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John “Jack” Emerson Matthews V, 86, was born Aug. 26, 1937, in Bronxville, NY and lived a short time in Bronxville NY, then Fairborn, Ohio but was raised primarily in Queens County, NYC (Whitestone & Beechurst). Jack is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen Sue Matthews of Roaring Spring. He is also survived by five living children: daughter Deborah Ann Imber, of Somers Point, NJ; son John Emerson Matthews VI (Brad Rogers) of Saint Augustine, FL; daughter Jennifer Lynn (Bob) Hudson of Sai...
Michael W. Criswell, 49, of rural Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 2023, at his home. He was born June 12, 1974, in Altoona, son of Wayne Eugene and Carolyn Faye (Smith) Criswell. He is survived by his parents of rural Williamsburg; a sister, Tracy M. Grove (Kenny) of East Freedom; twin-brother, Mark E. Criswell (Renee) of rural Williamsburg; nieces and Nephews: Leah and Bryce Criswell, Kendra Zomok (Zach), Tanner Grove (Hannah) and Samantha Grove; a...
Laura M. Brubaker, 43, of rural Martinsburg, passed away Sept. 13, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a battle of Leukemia. She was born Feb. 22, 1980, in Roaring Spring, daughter of Levi and Emma (Martin) Brubaker. She is survived by her daughters: Tina and Leza; brother, Lavon Brubaker (Kelli) of Mt. Crawford, VA; sisters: Amanda Nolt (Warren), Annie Garman (Nathan), Julia Garman (Joshua), Amy Martin (Gary) all of Martinsburg, and Krystal Brubaker (friend, David) of York; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Laura was a...
Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced the release of audit reports for 41 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Centre, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid...
Technology is an integral part of everyday life in the 21st century. Fittingly, Penn State’s 2023 Great Insect Fair will highlight the theme, “Bugs in the System,” focusing on the technology used in entomology. All are invited to attend the Great Insect Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus. The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural Sciences sponsors the event. This year’s theme will engage visitors with high-tech videos, introduce specialized beekeep...
The Fall Ladies/Teen Encounter will be held at Faith Assembly (4870 Cove Mountain Road, Roaring Spring) on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. Do you or someone that you know struggle with worry or anxiety? If you’ve been stressed out during the days or pacing the floor sleepless at night, the good news is that God longs to transform you from a worrier to a warrior, according to speaker Barb Roose. In her presentation of “Winning Your Worry Battle,” Roose will share practical tools to help win w...
Situated in scenic Morrisons Cove, Northern Bedford County High School graduated its first class in 1963. Or so many think! The first NBC class graduated in 1958 and the seniors that year and all ensuing years up to 1963 graduated from the Smith building, which is no more. While I don’t know all of the history of education in the Cove, I do have personal knowledge of as far back as 1924. After my mother’s mother died in Chicago in 1921, my grandfather brought her back to Loysburg to live with her grandmother. She went to grade school in the pre...
If ever you’ve heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” this is one time that the adage does not apply. The beautiful photo on the front doesn’t do this book justice, and more photos inside will have you wanting for more, even if you’ve never thought about picking up the new hobby of embroidering. Author Emillie Ferris writes with obvious passion for her art form, sharing her craft with the reader as though speaking to an old friend or a “kindred spirit.” Her goal is to teach embroi...
Dealing with the invasive spotted lanternfly can be frustrating and challenging. Fortunately, Penn State Extension provides valuable resources, such as its Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide, to help people manage the pest effectively. Authored by scientists and extension educators in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, the guide features comprehensive information, illustrations, charts and photos on the pest’s biology, behavior, plant damage and management, and an overview of ongoing research. The publication is one of many spo...
Herald of Sept. 29, 1898 David M. Mills, 77, a veteran of both the Mexican and Civil Wars, was killed at Rodman station below Roaring Spring on Friday when he was run down by a train as he was walking along the track. He was given a military funeral by the members of the Grand Army of the Republic. Eddie, the 8-year-old son of Levi Kensinger of Henrietta sustained a fracture of the right leg above the knee on Saturday when the wheel of a threshing machine passed over it. The lad was riding the machine and was shaken off. The county...
Herald of Sept. 27, 1973 Six members of the Martinsburg Church of God traveled to Borel, Haiti to help with the construction of a school under the supervision of the “Project Help” mission. Rev. Clarence Bailey, Robert Wagner, Paul Stonerook, Andrew Gordon, Gerald Replogle and Gary Davis left from Baltimore on Sept. 4 and returned on Sept. 18. Central High School won its first match on the Scholastic Quiz program, a contest televised on WJAC-TV. The Central High team defeated Rockwood Area High School . Williamsburg High School was sch...
Herald of Sept. 28, 1923 H. M. Stoner, wife and daughter Ruthanna of Mechanicsburg, R. D. were among friends in this vicinity Tuesday. They came to attend the funeral of little Miss Grace A. Neff, which was held in the Woodbury Brethren church on Tuesday afternoon. Grace Neff was a foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Long, of Altoona, and died Sunday afternoon of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner were accompanied by Miss Whitmer, Matron of the Brethrens’ Orphan’s Home and Paul Neff and two daughters, father and sisters of the deceased child who was...
Herald of October 1, 1998 Roaring Spring borough Council appointed Milton “Mickey” R. Fields, a patrolman, as assistant chief of police at its September meeting. He was a part-time officer at Roaring Spring for seven years before being appointed as a full time officer in June. PA State Police made an arrest in connection with an attempted burglary in Williamsburg several weeks ago. The same man was charged in connection with five burglaries in the Schellsburg area. Charges are also expected to be filed against the suspect in Centre and Cam...
Herald of Sept. 30, 1948 The First Methodist church of Williamsburg will hold a recognition service for Miss Lois Grace Biddle, who will sail for Delhi, India, October 16, as a Missionary. She will take up her work in the Butler Memorial school as a teacher until she learns the native language, and will later be assigned as a rural worker and evangelist in the province of Delhi. The last major obstacle to Martinsburg street rebuilding program was cleared when residents along Spring Street agreed to give land needed for the improvement. The...
Herald of Sept. 26, 2013 The Martinsburg feed mill was sold for the second time in a year and rebranded Keystate Ag Service. Cargill purchased the Martinsburg facility in January 2013 in a bankruptcy proceeding for Pennfield Corp. In late August Cargill sold the mill to Risser Grain of Lancaster County. Key State Ag Service LLC leased the property from Risser. Under the agreement Key State will manufacture feed products for Cargill. Results of a feasibility study commissioned by the Spring Cove School District were presented to the board. The...
This week I experienced something somewhat unusual. I met a family in the home of their mother who was dying. The woman’s husband, children and many others had recently been told that she was near death. They were trying to come to terms with it as I arrived on the scene. I have never seen so many people gathered in one house and bedroom in that circumstance. The patient’s son was on her bed and constantly rubbing her back. Others were holding her hand. They were crying, talking to her and in some ways holding on while saying goodbye. One of...
I would like to tell you when Jesus Christ will return to earth. But, I cannot. Lots of people want to know. Many have asked. Quite a few have even made predictions. So far, those predictions have been wrong, and they will continue to be. When Jesus was asked, He said He did not know but only the Father knew. In 1976, we made a trip to California for our church’s General Conference. We had our daughter Ruth with us. Most things went well. But at the end of Conference we were traveling toward t...
Bedford Forge Community Church will be hosting a kid-friendly Fall Festival with something for the entire family on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 384 Jacks Corner Road, Hopewell from 2-7 p.m. The fall festival will feature over eight free carnival style games. Kids can win tickets to cash in for prizes. There will be a cruise-in from 3-5 p.m., and local group Route 869 will perform at 5 p.m. You can pick your own pumpkin to take home from Pat’s Pumpkin Patch. Face painting and a beautiful fall photo o...
The Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will present the fall 2023 event in their “Still Listening” guest speaker series on local history on Oct. 1. Harriett L. Gaston will present A Story of Bedford’s Black Residents: Their Journey from the 1700s to the 1870s. Ms. Gaston, a local historical researcher and well-known presenter, is chair of the African-American Heritage Project of Blair County. In conjunction with the Friends’ Committee on Peace and Social Concerns, she has kindly agreed to expand her research into Bedford County, PA for...
Public Hearing Woodbury Township (Blair County) will be holding a public hearing October 5, 2023 at 6:45 pm with the regular monthly meeting to follow. This meeting will be to hear public comments on the Township’s proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The meeting will be held at the Township’s Municipal Building, 6385 Clover Creek Road. Woodbury Township, Board of Supervisors NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF WOODBURY TOWNSHIP-BLAIR CO. The Supervisors are hereby notifying residents of Woodbury Township – Blair Co. that... Full story
Renovation projects run the gamut from patio paver installations to home additions to exterior lighting projects. There's no end to the ways homeowners can tweak their properties as they aspire to renovate and transform the interior and exterior of their homes. Interior door replacement projects can dramatically alter how a home looks, especially when existing doors are dated, damaged and/or fading. Though homeowners may have grand visions of a new kitchen or outdoor living room when beginning...
A grand entryway simply wouldn't be complete without an impressive front door. A front door can dazzle guests and create a homeowner's desired vibe before anyone even steps inside, which only underscores how important the choice of door style can be. When shopping around for a new front door for their homes, homeowners can consider the many popular styles as they seek to choose one that fits an existing scheme or use a new front door as a springboard to a redesigned home interior....
Families must make a number of important decisions when an aging relative decides the time is right to move into an assisted living facility. Such facilities help older individuals who are having troubling living independently. In addition to finding the right facility for a loved one, many families have to decide what to do with their aging loved one's home. Aging individuals with companions such as a spouse or a live-in partner may not need to sell their house if that person will not be...
Raising children is a significant responsibility. Parents know there's no such thing as a day off, which is why the first day they come home to an empty nest can be so confounding. After roughly two busy and likely hectic decades or more of looking after their children, parents whose sons or daughters have left home for the first time may experience feelings of sadness and loss. That's not unusual, as the Mayo Clinic notes it's a phenomenon known as "empty nest syndrome." Though it's not a clinical diagnosis, empty nest syndrome can be a...
Many seniors want to spend as long as possible residing in the comforts of their own homes. According to AARP’s 2021 “Home and Community Preferences Survey,” more than three-quarters of U.S. adults age 50 and older prefer living at home. But getting older often comes with certain deficits that may not make current living situations the safest for seniors. Retirement Living reports that an older person is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury nearly once every 10 seconds. Falls cause millions of injuries and 32,000 deaths a year...
Few things in nature are as breathtaking as a beautiful landscape. That beauty is perhaps one reason why many homeowners spend so much time and expend so much effort on their lawns and gardens. Though plenty of homeowners love spending time in the yard, others may not be so inclined. For the latter group, low-maintenance trees can be just what the doctor ordered. Low-maintenance tress can provide the beauty nature-loving homeowners desire without all the extra work of more needy plants. It's...
As the autumn season approaches, it's an excellent time for homeowners to examine their gardens and prepare them for the cooler temperatures to come. Although you may think of gardening only during the summer months, caring for your garden during the fall can help it survive the winter season and produce a healthy crop next year. Whether growing a vegetable garden, flower bed or even trees and shrubs, these fall garden maintenance tips will ensure the entire landscape is ready for temperatures...
For nearly five years, the Davis family has been working on renovating their historic Hollidaysburg home. The 1877 home, once in a state of disrepair, has been transformed into a beautiful residence suitable for a modern family, with nods to its rich history around every corner. In the Spring 2023 Homebuilder, the Herald documented the family's long journey, with its many ups and downs along the way. Since then, the family has finally moved into the home and is enjoying each day making new...
Re-dedication of the Donald E. Witherspoon Memorial Basketball Court in Altoona took place on August 24. Witherspoon, a lifetime member of Blair County NAACP and longtime president, was born in Roaring Spring and graduated from Claysburg-Kimmel High School. He passed away on Dec. 26, 2020. The court was originally revitalized in 2011 under Witherspoon's leadership. Last year, the first dedication was held, and the court was renamed in his honor. This year, the re-dedication brings with it a new...
The discussion at Northern Bedford County School District Board of Directors’ monthly meeting focused on which specific areas of the school were most in need of extensive HVAC work and approval of a bid to complete the job. The board had bids from three vendors for HVAC work, and the low bid for air conditioning work went to Marc Service Inc. of Windber, PA, at a base bid of $87,523. There were four other alternative projects up for consideration of air conditioning work including the stage and conference room at a cost of $46,847, the elementa...
While I was visiting my parents’ house to celebrate my birthday this past weekend, we were talking about our relatives’ old meals and how much my parents missed good home cooking. I often miss the taste of my Bubba’s (Louise Speck) cracker soup, which she used to make when I was sick. This inspired my question this week: What is a food dish that your parents, grandparents or another relative made when you were younger that you loved? Here is what a few residents had to say: Marianne Nicholas: Homemade spaghetti and ravioli Maureen Engla...
The Williamsburg Historical Society met on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, to update the board of directors with some new information. Secretary Peggy Mingle read off the minutes from the June meeting, which saw the following officers appointed: Marge Troxell, president; Cathy Over, vice president; Peggy Mingle, secretary; and Lugene Shelly, treasurer. Over announced that the group was finally approved for its 501(c)(3) designation, officially making it a non-profit. Treasurer Lugene Shelly gave her report, noting that the group has a checking...
The Williamsburg Municipal Authority opened its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, by announcing the six bids received for the Yellow Springs sewer replacement project. Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh announced that the bids ranged from $57,590 to $121,000 and that one bid did not file the correct paperwork. The bid was awarded to Prough’s Masonry, which had the lowest bid. Daryl Cole made the motion to award the bid to Prough’s with Stan Grove seconding. Borough Manager Joe Lansberry said he would not be present when the replacement pro...
The Williamsburg Varsity Volleyball team celebrated their three senior ladies last Thursday evening, Sept.14: Senior Leah Criswell with her parents, Renee and Mark Criswell; Senior Billie Harnish with her biggest supporters, Mike and Sheri Harnish and Melanie and Matt Hughes; Senior Hannah Dixon with her parents, Alyse and Matthew Dixon....
Since Blair County Genealogical Society President Jim Snyder began documenting the cemeteries of Blair County years ago, he has stirred up much community interest in the many historic burial sites in the area. The project was started by fellow society member Don Feathers in 2007, and the team, which includes several other volunteers, has since documented approximately 240 cemeteries. Snyder says that they are still finding more. The society's Facebook page receives approximately 18,000 views per...
(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 ZACHARY D. DOWLIN TO JUSTIN HUNTSMAN, PROPERTY IN SCHELLSBURG BOROUGH, $105,000. ––––––––––––––– BETTY WILLIAMS TO BRENDA SWEENEY AND DARRELL SWEENEY, PROPERTY IN WEST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, $24,000. ––––––––––––––– DUSTIN W. AUNGST TO PRESTON S. VALENTINE, PROPERTY IN WOODBURY TOWNSHIP, $158,000. ––––––––––––––– SLATE RIDGE HOUSING LLC TO BREANN FORD AND JOHN KALFA...
Gracelyn DeCriscio, 9, of Roaring Spring, was crowned Little Miss Roaring Spring on Aug. 11, 2023. Decrisio is the daughter of Breanna DeCriscio of Roaring Spring. The pageant is held at the Roaring Spring Lions Club's Shawnee Log Building. Any 6-year-old to 9-year-old with a Roaring Spring address can participate in the pageant. The pageant is annonced on the Roaring Spring Lions Club's Facebook page....
The Kids for Kids 4-H Goat Club is wrapping up another exciting year of field trips and educational events! The club offers members ages 8-18 an opportunity to learn about raising and showing goats as well as life skills such as public speaking, responsibility, and goal setting. In December 2022, the goat club toured Rob Singo's Show Goat Farm in Somerset. Members were able to see baby goats being born and to ask questions about newborn care. Mr. Singo also let members bottle-feed a baby goat...
This past spring I wanted to take a photo of a special trout I had caught. After some maneuvering, the trout was in a perfect position for a photo, and I touched the camera button to get the photo. Unfortunately while maneuvering to get into position to snap the picture, I stepped onto the butt section of what is my favorite large-stream fly rod, crushing it. I had broken the tip section the year before; so when I finally received the replacement butt section this summer, the rod was essentially a new one. I had bought the rod “used”; but wit...
Cross Country Meet Results 9/13/2023 Central Martinsburg vs. Central Cambria-3.1 miles SITE: Central High School, M-burg BOYS TEAM SCORE(S): Central Cambria 15/Central Martinsburg 50 BOYS INDIVIDUAL 1) D. Kuntz (CC) 19:46 ; 2) E. George (CC) 19:46 ; 3) J. Wilson (CC) 19:46 ; 4) E. Haycisak (CC) 20:06 ; 5) D. McConnell(CC) 20:09 ; 6) Ethan Olivieri (CM) 20:10 ; 7) H. Bradley (CC) 20:29 ; 8) I. Ray (CC) 20:30 ; 9) M. Bradley (CC) 20:39; 10) Max Caffazzi (CC) 20:45; 11) W. Yokitis (CC) 20:46; 12) Camden Kuster (CM) 21:41; 13) R. Liam (CC) 21:41;...
Five members of the Central High Golf team represented their school this past Thursday in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Individual Championships at Summit County Club. Griffin Snowberger came home with the championship, shooting a 74 to edge out Tyrone’s RJ Royer by a single stroke. Paired together in the lead foursome, the two battled back and forth in a close match that saw Snowberger take the early lead with birdies on three of the first four holes. Royer stormed back on the early part of the back nine with two birdies of his o...
After the Dragons’ match against the Tyrone Golden Eagles was postponed due to weather, the game was rescheduled such that the Dragons would have a two-game week against both the Golden Eagles and the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils. Central came out successful in both matches, with a 42-7 victory over the Golden Eagles and a 41-20 victory over the Blue Devils. The week’s opening match against the Eagles started off as a close match, with the Dragons only attaining a mere one score in the first quarter via an eight-yard pass to Jack Dunn. Ano...
The Dragon Soccer team faced the Huntingdon Bearcats this week in a match that consisted of double overtime just to end in a tie. The Dragons started out in the first half behind by two scores but managed to tie the game in the second half. Caleb Peck scored at 47:03, assisted by Jacob Heuston. Then, shortly after, Robert Long-Yarrison scored at 56:40, assisted by Logan Hummel. This led to overtime, when both teams were left scoreless. Then, in double overtime, both teams were left scoreless once again, forcing the game to be declared a draw....
By BRADY ALBRIGHT Student Correspondent In a three-match week, the Lady Dragon Volleyball team faced the Windber Lady Ramblers, the Huntingdon Lady Bearcats, and the Penn Cambria Lady Panthers. The Dragons were successful against the Ramblers and the Panthers, with 3-0 shutout victories over each. However, a hard fought, five-set battle against the Bearcats left the Dragons falling just short for a 3-2 loss. Against the Ramblers, the Dragons dominated in just three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-16 and 25-15. Kaitlyn Weitzel had 13 kills, 15...
The Central High School Tennis team celebrated Senior Night on Sept. 13. The team's only Senior, Ashlyn Renner, was honored. The Dragons defeated Shanksville-Stonycreek team 5-0. Above, Senior Ashlyn Renner is shown with Coach Coppersmith....
Claysburg's Anthony McGeary pulls in a reception for a 43-yard catch in front of Junata Valley's Lucas Dick late in second quarter action Friday, Sept. 15, at Claysburg High School....
When the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame holds its 20th induction ceremony on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at The Blair County Convention Center, there will be five individual inductees and one team inductee. Artie Fink Jr. Artie Fink Jr. will be the first golfer and bowler inducted into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame. "It kind of came as a shock. I am one of only three people in Blair County who has played in a USGA Event for Golf," he said. Fink won close to 100 tournaments, both...
The regular September meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors was highlighted by numerous hirings and resignations. Thad Albright was hired as a mathematics teacher at Central High School with a salary of $50,728. Albright was hired with an emergency certificate and his continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Pa. mathematics certification no later than the start of the 2026-27 school year. He must also continue to meet the annual requirements for emergency certification. Solicitor Jenn Dambeck said due...
Brothers Dan and Dave Rhule joined their cousin Ralph Rhule at Surfside Beach, South Carolina, last week for sun, sand, surf and the Morrisons Cove Herald. The number-one Rhule rule at the beach is, Enjoy! Enjoying both the Herald and the surf are (from left): Dan, Ralph and Dave....
The Southern Cove Power Reunion held its fall show last weekend, Sept. 15-17. The show featured International Harvester. This show was well attended and informative. People brought many tractors to display, pull within the tractor pulls, and show in the tractor parades. Thursday evening, folks were getting things in place, putting finishing touches on the track, delivering food for the kitchen, and preparing food for Friday. W.S. Lee drivers were busy unloading the truck and helping the folks in...
