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Owner, Kyle Brown and project foreman, Andrew Johnson of Brown Landscape of Everett at their booth at the Blair Home, Garden and Healthy Living Showcase. Johnson said they specialize in artscapes which can include outdoor additions to homes such as patios, pools and outdoor kitchens. Brown said there were a lot people interested in adding pools to their homes. “People are interested in pools for the recreation aspects, but it also increases the equity of a home,” he said....
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace the latest exterior design trends. Trends come and go, but recognition of the current fashions can help homeowners create that highly sought-after wow factor. The following are some recent trends in home exteriors that have helped homeowners set their properties apart. Wood Natural wood has undeniable appeal, and it hasn’t only found newfound dev...
Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not realize that native plants are much better for a landscape and the local ecosystem it calls home. Recognition of the many benefits of native plants can make for healthier lawns and gardens and a healthier planet as well. • Native plants are built for...
Tim Mullen, sales representative for West Central Equipment of Ebensburg shows off the engine of the compact utility contractor on display at the Blair Home, Garden and Healthy Living Showcase. He said this would be great for homeowners who need to care for their lawn, pull a cart, and move snow....
Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make their homes better align with modern styles and sensibilities. Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors. Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important...
Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a relaxing oasis or a central entertaining focal point? People often look to various structures to add height and visual interest to outdoor spaces. Homeowners will likely come across structures like arbors, gazebos, pergolas, and even trellises as they wade through the variety of features they can incorporate into backyard plans. Each of these...
No homeowner wants pests to invade their homes or their yards. However, it’s easy for pests to find their way into and around a home. In fact, certain conditions may be inviting pests to a property. • Garbage: Piles of garbage offer food and shelter to pests. Removing garbage piles and cleaning up food waste promptly can make a difference. • Stagnant water: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, which is water not affected by waves, current or a filtration system. Anywhere water has pooled, mosquitoes may be breeding. • Moisture or standin...
Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra sunlight and rising temperatures make spring a great time to plant flowers, grasses and trees. To ensure successful planting, homeowners must take steps to prepare the soil. Healthy soil can provide the ideal conditions for roots to take hold, helping plants establish themselves before potentially...
Though there might not be an “average cost” of a renovation project, homeowners can expect to spend thousands of dollars on projects that are not very small in scale. However, there are many budget-friendly ways homeowners can tend to the exterior of their properties. • Power washing: Power washing won’t break the bank but it can revive the look of a home. Power washing removes dirt and grime from the siding of a home and a power washing can be used to clean porches, walkways and patios as well. Hardware chains typically rent power washers...
John Bush was raised in Martinsburg and graduated from Central High in 1961. He spent most of his adult life in the Pacific Northwest. He has many memories as a boy in the 1950s that give some insight to the people and culture of Martinsburg in the 1950s. John likes to tell stories and over the years he has repeated the stories of his youth many times. His belief is that those years in Martinsburg influenced him all of his life. Some of the stories are historical in nature, some are colorful,...
The students are (front, from left): Mila Smith, Harper Hainsey and Kaiyah Brockus; (rear, from left): Peter Sarvey, Allie Brennan, Grayson Rodgers and Avery Foor....
Kylee and Lennae Trotter of Martinsburg have three sons who were all born in leap years. Henry was born on October 2, 2016, Miles was born on September 24, 2020, and Lewis was born on January 23, 2024....
Herald of March 16, 1899 The Herald published six pages instead of the usual four in order to carry the 1898 financial report of Blair County. Among the hundreds of receipts and expenditures published was a list of fees for coroner’s viewings with the names of the deceased. The fees charged were between $2.87 and $7.38 per corpse. Charges for inquests ranged from $11 to $34 per case. Taxes turned over to the county by the tax collectors totaled $130,464. The most county taxes collected in the Cove were by S.S. Layman, North Woodbury Township t...
Herald of March 14, 1974 Airline passenger service at the Blair County Airport ended abruptly on March 7 when the Federal Aviation Administration revoked the certification of Air East, the airport’s commuter provider, citing unsafe operations. Service was restored, however, four days later when Allegheny Airlines began operating two round trips per day. A fire on March 10 destroyed a dairy barn on the Donald Johnson farm west of Woodbury. About 15 cows died in the blaze, and loss was estimated at $80,000 to the building, livestock and e...
Herald of March 14, 1924 For the first in Cove High history, an honor roll was to be made of all graduating students who attained above a 90 percent average during their attendance at the school. The large number of 1924 students who excelled in scholarship in addition to five other categories, brought about the faculty’s decision to list the following: Rosanna Garner, valedictorian; Ella Sorrick, salutatorian; David Alberston, Emma Acker, Wilmer Kensinger, Fred Everhart and Calvin Hetrick. A specially designed watch charm was received by E...
Herald of March 17, 1949 A recently modernized dairy barn along Clover Creek, owned by A.E. Martz and operated by tenant farmers Mr. and Mrs. Frank Faulkner, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin Tuesday night, March 15. The $15,000 was partially covered by insurance. The herd of 18 cows, eight heifers and two calves were rescued. Only one tractor could be saved. Bobby Showalter, 5, of Roaring Spring fell into the community’s reservoir where he has been pretending to fish with his friend Bobby Long, also 5. His friend held onto his hand. M...
Herald of March 18, 1999 The Cove area received between 14 and 24 inches of snow during a hard-driving storm that raged for about 12 hours on March 14. The storm struck a relatively small region that included Bedford and Somerset counties and northern Maryland. Cove Shoe Co. received the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The shoe company won the award for its development of an 18-month emission reduction program that significantly reduced the amount of volatile organic compounds, and hazardous air pollutants, which resulted in a m...
Herald of March 13, 2014 A meeting was held on Thursday, March 20, at the Martinsburg Community Library to gauge interest in saving Royer Mansion, which was in jeopardy of being closed for good at the time. The site has been a financial drain for the Blair County Historical Society, since it took responsibility for the home after the “Friends of Royer Mansion” dissolved in 2012. Organizers wanted to form a new committee to champion the 200-year-old house. Organizers were looking for fundraising ideas, citizens who will carry out the plans and...
Katie Ross School: Williamsburg Jr/Sr High school Parents: Cathy and Kevin Ross 4-H Club: Lamb chops Years involved with 4-H: 6 4-H projects: (lambs or other animals vs. business projects, etc.)Sheep and goats. Description of 4-H project responsibilities: feeding, watering, cleaning pens, working with them, maintaining their hooves and grooming needs. Favorite 4-H memory: My first year showing 4-H accomplishments: Third place light weight, reserve light weight dairy beef, reserve medium weight s...
Story Hour Story Hour is once again back at the Williamsburg Public Library on Wednesdays from 10-11am. Recommended for ages 3-5 but all are welcome. Story Hour is a place to read stories, do crafts, play games, sing songs, welcome guests and most importantly, to have fun! Ireland Reunion A 50th reunion celebration will be held this Saturday, March 16th at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show building for anyone who was in the band, traveled with the band, or helped the band get to Ireland. The reunion will be held from 1-4pm. Correction This...
There are some new programs planned for the Claysburg Area Public Library. March 20 is “Won’t you be my neighbor” Day. In honor of Mr. Rogers, the library will celebrate the Claysburg Community. All day, the library will provide ideas to express your appreciation for your neighbors. On Monday, March 25, the library will have information on the April 8 Solar Eclipse. Do you know the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse? This program will help us clear up the confusion. The library also has glasses from NASA to watch the Solar...
Herald of March 9, 1899 A drawing was held to determine the winner after a tie vote resulted for school director in Roaring Spring. Nicholas Clouse drew the slip bearing the word “director,” thereby claiming the seat over Harry E. King. The other new school director who was elected was J.H. Stephens Those retiring were E.Z. Kagarise and W.L. Spanogle. Attendance at the Fredericksburg Primary School for the fifth month averaged 94 percent. A.O. DeFord succeeded D.M. Klepser as operator of the Martinsburg coal yard. Henry Norhaft of Rebecca Fur...
Herald of March 7, 1974 Representatives from six local municipalities, including Roaring Spring, Martinsburg and Woodbury boroughs, met in Martinsburg to form the Cove Area Solid Waste Council. Charles W. Klotz of Roaring Spring was elected chairman of the group. Metzler’s Meat Market of Curryville closed March 1 after 26 years in business. The American Oil Co. moved machinery into the Royer and Mines area to begin testing to look for underground oil reserves there. On March 2 the cost of mailing a first-class letter increased from eight c...
Herald of March 7, 1924 Traveler A.A. Cowan wrote a lengthy letter to home folks from Tampa, Fla., the destination of a two-week journey with companions W.B. Kauffman, D.S. Carper and Josiah Guyer. Explaining in detail the railroads, the land and fruit crops, their highest interest was in the battlefields and historic sights in Tennessee and Georgia. An exception was W.B. Kauffman’s responsibility for the foursome’s admittance to the Atlanta prison. An inquiring guard asked for identification papers from the visitors. The only “piece of paper...
Herald of March 11, 1999 Approximately four to six inches of snow fell throughout Morrisons Cove on March 4. The storm caused blackouts in Martinsburg, Roaring Spring, Williamsburg and Curryville. The winds which were estimated to be as high as 50 miles per hour, were blamed for most of the outages. Another snow covered the Cove on March 6 with three to five inches. Randy K. Stoltz, Martinsburg Borough manager, reported that despite some precipitation in the winter, water levels in the borough’s wells continued to drop. Levels dropped over t...
Herald of March 10, 1949 A celebration marking the opening of passenger air service at the Blair County Airport by All-American Airways was being planned for Sunday, March 20. Several DC-3 24-passenger planes were to be parked at the airport for the public to inspect. The Air National Guard Unit of Johnstown was scheduled to fly over and perform a stunt show. The Farmers State Bank of Woodbury marked its 25th anniversary March 4 as a state bank. The bank with current reserves of $852,000, was organized in 1908 as a private bank under the name...
Herald of March 6, 2014 For 18 years, longtime Herald reporter Sharon K. Snyder of Loysburg shared with readers her “Reflec- tions” about family and friends. The Cove was reflecting on Snyder’s time with the weekly newspaper. Snyder passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at UPMC Altoona, after being hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. She was 66. The Herald and its readership were privileged to have Sharon’s exceptional journalist skills and creativity for 45 years. Although she did not attend...
Author’s Note: It has come to my undivided attention that there have been complaints about who is selected for this weekly article. First, these questions are posted on the Williamsburg PA Now Facebook page, roughly two to three days before I actually begin writing the article. In that time, I do get a fair amount of answers to my questions. While I am writing, I then go through the answers without any bias and choose answers based basically on a first-come, first-serve basis. This does not have anything to do with my likes or dislikes of c...
It’s been awhile since I shared a favorite recipe – so I thought I’d bring back one of my favorite writing venues for this week, only. This past weekend, we were blessed to visit two local diners – Tom and Joe’s in Altoona and Dean’s Diner in Blairsville – both sampling breakfast favorites. Both times, my mother got corned beef hash, and I thought with corned beef being a “March” type food – why not share a special recipe of corned beef hash inspired by my Mom’s pickings at the diners? Corned Beef Hash Ingredients 6 TBSP. butter, divided 4 cup...
Herald of March 2, 1899 William L. Wineland of Huston Township, a member of the Smithfield congregation of the German Baptist Church, hitched his team in his spring wagon and with his family drove to meeting, which had been in progress for more than a week. After services, Mr. Wineland drove but a short distance toward home when he discovered something wrong, and upon examination found that the left fore and right hind burrs had been removed from the spindles and thrown away. The act of vandalism was discovered in time to avert a serious...
Herald of Feb. 28, 1974 Temperatures climbed to an unseasonably high 62 degrees on Feb. 22, bringing hopes of an early spring. That evening, however, the mercury fell almost 30 degrees, and winds whipped up to 60 mph and a dusting of snow fell. The Northern Bedford School District was presented with a plaque by the Pennsylvania Electric Co. for its efforts in conserving energy. From the start of the school year through January the district had cut its energy consumption by 12.8 percent. “The Resurrected Savior,” a 10-foot high wooden sta...
Herald of Feb. 29, 1924 The farmer’s faithful friend, the horse, was called into service transporting coal from the Broadtop region to the Cove, following a 15-inch snow that paralyzed the area. School operations were silenced in New Enterprise and elsewhere horses were drafted to haul children to and from school. Impassable drifted roads delayed mail delivery for several days. The Sunday morning thermometer reading at Beavertown was 20 degrees below zero. Farmers in the Yellow Creek area were busy hauling ties and light poles, other logs a...
Herald of March 4, 1999 John H. Bassler of Roaring Spring and 41 other World War II veterans received the French Medal of Jubilee of Liberty, commissioned by the Regional Council of Normandy, France, to pay tribute to the men and women who fought in Normandy to restore freedom. The veterans were honored in Pittsburgh by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and the French government. Farmview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR 2, celebrated its 125th anniversary with 16 couples renewing their marriage vows. Mrs. Jane Hoover, former Loysburg postmaster...
Herald of March 3, 1949 A $29,129 contract to enlarge the community hall at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park was awarded to David F. Reighard of Martinsburg. The stage was to be enlarged, an additional dressing room, rest rooms, large skate and a restaurant near the skating rink were to be constructed in two additions. Work was to begin as soon as the weather permitted with completion planned by late summer. Plans were nearly completed by Blue Mountain Canneries to take over a large cannery at Grantsville, Md. to be operated by officials at the...
Herald of Feb. 27, 2014 Ava Whisker, 7, of Everett filled bag with 1,000 pairs of shoes she collected for the charity Soles 4 Souls. Ava was a student at Northern Bedford Elementary School. An exciting weekend awaited Central High School swimmer Taylor Flaugh. She was a sophomore and among the best swimmers throughout the District 6, and she would compete in two events at the Class AA Swimming and Diving Championships Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1, at Penn State University. Despite the absence of boys’ and girls’ swimming at Central tha...
Herald of Feb. 23, 1898 The Salemville correspondent said it would cost the township about $100 to open all the roads that were drifted shut. Men with shovels were being hired. The mail carrier between Salemville and Bed-ford via Loysburg was traveling on horseback due to road conditions. About 75 members and friends of the Martinsburg Methodist Church invaded the parsonage to wish the pastor, J.K. Lloyd, a happy birthday. He was present-ed with a handsome Morris chair and other necessities of life and comfort as tokens of good will. Roaring...
Herald of Feb. 21, 1974 Members of Roaring Spring Borough Council and the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company agreed on a new site, located along East Main Street, for the company’s new hall. Council planned to buy the two lots on which the new hall was to be built, then trade them to the fire company in exchange for the current fire hall. U.S. Sen. Hugh Scott flew into the Blair County Airport and pledged to do all he could to secure funds for the acquisition of a new instrument landing system that the authority had been seeking for several y...
Herald of Feb. 22, 1924 Interest in the Boy Scout movement was renewed with reorganization of the troop of 30 boys. Passing the Tender-foot tests were Earl Hartman, Leon and Richard Kensinger, Kenneth Bonebreak, Gilbert and Paul Luring, Edwin and Lawrence Burget, Richard Barley, Charles Keasey, Or-ville Greenleaf, Russell, John and Elvin Brown, Elvin Bowers, Lemmon Stoudnour and Paul Wagner. Junior Gladys Johnson won the Lincoln medal offered by the Illinois Watch Co., for the best essay out of 25 contestants on the life of Lincoln....
Herald of Feb. 25, 1999 The Williamsburg Community School Board adopt-ed a policy that provided for drug and alcohol testing for student athletes. Installed as officers of the Martinsburg Booster Association were John K. Bolger, president; John Knepp, first vice president; Timothy Knauss, second vice president; Stephen Friddle, secretary; Julie Schon, recording and Calvin Zook, treasurer. After an extensive inter-view and portfolio presentation, artist Lynn Baney, owner of the Brownstone Art Studio in Martinsburg was selected to be represented...
Herald of Feb. 23, 1949 Letters from across the United States were pouring into the Martinsburg Post Office containing stamped air mail envelopes on which senders were requesting that the “first flight” cachet be af-fixed. Effective March 28, air mail and passenger service were to be inaugurated at the Blair County Airport by All-American Airlines. The Murray-Appleman Post of the American Legion, Roaring Spring, planned a military service Sunday, Feb. 27, for Marine Pfc. Roy Kenneth Leach, who was killed in action May 31, 1945, at Okinawa. He...
Herald of Feb. 20, 2013 The Claysburg Area Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce its first list of inductees. The names of the five inductees for 2014 are: Frederick and Christina (Walter) Claar, Norman “Sonny” Close, Cpl. Harry Harr, Richard “Dick” Lingenfelter and Re-gis Nale Sr. The induction ceremony was to take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Claysburg-Kimmel High School auditorium. Employees of Claycomb Excavating and Roaring Spring Borough worked around the clock Sunday, Feb. 16, and Monday, Feb. 17, to repair a water...
President – Luke Uplinger Vice- President – Kara Lansberry Secretary – Eleanor Brubaker Treasurer – Sam Parks Sentinel – Ayla Hileman Reporter – CJ Smith Chaplain – Jack Sheesley Student Advisors – Ivan Brubaker and Billie Harnish 58 students enrolled in agriculture courses this year Chapter Year in Review The Williamsburg FFA had an eventful spring in 2023. Students were busy studying for the County and State Envirothon Contests in April and May. The month of May also brought the Ag in the C...
Central FFA celebrates National FFA Week...
Northern Bedford celebrates National FFA Week...
Herald of Feb. 16, 1899 A blizzard caused the Monday afternoon train to Altoona to run many hours late. Even though it was pulled by two engines, at 10 p.m. the trains became snowbound in a six-foot-drift a short distance south of Martinsburg and could not complete its run to Curryville and Henrietta. Passengers and crew were forced to remain on the train for shelter from the cold, snow and fierce wind until sleds could reach them the next morning. The editor warned farmers to be on the lookout for a seed corn salesman who had swindled a...
Herald of Feb. 14, 1974 Food Supplies in the Cove area were gradually returning to normal as the national truckers’ strike fizzled out. During the brief strike, however, several incidents erupted. Shots were fired at trucks owned by E.F. Smith Inc. while they passed through Loysburg Gap. The trucks were then stopped at a nearby roadblock, where tires were gouged with an ice pick and a rock was thrown through a truck window. While the supply of food was improving, shortage of gasoline continued to be a problem in the area. In order to make t...
Herald of Feb. 17, 1949 The worst blizzards on record were lashing the West while Morrisons Cove basked in 65-degree warmth. Snowdrops were blooming in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ake of Martinsburg, who ironically were vacationing in Mexico. “The breath of summer” came to an end with the temperature finally dropping to 23 degrees on Feb. 17 and the wind being clocked at 30 and 40 miles an hour. Air Force Major John A. Bice was visiting his father Blair R. Bice before leaving for England where he was to be stationed for three years. Joh...
Herald of Feb. 18, 1999 The Altoona Curve and Morrisons Cove Home sponsored a fundraising event called “Step Up to the Plate” that benefited the home and filled Blair County Ballpark at the same time. The Curve gave the Home 2,000 tickets to sell for Opening Day, May 1. James C. O’Harrow, Claysburg-Kimmel superintendent, took first place in the annual Camp One-Horn Outdoorsman Competition in McKean County. The events measured skill in shooting, logging and chopping wood and navigation. Dr.Paul Manuel of New Enterprise, a fifth degree black...
Herald of Feb. 15, 1924 52nd annual Farmers’ Week at Cove High was the most successful and widely attended of any since its origin. Judges’ decisions of the three-day program competition resulted in the seniors taking the coveted first place and the accompanying $5 prize, the juniors took second, and the remaining two had honorable mentions. One activity of merit was Freshman Merle Replogle’s president address and presentation of the stage draperies used that day and designated to be a memorial of the class of 1927. Minstrel Mimics, with a cas...
Herald of Feb. 20, 2014 The Herald received numerous calls on Tuesday morning, Feb. 18 about hundreds of “snow rollers” cropping up around the Cove. The strange log-shaped snowballs, which had been reported across the state and into Ohio, was a bit of a phenomena. According to the National Weather Service, “snow rollers” are formed under specific weather conditions. The ground surface must have an icy, crusty snow, on which falling snow cannot stick, about an inch or so of loose, wet snow must accumulate, and gusty, strong winds are needed...
