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Concerns over a problematic lease sparked a community-organized meeting at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Banquet Hall last Thursday evening. Residents of Spring Manor and Stone Manor Mobile Home Parks gathered to address errors, vague language, and what they described as unreasonable demands in the document. The lease, distributed only to tenants with internet access and email addresses, contained inaccuracies, including misidentifying the parks as being in Erie County, referencing campground...
This article is part of a series that showcases people who have done notable things and have, at one time or another, called the Cove home. These articles are based on interviews and articles that appear in Eric Shields’ books They Came From Blair County. One local adventurer decided to see if he could follow the steps of the wildebeest migration in Africa. Williamsburg native, Keith England proved that he could last 21 out of the 31 days his fellow adventurers and he were given. He had a...
Pennsylvania State Police Hollidaysburg is investigating an assault that occurred around 8:50 p.m. Sunday, January 12, near the 500 block of Cherry Street, Roaring Spring. The victim reported at about 8:30 p.m., they heard a knock at their front door. When they opened the door, there was a young woman, who is the suspect, standing on her front porch. The victim said the suspect asked her a question and then immediately struck her in the face causing injury. The victim reported that the suspect fled the scene on foot southeast towards Garver...
Don Appleman writes about Williamsburg High School’s Golden Age of Basketball in the late 1950’s. This is the first in a series on the 1957 Williamsburg basketball team. Over the past few years, former Blue Pirate athlete and “Morrisons Cove Herald” columnist, Rich Tate, and I have written, including this one, ten articles covering the “Golden Era of Williamsburg High School Boys’ Basketball,” which extended from 1954-55 through 1967-68. A final story will follow in the near future detailing the years from 1958-59 through 1961-62, with...
During their October meeting, the Central PA Council of Republican Women elected their officers for 2025. Officers include: Front row, Karen Mentzer - Treasurer, Jamie Scarangella - Secretary, Babette Gottshall - Vice President and Cathy Schimminger - President. Back row, Sandy Devers - Director, Linda Daniels - President Emeritus, and Sonya Vonada - Director. Missing Natalie Gorsuch - Director. The next meeting for the Central PA Council for Republican Women will be next Monday, January 27 at...
A public hearing was held in Greenfield Township on Monday, January 6, to discuss the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license. Following a public comment period in which no comments were made, township supervisors passed a resolution stating that they would allow the license to come into the township. The license would be transferred from Ragini & Dhruv, Inc. of Hollidaysburg, PA, to RSR Hospitality, LLC, for use at 1698 Overland Pass, Claysburg. The site is anticipated to be used as a catering venue for weddings and charity events,...
Northern Bedford County School District’s Superintendent, Todd Beatty, announced at January’s board of directors meeting that a local auditor has completed the audit for the 2023-24 school. “Northern Bedford has been very conservative in the budgeting process, unfortunately, increased costs have outpaced revenue,” he said. The 23-24 budget year closed at about $125,000 in the black. This number has been reduced over the years. “Unfortunately, our state legislative body continues to fail public brick and mortar schools because they have not...
A snowstorm blew through the Cove on Sunday, bringing with it sub-zero temperatures that were experienced the following three days. While those conditions are not favorable to most of the population, some people continue to work and fulfill their responsibilities outdoors because they are essential to keeping the community operational. First responders, linemen, police officers, plow truck drivers, airport employees, and many others brave the cold and the elements so that life can go on as "norm...
Southern Cove Power Reunion met on Thursday, January 2 at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse. In December, the club held its annual light show for two weekends. With horse-drawn wagons and larger exhibits than the year before. Northern Bedford FFA members sold wreaths, swags, and fruit. SCPR clothing was also sold, as were tractor tickets and raffle tickets for the fall event. The bathrooms had some renovations done to them to make them better for larger crowds at events. Some small heaters were also added to prevent the pipes from freezing. The club...
State Rep. Scott Barger announced on Friday, January 17, that he was appointed to five House committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. House of Representatives leadership named Barger to the Children and Youth; Commerce, Labor and Industry; State Government; and Tourism and Economic and Recreational committees. “Committees are a first stop for newly introduced legislation and can serve as a clearinghouse to ensure bills are fine-tuned before going to the full House for a vote,” Barger said. “These committees position me to offer feedb...
Slippery Rock University Bracken Ackinclose, Duncansville Tanner Horn, Roaring Spring Kara Lansberry, Williamsburg Lainee Sensenig, Woodbury Cedarville University Elijah Smith, Duncansville Penn Highlands Community College Galen Seymour, Claysburg Raechel Collier, Jonathan David Edmundson, Andrew Joseph Higdon, Paul Leo Lumadue, all of Duncansville Mark David Bettwy, Jarrin Butler, Hannah E. Greenleaf, Jade Kathryn Replogle, Kaitlin Marie Smith, all of Martinsburg Heather J. Wiest, New Enterprise Travis John Molliver, Newry Emma Catherine...
Residents packed the Catharine Township building and had lots of questions for the supervisors, some sparked by a Community Watchdog Report during Thursday evening’s meeting, January 16. A few months ago, eight residents of Catharine Township contacted the Hollidaysburg Community Watchdog with a plethora of complaints, such as poor financial management, improper maintenance of roads, and a “junkyard” type appearance of the municipal building storage and garages. Resident Bob Aurandt asked the supervisors about two items that stood out to him fo...
Jane and Jim Fagans, on behalf of the Martinsburg VFW, presented to Williamsburg Elementary School's third grade students a lesson on flag etiquette. Students learned the importance of how to display the flag, how to treat the flag and how to show respect for it....
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) District 9 is currently accepting applications for paid internships for college students and summer employment programs for both students and non-students in our region. District 9, which serves Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties, is seeking college students for engineering and non-engineering positions at the main office in Hollidaysburg, Pa., as well as students and non-students for temporary, seasonal positions located across the District’s six cou...
Stan Grove made a motion to keep all members and their positions the same during the reorganizational meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority’s meeting last Tuesday morning, January 14. Those holding office include: Chairman Daryl Cole, Vice Chairman Harry Mullins, Treasurer David Myers, Secretary Chet Bingham and Assistant Secretary Stan Grove. Troy Everhart seconded Grove’s motion, motion passed. Myers made a motion to retain Stiffler McGraw as the engineering firm for the authority with Mullins seconding, motion passed. Myers als...
Stephanie Phillips, the director of dietary services at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, has dedicated her career to improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. Having grown up surrounded by diabetes in her family, Phillips has made it her mission to educate and support others through proper nutrition and dietary changes. “I have been around it my whole life,” Phillips said, recalling how her parents were both diabetic. Her personal journey into the field of nutrition began after her father, a lifelong diabetic, was diagnosed with col...
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing projects. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to report the location of any turkey flocks they see across the state. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey now through March 15. Among other things, visitors to that webpage are asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen. Game Commission crews will assess sites for the p...
Harassment On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at around 6:40 p.m., Justin William and his brother Julian Wesley Edwa got into a physical altercation inside their residence at 915 Airport Road, Woodbury Township, Blair County. During the course of the said dispute, both struck and shoved each other. Both stated they did not want charges filed. Vehicle Accident Leslie Rininger, 44, of Claysburg, and Jane Baird, 66, East Freedom were traveling north on Dunnings Highway toward the intersection of Freedom Street, and Johnstown Road around 8:05 a.m, on...
Taylor Township Supervisors held their January reorganization and regular meeting electing Jerome Dodson, chairman and David Cunningham vice chairman with Tim Laird as township manager and road foreman. Paul Closson will serve as the other supervisor. Michele Dick will serve as township secretary/treasurer. Stiffler McGraw were reappointed as township engineers and Young, Oakes and Brown as the CPA. The board voted to increase employee pay rate by 4% across the board for 2025. The HSA(Health Savings Account) contribution rate will be $2250/empl...
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a stolen vehicle which was stolen from Barley Street, Roaring Spring Borough. The vehicle was parked in front of the residence and was stolen on Saturday, December 21, around 5:30 p.m. Following investigation, it was discovered that a juvenile stole the vehicle. They were involved in multiple incidents including a hit and run crash and another stolen vehicle, which is being investigated by PA Game Wardens....
Interested in continuing education credits to maintain a pesticide applicator license? Central Cove FFA and Penn State Extension are partnering to offer an Agronomic Pesticide Update at Central High School on February 6, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Agronomic Pesticide Update is a traditional Core (2 credits) and Category (2 credits) recertification session for private, commercial, and public pesticide applicators. Attendees can earn their recertification credits through this 2+2 program, ensuring they stay compliant with industry standards and regulati...
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Military Appreciation Day, Jan. 9, Penn State Extension announced the launch of its Military Program. Running through March 31, the program provides active military members and veterans with free access to eligible workshops, webinars, conferences, online courses, and guides and publications. A $10,000 sponsorship from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and its Agricultural Business Development Center funds the program. Extension offers educational resources on a variety of topics, including animals and...
State Representative Lou Schmitt officially launched his campaign for Blair County Court of Common Pleas Judge on Thursday, January 9. Blair County residents have urged Schmitt to return from his role in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg to serve as their judge. “I want to assure you that I have heard your requests and taken them to heart,” Schmitt said. “I am running for Blair County Judge, and I humbly ask for your support as I return home to serve all of Blair County.” Schmitt, a lifelong resident of Blair County,...
Isn’t it interesting how quickly the newness of a new year wears off? There’s always excitement leading up to December 31st, but January is the kind of month that is usually cold and dark in our area; and before long the new year kind of loses its shine. Thankfully we can keep looking to the Lord and recognizing that our hope is in him not in how we are feeling or how the weather is. Although the year isn’t so new anymore, I will begin a new series today going through highlights from the gospel of Mark. The four gospels have different empha...
Mayor Richard A. Brantner and Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover gave special recognition to Katelyn M. Hoover. On February 26, 2024, she took the oath before the chief justice and associate justices and officially became a member of the highest court in the United States. Both the mayor and the chief of police expressed their congratulations to Hoover on being admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America in Washington D.C. Pictured above from left, Chief Kerry L....
On January 6 at 9 a.m. South Woodbury Township Supervisors met for their 2025 Organizational Meeting. All previously filled positions were voted back in as the permanent positions for 2025 with no changes. Changes for 2025 were an increase in vacation time for secretary-treasurer and mileage reimbursement rate increasing to $.70. Fort Bedford Honor Guard will be given a donation. Tina Walter will be the Emergency Management director and Norman Reiff will be the alternate. John Hileman will be the emergency contact for wastewater operations and...
During their meeting last Monday evening, January 6, Williamsburg Borough Council announced that no letters of interest were received to fill the vacant council seat left by the resignation of Mike Biddle. Interested residents are encouraged to contact the borough for more information. Mayor Ted Hyle, during his report, praised borough employees for snow removal. Hyle also said the fire company will be getting two new trucks; a new tanker and a used truck from Saxton. Following a meeting with PennDOT last month, it was announced that the...
After having it's game against Glendale postponed on Monday due to the winter storm, the Williamsburg Lady Pirates basketball team had just one contest for the week. On Thursday, Jan. 5, Juniata Valley rolled into town and the Lady Blue Pirates used a strong second half showing to come away with a 49-31 victory. Williamsburg was ahead by just one (18-17) at the half before an 18-6 showing in the third quarter allowing them to pull away. Levada Gorsuch led all scorers with 18 points, while Regan...
Hometown Banners The Williamsburg Civic Club is once again sponsoring the Williamsburg Hometown Hero Banners. The applications are available in the borough office. The cost of a banner is $200. Please take original photos to the borough office to be scanned with application and payment. The deadline for applications and payment is Friday, February 28. Banners will not be ordered unless payment is received by the deadline. Farm Show Activities The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 18 from...
This is the last part of a series recognizing the Veterans in our town and communities. There have been three special veterans in my family – my Uncle John who fought in Germany for the US Army, and my two grandfathers – Peter Speck who was in the Navy for World War II, and Carl Eugene Gorsuch, who was in the Army for World War II participating in D-Day. Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh: My father, Daniel Aurandt, served in the Calvary in the early 1900s. My husband, William Kurtz, served during the Korea Conflict. My brother, Ken Aurandt, served dur...
The Morrison’s Cove Rotary Club announced their November Student of the Month for Williamsburg. This month’s recipient was Samantha England. England is the daughter of Bradley and Julie England, of Williamsburg. In school, England is involved in WHS Lady Pirate Volleyball, FFA, Careers in Health Club, Creative Compassion and the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, England wants to attend Penn State Hazelton to get an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy....
Superintendent Brian Helsel reported at the Clayburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors Regular January Voting/Working meeting held on January 8, that their Safety and Security Grant for $114,103 had been approved with direct payment from the state. Two Security Resource Officers (SRO’s) will be paid from the grant. The Peer Buddy Club Grant for students in grade 11 and 12 who are interested in working with special education students would be part of this. Helsel spoke on the META lawsuit and the impact social media has had on the m...
Siblings Drew and Danielle Heltzel of Martinsburg had the opportunity to exhibit market turkey projects at the 2025 PA Farm Show last week. This was the first time that market birds were featured in the show line-up. The market turkey project was part of an effort to still feature the poultry industry at the PA Farm Show this year, despite the challenges brought forth by the spread of avian influenza in other parts of the United States. The project began 18 weeks prior to the Farm Show when 4-H...
Roaring Spring Community Library's board members attended Monday's borough council meeting to express concern about the borough's decision to eliminate library funding in 2025. In a letter presented to the council, the library board emphasized the critical role borough funding plays in sustaining the library's services and programs. The loss of funding, which constitutes more than 10% of the library's operating budget, could lead to a significant shortfall, further compounded by a decrease in...
The highlight of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Committee of the Whole meeting for January was the discussion over Policy 109 - Resource Materials. Superintendent Betsy Baker explained books would be purchased and shipped to the administration office, where board members would have 30 days to review them. She explained if parents have a concern over a book, there is a protocol in place for them to follow up on their concern. Parents express their concerns, then the book is reviewed by a committee which renders a decision....
A Williamsburg woman has been charged following a lengthy investigation into the death of her mother, who was under her care. Colleen Rose Sayegh, 37, was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Paula M. Aigner on felony charges of neglect of a care-dependent person and aggravated assault. She also faces misdemeanor charges of involuntary manslaughter and simple assault. Sayegh was sent to Blair County Prison in lieu of 10% of $100,000 bail. The investigation began in July 2022 after hospital staff at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center...
Many who drive through McKee in Woodbury Pike have probably noticed the work being done at 8493 Woodbury Pike. Thomas Frick, the real estate investor, said the project started about two years ago, and construction officially started in 2024. Everything is about finished and they will begin pre-leasing the spaces available in the building on March 1. "We picked the location because Woodbury Pike is very busy, and we liked the area of Roaring Spring," he said. Frick said the second floor has been...
Paula Aigner has declared her candidacy for Blair County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. “Today, I stand before you fully aware of the complex legal challenges facing both Blair County and Pennsylvania,” Aigner said in a news release following her announcement. “I pledge to every family and citizen in Blair County that justice will be applied impartially and that victims will have the voice they deserve.” Aigner expressed her desire to use her extensive experience to safeguard Blair County families and uphold the rights and liberti...
A previous edition of the Herald featured a story about a group from the Cove who delivered donated hay, feed, fencing supplies, food, and other goods to needy families recovering from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Since that trip, organizer Lila Sollenberger has continued to work toward their next trek south, which is slated for February 13. In addition, her husband Wes assisted with plumbing and electrical work when he revisited North Carolina last month. The bank account under Hurricane Relief/Lila Sollenberger at Hometown Bank in...
JULY Bedford County native Leah Shackley came up short in the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium.Shackley began Saturday night June 15 by competing in the women’s 100-meter butterfly. She finished sixth in her semi-final heat in 58.44 out of the eight competitors and did not qualify for Sunday night’s final. Shackley, swam in the qualifier for the 100 backstroke Monday morning June, 16. She finished ninth out of 16 swimmers with a time of 59.63.On Monday night in the semi-finals, she finished seventh out of 16 swimmers with a time of...
Martinsburg’s Police Chief Kerry Hoover announced during Monday night’s borough council meeting, that he would be retiring effective May 2, 2025. Before the announcement, the borough approved both Kerry and Sgt. Justin Davis for their current job positions for 2025. Towards the end of the meeting Hoover said that he would be retiring. He has been with the borough’s police department for about 37 years. Hoover said part of the reason he was able to stay so long was because of the borough takin...
Former President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away on December 29, 2024, is being remembered by many locally, including Martinsburg resident and borough council member Chuck Kensinger, who had the chance to meet him about 10 years ago in July of 2014 in Spruce Creek. He said Carter often went to Spruce Creek to fish which is a well known trout stream. The meeting happened at the annual Rattlesnake Dinner held by The Ancient Gastronomic Group, of which Kensinger and Carter were both...
Emma Frederick, a nurse at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, was recently recognized with the DAISY Award, an honor that celebrates extraordinary nurses. Frederick's dedication and compassion earned her this accolade out of 29 nominations submitted by patients and staff. "With deep appreciation for all that you do, Emma. You are incredible and make a difference in the lives of so many people," Michelle Buttry, Chief Operating Officer of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center said, during the award...
On Saturday, Clover Creek Cheese Cellar received first place in the 10th annual Cheese Competition at the 2025 PA Farm Show in Harrisburg. The cheese competition is held annually to determine the best cheeses in Pennsylvania, spread across 11 different categories. Clover Creek's Winemakers Select cheese placed first in the Flavored Cheese, Open Class from All Milk category, competing with 15 fellow cheesemakers such as Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy, Birchrun Hills Farm, and Conebella Farm. Winemakers...
This article is part of a series which focuses on notable people who have at one time called the Cove home. "He was a person with goals in mind when he was a child to change things," Joe McDonald said of his father, Ray. Born in Sproul in 1922, Ray J. McDonald had some hills to climb, one of them being the death of his father at the age of 16. Ray had to assist in helping a family of six. That was back in 1938. McDonald enlisted to go to World War II. He joined the Marines. It was in his third...
The employees at HH Brown Work & Outdoor Group held a food drive and collected food items, household items, hats, and gloves that were all donated to the Martinsburg Food Pantry on Tuesday, December 17. Pictured from left, Kim Butler, Danielle Treece, Lee Elder, Jeannette Matney, and Denise Knisely....
NBC Elementary made cards and collected socks for the residents of the healthcare side of Homewood. Fifth grade student council members delivered the socks and cards to the residents with the assistance of school guidance counselor, Madison Brumbaugh. Picutred above are Hailey Pepple and Parker Smith....
Northern Bedford County held the high school and middle school Christmas concert for the band and chorus students on Monday, December 16....
The Central PA Council of Republican Women spread Christmas cheer throughout the area with donations made to two prominent groups in the area. Council members Babette Gottshall and Cathy Schimminger presented a check of $590 to the members of the Guardians of the Children to put towards their sponsored Angel Tree Project. Another new community initiative for the holiday season, on behalf of the club was the $150 donation towards the Blair County Shop with a Cop. The organization, put on by the...
"I have a passion for coaching," Williamsburg Lady Pirate Head Coach Angela Detwiler said. "Sometimes I think about it too much and watch a little too much film, but I love being in the gym with my team. Detwiler took over the Lady Pirate Basketball team following the resignation of Amy Hileman last year. She started coaching when her daughter, Faith, was 5 years old. "I coached her group in elementary school with Jamie Houck and Carrie Royer," she said. "I'm currently involved with coaching my...
