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Anna Lee Martin, a resident of Manhattan Beach California, passed away September 6, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born to Cyrus and Clara (Kagarise) Over on a dairy farm in Morrisons Cove on February 20, 1934. Anna Lee is survived by her husband John, children Tom, Terri Romine and John as well as grandchildren Daniel Romine, Jessica Martin, Brian Romine, Cassidy Martin and Kevin Romine. The youngest of four children, she had two brothers, Maynard and Byron, and a sister, Louise. She enjoyed...
Robert B. Reed, 56, Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1964, in Bedford, son of the late William A. and Marion J. (Lutchka) Reed. He is survived by two sisters: Andrea Lauer of Hollidaysburg and Melinda Lee of Pottstown; a brother, Michael Reed of New Paris; and his nephew and nieces that he loved greatly: Michael, Megan, Sydney, Lexie, Meredith, and Elaina. Rob was a 1982 graduate of Northern Bedford High School and also from...
Annette Marie Hall, 52, of West Loop, rural Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord, Friday afternoon, September 10, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born September 20, 1968, in Roaring Spring, daughter of Larry L. and Barbara E. (Detwiler) Brumbaugh. On September 27, 2003, she married Lester “Gene” Hall at the West Loop Missionary Church. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gene of nearly 18 years; her parents of Fredericksburg; a son, Brandon A. Weber (Amber) and grandson, Lucas L. Weber of Fre...
The Northern Bedford community is mourning the loss of a longtime assistant football coach. Robert B. “Rob” Reed passed away September 8 at the age of 56 from complications of COVID-19. For more than a decade, Reed worked with the Northern Bedford football program as well as junior high baseball and basketball. Former Northern Bedford head football coach and current athletic director Jeff Batzel was friends with Reed since childhood. “I knew Rob since we were little,” Batzel said. “Our fathers coached together in the 60s and 70s at NBC and o...
The Allegany College of Maryland Foundation announced that the following students from Pennsylvania received Presidential Award scholarships to attend Allegany College of Maryland: Katelyn Feaster, Bedford; Michaela Frye, Saxton; Brooke Gochnour, New Enterprise; Abbigail Hair, Addison; Mary Hood, Artemas; Kayla Iman, Hyndman; Mattison McMillen, New Paris; Reagan Piper, Somerset; and Allison Schmuck, Somerset. ACM Presidential Scholarships are given to one graduate from each of 32 high schools and technical centers in counties and states...
On Aug. 12, 2021, Patricia J. Beach, a lifelong resident of Roaring Spring, celebrated her 90th birthday with family at her residence. While this is definitely a landmark birthday in anyone’s life, this does not totally reflect the significance of Aug. 12 in Beach’s family. On Aug. 12, 1976, Beach’s daughter Pamela delivered Patricia’s first grandson, Brian Rose of Bellefonte. In 2004, Patricia was then given another special birthday gift. On Aug. 12, Beach’s granddaughter Patricia gave birt...
The second Herald “Tell Us What You Think” town meetings was held at the Trinity United Methodist Church at the five points in Roaring Spring on the evening of Sept. 8. The takeaways from the meeting was first, that we have to do a better job of publicity. We had only two attendees. However, we did get some great suggestions, which we very much appreciate. It seems clear that Herald readers want the Cove Calendar back in the print edition of the newspaper. We hear you loud and clear and we will be doing this. It also seems that people very muc...
Dave Baker is the head football coach at Central High School and is, by virtue of his longevity, the dean of Blair County coaches. He has been a head coach in Morrisons Cove for 41 years. The graduate of Central High (1963) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1967) originally took over the reins at Williamsburg High School in 1970, where was already a member of the faculty. “The position opened up and I applied,” he recalled. “I have no idea how many other people wanted the job.” More ab...
To the Editor: My pet peeve with Pennsylvanian and Morrisons Cove highways is the prevalence of huge billboards. The article accompanying a map in the Sept. 9, 2021, edition of the Herald (Page A-10) regarding the billboards in Pennsylvania seemed to present a rosy view of having billboards along our highways. I myself counted almost 30 billboards between east Freedom and Martinsburg advertising some local businesses but also fast food operations and beer. I believe that the state of Pennsylvania and the local communities should do more to end...
Evelyn wanted to leave her husband, Kevin. He had been unfaithful to her. She could never forgive him. He said he was sorry but the pain was too deep. Her mother, Liz, called to let her know that Granny B was sick. Liz and Evelyn were the only ones in the family who were still connected to Granny B. The rest were off tending to their families. Evelyn always had a special place in Granny B’s life. Her middle name was the same, Beatrice. Liz had learned from a friend that Granny B was sick. She fe...
To the Editor: Pete and Carol Imler of Roaring Spring invite those interested to an evening of music, prayer, food and fellowship at their home in Roaring Spring. The evening will begin between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and last for hours, on Friday, Sept. 17. Tom and Jo Ann Smith of Everett will join us to share music and favorite experiences of how God touches lives through ministry and music. A buffet of snacks, desserts and special treats will be offered, and, if weather permits, participants may have the joy of warm temperatures and perhaps...
To the Editor: Happy Birthday! Sept. 22 would have been my father, Karry Joe Teeter’s, 78th birthday. He passed away May 3, 2021. At this time, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the many who helped my father remain in his home and comfortable. My Aunt Sandra for all the many nights she spent with him, his Paster Beth, the hospice nurses and the many aides, neighbors and friends, thank you to every one of you. Joe was never a great or even a good father to my brother Troy and I, but he was the best pap any young boy (my son) c...
Herald of Sept. 17, 1896 Quite a number of Cove residents attended the centennial celebration in Huntingdon. Edw. Hair was erecting a beautiful iron fence in front of his new residence in Roaring Spring. Mrs. S.M. VanAllman of East Sharpsburg was on an excursion to Niagara Falls. Rev. J.H. Zinn of Letonia, Ohio, was booked to deliver his famous lecture, “Through Confederate Prison and Home Again,” for the benefit of the old boys in Roaring Spring during the month of October. Miss. Emma Liebegott of Martinsburg departed for Irvin College, Mec...
Herald of Sept. 16, 1971 Four members of Williamsburg Borough Council – President Herman Anderson, Vice President Robert Miller, Richard Hoy and Glenn Bumgardner – resigned, as did borough secretary Donna Showalter and sewage treatment plant operator Wayne McKnight. The resignations came after a squabble at the August meeting over the water billing system and the sewage treatment plant operation. The first commuter aircraft, a Beech 99, took off from the Blair County Airport Sept. 15. Though the commuters were smaller than the previous Cor...
Herald of Sept. 16, 1921 The first and largest class of Woodbury High School held a moonlight outing. Each of those present had interesting experiences to relate since the 1917 graduation. Every member had since graduated or had experience as a teacher: D. Howard Keiper was a sophomore at Juniata; Gertrude Stayer, a teacher in Hollidaysburg schools; Alma Keiper, teacher of the primary room in Woodbury; Rena Stayer, member of the first class to finish at Morrison Cove Vocational School; Canning Imler, student at Franklin and Marshall in...
Herald of Sept. 12, 1996 Skills Group Inc. has requested a zoning variance from the Borough of Roaring Spring that would allow additional residents to move into a group home the agency has established at 526 Spruce Street. Shirley Yingling of Martinsburg has undertaken a Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) assignment at the New Windsor Service Center in Maryland. The Rev. Glenn Mitchell of State College will be the speaker at the Morrisons Cove Home’s Good Samaritan banquet to be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Morrisons Cove Memorial P...
Herald of Sept. 19, 1946 The Penn-Mar Coffee Shop on West Allegheny Street in Martinsburg was sold my Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Wolfe to Robert M. Speidel of Cleveland, Ohio. Blair R. Bice, former Martinsburg merchant and father of former Herald editor and publisher Blair M. Bice, sold his general store, business property and residence in Millerstown. He and Mrs. Bice were to move to Martinsburg. Many young people from Morrisons Cove had either already gone or were soon to leave for the various colleges for the winter term. A couple living near...
Herald of Sept. 15, 2011 New narrowband two-way radios will be purchased by the Greenfield Township Police Department as part of a county-wide mandated update that is to be completed by 2013. Greenfield Township supervisors reviewed and approved the expenditure. Despite a relatively brief agenda, the Northern Bedford School Board faced a pressing structural matter at its monthly meeting. After approving improvements to the leaky windows in the elementary school, the board was faced with the reality that the repairs, bid by Lawruk Builders at...
"Adonai will make you the head and not the tail; and you will be only above, never below – if you will listen to, observe and obey the mizvot (command) of Adonai your God and not turn away from any of the words I am ordering you today, neither to the right nor to the left, to follow after other gods and serve them." – Deuteronomy 28:13-14, CJB Just the day before the flood on Sept. 1, Deuteronomy 28:13 was the topic of a daily devotion I had read. "You will be above and never below" took on a m...
Pastor Aaron Musselman, his wife Laura, and his son Jerry hosted a dinner where guests dressed in old-fashioned clothing. This small but powerful church has a theme-based dinner during months with five weeks. They have a service, eat and then have service in the evening. This is a reminder of how people in the time of Jesus would meet on Sundays, worship and eat all day. The purpose of this church is the preaching and teaching of the word of God, the administration of the ordinances of the New T...
My hero this time is Joseph. He is a bona fide hero to many thousands. But that is in a few decades. I need to tell you about his growing up years. They made him a more impressive hero. His parents had a very deep love for one another and that should of made his life wonderful. It was not so. His home life was a shambles. His maternal grandfather was not a good man. He deceived Joseph’s father into marrying his mother’s sister. As a result of that and other consequences, Joseph grew up with his...
The Bedford County Historical Society will hold its 31st annual quilt show and sale Oct. 2 through 10. On weekdays, the show and sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On weekends, it will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the final Sunday, the show and sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be on Sept. 24 and 25. Friday, it will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Judging will take place on Sept. 27. The tear down of the event will be on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. There will be a raffle drawing on Oct. 10. Raffle tickets...
Following the strong storms, tornadoes, and historic flooding in the commonwealth, Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman provided information to home and business owners to help them file insurance claims for damages, and tips to avoid repair scams. Property and business owners should get familiar with their policies or talk with a representative from their insurance company to identify what their policy covers and doesn’t cover. Policyholders should also find out what their policy deductible is, and any dollar limits on the amount of damage t...
Form of Advertisement Sealed proposals will be received by the Huston Township of Blair County, at 1230 Piney Creek Road, Martinsburg, PA 16662, until 7:15 p.m. on October 7, 2021 for the following: 6-wheel dump w/10” plow, asher & operator, 160 estimated hours of use 10-wheel dump w/10’ commercial plow, asher & operator, 160 estimated hours of use Above items of equipment to be complete with operator, fuel, insurance and hauling cost to and within the township. Item “D” hours are estimates only. Township makes no guarantee any or all hours o... Full story
The Monday, Sept. 13, Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole Meeting was held in a packed gymnasium in the Spring Cove Elementary School. With all nine school board members present, the recognition of visitors portion of the meeting offered 20 speakers, primarily parents, speaking on the issue of masking in the school district. After the expression of opinions by all the speakers, district Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker, in her report to the board, stated, "Our...
School districts across the commonwealth continue to grapple with the fallout of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s mask mandate. The mandate, requiring all students and staff in public and private schools to wear face coverings went into effect on Sept. 7, setting off a wave of protests from some parents and students who say wearing a mask is a choice that should be made by them, not the government. After the mandate was announced, Spring Cove, Claysburg-Kimmel, and Williamsburg Community school districts announced they would follow the state m...
Comments by Dr. Betsy Baker Superintendent, Spring Cove School District Editor’s Note: Dr. Baker made these comments to the board at the Sept. 13 school board meeting. This text was provided to the Herald by the school district administration. The text was lightly edited for space and clarity. First, thank you for your comments. We do hear and understand your concerns tonight, and those we have received on both sides of the issue. We know you are frustrated. We are frustrated, too. Overall, we had an amazingly smooth start to the school year (...
Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks has issued a statement regarding the Acting Secretary of Health's mask mandate for students and staff of the commonwealth's public and private schools. Weeks said his office has been contacted by several local law enforcement agencies and school boards asking about possible prosecution of parents, students and school directors who do not follow the mandate. "This office will not prosecute any criminal citations for alleged violations of the Department of Health's school masking mandate," Weeks said....
The safety of the students is Williamsburg's main priority, according to school officials, and is one reason for the district's mask mandate for students. The Williamsburg Community School District is currently requiring all students to wear a mask, to the dismay of some parents and students. Williamsburg Community School District Superintendent Lisa Murgas said that the mandate is due to what was ordered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. "This means following the guidelines by the...
The following is text selected from the order of the Pa. Dept. of Health directing face coverings in schools for the 2021 year. Note that the full letter can be found by going to health.pa.gov and searching for “mask mandate.” The six-page document is dated Aug. 31, 2021. The order signed by Alison V. Beam, acting secretary of health, states the following: Order of the Acting Secretary of the Pa. Department of Health Directing Face Coverings in School Entities The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a contagious disease that continues spr...
July 10, 2021, a new business opened at 7390 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring. Owners Justin and Melissa Benton live in Salemville with their two children – a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old who attend Northern Bedford School. Melissa, originally from Hopewell, spent 15 years in Tennessee. In February of 2020, Justin and Melissa opened a store just like Benton's Daily Deals in Tennessee with business partners. This store was very successful, and they believed it was a good concept to bring to P...
The Bedford County Players will be performing the show "Clue" at the Bedford Moose Lodge on Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Friday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. There are two shows on Saturday: a matinee at 3 p.m. and an evening show at 7:30 p.m. To reserve tickets, please call (814) 623-7555. For more information regarding tickets and this show, please visit our website www.bedfordcountyplayers.com Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a...
The four seniors on the 1952 football team at Replogle High School, New Enterprise, posed for this photo before the start of the season. They are (from left) Bernard Koontz of Carlisle, Pa.; Jim Ferry of Fort Collins, Col.; and David Laughlin and Jim Horton, both deceased. After graduation, Dave remained a resident of the New Enterprise area and Jim Horton settled in eastern Pennsylvania, later moving to Arizona. The football tradition established by Replogle High School included two undefeated...
This is a bench made from recycled materials that will be placed in Williamsburg at Veterans Park. The bench was donated by the Williamsburg Lions Club, which collected more than 500 lbs of plastic bags for one bench. The club has already sent in another 500 pounds for a second bench....
Northern Bedford traveled to Bellwood Friday night and were dominated by the unbeaten Blue Devils to the tune of 27-0. The Panthers, playing with heavy hearts after learning of Assistant Coach Rob Reed's passing earlier in the week due to complications from Covid-19, held B-A scoreless in the first period. However, on the first play of the second quarter, Bellwood's Alex Kovac picked a fumble out of midair and rambled 8 yards to paydirt for a defensive score. The Blue Devils followed that up...
Central Dragons The Central Dragons improved their record to 3-0 with a dominating 54-6 road win over the Greater Johnstown Trojans on Friday, Sep 10. Junior QB Jeff Hoenstine completed 14 of 17 for 214 yards in the air, connecting on five touchdown passes. Senior Ethan Eicher hauled in three of those scores, leading the receivers with 65 total yards. Senior Devon Boyles and sophomore Hunter Smith each caught a TD pass. On the ground, sophomore Max Baker carried 8 times for 31 yards and one touchdown. Senior Parker Gregg added two more scores...
Central Dragons Boys Varsity Soccer Sept. 13 Central 1 0 1 Cambria Heights 0 0 0 1st half: C-Zach Gahagan (PK) 31:28 2nd half: No scoring Ben Brumbaugh made six saves to record a shutout win Records: Central 1-2-0 Cambria Heights 1-2-1...
Central HS Girls Volleyball VARSITY FINAL SCORES Central def. Bishop Carroll 25-17, 16-25, 25-19, 24-26, 18-16. SITE: Central High School SERVICE POINTS Bishop Carroll: B Koscho 12, M Koscho 12. Central: Klotz 14, Weitzel 11, Berkhimer 10. Records: Central (1-1), Bishop Carroll 1-1. NOTEWORTHY Brooke Claar 13 kills. Addie Smith 10 kills. Kaitlyn Weitzel 40 assists. Haylie Mingle 33 good digs and 15 good serve receptions. JV Bishop Carroll, 25-16, 25-19...
Claysburg's Rebekah Claar comes up with a strong hit during her team's match against Portage High School on Sept. 13....
In 2020, the population of Greenfield Township, Blair County, was reported to be 3,788, a decline of 9.2 percent from 2010, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Township representatives discussed the census report at their Sept. 7 meeting, and said they were surprised by the numbers, as other indicators suggest the township could be growing. They speculated that some residents did not complete census surveys or answer the door for census takers due to the pandemic, providing an inaccurate count. The decrease could impact the way federal...
Editor's Note: This Roseann Zimmerman column is reprinted from the Sept. 8, 2011, edition of the Herald. "Mom, lately all the stories you've read to us are about hardships," my son re- marked. "Really?" I answered. "What have I been reading?" "Well, first there was Nat Bowditch during the Revolutionary War and only a star to steer his sailing ships by and next there was Judy's Journey." Yeah, that was a Lois Lenski book and it told the story of migrant workers. From Florida to New Jersey they...
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 veterans were awarded with Quilts of Valor. The ceremony took place at Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg. Local veterans honored at the Quilt of Valor ceremony were Robert L. Hampton, Sr. Air Force, 1962-90; Richard Brantner, Navy, 1964-70; and Robert Dickson, Army, 1968-70. Other veterans honored were Dominic DeRubus, Army, served 1964-66; John Divido, Army, 1968-69; Joseph DeRubis, Army, 1960-61; David Dahlin, Air Force, 1954-58; William Radebach, Army, 195...
Martinsburg Borough Council held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Police Chief Kerry Hoover reported that the flooding on Sept. 1 did not generate that many calls, and the roads in Martinsburg were "pretty decent." The council commended the fire department for committing to 16-hour shifts to pump out basements during the flooding. The council set a tentative date for trick or treat on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Trick or treat usually takes place the last Thursday in October. This is...
Williamsburg Borough Council members discussed updating the gazebo roof and awning on the borough property during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Williamsburg Borough councilmembers instructed Borough Manager Joe Lansberry to get price estimates for both a new roof and an awning. At last month’s meeting, council discussed how to stop parking near the old Penelec site. Resident John Dixon came to the meeting to ask council to call him if the property is ever put up for sale. Borough Council decided on Saturday, Dec. 11, for the a...
Last Saturday, the nation marked 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Thinking back, I can’t even imagine that it was 20 years ago. I remember our gym teacher Mrs. Pam Hoy telling us about the towers during a rousing game of dodgeball, and then watching the events with Mr. Richard Barroner in American History class. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – Where were you on 9/11? Here is what a few had to say: Karen Loomis: At work, under lock-down, at the VA Hospital. Jenelle Shock: In middle school geo...
This past Sunday started my favorite season of all – Football! I was also hungry for some tasty beef stew and some biscuits, so I gathered my ingredients together for a simple version and put them in the crock pot, so I could enjoy a Sunday full of NFL football even though my team played Monday evening. I decided to share this quick, easy and most importantly, tasty, recipe with you all this week! Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs. beef stew meat 2 cans (14-½ each) of beef b...
Organizers are busy prepping for the Williamsburg Community Farm Show's annual Fall Extravaganza happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. There will also be the Blair County Antique Auto Club's cruise-in. More than 40 vendors will occupy the Farm Show grounds with crafts, homemade items and food. The Farm Show will be selling its famous Ham and Bean Soup and hot sausage sandwiches. For pre-ordering the ham and bean soup, those interested are urged to call (814)...
Pastor Gordon Trimer of the Mines/Royer United Methodist Church led a 9/11 service of remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in Riverside Park. Some of the speakers at the service are shown in the photo accompanying this story. The Mines and Royer United Methodist Churches are sister churches located In Williamsburg, and share the same pastor, Gordon Trimer....
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., hundreds of folks stood in lines for breakfast, doughnuts, pies, gobs, and other items. It did not take long before the many shelves of homemade baked goods were empty. Other food items for the day consisted of chicken, ice cream, fruit, French fries, hoagies, and homemade soft pretzels. There was a total of 23 quilts offered for sale, including quilt tops. The silent auction had many handcrafted items including a wooden table and chairs that sold for $1,500. There was a...
Freedom Township set 13 flags and 13 empty chairs at the township memorial in honor of the 13 military service members who recently lost their lives in Afghanistan....
