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Farm Show Members Meet with Catharine Supervisors
Farm Show Board President Jeff Walason attended last Thursday evening’s Catharine Township meeting. Walason, along with Treasurer Arianne Waddington, discussed the proposed Farm Show lease with supervisors. The lease presented would be for eight...
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Fourth of July is right around the corner, and I’m always in the mood for food. For this week’s question – before I start my recipe section again – I wanted to know: What is your favorite 4th of July food? Here is what a few residents of...
Women's Civic Club Honors Tate
For many who attended Williamsburg Elementary School, Donna Tate is always remembered as one of the fourth grade teachers who left an indelible mark on her students. But for 20 years, Tate has served...
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Father’s Day is right around the corner, and I have been surrounded by wonderful men in my life. My dad, Rick, and my two grandfathers, Pete and Gene, have truly blessed my life. This inspired my question for the week – what is one of your favori...
CMA Church 'In Their Own Hands'
During last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Williamsburg Municipal Authority, member Daryl Cole wanted to know if there was any update on the CMA Church. For the last several months, the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Williamsburg has...
Thirty-Two Graduate Williamsburg
Thirty-two students received their diplomas during Williamsburg High School commencement on Friday, May 27, at the high school gym. Class Secretary Morgan Webb welcomed the packed audience to the...
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We are so blessed to be in a community that is surrounded by good ice cream, whether you want to trek on down to the Lower Trail Creamery or hit up the Cove for some delicious options! This inspired my question for the week – what is your favorite...
Noise Ordinance Questioned at Woodbury
Residents complained about noise violations during last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting. A resident said that there were very loud fireworks set off over the past Memorial Day weekend as well as carbide and acetylene bombs. The...
BYOB – Is It Enforceable By The Borough?
The Brickhouse Bistro attended the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting to ask about having a “bring your own beverages” option at their establishment. Solicitor Nathan Karn said that the borough cannot say, “No facilities or establishments...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
Memorial Day is in a few days, and my sweet tooth is calling! Last week, I gave you some recipes to take to the picnic. What if you have to bring dessert? Don’t worry about it, I’ve got you covered. Easy Cheesecake Ingredients: 1- 8 oz. package c...
Board Hires Frederick as High School Principal
Williamsburg Community School District is bringing in an old face as high school principal. During its meeting on Tuesday, May 10, the administration appointed former Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Frederick as the new high school principal,...
Williamsburg Gets a Website
For many years, those searching for anything Williamsburg online found no website with information about our great town. Enter Jamel Foster – an IT student at Juniata College. Foster, along with...
Catharine Continues Looking at Lease
For the last several months, the Catharine Township supervisors have been discussing the expired Farm Show lease. Chairman Heather Flaig, during the meeting last Thursday, presented an update to those in attendance. Flaig said that the proposed...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
Memorial Day is fast approaching, and if you’re like me – invited to a BBQ or hosting one of your own – the question always arises: what can I make or bring? My family and I had our first cookout of the season last Sunday that was highlighted...
Williamsburg NHS Welcomes New Members
Williamsburg High School students were honored as the school district held its annual National Honor Society banquet/awards ceremony on May 11. This was the first time since COVID-19 that a banquet...
Authority Working on CMA Waterline
The Williamsburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church has been meeting with the Williamsburg Municipal Authority for the last several months on a potential water project for the church. During last week’s meeting on May 3, “one last effort...
Country Cookin' in the Cove
"There's nothing like Mom's cooking." This quote has often been spoken, but two Clappertown sisters, are really hoping to change that quote to, "There's nothing like Sisters' Country Cooking." The...
Woodbury Twp. to Pave Royer Road, Part of Lower Clover Creek Road
Paving bids were opened during last Thursday evening’s Woodbury Township meeting on May 5. The paving bids were for the project that involves paving Royer Road and part of Lower Clover Creek Road. Two bids were received – one from Grannas Bros.,...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
It’s Mother’s Day, and many of us (well my sister and I) never know what to get our mother. Who ever knows what she wants? Her answer when we ask is always a “good meal.” This year, she was quite specific with what she wanted for dinner ...
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Late U.S. President Abraham Lincoln once said, “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” For most, our mothers mean the world to us and we wouldn’t be where we are without her presence, love and support in our life. I know that...
What's the Word in Williamsburg?
Farm Show Spring Extravaganza The Williamsburg Community Farm Show will be having their annual Spring Extravaganza on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. “It’s shaping up to be the biggest extravaganza yet,” organizer Angie...
Noise Ordinance Headlines Borough Council Meeting
Officer Adam Hauser of the Williamsburg Police Department questioned Solicitor Nathan Karn about the proposed noise ordinance at the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting, Monday, May 2. Hauser wanted times changed from the current 9:30 p.m. to 7...
'Brandon' Sweatshirt Raises Dress Code Questions for Williamsburg Schools
A “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirt sparked debate during last Tuesday evening’s Williamsburg Community School Board meeting. According to Frank and Tracy Despot, their son asked a teacher about wearing the sweatshirt, and the teacher...
Williamsburg Says Goodbye to Jones
Though Michael Jones, the current secondary principal at Williamsburg Community School District, will be leaving the district following the Class of 2022 graduation, his mark on the district will...
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My parents, Rick and Suzanne (shown in the photo) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past Tuesday, April 26. Being in the wedding spirit, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What was one of the best memories you have of...
Catharine Township Supervisors Continue to Look at Farm Show Lease
For the last several months, Catharine Township supervisors have been examining the Farm Show lease, as it has been expired for many years. During last Thursday evening’s supervisors’ meeting, a sample of a lease was presented to the supervisors....
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Picture it: 40 years ago – Louie’s Coral Lounge. A handsome, strapping young man comes in and meets one of the waitresses and the rest – they say – is history. Side note, that waitress said she would never marry that handsome young man. But...
Subdivisions Highlight Woodbury
Subdivisions and stormwater management plans highlighted the Woodbury Township meeting on Thursday, April 7. Gary Speacht attended to ask supervisors about putting a trailer in for his parents, but needs a variance because of its close proximity to...
Baking Up Art: New Cafe Opens in Williamsburg
Williamsburg has been blessed in the past year with new businesses popping up in the area, and last week, another new business came into fruition in our small town. Cheryl Bassler opened the Second...
CMA Church Water Issues Continue To Plague Water Authority
Last year, the CMA Church presented a case to bring a water line extension to the church located in Williamsburg. Following their massive renovation, DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) now requires the church to be a public water source....
Trail Town Market Issues Brought Up at Borough Meeting
Dave Cadle, representing the Trail Town Market, attended Williamsburg Borough Council meeting last Monday evening to discuss some questions the organizers of the Market had. Cadle said that they had a request from ReKlaimed Vines from McKee to sell...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
This week’s edition is going to be a little sentimental. Last week, Williamsburg lost one of its’ greats – Edwin Gunnett. For many years, Gunnett was involved in sporting events and creating events like the talent show to raise money for variou...
Williamsburg Native Opens Online Boutique
It’s been said that “life is too short to wear boring clothes,” and for Williamsburg native Julie Gorsuch, that seems to be the case. Gorsuch opened Jewels Boutique just this past week – an online clothing shop with “Nashville vibes....
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Continuing on with our Easter theme and this writer always in the mood for good food, why not have another Easter food question? This week’s question: What is your favorite dish on the Easter table? Here is what a few residents had to say: Holly...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
Easter dinner is right around the corner, and I can smell it already. These next few weeks I am going to pull out some old-school recipes for Easter dinner – from my family to yours. Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. parsley 1/2...
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Inspired by my love of candy, I asked Williamsburg residents this week, what was your most-wanted candy in your Easter basket? Here is what a few had to say: Polly Eastep: Marshmallow peeps Bonnie Good: Hershey’s mini chocolate bars Catharine...
Bringing Art to Life
It’s not often where one gets to turn one of their life-long hobbies into their careers, but this is what Williamsburg-native Holly Hamilton is trying to do. Hamilton has always had a love of art and the Williamsburg School District honed her abili...
Belly Busters Rewards Loyalty
Belly Busters Foodtrucks, the ever-popular food truck that stemmed from the dream of Walter Weaver and co-owner Joshua Bradley, wanted to do some things different for this season, and their loyalty program is just one of many. “If [the customers]...
Bloom Hair Salon Ready to Open
Bloom Hair Salon owner Kayla Detwiler always knew she wanted to open a salon. "I remember writing a paper in high school on what you wanted to do after graduation, and it was always the same answer ...
Farm Show Lease Highlights Meeting
For many months, the Catharine Township Supervisors have been working on a new Farm Show lease. At last Thursday evening’s meeting, the supervisors discussed having the solicitor draw up a potential lease. There are two leases between Catharine...
Williamsburg's High School Principal Jones to Resign
The Williamsburg Community School District will be looking for a new high school principal following the resignation of Michael Jones, after the 2021-2022 school year. This was announced at last Tuesday evening’s board meeting. Jones has been the...
Borough Council Takes Another Look at Noise Ordinance
At the March 7 Williamsburg Borough Council meeting, Chief of Police Rowdy Kagarise informed the council of a noise complaint. Kagarise said that a resident complained of a snowblower outside at around 5 a.m. According to the Borough's current noise...
From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen
This week is a little sentimental for me. On Monday, March 14, my beloved grandmother Louise Speck would have turned 86. For many years, my grandmother was a fixture in the town of Williamsburg as the head librarian for the Williamsburg Public...
Authority Looks at Cove Forge Projects
Cove Forge projects headlined the Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting Tuesday, March 1. It was announced that Cove Forge intends to move forward with the installation of a master meter at its facility, which will eliminate obligations the...
Woodbury Seeks Bids for Royer, Lower Clover Creek
One of the big projects upcoming for Woodbury Township was announced during this month’s meeting on March 4. Supervisors announced that they will be soliciting bids in early April (April 7 and 14) for Royer and Lower Clover Creek. Vice Chairman Ed...
Dorothy's Kuts Turns 20
It's been said that "blessed are the hairstylists for they bring out the beauty of others." Dorothy Kauruter has been blessing the residents of Williamsburg now for over 20 years. On Nov. 5,...
Catharine Residents Gather for Sewer News
Last month, Blair County Sewage Enforcement Officer Luke Helsel sent out letters to residents of Catharine Township inviting them to an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, regarding the...
Catharine Keeps Solicitor Busy
Ever since his appointment as the new Catharine Township solicitor at the January reorganizational meeting, Solicitor Nathan Karn has been busy. More items were added to his agenda during last Thursday evening’s meeting, Feb. 17. During last...
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This past weekend, I was inspired to be Italian by cooking for my family – one of our favorites chicken parmesan and spaghetti. This inspired this week’s question: What is your favorite Italian dish? Here is what a few residents had to say:...
School Board Hears Audit
David Scott of Young, Oakes, and Brown attended the Williamsburg Community School District’s Board meeting on Feb. 15 to present the audit report. Scott praised Board Secretary Kalie Zabrosky for her job and said that the school district was “doi...