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Florence I. (Ritchey) Mock, 96, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. She was born Nov. 16, 1925, in Everett, daughter of the late Lorenzo M. “Cap” and Nellie M. (Stayer) Ritchey. On...

Joyce Lynn Moyer (Plummer) passed away on Nov. 23, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1960, in Altoona, PA and attended Central High School. Joyce is survived by her husband Jesse Moyer; her son Richard Beach; her daughter April Moon (Samuel);...

Elwood H. Stitt, 89, of Belleville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. He was born June 9, 1932, in Osceola Mills, he was a son of the late Warren H. Stitt and Neva M. (Schmittle) Stitt. On Oct. 28, 1957, he ma...

Penn State Extension is offering a workshop on corn grain production in Martinsburg on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Blair office, located at 266 Aviation Way. The Blair workshop will occur simultaneously with other locations, with...

On Monday Nov. 29, Blair County Prison Corrections Officer Rhonda J. Russell was remembered by friends, family and coworkers at a service at the Blair County Convention Center. Russell was shot on Nov. 17 by a law enforcement officer at the Central C...

Christmas in Curryville was special. Every home put up decorations inside and out. Dad took us kids with him to the woods and we gathered beautiful, dark green moss. We put the moss under the tree as the setting for the train track. We also gathered...

Herald of Dec. 3, 1896 George O. Dilling presented the Herald editor with a venison steak. Mr. Dilling and Mr. William Van Allman of East Sharpsburg shot the deer near Henrietta. Judge Martin Bell, the Blair County Commissioners and Directors of the...

Herald of Dec. 9, 1921 The Raystown Water Power Company announced new rates. In Martinsburg, 15 cents per kilowatt hour was to be charged for the first 25 kwh. In Roaring Spring, the first 50 kwh were to be 16 cents each. The minimum monthly charge...

Herald of Dec. 5, 1946 A Morrisons Cove High School student was seriously injured when a shotgun being unloaded by a fellow student accidentally discharged. Richard Wetzel, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Weitzel of Fredericksburg, was shot through...

Herald of Dec. 2, 1971 A Thanksgiving-eve snow storm dumped over a foot of snow on the Cove. The snow started late in the morning on the day before Thanksgiving and continued into Thanksgiving day. Drivers and road crews were unprepared for the...

Herald of Nov. 27, 1996 An armed man held up the Woodbury branch of the First American National Bank, making off with an undisclosed amount of money. It was believed that after leaving the bank, he ran on foot down Route 36 to a parked vehicle. Two...

Herald of Dec. 1, 2011 Cove Police supported a law that identified texting while driving as a primary offense. The fine for texting while driving was $50, but with costs added, the total would come to $135.50. Officers wanted to convey the message...

With winter weather on the horizon, Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is completing equipment inspections and maintenance to help keep power flowing to customers when they need it most to stay safe and comfortable. “Our winter...

Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the Estate of the following decedent to the representative named who requests all persons having claims against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same to him or his attorney, and all persons... Full story

Governor Tom Wolf announced that 5,860 businesses received funding support this year through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Relief Program (CHIRP), helping to protect and preserve this vital industry in Pennsylvania. Of Blair County businesses,...

The Bedford County Board of Commissioners began the budget process for Fiscal/Calendar Year 2022 in late September/early October. The process provided a public forum for all department heads to present budget requests to the board of commissioners....

Historic Hollidaysburg Inc. will hold its 30th annual Candlelight Christmas Open House on Dec. 4 and 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The theme for this year's event will be 175 years of Christmas to coincide with the 175th anniversary of the...

In searching Ancestry.com for descendants of James H. and Sarah Lyons through their many children, I found a woman in Minnesota whose husband was descended from James and Sarah’s daughter, Ophelia Kathryn. Through Ancestry.com, she had entered...

The COVID-19 pandemic taught the world many things and reinforced some lessons learned long ago, including how something invisible to the naked eye has the potential to make people extremely ill. That lesson is applicable in many different...

Some homeowners may aspire to have expansive dining rooms replete with seating for 12 beneath a stunning chandelier. That kind of space certainly makes hosting dinner parties easier. However, modern homes typically have small dining rooms that...

Pets experience anxiety for many reasons. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, pet anxiety is often a byproduct of aging, separation and/or fear. Recognizing the causes of anxiety in a pet can help pet parents figure out how to make a home more...

Pets are valued members of many families, and their owners typically do everything they can to ensure their furry friends live as comfortably as possible. Care becomes even more important as pets get older. Just like people, aging pets may eat less a...

Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful. Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures. The home and garden...

Decorating is one of the joys of the holiday season. Families often decorate together, and such traditions may include dressing the Christmas tree and hanging holiday lights around the house. A day spent making homemade ornaments is another great...