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S. Glenn Speacht, 88, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2022, at his residence. Friends will be received from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Williamsburg Christian & Missionary Alliance Church;...

When I was growing up, at Christmas our family would travel to Grandpap’s farm along Bloomfield Road. This soirée was always the Sunday before Christmas Day. It seemed to me that in addition to celebrating the Nativity, another purpose was a...

Dear Community Leaders, Schools, Businesses, Residents and Media: Right now, we have a short window of opportunity to position Bedford County for additional broadband funding to help those in our county who are still unserved or underserved by...

Herald of Dec. 30, 1897 Christmas in town was a quiet day. The sun shone brightly and the day was a pleasant one. The majority of business places were closed. The annual Christmas festivals were observed in a number of our churches. The exercises...

Herald of Dec. 28, 1972 George P. Emigh, Jr. of Roaring Spring was elected president of the Roaring Spring Friendship Fire Company. Mr. Emigh, a member of the fire company for 17 years, succeeded Ronald C. Smith as president. Merle G. Pote was...

Herald of Dec. 22, 1922 Myths and legends associated with the celebration of Christmas in France: Loaves of bread baked at Christmas will remain fresh for 10 years. During the whole of the Christmas holidays a portion of bread should be left on the...

Herald of Dec. 31, 1997 Top 5 Stories of 1997 The Imler Volunteer Fire Company Hall and Equipment Garages burn. A fire company member was charged with arson. Williamsburg Girls Basketball team wins the state Class A championship. Loysburg bypass...

Herald of Dec. 23, 1947 A seven year old Roaring Spring girl became ill with chickenpox and died while her parents were taking her to Mercy Hospital. Deputy Coroner Edgar G. Walls reported that the child, Beverly Ann McNally, died of encephalitis,...

Herald of Dec. 27, 2012 Jeffrey Lee Michael of Hollidaysburg RR was shot and killed by Pennsylvania state troopers after he went on a shooting rampage along Juniata River Road in Frankstown Township near Williamsburg. Michael was suspected of...

Christmas Eve service The Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will be holding a candlelight Christmas Eve service on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. The theme of the service will be: “down from His glory.” The service will include the singing of some...

Every year at this time, St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg has a tree decorated with mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and socks. These items are distributed to needy children at the local elementary schools before Christmas to help children...

TIVITY THAT MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN PENNSYLVANIA CDBG PROGRAM COUNTY OF BLAIR To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals In accordance with Section 2 (a) (4) of Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Section...

The Herald’s annual Jingles are a little different this year. The Herald proudly presents the Jingles special section, which includes poems and art by Cove-area school students. This year we asked fourth-grade classes for their contributions....

MRS. BLACKBURN’S CLASS Snowman No time to sleep Out of school Wintertime Aleah Smith Christ came down for us Happy New Year Really fun time It’s a joyful time of the year So warm-hearted Too much to do Merry Christmas A superlative time Such a...

MRS. BARBARINI’S CLASS Dear santa come here Everyone is here Everyone is your dear Reindeer. Tommy G. Presents Remember to get someone a present Everyone open presents Santa Excited Night is when we fly to our Grams Tree Stockings. Lucas H. SANTA...

MR. CRAIN’S CLASS Glowing Christmas lights I wish you a Merry Christmas New Years Gifts Elf Reindeer Blitzen Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Egg nog An ornament Deck the halls Mrs. Claus Angel North Pole Ava Candy cane Hot chocolate Rudolph the red...

MISS LONG’S CLASS Cinquains Snowmen Snowmen! Snowmen are white Singing, playing, walking With three bottoms on their body Snowmen! Ainsley Fay Christmas Day Christmas You get presents You can get many toys Kids are happy on Christmas day Fun day...

For many years, the question always arises – what was your favorite holiday memory or your favorite gift? For me, I always have the same answer. It is my honor to share this wonderful memory with all you readers this holiday season. Back in 1997...

Our area churches will be celebrating the Christmas holiday; here is a list of Church services in Williamsburg: • St Joseph’s Catholic Church – Saturday Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m.; Christmas Day mass at 9 a.m. • Williamsburg Church...

A man, who over the years touched the lives of many young people in the central Morrisons Cove, spent some of the most formidable of his years living under conditions one can barely imagine. Joseph Conlon, best known for his teaching at Roaring...

The Lady Dragon Basketball team ended the week 1-1, coming upon the cusp of victory but falling just short against the Bishop Guilfoyle Lady Marauders 52-46, then seizing a 53-52 victory over the Bishop Carroll Huskies later in the week. Facing the...

The Central Dragon Wrestling team started off the season with a bout against the Bedford Bisons. A final score of 52-12 for a loss for the Dragons doesn’t truly reflect the outcome of the match. Of the 14 possible matches, eight were ruled...

The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a free, 8-week, beginners fly tying program, open to the public, starting on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, and continuing every Saturday through Feb. 25. The classes start at 9 a.m. and end at noon...

A 10-hour power outage is still planned for the Martinsburg and Williamsburg areas on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Residents have expressed concern that there will be a separate power outage in Martinsburg on Friday, Dec. 23. Some have reported receiving...