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Historic Home Renovations Nearing Completion
For nearly five years, the Davis family has been working on renovating their historic Hollidaysburg home. The 1877 home, once in a state of disrepair, has been transformed into a beautiful residence...
Historic Cemeteries Spark Community Interest
Since Blair County Genealogical Society President Jim Snyder began documenting the cemeteries of Blair County years ago, he has stirred up much community interest in the many historic burial sites in...
RS Library Hosts "Women in Art" Series
For several weeks, patrons from the Cove and surrounding areas have been gathering at the Roaring Spring Community Library to learn about female artists and recreate their artistic styles. On Aug. 14,...
Homewood Receives OVR 'Worksite of The Summer' Award
Each summer, Pennsylvania's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), provides work opportunities and training for students with disabilities across the state through its "My Work" Program. The...
Roaring Spring Seed Library Encourages Self-Sufficiency For Residents
So far this season, Roaring Spring Community Library has distributed more than 6,000 packets of seeds to amateur and experienced gardeners throughout Blair, Bedford and Huntingdon counties through...
Cove Residents Dive Into Backyard Homesteading
The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly changed many aspects of day-to-day life and gave Americans more time at home. For some Cove residents, the fruit of the pandemic was literal, as this extra time at...
Spreading Hope: Roaring Spring ARCH Features Inspirational Speaker
Roaring Spring ARCH officially opened its doors for community outreach in January 2022 with a goal of bringing unity in churches and community, according to ARCH co-founder and board member Vanessa...
Community Gathers For Annual Easter Egg Hunt in RS
On Sunday April 2, hundreds of people gathered at Faith Assembly in Roaring Spring for the annual Easter Egg Hunt event. Each year, the event draws families from the Cove community and beyond to join...
'Once An Educator, Always An Educator'
"Once an educator, always an educator" is a mantra that rings true for retired Spring Cove Elementary teachers Beth Hoover, Nellie Cowher, and Lori Gochnour, all of whom have returned to volunteer at...