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‘Reckless Risks’ Associated with Doyle To the Editor: With 9 grandchildren and a son who is a police officer working in Blair County, I have been distressed with the rulings and performance of Judge Elizabeth Doyle. In one particular case, over...

To the Editor: It has been 20 years since my last letter to the editor in support of Elizabeth Doyle for Blair County Judge. I knew her then as an even tempered, kind and intelligent Magisterial District Justice and I valued her wisdom. Through the...

How do you stand up for yourself, and just as importantly, others when no one will listen? Sixteen-year-old Tom Cavanagh, who has survived his fair share of trauma, has made a new friend at school. Her name is Amy and she just happens to be the forme...

To the Editor: With a professional interest in the success and advancement of all schools within my legislative district, I am proud to enthusiastically support Andrea Greenleaf Moses for school director of the Spring Cove School District.   As the...

Herald of Oct. 27, 1898 Lester, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Patterson of Williamsburg, succumbed to scarlet fever. Public schools were closed Friday last and will remain closed until the epidemic has abated. Harry Moore, while drinking directly from...

Herald of Oct. 25, 1973 Martinsburg Borough Council voted to move the old bell from the attic to a new belfry in front of the borough building. The bell, which used to be in a belfry on top of the building when it was a school, was moved to the...

Herald of Oct. 26, 1923 State Police in Bedford County made 3,158 arrests for violations of the liquor laws during the first nine months of the year. Half of that number was bootleggers. The stork made a recent visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs....

Herald of Oct. 29, 1998 Nason Hospital announced it was opening a family physician’s office near the Meadows Intersection in Hollidaysburg. Dr. Paul J. Wilkins, who was in a practice with Donald W. Bulger, in Claysburg, was expected to take over...

Herald of Oct. 28, 1948 A fair turnout is expected for next week’s presidential election. Most political dopsters predict a Dewey-Warren win for the Republicans, although President Truman appeared to be adding enthusiasm, if not hope, to the...

Herald of Oct. 24, 2013 The Randy and Twila Bigelow family of Catharine Township was awarded the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award. The award is given by the Farm-City Committee of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. The Bigelow’s...

The time has come to end the long series on the Gospel of John which I embarked on many months ago. For me it has been a good reminder of the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. I recently came to better understand that the gospel isn’t just the good...

To promote a safe and fun environment for our neighborhood children and families, Martinsburg Brethren in Christ Church is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 25, 2023. Kids can trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk around the church parking lot from...

The Bedford County Correctional Facility held its second annual “Day of Responsibility” on Oct. 13, 2023. The mission statement was “Use the PRESENT to address the PAST so you have a FUTURE.” The event was held in the chapel of the facility....

Meeting A meeting of the Blair County Sanitary Administrative Committee will be held Tuesday, October 24th at 7pm. Location: 225 Bedford Street, Hollidaysburg PA 16648. Accepting Applications The Huston Township Supervisors are accepting applications...

Maintenance Supervisor Jared Mellott explained a recent issue in the domestic water pumps, which concerned parents about the safety of the school drinking water. At the monthly Northern Bedford County School District Board of Directors meeting, Mello...

Earlier this year the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company asked the Roaring Spring Borough Council to include a 1-mill tax increase in its 2024 budget to help fund the fire department. Citing increased costs, dwindling contributions, and equipment...

It’s apple season! Apples always take me back to the first week of school and the old saying, “A is for apple.” Although that can be somewhat frowned upon in the new education system, for me, it’s a tried and true way to teach my...

“No bids received,” Woodbury Township Secretary Kelsie Lego said during the October township meeting about the bids to help with winter maintenance. Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to re-advertise for bids with Craig Hamilton seconding. The...

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invites Pennsylvanians to cultivate some good luck by carving out some time to support a Pennsylvania pumpkin farmer. Purchase a PA-grown pumpkin and show your creativity by entering the PA Preferred pumpkin...

As the Wreaths Across America ceremony approaches on Dec. 16, organizers would like to introduce the veterans at Mount Pleasant Cemetery who will be remembered. The Mount Pleasant Cemetery may be small in comparison to other local cemeteries, but...

The Central Dragon Football team traveled to face the Bedford Bisons last week for their eighth week of the regular season. After a very slow first half, the Dragons took off on both offense and defense to end with a 42-7 victory. After the Dragons...

The Lady Dragon Soccer team faced both the Tyrone Lady Golden Eagles and the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders in the prior week, falling to both with scores of 2-1 and 3-2 respectively. Against the Golden Eagles, the Dragons started with the lead...

Central Martinsburg vs. Hollidaysburg - 3.1 miles Varsity SITE: Central High School Martinsburg BOYS TEAM SCORE(S): Hollidaysburg 20; Central Martinsburg 35 BOYS INDIVIDUAL 1) Reuben Manfred (H) 18:30 ; 2) Braden Allison (CM) 18:44 ; 3) ]Isaac Watt...

My email inbox was recently bombarded with emails regarding a raid by the state legislature on the PGC’s Game Fund. An amendment to House Bill 1300 was approved by the State Senate that would transfer $150 million from the Game Fund to the...

The Spring Cove School District took another step in ensuring safety for staff and students by hiring Gregory Sutton as a part-time school police officer for 16 hours per week with a starting rate of pay set at $25/hour. “We are fortunate to...

On Oct. 23, 2023, PA CareerLink Bedford County will reopen at a new address: 195 Pennknoll Rd., Everett, PA 15537. The old facility at 1 Corporate Drive, Bedford, will close permanently on Oct. 19, 2023. The new facility at 195 Pennknoll Rd. in...

The Friends of the Martinsburg Community Library are holding two fall fundraisers. They are currently selling Bedford Candies until Nov. 21. Orders are being taken at the library and will be delivered there on Dec. 8. Payment is needed with the...

The Herald office will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. The office will reopen on Monday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. Please call the Herald office at (814) 793-2144 with any questions or concerns. The Herald office is located at 209 S. Walnut St.,...

Central High School Senior Jack Dunn isn’t surprised his Scarlet Dragons are undefeated through eight games this year. After, last season, when he was part of the record-setting PIAA Class 3A semifinalist Dragons’ scout team, he was facing...

A Hopewell man is behind bars after leading North Woodbury Township Police on a chase through Martinsburg on his motorcycle. According to the criminal complaint, on Oct. 6, while at the North Woodbury Township police station, an officer heard the...

The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board is down a member following the resignation of 10-year school director Craig Burket at its Oct. 11 meeting. Burket said he was honored to serve on the board and said his resignation is due to moving out of the...

The Herald will accept Letters to the Editor regarding the Nov. 7 edition until 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, for the Oct. 26 Election Edition. Candidates and candidate supporters can send typed letters to [email protected]. Those interested are...