Herald of Dec. 15, 1898 The vacant room on the second floor of the borough building has been papered carefully and furnished, and otherwise rendered pleasant. The room will be occupied by the fire department. ‘ Beautiful ice, eight inches in...

Herald of Dec. 20, 1973 The season’s first snowfall hit the Cove, dumping seven inches of snow and bringing winds of up to 42 miles an hour. Several accidents were reported, including one serious one that sent a woman to the hospital with back...

Herald of Dec. 14, 1923 The Literary Society announced the meeting for Dec.14 at the Rebecca Furnace school house has been postponed for an indefinite time, on account of diphtheria in the district. We are prepared to give Boncilla Clay facial...

Herald of Dec. 17, 1998 The Martinsburg Boosters Association and the Memorial Park Board of Directors joined together to stage a surprise dinner to honor Kenneth Weaver of Martinsburg. Weaver was honored for his 35 years of service as Park treasurer...

Herald of Dec. 16, 1948 Ira E. Brumbaugh, aged 75, was saved from death by what onlookers called a “near miracle” Saturday when attacked by a bull at the Morrisons Cove Livestock Market. When the bull attacked Mr. Brumbaugh, he jabbed the fork...

Herald of Dec. 12, 2013 Ernest D. “Ernie” Hetrick of Williamsburg passed away at the age of 85. He served on Williamsburg Borough Council for more than 30 years and also served on the Blair County Planning Commission. Dairylea Cooperative Inc....

‘Tis the season for all of those Christmas specials and movies! For some of us, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a good Hallmark movie or a Christmas movie, celebrating the joyous holiday. This inspired my question this week: What is...

Candles are not in short supply come the holiday season. During Chanukah, candles are an integral component of celebrating the miracle of oil that burned in the Temple for eight days. Celebrants of Kwanzaa utilize candles to represent the seven...

As winter approaches, our once-vibrant lawns transition into a dormant landscape, sometimes hidden beneath frost and snow. While the urge to hibernate indoors is strong, it’s crucial to remember that winter brings its own set of challenges for...

With so much time spent in the kitchen, it’s no wonder kitchen renovations are popular. In fact, data from the National Association of Home Builders indicates kitchens are the most popular room to remodel. Whether homeowners are planning a full sca...

Many health and wellness regimens include treatments that promote relaxation and comfort. According to IBIS Worldwide, revenue for health and wellness spas across the United States has risen at a rate of 1.1 percent over the past five years,...

The pandemic changed much about the way people live, including a propensity for spending more time at home. In 2020, people spent far less waking time, roughly an hour and a half less on average, with people outside of their own households. Though...

Herald of Dec. 8, 1898 Wanted–immediately a reliable person to keep toll gate at Martinsburg on the Morrison Cove Turnpike. Terms reasonable. Inquire of Mrs Maggie Conrad, Roaring Spring. The apron bazaar, for the benefit of the Lutheran church,...

Herald of Dec. 13, 1973 The Roaring Spring Zoning Board of Appeals heard a request from the Friendship Fire Company for a zoning variance that will alow the firemen to construct a new fire hall in a residential area. The firemen hope to build on a 20...

Herald of Dec. 7, 1923 Augustus Valentine Dively, a native of Greenfield Township near Sproul, died at his home in Altoona from a complication of diseases. He had been a member of the Blair county bar for 50 years, and was considered one of the...

Herald of Dec. 10, 1998 The thermostat reached 73 degrees on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6, setting a new record for December in many places. A vehicle accident on Monday morning east of Martinsburg resulted in a power outage to some residents of the...

Herald of Dec. 9, 1948 Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be in Roaring Spring this Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock, and Santa will distribute free gifts to all the children. Borough businesses will be open until 9 p.m. WVAM will air the community...

Herald of Dec. 5, 2013 A pre-Thanksgiving storm knocked down power lines in some parts of the Cove when ice accumulating from freezing rain brought down tree limbs. At one point Valley REC had 6,400 reported outages. Most homes had service restored...

Honestly, this is one of my favorite times of the year, especially to admit how much I love being in the kitchen and baking up good memories. My mom, Suzanne, instilled in me a love of cooking that came with age, but a love of baking came in my...

We couldn’t start our famous Christmas cookie exchange without adding a question about cookies to the newspaper! What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Here is what a few residents had to say: Harlee Sioux: Ricotta cheese cookies Michelle...

Stories and poems have been written and snappy songs composed about what for many is the highlight of the Christmas season, the pine tree, lowly in the forest and magnificent decked out in lights and garland. As Christmas draws near it’s time to...

Herald of Dec. 1, 1898 John Mansfield, one of Roaring Spring citizens, died on Monday night after a long illness of consumption. Mr. Mansfield leaves a widow and a number of children for whom the future does not have the most flattering outlook....

Herald of Dec. 6, 1973 Because of the energy shortage and President Nixon’s request that outdoor Christmas lights not be used this year, residents of Blair Street in Martinsburg decided not to set up their annual display of “The Twelve Days of...

Herald of Nov. 30, 1923 In his Thanksgiving day proclamation, President Calvin Coolidge urged people to “gather in their homes, and their usual places of worship, give expression to the gratitude for the benefits and blessings that a gracious...

Herald of Dec. 3, 1998 The lack of rainfall in the Cove since the late summer is beginning to cause serious concern among many local residents and water officials. Some private wells in Ganister, Clover Creek and McKee have run dry. Communities in...

Herald of Dec. 2, 1948 J. Leonard Replogle, a native of New Enterprise who became a leading steel executive, died at the age of 72 at the Savoy-Plaza Hotel on Thanksgiving night. At 13 years old he survived the Johnstown Flood, and later went to...

Herald of Nov. 27, 2013 The Central Scarlet Dragons defeated previously undefeated Richland to win the District 6 Class AA title at Mansion Park in Altoona. The Dragons travel to DuBois on Saturday Nov 30 to compete against District 10 champion, the...

As I get ready to start making the family’s ham, deviled eggs and dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner and thinking about next month’s recipes of cookies – I wanted to include one last Thanksgiving recipe that is near and dear to my heart, even...

A surprise 50th birthday party was held for Shane Metzler at the Martinsburg Firehall on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Shane is well-known as an outstanding citizen of the community. For many years, Shane has been the manager for the baseball and football...

It’s the time of year when fruit markets and drug stores force one to think about the upcoming year, now just weeks away. The 2024 calendars — be they national park themed, ones with pictures of cute animals or with a religious slant — provide...

With the holiday season here, tree lighting events and Christmas parties will be held throughout the Cove region. On Friday, Nov. 4, the McKee Playground will be hosting a community tree lighting ceremony at the McKee Community Center at 6:30 p.m....

Herald of Nov. 24, 1898 Our readers should be on the lookout for a swindler who comes to clean their sewing machine. He is doing several sections of the state and is said to be a swindler of the rankest kind. The gramophone entertainment given by...

Herald of Nov. 29, 1973 Martinsburg Cub Scout Pack 58 held a “Genius Night” competition that challenged the boys, with the help of their parents, to make something out of nothing. The scouts received a kit of odds and ends and were challenged to...

Herald of Nov. 23, 1923 To E. S. Furry of New Enterprise goes the distinction of being the first Bedford county farmer to be eligible for the Pennsylvania 400 bu. Potato Club. This organization, started last year, has for its membership...

Herald of Nov. 25, 1998 The Williamsburg Community School Board has awarded $2.1 million in contracts for elementary school renovations and construction of a new library. School officials were pleased that the bids came in 16 percent below the...