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Winner of the Bob Hetrick Memorial Award for best breed/own in the Blair County 4-H show. From left, Rylee Stultz and judge Curtis Reichard....
From left, Freddie Stanek, 7, Dakota Johnson, 6, Killian Johnson, 7 and Mae Stanek, 5, spend part of their afternoon Friday enjoying the play structures at Martinsburg's Memorial Park. The kids are from Duncansville and McKee....
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, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy...
Pictured is the fountain at the pond at the Spring Dam Park in Roaring Spring on July 18....
I love to travel, and I’ve been to a lot of places including Europe and South America. My absolute favorite spot in the whole world is the wicker loveseat on the front porch of my parent’s home. The air is filled with floral notes from the salvia growing in the flower beds, and the petunias, zinnias, and daisies flaunt their vibrant robes of color from the planters and hanging baskets they call home. On an especially quiet evening, the sound of grass rustling beneath the feet of the cows in the pasture next to the house, or the occasional sno...
Herald of July 31, 2014 Thirty families on the Woodbury Water Authority’s water main will soon have better, more reliable service and improved water pressure. The authority has received the necessary funding to replace its water main in Woodbury Borough. It is possible for the project to be under way as early as September. The Vicksburg Quartet of Duncansville will present its 39th annual Pennsylvania State Singing Convention – featuring 150 gospel groups/soloists and duets – Thursday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 11, at Morrisons Cove Memor...
Herald of Aug. 5, 1999 Pennsylvania State Police continue the search of escapee Norman Johnston, who escaped Monday, Aug. 2, from the State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon. State police consider Johnston very dangerous. Williamsburg school directors voted at their July board meeting to deny a request from the administration to pay teachers $50 a day for two days of classroom preparation time before the new school term begins in September. Drug charges are pending against a Bedford County man and three Blair County teenagers after police...
Herald of Aug. 1, 1974 A musical variety show, a “Little Miss Roaring Spring” contest, parades and a chicken barbeque are among the special events scheduled as a part of Roaring Spring Homecoming Week Aug. 4 through 10. The variety show is planned as a new event for the annual community festivities. Spring Cove Junior High School students will begin the 1974-75 school term on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Teachers will have an in-service day Tuesday, Sept. 3. The First Martinsburg Office of the Hollidaysburg Trust Company has given a helping hand to the...
Herald of Aug. 4, 1949 Canning of the 1949 corn crop is to begin at the Blue Mountain Cannery at noon, Friday. Trucks were unable to get into wet fields yesterday, delaying the beginning of work 24 hours. State Highway Department construction crews today worked with assurance that they had “beat the deadline” in the rebuilding of Martinsburg’s streets leading to the Blair County Airport in time for the two-day airshow scheduled for August 13 and 14. Citizens of Martinsburg, Roaring Spring, and surrounding areas will be given an oppor...
Herald of Aug. 1, 1924 The stage was set for the Labor Day races at the Altoona speedway. Tommy Milton, world renowned driver, was first to sign up for the 250-mile championship event. An estimated crowd of 12,000 spectators were expected. According to state instructions, the Woodbury dam was to be fished out on Aug. 21. The permit applied for was received and the dam would be drawn off and fish sold out in shares. It had been many years since this operation had been done. Ten horse races with purses of $500 were scheduled events for the Blair...
Herald of Aug. 4, 1899 William Herr, a contractor digging the foundation for Duncansville’s new school struck a ledge of rock said to have been impregnated heavily with petroleum. The find caused considerable excitement as the presence of oil in the Duncansville area had been suspected for some time. There had been talk of drilling a test well on the possibility of discovering an oil field. At a meeting of the school board on Monday night the following new books were adopted: Morris’ History, Natural Geography, and Vitzell’s Speller. The board...
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, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy...
A Cove view of farms and fields under an almost clear blue sky along Clover Creek Road outside of Williamsburg, Pa, on Sunday, July 21....
Robert Smith applies a coat of paint to a lighthouse structure in his back yard on Thursday, July 4. Its a favorite place for birds to roost....
Cove resident Kristi Lape and her husband were catfish fishing on Friday, July 5 at Lake Raystown. What they thought was a fish on the hook, turned out to be clam when the fishing line was reeled in. Lape said she had to pry it ope to get the hook out, and the clam takes up a whole Ritchey’s ice cream container....
Registrations for the Alumni Reunion scheduled for Saturday, September 28 at the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Building in New Enterprise can be made on the new website at https://nbc-alumni.com All graduates of NBC, Replogle, Smith, and Woodbury schools are invited to attend. Cost is $25 and there is a place on the website for donations. If preferred, checks can be made out to NBCA and mailed to Susie Barton at 113 Graham Lane, Bedford, Pa. 15522. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal by Kountry Kettle. The program will feature...
Ron Henry, left, watches as Mark McIntyre of East Freedom draws another winner during the Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company's annual gun raffle Saturday afternoon. About 500 people attended the event which raises about $7500 for the fire company each year....
Karter Patterson,3, and Addisyn Summers, 10 months old. Karter was featured in the Herald three years ago for his first parade. This was Addisyn's first parade. Their parents are Kaylie Gortney (mother) and Alex Summers (father)....
Brantley Imler, 1, of Clappertown waves the operators of some of the tractors during the Morrison Cove Ag Parade Tuesday, July 9....
Photos from the Morrison Cove Ag Parade on Tuesday, July 9, 2024...
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, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy them...
Lil' Focht's Daycare of Martinsburg recently recognized six graduates this year from preschool. PHOTO AT RIGHT – The graduates are (from left): Gracelyn Koch, daughter of Ashley Wombacher and Jared Koch of Altoona; Hunter Browell, son of Devin and Jarod Browell of New Enterprise; Peyton Gartland, daughter of Michaela and Drew Gartland of Woodbury; Camden Runk, son of Caitlin and Tyler Runk of Woodbury; Everlee Webb, daughter of Katlin and Anthony Webb of Williamsburg; and Maddox Ewart, son of L...
By Jane Knisely of Claysburg Area Public Library Irvel Holland and Hank Myers were best friends since middle school in Bloomington, Michigan. As they grew older, Irvel began dating Sam Myers, Hank’s older brother. Hank was dating Maggie Wright. Yet they both knew they cared deeply for each other. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Everyone wanted to know how they could serve their country. Sam signed up for the Army. Hank was not accepted as they were only taking one young man from each family at that time. Hank and Irvel...
Herald of July 10, 2014 Martinsburg Borough Council approved planned upgrades to the downtown during its Monday night meeting, July 7, that will coincide with the borough’s streetscape project. Council approved the purchase of 18 solar lights that will sit atop 8-foot poles in the town center district. In addition to the solar lights, 22 5-by-30-foot banners were approved for purchase. The recycling program at the South Woodbury Township building has changed. Claysburg recently won the Chestnut Ridge 12-and-under All-Star Tournament held in O...
Herald of July 15, 1999 At the request of the American Legion, Roaring Spring Borough Council Monday night approved the acquisition of an Army tank to be placed near the railroad station as a memorial to area veterans. Williamsburg Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 19, to open bids on the East First Street sewer replacement project. The Blair County Airport Authority learned at a meeting this week that there is a move underway to name an official route to the airport. The Bedford County Arts Center is holding...
Herald of July 11, 1974 Woodbury Borough Council unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting the abandonment of inoperable vehicles in the borough. Reading skill was still considered the student area of most need for the Spring Cove School District in a report filed by Richard Cellini at a meeting of the ESEA Title I Parent Council at the Roaring Spring Intermediate School, June 26. Two dairy judging teams from the Central High School Future Farmers of America chapter were among the 86 teams competing at the State FFA Convention held June 18...
Herald of July 14, 1949 Although the opening of the Williamsburg Free Public Library has been delayed until this fall, citizens of the community are hard at work completing the library which will serve the northern section of Morrisons Cove. State Highway Department crews are working toward a deadline of August 12 for completion of the rebuilding of West Allegheny Street, South Market Street from Penn to Spring Streets, and Spring Street to the airport. Weather conditions made a complete turnabout in Morrisons Cove during the past week, when...
Herald of July 11, 1924 The Morrisons Cove Good Roads Association was organized at a meeting in Williamsburg. The purpose of the capacity gathering was to launch a movement to have the state take over Piney Creek highway and build it as a connecting link between the William Penn and Lincoln Highways. The Fourth of July celebration at the Memorial Park in Martinsburg included speeches by Judge Albert W. Johnson and Congressman J. Banks Kurtz. The addresses covered the unsurpassed growth of the country and the recent attempts to amend the...
Herald of July 14, 1899 Blair County sportsmen were planning to open an immense game preserve in the vicinity of the Beaver Dams near the Huntingdon County kine. The tract included 5,000 acres belonging to the Isett estate and extended from the old Soap Fat Furnace to the section behind the ridges. M.H. Benner of the Martinsburg area was painfully injured when thrown from a load of grain while assisting Jacob D. Rhodes with the harvest work. C.M. Black and E.H. Rhule of Clover Creek shipped a carload of sheep to market. An extra summer train...
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,...
Evelyn Ritchey of Martinsburg celebrated her 90th birthday on July 2, 2024. With her late husband Paul Ritchey, Evelyn has four children, twelve grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Pictured are Evelyn and her children. From left, Kelly Ritchey, Steve Ritchey, Evelyn Ritchey, Cindy Barton-Ritchey, Tom Ritchey...
The Williamsburg FFA Chapter held its annual banquet on Wednesday, April 24 in the high school auditorium to recognize members for their accomplishments and award FFA Degrees. The evening began with dinner and a slide show of the past year's events before awarding students with Career Development Event Medals, FFA Degrees and Special Awards. 2023 State FFA Activities Week Participants: Agronomy: Elijah Shultz Aquatics/Environmental and Natural Resources: CJ Smith & Ty Uplinger Creed Speaking:...
Ashlyn Reasy, left and Callie Baker of New Enterprise come out of the water with a group of friends at the entrance to the Lower Trail in Williamsburg after spending an afternoon on the Frankstown branch of the Juniata River....
People from the community in the Cove and the surrounding areas turned out again for the Ag Parade....
Herald of July 3, 2014 Blair County Emergency Management Agency is working to prevent West Nile Virus in the county with a multi-prong effort, beginning with education about the disease, its symptoms, possible complications of infection and most of all, prevention. Crop specialists from area Growmark FS locations recently took part in a week-long Growmark agronomy training, known as Foundations for Success. On Sunday, June 29, approximately 100 runners and many more walkers took to the streets of Williamsburg for a 5K run organized by A Reason...
Herald of July 8, 1999 Legislation aimed at producing safer young drivers in Pennsylvania was signed into law by Gov. Tom Ridge last week. As of Aug. 24 the curfew for those with junior licenses will be changed from midnight to 11 p.m. Also, drivers under 18 will not be permitted to carry more passengers than the number of seatbelts in their vehicle. The dog days of summer officially arrived. Through Tuesday, the month of July has seen the thermometer reach 90 degrees or above four straight days – July 3-6 – including three straight 92 deg...
Herald of July 2, 1974 The arts and crafts show, planned as a special event for the annual Morrisons Cove Memorial Picnic, opens Thursday at Memorial Park, Martinsburg. The week-long celebration opened Monday with family skating, a tennis tournament and rides for youngsters. Rides and concessions will be available for the public throughout the week. Heavy rains over the weekend are expected to cause a further rise in the level of Raystown Lake. The Blair County Easter Seal Society, Inc. saw 425 clients and gave 1,317 treatments in the month of...
Herald of July 7, 1949 Work has started on the new home of the New Enterprise Bank, which will be a two-story brick structure housing the bank and a store on the first floor and nine offices on the second floor. About 2,500 spectators on Monday evening witnessed the first fireworks in Williamsburg in some years. The evening started with a parade, then races and games for boys and girls, and finally, the distribution of prizes. The Herald celebrates its 64th birthday with no plans of retiring. Although the Herald first saw the light of day on...
Herald of July 3, 1924 The Saturday musicale in Snyder Memorial Park was notable for two reasons, demonstrating interest in Nason Hospital and the special talent in the Cove. Under the direction of Mrs. W.K. Endlsey of Henrietta, participants were from local organizations in Roaring Spring, Martinsburg and Henrietta. Talented musicians included the American Legion Glee Club from Roaring Spring; Memorial Church men’s quartet and soloist Irving Fouse of Martinsburg; Mrs. Endsley, Henrietta vocalist; and the closing number, a piano duet by P...
Herald of July 7, 1899 The Herald installed a modern cylinder press. A powder and dynamite works was about ready to begin operations in Williamsburg. Two balloon ascensions and fireworks were the attractions in Salemville the evening of July 4. The Pittsburgh Telegraph was advertising in the Cove that it was available at all agents for a penny a day, six cents a week. John S. Guyer of Loysburg shipped a carload of sheep to the eastern markets. Cellars and gardens were flooded in the lower part of Roaring Spring after a heavy rain. The victims...
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, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy...
Malaya Simmons attaches the Lt. Colonel patch to her husband Frank, during his recent promotion ceremony at Fort Moore, Ga. Frank Simmons is a 2002 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School. He is the son of Gary and Jill Simmons of Frosty Hollow....
Herald of June 30, 1899 The Blank Book Co. was erecting a large addition to their factory at Roaring Spring. It was 160 by 60 feet, three stories high and walls were to be finished in limestone. The heaviest hail storm in many years passed over Bloomfield, knocking down grain and doing damage to corn and fruit. Andrew Smith of East Sharpsburg lost a valuable cow when a tree fell over her and killed her almost instantly during a storm. Another cow was seriously injured but was expected to recover. The Veterans Association of Bedford County held...
Herald of June 27, 1974 George Replogle of Roaring Spring, sheriff of Blair County, was the guest speaker June 18 at the meeting of the United Methodist Church Women of Trinity Church, Roaring Spring. The topic was “law and order.” The speaker gave a talk on the laws which have been changed since 1968 and how the court in Blair County has been affected by the changes. A series of false alarms have caused Martinsburg and Roaring Spring firemen to consult with State Police Fire Marshal Harry Rodearmel in preparation for prosecution of per...
Herald of June 27, 1924 Mystery surrounded the appearance of a mute boy found wandering, without hat or coat, in Roaring Spring. Persons with knowledge of sign language tried to converse with him, but found he was unable to understand the questioning. Mail carrier Samuel Kagarrise took the lad to his home, while efforts were made to learn his identity. The name “Frye” was marked on his suspenders and the number “H-10”. Marco Rossi, an Italian laborer who spent a number of years in the Mines area, planned to return to his native country...
Herald of July 1, 1999 The state House transportation committee recently passed a bill that calls for the renaming of two bridges on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Union Township, Washington County, as the “Joe Montana Bridges.” The Cove Shoe Co. of Martinsburg recently agreed to pay $116,000 in back pay to over 200 women as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. The company is accused of regularly steering women into lower-paying positions. Blair County’s newest naturalized citizens were sworn in Tuesday, June 22, at the Blair...
Herald of June 29, 1949 Morrisons Cove was hit by a fierce electric storm Sunday afternoon, and torrents of rain fell for a short time as well. The rain was badly needed as there had been no rain of any amount recently and the gardens and fields were dried out to quite a depth. Street construction in Martinsburg progressed this week, as State Highway Department, borough and private contractor’s crew carried their projects toward completion. Farmers of Morrisons Cove and surrounding areas have maintained a phenomenally high average for p...
Herald of June 26, 2014 State Rep. Jerry A. Stern and George E. Kensinger, both of Martinsburg, will be recognized at this year’s agricultural parade, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, in Martinsburg. The Agricultural Parade Committee has named Rep. Stern as the honoree and Kensinger as marshal. Relay for Life of the Cove celebrated its 13th year Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at Roaring Spring Athletic Field. Approximately 23 teams held fundraising events since October to collect money for the American Cancer Society. As of the close of the e...
Brothers Bransin and Darin Reasy of New Enterprise come out of the water at the entrance to the Lower Trail in Williamsburg after spending an afternoon on the Frankstown branch of the Juniata River Saturday....
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, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy...
