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The Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg, is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 7:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Taylor Township, Blair County. According to State Police, a 2009 Ford Fusion driven by Jeremy Hart, 40, struck a tan 2008 Ford Taurus driven by Donna Jean Cox, 77. Cox had entered the intersection of State Route 36 from Cross Cove Road. Cox, who was wearing her seatbelt, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Hart, who was not wearing his seatbelt, suffered major injuries. Marisa Paige Grainda, 26, who was a...
A 36-year-old Martinsburg man was killed in a motorcycle accident Monday night, Sept. 7, in Hopewell Township, Bedford County. Pennsylvania State Police, Bedford, said Ryan W. Brenneman, was traveling on a west in the 300 block along Woodbury Pike (State Route 36) on a motorcycle and failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a utility pole on the north side of Woodbury Pike. Brenneman was ejected from the motorcycle and landed 50 feet away from the motorcycle. Brenneman, who was wearing a...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12 a.m. Sept. 8, that there are 496 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 140,359. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of tests administered within the last 7 days between Sept. 1 and Sept. 7 is 147,207 with 5,838 positive cases. There were 12,578 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m., Sept. 7. These results represent the total number of tests administered. There are 7,791 total deaths attributed to COVID-19,...
Bella McCoy (left) and Ava Verbit (both 9 and from Roaring Spring) enjoy their last trip of the summer to Hershberger Memorial Pool in Martinsburg on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 6. The pool closed for the season on Monday, Labor Day....
The long-awaited high school football season kicks off Friday, Sept. 11, as Cove's four area schools will be in action. Only one of the four local squads will open their season at home, as Northern Bedford (8-4 in 2019) will host Bellwood-Antis (11-1) at 7 p.m. at Panther Community Stadium. The Blue Devils defeated Northern Bedford last season, 2013, en route to a spot in the District 6 Class 2A semifinals, where they lost to Ligonier Valley, 21-20. Central, coming off a 4-7 season, will...
HOLSINGER – Timothy C., 69, Blutton, S.C. MILLER SR. – Robert B., 94, Fredericksburg, rural Martinsburg SMITH – C. Ronald “Ronnie,” 82, rural Martinsburg SMITH – Joanne H., 86, East Freedom...
Timothy C. Holsinger, 69, of Blutton, S.C., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. He was born Dec. 31, 1950, in Roaring Spring, son of Paul I. and Louise A. Holsinger Tim is survived by two brothers: his twin brother, Thomas (Joyce), and Cristopher (Christina); sister Linda Ambrosini (John); and nephews and niece: Michael, Tyson (Erin), Emily and Steven. Tim started his teaching career at Central High School. He then taught art for the Department of Defense School System in Iceland and England. He...
Robert B. "Bob" Miller Sr., 94, of Fredericksburg, rural Martinsburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2020, at AristaCare at Woodland Park, Orbisonia. He was born March 9, 1926, in Henrietta, son of the late William Lloyd and Florence Mae (Horton) Miller. On Sept. 11, 1947, he married Geraldine T. Campbell in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his beloved wife of 72 years; five grandchildren: Aaron K. (Jennifer) Miller and Lee C. (Carrie) Miller, both of Saxton, Lucas R. (Lisa) Miller of...
C. Ronald "Ronnie" Smith, 82, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2020, at UPMC Altoona. He was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Smith Corner, son of the late Roy A. and Beatrice M. (Dodson) Smith. On Dec. 13, 1958, he married Annabelle Walter at the Queen Methodist Church. Surviving are his beloved wife of 61 years; two sons: Brian A. (Sharon) of Chesterfield, Va., and Keith M. (Penny) Smith of Frosty Hollow; six grandchildren: Sheena (Jeremy) Ritchey, Kayla (Kyle) Steele,...
Joanne H. Smith, 86, of East Freedom, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. She was born July 6, 1934, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Robert and Laura (Dively) Burket. She married Robert J. Smith. He preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1982. She is survived by two daughters: Charlene Ebersole and fiancee Mearle Weyant of Claysburg and Carlene Prince and husband David in Maryland; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Joanne was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Claysburg. She was a...
The Herald is introducing a new community calendar that is free to use. The Herald’s Cove Calendar has been completely revamped and is now easier to use. The entire Cove community is invited to make the calendar a central place to find out what’s going on in the Cove. There are no fees and no charge and the calendar is easy to use. “Our plan is to have one central calendar for the Cove community,” said Herald Publisher Allan J. Bassler. “We set up this new calendar to give the community one place to go for all the events happening in the Cove....
How to use the New Cove Calendar To view the new Cove Calendar – 1. Go to Herald website, www.mcheraldonline.com. 2. Click on the Calendar tab on the right of the screen. 3. Click on “Cove Calendar” in the drop-down box. 4. You can view the calendar in three different ways, “Pinboard,” “Agenda,” or “Monthly.” You can select which you view you want by clicking on the arrow at the top right of the calendar. 5. Click on an event to find more information about it. To search the new Cove Calendar – 1. Use the calendar search bar, which will look...
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) recently introduced H.R.7835 to authorize the president to award the Medal of Honor to Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. for acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge. Lt. Wood, a Bedford County resident, was killed in action in January 1945, shortly after this pivotal battle. Lt. Wood's body was discovered in the woods surrounded by seven dead German soldiers. It is believed that he singlehandedly killed the seven German soldiers before succumbing to his fatal...
Greenfield Township’s annual cleanup day will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the township garage located at 477 Ski Gap Road, Claysburg. The program is for Greenfield Township residents only, with a maximum of two loads. Accepted items include: bulky waste, furniture, bedding, toys, doors, windows, porcelain, scrap metal and other items not accepted by the trash hauler. Tires will also be collected for a fee. Items that will not be accepted include: household garbage, hazardous waste, large construction pieces, concrete b...
A Roaring Spring man is facing charges of insurance fraud. Elizick J. Brown, 22 of Roaring Spring, is being charged with third-degree felony charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception. According to a report filed by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Insurance Fraud Section, at 7 a.m., Feb. 7, Brown logged onto the Progressive Insurance cellular telephone application and purchased a new automobile policy for his 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, which then became effective at 7:18 a.m. At 11:56 a.m., Feb. 8, Brown filed a claim through th...
The Borough of Martinsburg will hold its fall cleanup day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the borough garage along South Nicodemus Street. The cleanup day, held every other year, is for Martinsburg borough residents only. Richard Brantner Jr., borough manager, said fliers had been mailed to borough residents during the last week in August. Residents will be required to bring the fliers with them om the day of the cleanup. Brantner said residents will be charged a fee for tires only. All other items will be accepted free of charge....
El Departamento de la Salud de Pensilvania confirmó que hasta las 12:00 a.m., el martes, 8 de septiembre, hay 496 adicionales casos positivos de COVID-19 en el estado. Los casos nuevos aumentan el total estatal a 140,359. Todos los 67 condados de Pensilvania han reportado casos de COVID-19. El número de pruebas hecho dentro de los últimos 7 días – entre el 1 y el 7 de septiembre – es 147,207, con 5,838 resultados positivos. Se reportaron 12,578 resultados de la prueba al departamento hasta las 10 p.m., el 7 de septiembre. Estos resulta...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's proposal for a roundabout intersection at State Route 36 and SR 164 in Roaring Spring met with concerns and objections from residents and officials in February. Concerns were expressed about local driver acceptance of a roundabout at a busy local intersection, the amount of land taken from nearby property owners and the increased potential for accidents at the intersection. However, PennDOT has released data showing that Pennsylvania roundabouts...
Pennsylvanians who harvest deer, elk, mule deer or moose out-of-state likely can’t bring them home without first removing the carcass parts with the highest risk of transmitting Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Pennsylvania long has prohibited the importation of high-risk cervid parts from areas where CWD has been detected. This prohibition reduces the possibility of CWD, which always is fatal to the cervids it infects, spreading to new areas within Pennsylvania. There now are 25 states and four Canadian provinces from which high-risk cervid p...
Students of literature remember that Oedipus the King was a major figure in tragic Greek drama. Unwitting actions ruined his life. Oedipus had become king by solving the riddle of the Sphinx: "What begins life on four legs, then walks upon two legs, and then in old age walks upon three legs?" Oedipus's answer, of course, was "man," who crawls as a baby, walks upon two legs as an adult, then needs a cane to help support him in old age. I would guess that most sportsmen reading this couldn't care...
Each September, thousands of visitors make their way to Pennsylvania's elk country to experience for themselves the wonder of the bugling season. And while there's nothing quite like seeing a giant bull up close, or feeling your rib cage resonate as it lets loose an ear-splitting bugle, the opportunity again has come to get a glimpse of Pennsylvania's prime time for elk – without ever h The Pennsylvania Game Commission again has installed a camera on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, in a field that typically is a hub of elk activity as t...
Almost apologetically August finally gave us one day of comfortably cool weather to work in my garden all day. I pulled out my two rows of spent string bean plants, marveling again at the potential productivity of one bean seed. I cut broccoli one last time from my spring plants before I yanked them out because my fall plants are yielding new, bigger heads. There were a few cucumbers and some red raspberries to gather but by far, the biggest crop for August's last day, were tomatoes. Once again...
By ANDREW DESTIN Special to the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Franco's Lounge, a little family-owned Italian joint on Fourth Street, has hosted the likes of Orel Hershiser, Alex Rodríguez and Jennifer Lopez. But not in the coronavirus year of 2020. There are no ESPN crews, and no 12-year-old baseball players from Hawaii, or Italy, enjoying the menu and cozy atmosphere at Franco's. The Little League World Series was canceled in April because of the COVID-19 pandemic and t...
Last night I drove my car in a strange manner and it malfunctioned. I ended up safely at the airport, only to realize I did not have my passport or driver's license. I searched frantically for my license as people around me laughed. Thankfully the kind woman at the gate said I could take the flight using my rewards card from a popular convenience store that rhymes with "beats." Why did she allow that? Beats me. After all, it was just a dream. Lately I have been having vivid nightmares and dreams...
Scriptures to Read: Acts 15:6-11 Acts 15:19-23 Colossians 3:1-10 I Thessalonians 4:1-7 I Peter 2:11-16 Ephesians 5:11-21 I Corinthians 10:23-32 I want to think about abstinence today. It means to renounce or at least deny one's self of certain things. The Bible speaks about this. When the Church began to grow beyond the bounds of Hebrew Christianity and to reach into the Gentile world there were some conflicts. The Jews were used to abstaining from some things as the Law given by God to Moses...
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) has been and continues to monitor the changing landscape in education as our schools deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. While we value the music and educational experiences our fests, festivals and Music Performance Assessments (MPAs) provide our students, we have to first and foremost acknowledge the health and safety of our members, students and their families. The PMEA State Board has approved the suspension of all in-person student events for the 2020-21 school year for the safety of the...
“Your Story is Perfect! Don't Change a Thing. Well, Except For....” tips and advice on self-editing presented by author Phil Guinta. This workshop will provide tips for taming the beast before submitting to an editor, agent, or publisher. The monthly meeting of the Inkwell will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. live via Zoom with guest speaker author Phil Guinta conducting the live-stream workshop “Your Story is Perfect! Don't Change a Thing. Well, Except For...” Giunta enjoys crafting powerful fiction that changes lives and inspires readers...
Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will continue its monthly Manna on Main Street as a drive-through, take-out-only service Saturday, Sept. 12. Attendees can drive or walk up to the doors of fellowship hall located at the end of the alley to pick up their meals between 5 and 6:30 p.m. The menu for this month will consist of lasagna, salad, garlic bread and a cookie. This meal is free to the community and all are welcome....
Rosh Hashanah is an important holiday on the Jewish calendar. According to the Jewish National Fund, Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year and is a celebration of the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Adherents to the Jewish faith wish each other a good, sweet year ahead on Rosh Hashanah, a day that is steeped in tradition. One such tradition is the sounding of the shofar, which the JNF notes is representative of the trumpet blast that sounded the coronation of kings. The sounding of the shofar also symbolizes a call to...
Author's Note: For the next few weeks, we will be rekindling the "Who's Who" section on the Williamsburg page, highlighting those who have had a positive influence on our small town. This week's pair is Bruce and Paula Hamilton, both current members of the Williamsburg Borough Council – the first time a husband and wife have both served. For some, Williamsburg is a town where you grow up and leave, or a town where you return later in life. But for Bruce Hamilton, and eventually his wife, Paula,...
By NATALIE GORSUCH Williamsburg Correspondent Some people eat what others might consider to be “weird” food. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg, “What is one food combination that you eat that others may consider to be weird?” Here is what a few had to say: Suzanne Gorsuch: Vanilla ice cream with BBQ chips on top Lou Ann Grove: Cucumbers and potato chips Tim Blough: Ham, green beans with corn in it and vinegar on it Sheryl Hart: Green beans and tomatoes Marge Troxell: Chocolate marshmallow ice cream and Middleswarth BBQ Chips B...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority announced it is the recipient of a Small Water and Sewer Program grant during last Tuesday evening’s meeting, Sept. 1. The grant, totaling $77,051, will be used to purchase water meter parts for failing water meters. State Rep. Jim Gregory said of the project, “I’m thankful Williamsburg Municipal Authority took the initiative to apply for funding.” Marc Kifer, a resident of Catharine Township, attended the meeting to address rumors of a sewer extension past the Williamsburg American Legion. This was an issu...
Woodbury Township supervisors during their meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, made the official announcement that Kelsie Lego would be the new secretary/treasurer following the resignation of long-term secretary/treasurer Eleanor Harclerode. Supervisor Ed Clark made the motion with Supervisor Craig Hamilton seconding, and the motion passed. Following Harclerode’s resignation, an audit needs to be completed. Lego obtained a bid from CPA Associates of $5,500 for an audit of the 2019 books and an audit covering the period until Aug. 1, 2020. The s...
Samantha Price of Martinsburg and Joseph Bowser of East Freedom are engaged to be married. The prospective bride is the daughter of Joe and Bobbi Price of Martinsburg. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Stephen and Angel Bowser of East Freedom. Miss Price is a graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg. She earned an associate degree in veterinary technology. She is soon to be a certified nursing aide. She is employed at Homewood at Martinsburg. Mr. Bowser is a graduate of Central High...
During their engagements, couples will make many decisions in regard to their weddings. Wedding planning can sometimes seem like a runaway train of appointments, schedules and deadlines. As a result, some couples do not take the time to enjoy being engaged, which is a special and unique time in their lives. Engagement photo shoots can be a unique way for couples to commemorate and enjoy the months preceding their weddings. Engagement photos memorialize the engagement and provide many additional...
Couples can spend months or even years planning their weddings. While planning a wedding requires lots of hard work, couples may also want to give some thought to life beyond their wedding day. One of the more important matters couples must consider is how to manage their finances once they tie the knot. Discussing money can be a tricky issue, particularly when couples have long been accustomed to handling their own accounts and being responsible for their own income and expenditures. Bringing a...
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar announced Aug. 12 that the state’s online application for mail-in and absentee ballots is now available in Spanish. To access the Spanish-language services, go to https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov and click the “Espanol” button at the top. “Language should not be a barrier for eligible Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote. Providing applications in Spanish is a vital step to ensuring that the many native Spanish speakers in the commonwealth can participate in our democracy,” said Secr...
La Secretaria de Estado de Pensilvania, Kathy Boockvar, anunció hoy que la solicitud por internet de las papeletas de voto por correo y en ausencia del estado de Pensilvania ya están disponibles en español en el sitio web https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/ “El idioma no debería ser una barrera para que los residentes de Pensilvania que cumplan los requerimientos ejerzan su derecho al voto. Un paso vital para asegurarnos de que la gran cantidad de hispanohablantes nativos en el estado puedan participar en nuestra democracia es propo...
The IRC collected nearly 57,000 pounds of hazardous materials at its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection at PNG Field on Aug. 21 and 22. Residents throughout Blair County were encouraged to participate and bring their household hazardous waste to the collection. More than 450 households dropped off material at the collection. Accepted items included aerosols, antifreeze, automotive batteries, corrosive acids and bases, flammable liquids, solids and adhesives, fluorescent light bulbs, garden chemicals, herbicides, fungicides,...
The state’s highest court said neither the president’s reelection campaign – nor the national Republican National Committee – can intervene in a state lawsuit brought against election officials. The split decision comes six weeks after Pa. Senate Democrats sued Pa. Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar and all 67 county election boards to secure ballot drop boxes, extend counting deadlines for mail-in votes and ensure poll watchers reside in the county in which they plan to serve. The court granted motions from the Senate Republican Caucus and the...
Gov. Tom Wolf visited the Susquehanna Township Police headquarters on Aug. 3 to discuss the important roles education and understanding play in the enforcement of the various COVID-19 mitigation orders in place across the state. “We have to do everything we can to keep our communities safe and healthy, including wearing a mask and following mitigation orders so our business operate safely,” Gov. Wolf said. “We have the ability to enforce these rules, and we are going to continue to work closely with commonwealth agencies and local offic...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Tuesday, Sept. 8, announced that applications will be accepted to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 6, 2020. Eligible applicants include municipalities, council of governments, business/non-profit organizations, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, public airports, airport authorities, and ports and rail entities. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local land use...
Coach: Randy Trexler Number of Years as Head Coach: 8 League: Mountain League Last Year’s Record: Overall: 5-13-0; League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Seniors – Ashton Campbell (D), Luke Trexler (MF), Bradon Kensinger (F), Andrew Peck (D); Juniors – Zach Gahagan (MF), Andrew Laufle (D), Josh Bridenbaugh (D), Zeb Wyant (D); Sophomore – Ben Theys (F) Other Returnees: Juniors – Caden Feathers (F), Jonathan Imler (F), Jaden Myers (D), Zach Wyant (D) Newcomers: Sophomore – Landon Snider (D) Strengths: “A balanced team of attacking players who h...
Coach: Brian Campbell Number of Years as Head Coach: 7 years League: Mountain League Last Year’s Record: Overall: 7-11; League: 6-8 Returning Starters: Alyssa Bartley, Sarah Stern, Emily Dunn, Leah Johnston, Averey Black, Katherine Longenecker, Ella Garner, Julia Ebersole, Katie Ritchey Other Returning Letterwinners: Carly Dixon Newcomers: Alexis Weyant, Darcy Heltzel, Jenna Smith, Brynn Miller, Alexia Finnochio, Skylar Miller Strengths: “We have a team that has lots of experience and we have good depth this year.” Concerns: “Staying healthy in...
Coach: Marcus Yeatts Number of Years as Head Coach: 21st League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 6-10; League: 2-8 Returning Starters: Curtis Clark – Senior – Defender; Eli Grimes – Senior – Defender; Nate Helsel – Junior – Goalkeeper; Reyan Imler – Junior – Midfielder; Levi Wiedemann – Junior – Midfielder/Forward; Evan Coffey – Sophomore – Forward; Drew Childers – Sophomore – Midfielder/Defender; Dominic Francis – Sophomore – Defender; Collin Yeatts – Sophomore - Midfielder Other Returning Letterwinners: Cameron Cl...
Coach: Barbara Zanella Number of Years as Head Coach: 3 League: Inter-County Conference Last Year’s Record: Overall: 4-13-0; League: 3-10-0 Strengths: “The girls have worked together for three years gaining an understanding of the game and developing their skills. This year we have depth at various positions. Also, the girls continue to be highly motivated and are focused on building a strong team.” Concerns: “Our biggest concern is how the health concerns in our nation will affect the playing season.” Outlook for the Year: “We are excited for...
Coach: Julie Cavender Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 years League: Inter-County Conference North Last Year’s Record: Overall: 16-8; League: 8-6 Returning Starters: Harleigh Cavender 12th S, Haileigh Reed 12th OH, Michele Imler 12th L, Rebekah Claar 11th MH, Bailey Garver 11th OH Other Returning Letterwinners: Logan Mock 12th MH, Madison Frye 12th MH Newcomers: Jessen Poullos 11th MH, Sawyer Claar 11th S, Gracie Eicher 10th MH, Betty Jean Mesmer 10th MH, Ally Dicken 10th S, Arissa Hinish 10th S, McKenzi Black 10th S, Sarah Helsel 10th OH, E...
Coach: Brad A. Heuston Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Mountain League Record Overall: 5-11 League: 4-10 Returning Starters: Annie Kitt, Abbie Kitt, Brinley Bowers, Mackenzie Saylor, Brooke Claar Other Returning Letterwinners: Kirsten Ayers, Adalyn Smith, Faith Brumbaugh, Maya Hazenstab, Haylie Mingle Newcomers: Madison Kennedy, Kaitlyn Weitzel, Audree Long-Yarrison Strengths: “I think we have a lot of experience and a lot of good senior leadership.” Concerns: “We play in a very difficult league and have a tough schedule. I am hopef...
Coach: Shalonne Sipes Number of Years as Head Coach: First season League: Inter-County Conference South Returning Starters: Makayla Kochara, Addie Sipes, and Jenna Carberry Other Returning Letterwinners: None Newcomers: Paige Wingard, Lizzie Long, Olivia Walter, Aleigha Helsel, Halle Lingenfelter, Lacy McIlnay, and Lainie Sipes Strengths: “We have several girls who we can utilize in various positions on the court, giving us some depth. We have some strong hitters in our lineup and our serving continues to improve.” Concerns: “Our overall inexpe...
Coach: Marina Brubaker Number of Years as Head Coach: 2 League: Inter-County Conference Returning Starters: Taylor Uplinger, Makayla Kipe, Olivia Aurandt, Krista Simpson, Hayley Morgan Other Returning Letterwinners: Ashley Brubaker, Allee England, Maggie Merritts, Madalyn Whitaker, Morgan Reighard, Madison Haney, Ashley Richardson, Alexia Brumbaugh, Abby Merritts, Ruth Eger Newcomers: Alissa Walker, Mallory Deters, Leah Criswell, Hannah Dixon, Billie Harnish, Emma Morgan, Hannah Brumbaugh Strengths: “A lot have playing experience, positive a...
