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Gas Prices Continue to Fall in Pennsylvania
Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.676 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.676 Average price during the week of May 22,...
'Blue Pirates and Children of God'
The Zion Lutheran Church hosted baccalaureate exercises for the Williamsburg Class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21. Following the entry of the graduates, Pastor Matt Roberts of the Williamsburg United...
Prom Committee Donates to Fire Dept.
On behalf of the Williamsburg High School Prom Committee, students (from left) Emma Bratton, Luke Uplinger, Andrew McMonagle, Billie Harnish, Claire Carper and Chloe England presented Chief Travis...
Authority Looks to Extend Sewer
Stiffler McGraw Engineer Jon Clabaugh talked about estimates following last month’s discussion of sewer replacement in Robeson Extension. Clabaugh said the cost estimates were “high” and that they included using a two-inch line. Estimates...
DUI Task Force Conducts Roving Patrol Locally
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 66 Individual contacts • 43 Warnings issued for vehicle...
Bee Involved
The Cambria-Clearfield-Blair County Beekeepers will meet in Cambria County on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m., at the residence of Bernie and Anne Svidergol in Ebensburg. This is queen field day. This is an indoor gathering. Bring a lawn chair and...
Northern Bedford MS Students of the Month Named
Shown are the April Students of the Month for NBC Middle School: (From left) Grade 6 – Bristol Barton, daughter of Andrew & Melissa Barton; Asher Reffner, son of Jeremy & Amber Reffner...
Claysburg Library Receives Moon Globe
The Claysburg Area Public Library received a moon globe to display in the library. The moon globe was donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. Don Freeburn. Mr. Freeburn is a retired Engineer/Aerospace Technologist...
PennDOT, PSP, Highway Safety Network Focus on Seat Belt Safety with 'Click It or Ticket' Mobilization
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Highway Safety Network (HSN) are urging motorists to keep traffic safety top of mind when behind the wheel...
Fort Bedford Trout Unlimited Hosts Fly Fishing Weekend
For the fifth year, a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and fly fishing brought together veterans of the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Program and volunteers from the Fort Bedford Trout Unlimited (FBTU). This event, called the Project Healing Waters...
Blair Encourages Residents to 'Fight The Bite'
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Blair County Emergency Management has kicked off the 2023 tick and mosquito surveillance season. While most insects provide beneficial effects, such as being part of the...
Mental Health Courts Highlighted
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Courts released an infographic highlighting data from the state's mental health courts. In 2021, 64 percent of all discharged...
Nason Clerical Specialist Earns Lifepoint Mercy Award
Conemaugh Health System announced the recipients of the prestigious 2023 LifePoint Mercy Award; Tammy Topar, Brianna Sheeder, Marah Yachere, and Ashley Balamuta, each chosen for going above and beyond for their patients, their hospitals, and the...
Bedford Co. Dairy Promotion Team Named
The 2023-24 Bedford County Dairy Promotion Team has been crowned. • Bedford County Dairy Princess – Rachel Bowman • Bedford County Alternate Princess – Olivia Diehl • Junior Royalty...
Central Names Rotary Student of the Month
MAY Rebekah Disney Parents: Krystal & Michael Disney School Activities: Marching Band Section Leader; National Honor Society Vice President; Foreign Language Club Vice President, Student Council;...
BCARS Participates in Annual 'Field Day' Disaster Exercise
Nearly two dozen licensed amateur radio operators will arrive at The Shawnee Valley Fire Department's Picnic Ground in Schellsburg the weekend of June 24 as the Bedford County Amateur Radio Society...
African Drummers To Visit Claysburg
The Claysburg Area Public Library will kick-off its Summer Reading Programs on June 15 with African Drummers. The theme of this year’s Summer Quest is “All Together Now.” The library will take the children on an educational trip around the...
Martinsburg Residents Honor Memorial Day with Parade
ABOVE: Julia Guyer, 11, of Martinsburg, wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day as she waited for the parade to march down South Market Street on its way to Fairview Cemetery during the VFW Post 43...
Claysburg Man Sentenced to State Prison for Killing Brother
A Claysburg man will spend six to 15 years in state prison for causing the death of his brother in 2021. Bedford County court records show that Larry M. Claar, in a plea agreement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, pleaded guilty on...
'The Enormous Cost to Maintain a Free Republic'
By RICK BOSTON Staff Writer As he closed out his address at Martinsburg's Memorial Day Service at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-80), looked out at the veterans, adults, and...
NBCHS Hosts a Mock Accident
Thursday, May 25, Northern Bedford County High School hosted a mock accident sponsored by the Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company, the Southern Cove Ambulance Service, and the Northern Bedford...
Martinsburg Man Convicted In 2017 Now Facing Federal Firearms Charges
A Martinsburg man with a history of gun violations is in Cambria County Prison under federal custody after being charged last month in Western District Court of selling “ghost guns” and “hit kits.” Federal prosecutors allege that multiple...
Southern Cove Power Reunion Banquet Honors Members
The Southern Cove Power Reunion Award Banquet took place on the club grounds with about 200 folks attending. Weather was not a problem for the banquet, but quickly changed for the tractor pull, which...
Catharine Looks for Answers from Residents
Catharine Township supervisors unveiled their mailer for the 245 township residents, looking for answers to questions supervisors have and how they can improve the township. All residents are strongly encouraged to participate and can send answers...
Williamsburg FFA Chapter Holds Annual Banquet
The Williamsburg FFA Chapter held its annual banquet on Friday, April 28, in the high school auditorium to recognize members for their accomplishments and award FFA Degrees. Students recognized...
Longwells First in PJAS State Meeting
Siblings Daniel and Laura Longwell, children of Paul and Beth Longwell of Martinsburg, recently made a showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) state meeting held at Penn State Uni...
WISE Women Announce Spring Scholarship Recipients
WISE Women of Blair County has announced the scholarship recipients for the spring 2023 term. These scholarships are available to women residents of Blair County 21 years of age and older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives...
Portage Railroad Subject Of Duncansville Historical Society Meeting
The Old Portage Railroad was the subject of May’s meeting of the Duncansville Historical Society. Amateur historian Donald B Miller talked about the rise and fall of the Old Portage Railroad. March...
N. Main Street Project Started
Excavating Associates, Inc. announced the start of a roadway improvements project to rebuild part of North Main Street, which began Monday, May 22, 2023, in Roaring Spring. Traffic will now follow a 1.6-mile detour using Route 36 (Main Street), East...
Guardian: $5,000 Award For Nurse Entrepreneurs
Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to support an entrepreneurial Pennsylvania nurse who has started a healthcare business or whose business has been in operation for less than two years. The...
Dinner Held for Distinguished Alumni of HASD
The Hollidaysburg Area School District Alumni Association honored this year’s distinguished alumni at a dinner held on Feb. 11 at the U.S. Hotel. HON. STEPHANIE MARTZ 2023 Distinguished Alumnus The Hon. Stephanie Martz, a 1987 HAHS graduate, is...
HACP Details Past Two Months' Events
The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) Marketing and Program and Development committee was active in April and May. The Hello Social Workshop had 15 people participate on April 26 at the Community Room at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Li...
Smith Presents for 'United We Can'
The last United We Can luncheon of the year welcomed former professional basketball player Tyler Smith. Smith spoke about his basketball career that took him all over the world. However, his main...
Jake Webb Hall Of Fame And Museum Opened in the Name Of Bodybuilding Champion
When Jake Webb looks around at the museum that holds his memorabilia and collection that showcases his career, the former bodybuilder sees more than that. "I have a chance to look at my life," Webb...
HASB At Odds For 2023-24 Budget
The Hollidaysburg Area School District Board of Directors passed the proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year with no tax increase or increase in millage. The budget passed by a 6-2 vote, with board members Nicole Hartman, Lonna Frye, Doug... Full story
Borough Ready for Another Officer
The May Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting focused on several key issues including the hiring of a ninth police officer, adopting stricter stormwater management policies, and the resignation of the planning/zoning/code enforcement officer. Police...
Central Honoring 140 Grads
The Central High School graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. Graduation will be located at the Roaring Spring Athletic Complex. If there is inclement weather,...
NB Graduation Featuring Dr. Michael Reed as Speaker
Commencement exercises for the Northern Bedford County High School are scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7 p.m. Graduation will be located at Panther Community Stadium. NBCHS will present 58...
Claysburg-Kimmel Sets Commencement for June 3
Claysburg-Kimmel High School commencement will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at noon. The ceremony will take place at the Claysburg Athletic Complex. Seventy-three students will graduate from...
Williamsburg Graduation To be Held Tomorrow
Forty-six seniors will receive their high school diplomas as part of Williamsburg Community School District's Class of 2023 Graduation. Commencement exercises will be held tomorrow, Friday, May 26,...
Blair County Unofficial Primary Election Results 2023
Summary Results Report Primary Election May 16, 2023 Results shown are not official. Results are only official after being certified. If no name was provided as a winner, it is not included in the results below. Herald results are incomplete. Full...
Central Cove FFA Banquet Honors Students, Retiring Advisor Tom Ritchey
Over 300 FFA student members, alumni, and parents packed the Central High School Auditorium to honor Tom Ritchey upon his retirement as ag instructor and Central Cove FFA Chapter advisor for the past...
RS, Freedom Twp. Fire Co.'s Respond to Vehicle into Building Accident Within Minutes of Each Other
On Monday morning, May 22, two area fire departments were called out within 10 minutes of each other for a vehicle into a building report. The Friendship Volunteer Fire Company didn't have far to...
Five SCSB Candidates Move Along to November Ticket
The three incumbents running to retain their seats on the Spring Cove School Board will advance to the November election, but only one, Troy Wright, will appear on the ticket as a Republican. Current board President Brian Gahagan and Samantha...
NB Students Help With Memorial Landscaping
The South Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on May 2 at the township building. The building was closed on May 16 for the Municipal Primary Election. PSATS Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries was attended, and good...
Private Criminal Complaint Filed by Former Bedford DA Dismissed
Former Bedford County District Attorney William Higgins was confronted in a store by a man he had once prosecuted, leading him to file a private criminal complaint which was quickly dismissed by a judge because Higgins did not follow proper procedure...
Facebook Leads To Friendship Renewals
There is a framed quote in our living room that reads, “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts and we are never quite the same....
Woodbury Borough Swears in Claudia Keith
Woodbury Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023. The sidewalk in front of a home that had been torn down was damaged at that time. This situation remains ongoing, and contact will be...
2023 Blair County Dairy Princess Pageant to be Celebrated Next Weekend
The 2023 Blair County Dairy Princess Pageant will be held Saturday, May 27, at the CMA Church in Williamsburg. A roast beef dinner will be served at 6:30 with the pageant following at 7:15....
Bedford, Blair County Deeds, April 2023
(Records in this list are taken from public databases provided by the counties. Published entries are selected to match the Herald’s coverage area. ) BEDFORD COUNTY OLIVE A. EICHER TO CALEB HUNTER, PROPERTY IN KIMMEL TOWNSHIP, $120,000....