10 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 23, 2012

A bird in Martinsburg tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans had tested positive in the area. The DEP was spraying to reduce the number of mosquitos that carry the disease.

A used book store called Read to Feed opened in the Woodbury Area Community Center. All proceeds from the sales would benefit the Northern Bedford Food Pantry.

Loretta M. Fluke of Everett celebrated her 100th birthday. She liked to garden, crochet, and do puzzle books.

Elise Fry, 5, won first place in the 10 and under group for the baby ball python in the Most Unusual Pet category at the Williamsburg Farm show.

Randy and Jennifer Keyser of New Enterprise were preparing to go to Cameroon to do missionary work. Jen would be performing dental surgery while Randy would work where needed.

The Altoona-Blair County Airport was moving closer to opening a restaurant at the airport. Two entities were interested, and one was sent a draft lease.