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75 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 23, 1948 The Roaring Spring High School’s undefeated Yellow Jacket football squad came through a mud battle Friday night with its colors smeared but its record upheld. The game between the Jackets and Cambria County’s Richland...

 

10 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 21, 2013 The Spring Cove School District extended the contract of superintendent Dr. Robert Vadella through June 30, 2017. The vote by the board to extend was unanimous, but members of the public expressed concerns about Vadella’s...

 

From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

When you think of the Thanksgiving meal, you’re often thinking of the main course and the sides – who is thinking about dessert? Typically, one is too full to think of dessert, and in most cases, it’s pumpkin pie. So what happens if you...

 

Herald Heads to Spain on Chamber Trip

Marian Grassmyer and Mary Nelson from Homewood cottages in Martinsburg toured Spain, Portugal, the Rock of Gibraltar and Morroco for two weeks. They traveled with Globus through the Blair County...

 

Rebecca Furnace Property Serves as Resting Place for Some

One’s final resting place — often well-thought-out and viewed with respect and reverence — is overshadowed for a small number of Morrisons Cove residents by what was once a highly prized landmark that played a huge role in the growth of...

 

125 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 17, 1898 A music and elocution school has been opened in the Kemberling building, South Market St. Competent instruction in music, vocal and Instrumental, and elocution will be given on school days, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. J....

 

50 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 20, 1973 Five hundred persons attended the dedication ceremony at the new Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg. The dining room of the new home for the aged served as the auditorium with overflow in the corridors, visitors...

 

100 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 16, 1923 Miss Susie Kauffman gave a linen shower on Thursday evening last week for Miss Flora Burket, in honor of her approaching marriage to J. Calvin Eastep of Hollidaysburg. The ladies of the Class of Cheerful Workers and of the...

 

25 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 19, 1998 The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company was called out to multiple fires on Sunday. The first fire was called in at 4:20 a.m. for a structure fire at the Fraternal Order of Eagles building on West Second Street. The bar area...

 

75 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 18, 1948 A group of young men from Martinsburg participated in a bear hunt Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the mountains near Renovo. Included in the group were LeRoy Keim, Eugene Feather, Robert Metzger, Clair Replogle, John, George...

 

10 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 14, 2013 Williamsburg native Dr. Eugene Morelli, an engineer for NASA, was honored with the prestigious Mechanics and Control of Flight Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Morelli works at NASA Langley...

 

Ask the Williamsburgers

Is it Thanksgiving yet? Honestly — besides my birthday — it’s one of my favorite days of the year. For me, the best thing about it is being around the table with the people that I love the most. This inspired my question this week. If you could...

 

From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

I don’t know if it’s just me or does anyone else seem to get a lot of cooking videos on their social media? It’s probably just me because I am typically searching for “easy dinners” or “football appetizers,” as I like to pre-plan meals...

 
 By KATHY MELLOTT    Life    November 9, 2023

What Kind of Winter is Coming?

Two woolly worms have taken up residency on my back deck near a pot of orange mums. The story they tell is confusing, as these tried-and-true weather predictors are telling different stories. One of...

 

NB Names Seven 'Character Kids' for October

Northern Bedford County Elementary's Character Kids for October are (front row, from left) Corabel Miller, Ryker Aungst, Danielle Beal; (back row, from left) Emery Holsinger, Rian McElgin, Sadie...

 

Test Smoke Alarms After Turning Clocks Back

Daylight saving time ended on Nov. 5 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms to make sure the alarms are working. “Home fires claim more lives every year than all natural disasters combined, but working smoke...

 

Central Class of '93 Celebrates 30 Years

The Central High School class of 1993 met at Jethro's to celebrate 30 years. Pictured in the front L to R: Michelle Stultz, Tammy (Frye) Carter, Joanna (Dilling) Bartek, Jennifer (Frederick) Metzler,...

 

Last RS Class Holds Mini Reunion

The last class to graduate from Roaring Spring High School recently met at Hoss's for a mini reunion. Twenty-one persons attended. Following Rev. George Mauk's prayer, the members enjoyed a meal and...

 

Twelve Gather for 70th Reunion

The Morrisons Cove High School Class of 1953 held a 70th reunion luncheon at "The Dream" in Hollidaysburg. Letters of invitation to the event were sent to the surviving 27 classmates. Twelve people...

 

The Millers Say 'I Do'

Anna Baughman and Michael Miller Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Altoona. Pastor Fr. Frank Scornaienchi, TOR, officiated. The bride is the...

 

125 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 10, 1898 The Roaring Spring Board of Health met in a special session in view of the near approach of scarlet fever. Citizens are urged to thoroughly clean up all rubbish and decayed matter, and to obtain chloride of lime and disinfect...

 

50 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 15, 1973 The Spring Cove School Board was making plans for a fuel shortage that could leave some schools without heat in the coming winter. Gulf Oil Corp., the district’s oil supplier, told the district it would be subject to...

 

100 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 9, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Showalter, steward and matron of the M. C. Home received a telegram bringing the sad news that their youngest daughter, in Chicago, had died. They left at once by automobile to Altoona and thence to Chicago....

 

25 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 12, 1998 The Spring Cove Education Association and the Spring Cove School Teachers approved an extension of the teacher’s contract that gives teachers a $1,000 pay increase each year for four years. The “early bird” agreement...

 

75 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 11, 1948 Plans were underway in the Cove Community to celebrate the thirtieth Armistice Day. Although the event marks the end of World War I, veterans of the even greater World War II are planning to take part in the activities. The...

 

10 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 7, 2013 The Spring Cove School District used an in-service day to host a full-scale emergency drill to replicate a deadly shooter situation. The drill, put on by the Blair County Safe Schools Network, brought together 12 law...

 

Ask the Williamsburgers

It’s November, home to my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. Any excuse to cook a big meal, enjoy some great shopping, and watch football is a perfect day for me. As usual with this time of year, I like to know what is on the readers’ Thanksgiving...

 

Halloween Festivities in Williamsburg

Halloween and Trick or Treat were celebrated in style last week. Brynlee Nevitt, 7, daughter of Clayton and Karissa Nevitt, of Williamsburg poses with her mom in front of a Candyland-themed car at...

 

From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

As with most holidays, the best memories seem to always come out. For my family, the best (and funniest) memories seem to happen around the table or eating. Many years ago, we were always invited to my Aunt Rita’s Thanksgiving dinner out at...

 
 By KATHY MELLOTT    Life    November 2, 2023

Apple Butter Day: Long Process Worth the Treat

The fragrance of wood smoke hits about a quarter mile from the destination: my sister Janet Ronk’s home. Pulling in the drive brings the deep rich fragrance of cider and apples cooking at a simmer. Summer is over and the apples are hanging in heavy...

 

Lining Up The Leaves

Morrisons Cove Memorial Park spent Tuesday morning and early afternoon lining up the leaves around the park building to vacuum them up....

 

125 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 3, 1898 Not in recent years has so much property been damaged and destroyed during the time of Halloween as on Monday night. And it is a woeful fact, that never before have we noticed so many small children, little boys and girls on th...

 

50 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 4, 1973 The season’s first snow fell early Monday in Morrisons Cove, but it melted by the time school buses started their rounds. One hundred and twenty-seven walkers started on the ten mile Cove CROP walk. Rev. Gerald E. Moorhead...

 

100 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 2, 1923 Luther Gates, a resident of Yellow Creek, and his oldest son Harry, age 17 years, were burned to death when their house caught fire on Wednesday evening of the week before last. When fire was discovered, the family rushed out...

 

25 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 5, 1998 Martinsburg Borough Council debated enacting an ordinance that would enable the police department to take action to alleviate a situation involving a large number of cats from one household running at large. After discussion,...

 

75 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 8, 1948 Approximately 250 people marched in the third annual mummers parade in Martinsburg. The parade was led by the Martinsburg High school band, with the second section following the Cove High Band. The parade was sponsored by the...

 

10 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 31, 2013 Morrisons Cove Memorial Park officials were looking for ways to generate more income for the park. A cool rainy summer led to reduced income from the pool, and rentals of park facilities were down as well. The board was...

 

Fall Foliage All Around Us

Rainy weather didn't damper the excitement for the 18 young ladies participating in the 2023 Fall Foliage Queen contest held in Bedford. This group was selected to represent the six area high schools...

 

All Smiles

Aubree Martin, 2, of Williamsburg is enjoying a bite to eat at Williamsburg's newest restaurant, Belly Busters Sports Bar and Grill....

 

Central Homecoming King, Queen Crowned

Central's Jack Dunn and Delaney Hall were named Homecoming King and Queen Friday, Oct. 20. Members of the court (as shown above, from left) are John Pulcine, Nico Rambin, Shane Smith, Hunter Smith,...

 

125 Years Ago

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...

 

50 Years Ago

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...

 

100 Years Ago

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....

 

25 Years Ago

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...

 

75 Years Ago

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...

 

10 Years Ago

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...

 

From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

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...

 

125 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 20, 1898 Sixty-seven Mennonites, men and women, arrived at the depot on the 2:50 train Wednesday to attend the annual Sunday school convention of the District of Southwestern Pennsylvania which convened in the Mennonite church...

 

50 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 18, 1973 The Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Association elected LeVernne G. Hoover as the new president of the board. The board was moving forward with plans to upgrade the park by allowing fifth-year architectural students from the...

 

100 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 19, 1923 Arrangements were completed for the reenactment of the massacre of the Bedford Scouts at the junction of Sugar Run and the Little Juniata near Canan Station. A boulder taken from a quarry at the top of Dunning Mountain near...

 

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