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The Claysburg Area Public Library will hold an evening event called Murder in the Library. All are welcome to come and test their skills as detectives and discover who killed the victim in the library. This event will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6...

Beth Manges, President and CEO of Hometown Bank of Pennsylvania, has announced that the bank is undertaking a common stock offering starting Oct. 1, 2021, to further support the bank’s continuing growth. The bank is conducting an offering of up to...

The departments of Education, Health and Transportation recently discussed the state’s strategy to address a shortage of school bus drivers, and provided updates on the anticipated rollout of the vaccine for those age 5-11, and COVID testing in...

John Robert Shuck, 66, of Huntingdon, passed away Sept. 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Huntingdon Oct. 15, 1954, the son of the late Jack M. and Patricia (Prendergast)...

Russell E. Sheets II, 69, of Roaring Spring, passed away at home, Thursday evening, Sept. 30, 2021, after a battle with ALS. He was born July 6, 1952, in Roaring Spring the son of Russell E. and Phyllis A. (Bush) Sheets. He married Christy L. Madden...

The Bedford County Historical Society is having its third Annual Pig Roast on Saturday, Nov. 6 2021, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford (BCHS 2nd Floor) Tickets are take out only. Those interested will pick up...

Fall is here, and that means cider! What Pennsylvania orchards make the best cider? What local ciders do you look forward to every autumn? Contact the Herald to let us know. Call (814) 793-2144 and ask for Anna, or email news@mche...

Reid Earl Ritchey, Sr., 87, passed away last Sunday. He was the third owner of the dairy in Martinsburg that carries his family name. In an unlikely pairing, he became my best friend in high school. Reid and I were both freshmen in 1949–he at...

Herald of Oct. 1, 1896 Musa Madara, daughter of David Madara of Bakers Summit, was arrested by Police Chief James McGraw at the home of a relative in Altoona and was held for the abandonment of her infant child on the front porch of O.J. Fay’s...

Herald of Oct. 7, 1971 The Martinsburg Shoe Co. Gave $1,056 to the Martinsburg Community Fund, helping boost the total to $2,700, over a quarter of the $10,000 goal. The Williamsburg Jaycees organized a trust fund for Donna Hughes, a local teenager...

Herald of Oct. 7, 1921 The Dick Historical Society began its work in August 1919 at securing funds to purchase and repair the old Dick School House near Roaring Spring. After two years, the goal was reached on Oct. 1 and a dedication was celebrated...

Herald of Oct. 5, 1996 J. Allen Boyd of New Enterprise was installed as the new president of the Cove Lions Club, succeeding James Hale. Andrea McCreary and Damien Baker were named Homecoming royalty previous to Northern Bedford’s football game...

Herald of Oct 10, 1946 Changes in parking regulations in Martinsburg’s business section were approved by the borough council after hearing a special committee report on possible ways of reducing traffic congestion in the center of town. The plan...

Herald of Oct. 6, 2011 A faith-based nondenominational school recently opened in Roaring Spring. The Growing in Faith Together Learning Center is operating in the basement of the First Church of the brethren and offers programs for infants,...

Trinity United Methodist Church in Roaring Spring will continue their monthly Manna on Main Street as a drive-through, take-out only service on Oct. 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. Drive or walk up to the doors of fellowship hall located at the end of the alley...

The Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren has re-initiated its popular Wednesday Night “Recharge” Family program. With activities and Bible study for the whole family, the program met with wide acceptance in its 2019 inaugural season. With...

The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Lighthouse in Altoona. The topic will be producing value added products from the hive. Need not be a beekeeper to attend. For more information, please call...

Storage Sale Due to nonpayment of storage rent and fees, all property of Lindsay Edmundson, 801 Albright Street, Roaring Spring PA, stored at Pine Heights Storage, Roaring Spring PA, will be sold on Oct. 22, 2021 at 10 a.m., at Pine Heights Storage,... Full story

A strong support network can help breast cancer patients navigate their treatments and all of the uncertainty that can arise after a cancer diagnosis. Many women undergoing treatment for breast cancer lean on friends and family for everything from...

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and people who receive such news may be flooded with a wide range of emotions. When delivering such a diagnosis, doctors share vital information about their patients’ disease. Those details can go a long way...

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Throughout the month of...

Walking History Tour This Saturday, Oct. 9, will be the last Trail Town Market of the season. One of the highlights of the Trail Town Market is the walking history tour with former teacher Cathy Over. For this final walking history tour of the year,...

For the last couple of months, Penn State University has been working with the Williamsburg Borough on a variety ways to help the borough. During Monday evening’s meeting, Mayor Ted Hyle gave the council an update about the work with PSU. Hyle...

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that community banker Troy M. Campbell, President and CEO of Altoona First Savings Bank was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community...

Benjamin Lyons had the foresight to write a will before his death to make sure his family was well cared for. It began with the usual instructions that his debts and funeral expenses be paid. His wife was to live on the farm, receive a share of the...

Attention waterfowl hunters: the Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking your cooperation in a study that will evaluate to what extent contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins and heavy metals are affecting ducks and geese. Like fish, waterfowl can store...

Pennsylvania’s state game lands are something to behold. Want to see for yourself? Take one of the tours through game lands the Pennsylvania Game Commission is holding in October. The first tours of the season are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3....

Claysburg-Kimmel Claysburg-Kimmel saw its season record fall to 2-4 with a loss at home last Friday, Oct. 1. The Bulldogs fell to the Juniata Valley Hornets, 42-18. Next up for Claysburg is a road game this Friday, Oct. 8 as they visit the North...

GIRLS 10-4-2021 Roaring Spring FINAL SCORE: Central 5, Forest Hills 2 Score By Halves Forest Hills 2 1 -- 1 Central 5 3 – 2 1st Half: C - Black (unassisted), 14:08; C - Smith (Miller), 17:34; C - Garner (Black), 31:58; F – Beyer (unassisted), 38:...

Penn State Altoona senior forward/midfielder Sadie McConnell, New Enterprise, was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week in women’s soccer on Monday, Oct. 4. McConnell had a pair of two-goal games for...

– Sept. 28, 2021 – FINAL SCORES: Bishop McCort def. Central 25-14, 27-25, 25-18. at Bishop McCort High School SERVICE POINTS Central: Weitzel 11, H Mingle 9 Records: Central (1-5 League, 5-9-2 Overall) JV: Central, 25-15, 23-25, 15-3....

– Oct. 4, 2021 – Site: Fannett Metal Girls Northern Bedford 6 Fannett Metal 1 First half Northern Bedford 3 Fannett Metal 1 Second half Northern Bedford 3 First half: Abby Kline NB 39:31, Jenna Hoffman FM 21:06, Abby Kline NB 9:01, Mariah Hall...