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Harold P. “Peat” Hoover, 84, of Roaring Spring, passed away Friday Nov. 4, 2022, at home. He was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Ross and Mary (Stoner) Hoover. He married Linda Teeter April 8, 1962 at Holsinger Church of...

With the holidays coming up soon, the Claysburg Library is planning two special events. On Dec. 3, the library will host an Open House for all ages from 9 a.m. until noon. There will be refreshments, games, crafts and free books. On Dec. 12 at 6...

The Descendants of the Civil War Veterans will hold its monthly meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at the Bellwood Public Library beginning at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Tera Hutto who will speak on Christmas during the Civil War. Visitors are...

I’ve been the editor of the Morrisons Cove Herald for one year, 6 months, and 26 days. Of those 574 days, one major highlight was putting together the Christmas Jingles. I’ll admit, I was worried last year going into the task. December and...

Even as solar energy is gearing up for record growth in Pennsylvania, state legislators have steadfastly refused so far to allow a form known as community solar — which would allow anyone to help pay for small, localized solar arrays and get...

Herald of Nov. 18, 1897 The projectoscope has been on exhibition in the town hall in Roaring Spring for several evenings during the week. This is one of Edison’s wonderful inventions. George Clapper has been so well impressed with North Dakota...

Herald of Nov. 16, 1972 Martinsburg Borough Council formally annexed the 35-acre tract west of the borough where the new Homewood Retirement Center was under construction. Homewood made the request months earlier, but legal issues delayed the...

Herald of Nov. 17, 1922 On Wednesday evening a number of friends of Mrs. C. C. Campbell gathered at her home in honor of her birthday. The affair was a complete surprise, and was much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Campbell received a number of...

Herald of Nov. 20, 1997 Veterinarian James R. Harden opened Companion Animal Hospital in Roaring Spring on November 3. His practice would focus on small animals and offer electrosurgery and conventional surgery, as well as routine visits. The Spring...

Herald of Nov. 13, 1947 Corn drying at David Showalter’s dehydrating plant near Curryville is now continuing on a 24-hour schedule as thousands of bushels of the golden harvest are shipped from Morrisons Cove. Armistice Day showers forced a...

Herald of Nov. 15, 2012 In a news release, Altoona Regional Health System and Nason Hospital said they were still in discussions aimed at developing an integrated, Blair county-wide health system. Altoona Regional also confirmed that it was in talks...

Matthew 10:16-32 Does anyone write letters any more? I am not talking about emails or texts or Twitter. I mean the kind of letter where you find a piece of stationery and a pen that writes smoothly. A letter where you carefully choose your words,...

Notice of Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting notice to appoint certified public accountant notice of auditors meeting Notice is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of North Woodbury that said Board, will hold its annual...

Local Residents Earn Award from WGU The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. • Amanda Fulton of...

Jonathan R. Stayer, historian in York, uncovered an intriguing note while on a recent foray to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., about Martinsburg in the Registers of Letters Received by the Provost Marshal General. Apparently, in late 1864...

At last month’s Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting, two different grant opportunities for the authority were discussed. One was a small water/sewer grant for projects $30,000 to $500,000. The other was an H20 program for projects over...

Following several complaints of residents of Woodbury Township, supervisors passed a noise ordinance during last Thursday evening’s meeting. “It’s not really strict,” Chairman Joe Lansberry said “A lot of it is respect for the...

Free Breakfast The Brickhouse Bistro will be hosting the Williamsburg VFW’s Annual Veterans Breakfast this Friday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 11 a.m. All veterans will receive a free breakfast. Please provide military ID, driver’s license or...

This week wraps up the last leg of the walk around Roaring Spring that lifelong resident Larry Curfman is sharing with readers in his own words. The memories start at “back to Cherry Street.” --------------------------------------- During the war...

Daniel Z. Martin and Margaret S. Martin of Martinsburg are the parents of a son, Burnell Martin Martin, born at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. The infant weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Burnell was welcomed by 10 siblings: Adam (16), Jared...

A nearly two-year investigation into the shooting of a Newry man has resulted in charges being filed against the woman who admitted to pulling the trigger but claimed at the time it was in self-defense. According to Freedom Township police, on Jan....

Due to upcoming weather forecasts, both Central High School's and Northern Bedford County High School's football games have been rescheduled. Nov. 10 (Thursday) Northern Bedford vs Windber @ Bedford, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 (Saturday) Class 3A Central vs...