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Bedford County Officials, Agencies Cooperate to Tackle Drug Addiction

A team of Bedford County officials, departments, treatment providers, and community groups gathered to announce their cooperation in combating drug addiction through the establishment of a Drug Treatment Court and other supporting measures. The...

 

As the Holiday Ends, Gas Prices Are Still Dropping

Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.623 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.623 Average price during the week of November 20...

 

Herald's Congratulatory Page Is Coming

The Herald will have its congratulatory page for Cove teams that won district championships in a coming edition. If you want to make sure that a team is featured on the page, please contact the Herald at (814) 793-2144. Please note that those who...

 

Correction

In the article titled “NB Approves Wellness Building Construction” printed in the Nov. 22, 2023 edition of the Morrisons Cove Herald on Page A-2, it was incorrectly reported that the board vote for Northern Bedford County School District’s...

 

Experience Joy! at Grace Brethren Sunday

Three generations of singers will join to present the Christmas cantata Joy! on Sunday, December 3 at 6 pm at the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church. The 28-voice kids' choir is under the direction of...

 

Ag Department Proposal Deadline Tomorrow

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for $1 million in grants to increase the competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops including fruit, nut, vegetable, nursery, honey, and floral products. Projects...

 

Blue Knob to Host The 6th Annual 'Merry On The Mountain'

Blue Knob All Seasons Resort will host the 6th annual “Merry On The Mountain,” a free indoor/outdoor holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Knob Conference Center. It features craft and holiday vendors,...

 

Blair Concert Chorale to Perform For the Holiday

The Blair Concert Chorale is excited to celebrate the holiday season in song south of the border. La Fiesta de la Posada, the Christmas story in song is by famed musician Dave Brubeck. La Fiesta de la Posada combines elements of jazz a la Brubeck...

 

Central Students Inducted into Honor Society

On Thursday, Nov. 16, eight Central High School students were inducted into the GACTC National Technical Honor Society. The students (from left) are Abigail Skurnick, Alyssa Brumbaugh, Rylie...

 

Gregory Sits Down With Civic Club

State Representative Jim Gregory has a "sit-down chat" with the ladies of the Williamsburg Ladies Civic Club, Monday evening, Nov. 27. Gregory is the representative for the 80th District, which...

 
 By NATALIE GORSUCH    News    November 30, 2023 

Christmas Activities to Start Up this Weekend

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Williamsburg, and with our community, it’s sure to get a kick start this weekend. The annual Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Following the parade,...

 

Farm Show's Buck Pool Winners Crowned

The Williamsburg Community Farm Show held its annual Buck Pool on Saturday, Nov. 26. Winners included: Heaviest Doe: Lewis Carter Heaviest Buck: Allan Aurandt Oldest Hunter: Jon Detwiler Youngest...

 
 By ERIC SHIELDS    News    November 30, 2023 

Claysburg Community Theatre Presents 'The Sound of Music'

Claysburg Area Community Theatre presented "The Sound of Music" on Nov. 17 and 18 at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. This classic story follows Maria, who leaves the abbey where she's studying to be a...

 
 By THOMAS SCHMITT    News    November 30, 2023 

HACP Says Goodbye to Director of Marketing

The Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) announced at its November monthly Board of Directors meeting that it will be losing its Director of Marketing Alyssa Barilar. The City of Altoona has eliminated its director of marketing position...

 

Of 4-H Fame: Gearhart Featured As Novembers 4-H Spotlight

Name: Wyatt Gearhart School: Blair County Christian; Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Parents: Tommy & Sadie Gearhart 4-H Club: Little Cow Tails Years involved with 4-H: 1 4-H...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 30, 2023 

SCFC Holds Christmas Craft Show

On Saturday, Nov. 26, Southern Cove Fire Company held its annual craft show in the Replogle School building. This has been an ongoing tradition for years. Vendors lined the downstairs and upstairs with various items. The spirit of Christmas was...

 

H.H. Brown Supports Community Fund

Martinsburg Community Fund's monitor has been steadily rising. On Monday, Nov. 27, Neil Garland, who handles public relations for the Community Fund, accepted a check for the fund from H.H. Brown...

 

CK FBLA's Helping Hands Project Gives to Community in Many Ways

Claysburg-Kimmel's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter (CK FBLA) has created a community service project for the 2023-2024 school year. This year, Helping Hands aims to lend a helping hand to...

 
 By ERIC SHIELDS    News    November 30, 2023 

Eicher Presents on Nationalism

Dr. John Eicher presented part three of his eight-part lecture series Modern Western Civilization (1500 to present) From Dawn to Decadence to Disillusionment in early November. This portion of the...

 
 By THOMAS SCHMITT    News    November 30, 2023 

Hollidaysburg Area School Board Continues Search for Superintendent

The Board of Directors for the Hollidaysburg Area School District continues to move forward with the hiring of a new School District superintendent. The board met Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the senior high school library at 6:15 p.m. for discussion of...

 
 By THOMAS SCHMITT    News    November 30, 2023 

Borough Approves Agreement, Hires Safety Clerk, Purchases Ambulance

The November monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Borough Council was highlighted by the vote on approving the Hollidaysburg Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, the hiring of a part-time safety clerk for the police department, and a...

 
 By ERIC SHIELDS    News    November 30, 2023 

Arts Council Teaches Stained Glass Painting

The Hollidaysburg Arts Council presented A Stained Glass Christmas Workshop in early November. Board member and instructor Theresa McKeegan said that the class teaches stained glass art, a paint...

 
 By ERIC SHIELDS    News    November 30, 2023 

Eldred Presents on Charles Dickens' Visit To Hollidaysburg

Charles Dickens, his wife and George Putnam, the traveling secretary, passed through Hollidaysburg during the canal era. Dickens set out on his first two tours of America in an attempt to change international copyright law, as his books were very...

 

DUI Task Force Was Out For Thanksgiving Eve

On Wednesday, Nov. 22, 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: • 123 Individual contacts • 76 Warnings issued for...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 30, 2023 

Northern Bedford FFA Honors Chapter Members

On Nov. 16, the Northern Bedford FFA Chapter hosted a pig roast at Northern Bedford High School at 7 p.m. Hundreds of folks come out for this event held each year by FFA. Members of the chapter stayed...

 

Aspiring Editor Visits The Herald Office

Sarah Barley, 8, visited the Herald office with her mother Erin to learn about newspapers and their production. Sarah is planning to start her own neighborhood newspaper in Roaring Spring. The...

 
 By RICK BOSTON    News    November 30, 2023 

Fire Damages Freedom Township Home

An afternoon fire in Freedom Township on Sunday, Nov. 26, brought a response from 10 fire departments and closed a portion of Dunnings Highway for several hours while firefighters battled the blaze....

 

RS Ready to Run on Dunkin'

The long-awaited Roaring Spring Dunkin' has officially opened. The Herald has not received word on Dunkin's neighbor, Arby's. Above, Emily Mowry restocks the display cases Monday afternoon. The...

 
 By ANNE GRAY    News    November 30, 2023 

New YMCA Director Passionate About Community

In June of this year, Garver Memorial YMCA in Roaring Spring welcomed Roaring Spring native Lisa Bollinger as its new director. Bollinger has worked at the YMCA for 13 years and is already thriving...

 

NB Approves Wellness Building Construction

A long discussion on the construction of the Wellness Building on campus highlighted the Northern Bedford County School District November Board of Directors meeting. The board was asked to approve the Wellness Building construction bid as presented...

 

Operation Santa Accepting Letters

The Williamsburg post office is ready to take your letters to Santa. The post office is participating in Operation Santa, a nationwide program sponsored by the United States Postal Service. Kids are...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 22, 2023

South Woodbury Looking into Sewer Policy

South Woodbury Township held its November meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, due to Election Day on Nov. 7. The office will be closed on Nov. 23, 2023, for Thanksgiving. The treasurer’s report ending Oct. 31 revealed the balance of $2,341,702.12. The...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 22, 2023

Rangers Clean Up Freedom House Ministries

On Nov. 11, Royal Rangers of Everett completed a service project for Freedom House Ministries. It was built in 1788 and has the original front of the Tavern Springs Seasonal Resort. Freedom House Mini...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 22, 2023

Mellotts Make Wreaths, Swags for Southern Cove EMS Fundraiser

On Saturday, Nov. 18, Deb Mellott, Jeff Mellott and Beverly Ritchey were busy making Christmas wreaths of various sizes and swags. These items are made from Frazier Fir and Douglas Fir with a little...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 22, 2023

HopeWell Homestead Organizes Christmas Show in Loysburg

On Saturday, Nov. 18, HopeWell Homestead and Friends held a Christmas Show for the first time in the Lions building in Loysburg. Lorie LaSala lives in Hopewell on her family farm called HopeWell...

 

Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Meet

The Adam Holliday Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Nov. 18, 2023, in the Community Room of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. Hollidaysburg Events Coordinator Melanie Ramsey read the following annual proclamation...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 22, 2023

Fall Country Store Tour Shows Off Cove Businesses

The Cove Country Store Tour was held Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11. For those who wanted to get started on their Christmas shopping or just wanted a day to get out of the house and explore this is for you. This correspondent started the tour on Friday, Nov....

 

'Workable' Budget Advertised For Catharine Twp.

Vice Chairman Ken Brenneman called the 2024 budget, “workable” before making the motion to advertise the budget during last Thursday’s Catharine Township meeting. The budget ,which was approved for advertisement, includes a millage increase fro...

 

Library Hosting Annual Fund Drive

Sidney Sheldon once said, "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of...

 

SCSB Reorganization Coming Up Next Month

The November regular meeting of the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors served as the last scheduled meeting for four of the sitting board members: President Brian Gahagan, Floyd Detterline, Kelly Marks and Samantha Snowberger. The new...

 

DUI Task Force Planning to be Out Thanksgiving Week

The D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting one or more events this week. Sobriety checkpoints are well lit and manned by uniformed officers. Roving patrols utilize uniformed officers in marked police vehicles. Motorists are reminded to always be alert...

 
 By RICK BOSTON    News    November 22, 2023

Claysburg Police Officer Given Top Gun Award At Blair Drug and Alcohol Recognition Dinner

The Drug and Alcohol Partnership held its annual Recognition Awards Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16, at The U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. The awards dinner celebrates the work of community partners in...

 
 By RICK BOSTON    News    November 22, 2023

Potter Named to C-K School Board Following Resignation

Claysburg-Kimmel School District voters went to the polls on Nov. 7 to elect a school board and a day later that same board appointed a member to fill the unexpired spot of a member who resigned the previous night. Board members Roger Knisley, Heidi...

 
 By JUDITH OTT    News    November 16, 2023

Final Results of Benefit Auction Announced

The Benefit Auction was held on Sept. 7 at the Morrison Cove Produce Auction. The auction committee met and analyzed the auction results. This year the auction succeeded in increasing its goal. Total raised was $181,000, which is around $16,000 more...

 

Saint Francis 2023 Blanket Collection Comforts Many

The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeer collected 275 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse...

 

Nason Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade From Leapfrog Group

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.  Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F...

 
 By MICHAEL SELL    News    November 16, 2023

Claysburg Community Park Butterfly Garden Plans to Move Ahead with Township Support

The Greenfield Township board of supervisors reviewed a proposal to create a butterfly garden at the Claysburg Community Park during their Nov. 8 meeting. Rich Allison would like to develop the project in memory of his wife, Sandy Allison. The...

 

55.4 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year's Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3 percent over last year...

 

Future Teachers Attend Conference

The Central High School Future Teachers' Club attended the "Teach the Future" Conference at Fred Rogers Center on the campus of St. Vincent College on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The morning started off with...

 

Borough Raises Millage

During last Monday evening’s meeting, the Williamsburg Borough decided to raise its millage by 1 mill. The council cited an increase of $4,000 in health insurance costs, along with an unknown increase anticipated with worker’s compensation. Counc...

 

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