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The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus.* The information below is the latest that could be included in this week’s edition. This information is taken from the sources listed at the end of the article. Blair and...

Gov. Tom Wolf on May 11 reminded Pennsylvanians that the state’s actions to stop the spread of COVID-19 are working and that residents must “stay the course and follow the law or there will be negative consequences.” “Pennsylvanians are...

Greenfield Township could face $95,000 in revenue loss due to COVID-19, according to preliminary calculations by Arlene Kuntz, township secretary-treasurer. The financial figures for the March through June 2020 timeframe were presented at the board...

El gobernador de Pensilvania Tom Wolf ha anunciado que 13 condados de Pensilvania, incluidos los condados de Blair y Bedford, pasarán a la "Fase Amarilla" de reapertura a las 12:01 a.m. del viernes 15 de mayo. Esos condados que se mudan a la Fase...

Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus de nuevo. * La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. Esta información viene de...

Editor’s Note: Thank you to the reader who pointed out an error in the May 7 edition regarding the “up from” numbers in Blair and Bedford counties. We have revised our method of presenting this information to minimize errors. There was an error...

Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. Hasta 8:30 a.m., miércoles, 6 de mayo...

The Altoona Curve, Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Altoona Blair County Development Corp. are teaming up with local elected officials to give Blair County residents the opportunity to tell Pennsylvania’s leaders that the county is ready to...

Tratando de equilibrar los beneficios económicos y los riesgos para la salud pública, el gobernador de Pensilvania Tom Wolf anunció el 1 de mayo la reapertura de 24 condados en las regiones noroeste y centro-norte del estado, trasladándolos de...

The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus. The information below is the latest that could be included in this week’s edition. AS OF 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Blair County • 21 cases confirmed, up from 14...

Until Friday, May 8, the Herald will accept items dropped off at the Herald office, 113 N. Market St., Martinsburg, across from the Choice convenience store. The Herald is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Leave your items outside... Full story

Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. HASTA 8:30 A.M., MIÉRCOLE 29 DE ABRIL...

Note: This information is accurate as of 10:15 a.m., April 29, 2020. On April 17, Gov. Tom Wolf outlined the standards the administration will use for reopening and on April 20. The governor announced a target date of May 8 for the beginning of...

On April 17, Gov. Tom Wolf outlined the standards the administration will use for reopening and on April 20. The governor announced a target date of May 8 for the beginning of phased reopening and easing of restrictions. Currently, all of...

La Comisión Asesora del Gobernador sobre Asuntos Latinos (CAGAL) fue creada para asesorar al gobernador en los problemas que enfrenta la creciente comunidad latina en Pensilvania. Durante esta pandemia, la comisión ha estado trabajando para asegura...

The NFIB Research Center released the following data April 2 on the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses: The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business shows continued...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced May 1 that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19...

The COVID-19 pandemic is drawing even more attention to the importance of mental health and well-being as people adapt to changing daily routines, worry about health and finances, and face an uncertain future. “Even though it is temporary, the...

On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8:20 p.m., residents and businesses in the Morrisons Cove region and surrounding communities are encouraged to show their appreciation for everyone who has been working tirelessly and unselfishly to provide for and support... Full story

Attempting to balance economic benefits and public health risks, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on May 1 announced the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01... Full story

The Department of Human Services (DHS) on May 4 marked Mental Health Awareness Month with a reminder that it is okay to not feel okay and that help is available. Mental Health Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness and understanding and to fight...

The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus. The information below is the latest that could be included in this week’s edition. AS OF 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Blair County • 14 cases confirmed, up from 11...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company has made some changes for 2020. The fire company has postponed its dutch meal until the fall, possibly in October. Fire Chief Randy Acker said for those who have tickets for the...

On April 21, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided farmers who provide housing to their workforce – be it domestic, migrant, or guest H-2A workers – with enhanced requirements for seasonal farm labor to maintain a healthy...

En el 21 de abril, el Departamento de Agricultura de Pensilvania proporcionó a los agricultores que proporcionan vivienda a su fuerza de trabajo, ya sean trabajadores domésticos, migrantes o invitados H-2A, requisitos mejorados para la mano de...

Por ALLAN J. BASSLER Editor El Morrisons Cove Herald está publicando actualizaciones y noticias sobre el coronavirus. La información abajo es lo más reciente que se pudo incluir en la edición de esta semana. Hasta 8:30 a.m., miércoles, 22 de...

Several hundred protesters gathered Monday in Pennsylvania’s capital city to rally against Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay at home orders and business closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov.Wolf has long maintained that his aggressive and strict...

At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring, Ad Council members decided to open a food pantry. A Facebook post and word of mouth was all it took to get the ball rolling. By Thursday, the shelving was up and... Full story

Due to school closures, The Scarlet Dragon Packs will be distributing weekend food bags for students enrolled in the program at three locations on Friday April 24, and May 1 at the following locations: East Freedom: Through building (former East...

The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus in Spanish. This is being done to provide important information about the coronavirus to the members of the Cove community who are more familiar with Spanish than English....

Here’s what I understand so far about the coronavirus and COVID-19: COVID-19 lasts longer than seasonal flu If you are affected by the virus and acquire COVID-19, the duration of your illness is generally longer than that of the seasonal flu. My...

Por Allan J. Bassler Editor Aquí está lo que entiendo hasta ahora sobre el coronavirus y COVID-19: COVID-19 dura más que la gripe estacional Si uno contrae el coronavirus, su enfermedad generalmente dura más que la de la gripe estacional....

First of all, thank you very much to all of you who have purchased subscriptions to the Herald recently. Several subscribers have added to their Herald subscriptions, helping us keep the newspaper going in these tough times. As I explained last...

State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) will field questions about COVID-19 and the state’s response to the pandemic during a special telephone town hall at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Sen. Ward will be joined by a panel of experts in medicine, business...

In order to protect the health and safety of all voters, poll workers, and election officials while ensuring access to voting, the Pennsylvania primary election has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 2. Also, new mail-in ballot options are available...

On April 17, Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic, announced the expansion of the Kidz Meal Bagz program providing free food to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting on...

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Tuesday, April 21, announced that the statewide stay-at-home orders issued on April 1 to protect Pennsylvanians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until Friday, May 8,... Full story

Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf today announced that all public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.... Full story

This week marks a first for the Morrisons Cove Herald. For the first time (to my knowledge), the Herald is providing two articles in Spanish. This is being done to provide important information about the coronavirus to the members of the Cove...

Zimmerman’s Bernina Sewing, located at 208 Flitch Road, New Enterprise, with a phone number of (814) 766-9942, is giving out kits to anyone who would like to donate their time and sewing skills. The kit is the pattern and two yards of fabric ...

Homewood at Martinsburg is the recipient of some of the masks being made by area residents. The staff at Homewood is required to wear masks and because there are no active cases of COVID-19, these homemade masks fit the requirement. “These masks...