights in our patterns of thinking. Were slaves ever held in our mostly white Bedford County? Was there a separate school just for the black students? Did racial segregation even happen here, too? And most importantly, does prejudice still occur today? Although Pennsylvania was a northern state and a part of the Union, just north of the Mason-Dixon Line, slavery was allowed until a law was passed in 1780 which gradually emancipated slaves. Although not actually...
Dinner rescheduled Due to the COVID-19 Delta variant virus and the increase in COVID-19 infections in the area, the WISE Women Board of Directors has postponed the Annual WISE Women Tribute dinner to Spring 2022. The date will be publicized once it is confirmed. WISE will be honoring women who had been chosen for the 2020 tribute dinner as their honorees. In an effort to not put the public, the honorees with their families and guests and WISE members at risk of this ongoing virus, the dinner has been postponed. Any questions, please contact us...
The Learning @ the Library preschool program held at the Claysburg Library will begin this school year on Monday, Sept. 13. The program, for 3 to 5 year olds, will be held on Monday evenings at 6 and Tuesday mornings at 10:30. All participants will be required to wear masks. Those who would feel more comfortable may take the lessons as take-home. Please register for the class, whether in-house or take-home. Call the library at (814) 239-2782....
The quarterly meeting of the Frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at noon, Saturday Sept. 18, at Hoss’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 4308 Business Route 220, Bedford. The Frontier Patriots Chapter includes the counties of Bedford, Blair, Clearfield and Huntingdon. All current members are encouraged to attend, as well as any male, 18 years or older who desires to obtain membership. To become a member, proof is required of lineal descent from a patriot who served in the Revolutionary War or who gave a...
When it comes to outdoor advertising, billboards are big in Pennsylvania. According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), in 2020, there were about 8,800 billboards along state and federal roadways in rural Pennsylvania, or one billboard for every 3.1 miles of roadway. In urban Pennsylvania, there are more than 11,400 billboards, or one billboard for every 1.3 miles of state or federal roadways. These structures take on many shapes and sizes. In general, rural...
While 2021-22 antlerless deer licenses are sold out in many of the state’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), licenses figure to remain available in at least a half-dozen WMUs by Monday, Sept. 13 – the date when over-the-counter antlerless license sales begin statewide. Hunters looking to pick up additional antlerless licenses at that time need to know a couple things: • First, over-the-counter antlerless license sales are handled only by county treasurers, and county treasurers’ offices in some counties presently are closed to the public, s...
My son, Bob, calls nearly every day on the phone to check on me. He generally requires a report about my daily activities, including my fishing trips. Recently I gave him a report that included a short summary of the previous evening's fishing. "I caught two," I told him. "I had missed trout in both spots that morning, so I went back in the evening with a different fly and caught them. One was seventeen inches, and the other was twenty." Bob responded, "Well, did you get a nice picture of the...
Claysburg-Kimmel evened its record to 1-1 with a 20-12 win over the West Branch Warriors on Friday, Sep 3. Presston Imler ran for a pair of touchdowns while Cole Claycomb also punched through the goal line. Claycomb led the Bulldogs with 156 yards on the ground, QB Caleb Oakes completed 4 passes for a total of 71 yards. Thursday Night Football is up next for Claysburg as they take on the Moshannon Valley Black Knights (0-2) this evening (Sept. 9) at Hollidaysburg....
The Altoona Curve, Double-A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are pleased to announce the dates in which the 2022 Curve will play at home at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The 138-game schedule includes 69 home games beginning on Opening Day at PNG Field on Friday, April 8, 2022, against the Harrisburg Senators. The schedule continues the same format used in 2021 with six-game series against opponents; one series is split in half to accommodate a three-day break when Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game takes place from Tuesday, July 19 to T...
The Cambria Heights Highlanders spoiled Northern Bedford’s home game on Friday, Sept. 3, 29-0. Panther rushers were held to only 24 yards, with senior Kainen Brown picking up 13. At QB, senior Kainen Baker and Sophomore Eion Snider each completed 3 passes. Senior Brooks Snider and Junior Jestin Fernandez both tallied 29 yards receiving, and Sophomore Rece Dibert led the defense with 9 tackles. Northern takes its 1-1 record on the road to Bellwood Friday, Sep 10 against the 2-0 Blue Devils....
Central cruised to a 46-15 road victory over Forest Hills Friday, Sept. 3. Junior quarterback Jeff Hoenstine was 19 for 27 in the air, connecting for 5 TD passes. Sophomore Hunter Smith and senior Devin Boyles each pulled down two of those scores, and Hoenstine found junior Eli Lingenfelter for another score. Smith, who led receivers with 6 catches for 93 yards, also added a score on the ground. Senior Parker Gregg was the go-to on the rushing attack with 11 carries for 119 yards and a...
Hurricane Ida left her mark on the Cove. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, flooding affected much of the area, causing many roads to close and schools to let out early. Residents were encouraged to stay home....
Flooding like the Cove experienced last week can cause serious damage to farmland and homes. While most damage is very visible, one area that might be overlooked is damage to private wells and sewer systems. Flooding can damage and contaminate those systems, and the Penn State Extension office wants rural Pennsylvanians to be aware of possible problems with their systems. After a flood, homeowners with private wells should inspect those systems for damage and test their drinking water for bacteria. Signs of well damage may include a cracked or...
A show of faith, patriotism, and civic pride marking the 20th anniversary remembrance of one of our nation’s greatest tragedies on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. The event will honor local fire, police, military, medical and religious personnel in Blair County and recall their importance in dealing with this national tragedy. The event will feature the Hollidaysburg Community Chorus, the Altoona Youth Orchestra, the Altoona Community Band, and others. A vast number of local f...
Justin Garner (shown) and his family spoke out to those passing by in Claysburg on Saturday, Sept. 4. Garner, his spouse and children, held signs to oppose the mask mandate to affect Claysburg schools starting Sept. 7. According to Garner, he believes it is "an unlawful order of mandated masks on children. We are told it is law but it is not. The secretary of health for Pennsylvania issued the message. No one should be forced to do something against their will. Psychology tells you it hurts...
The Community Service of Remembrance to be held at Spring Dam Park this Saturday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of 9/11 will feature Lori Hazenstab, a retired special agent of the U.S. Secret Service from the Cove. Hazenstab’s sister-in-law Becky’s sister JoEllen Mingle thought she would be the perfect person to speak at this event, knowing Hazenstab had a recollection of her duties this week. The week of 9/11, Hazenstab was scheduled for training. She was at training when the World Trade Center was hit. The agents in training were sent home to awai...
With chants of "No more masks," more than 50 students and parents of the Williamsburg Community School District gathered in front of the high school on Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, to protest the district's decision to require students to wear a mask in school. Tuesday was the day the mask mandate from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and the Department of Health went into effect. Organized by junior Bailey Detwiler, the students said they were there to fight for their freedom of choice. "They are...
