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Honestly, this is one of my favorite times of the year, especially to admit how much I love being in the kitchen and baking up good memories. My mom, Suzanne, instilled in me a love of cooking that came with age, but a love of baking came in my...

We couldn’t start our famous Christmas cookie exchange without adding a question about cookies to the newspaper! What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Here is what a few residents had to say: Harlee Sioux: Ricotta cheese cookies Michelle...

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,...

As I get ready to start making the family’s ham, deviled eggs and dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner and thinking about next month’s recipes of cookies – I wanted to include one last Thanksgiving recipe that is near and dear to my heart, even...

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...

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...

When you think of the Thanksgiving meal, you’re often thinking of the main course and the sides – who is thinking about dessert? Typically, one is too full to think of dessert, and in most cases, it’s pumpkin pie. So what happens if you...

Is it Thanksgiving yet? Honestly — besides my birthday — it’s one of my favorite days of the year. For me, the best thing about it is being around the table with the people that I love the most. This inspired my question this week. If you could...

I don’t know if it’s just me or does anyone else seem to get a lot of cooking videos on their social media? It’s probably just me because I am typically searching for “easy dinners” or “football appetizers,” as I like to pre-plan meals...

Woodbury Township supervisors voted to advertise the proposed 2024 budget with little to no objection from the supervisors. The budget included no millage increase for the upcoming year. The SALDO (Stormwater and Land Development) ordinance for the...

It’s November, home to my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. Any excuse to cook a big meal, enjoy some great shopping, and watch football is a perfect day for me. As usual with this time of year, I like to know what is on the readers’ Thanksgiving...

As with most holidays, the best memories seem to always come out. For my family, the best (and funniest) memories seem to happen around the table or eating. Many years ago, we were always invited to my Aunt Rita’s Thanksgiving dinner out at...

Stiffler-McGraw engineer John Clabaugh gave an update to Williamsburg Municipal Authority during its Tuesday, Oct. 10, meeting. Clabaugh provided an update for the Yellow Springs sewer line replacement project indicating that its start date would be...

Catharine Township supervisors were on one mission during last Thursday evening’s meeting: to work on the budget. The one thing on their minds? Taxes. Chairman Heather Flaig presented a preliminary budget with Ken Brenneman and Ralph Rispoli. They...

It’s apple season! Apples always take me back to the first week of school and the old saying, “A is for apple.” Although that can be somewhat frowned upon in the new education system, for me, it’s a tried and true way to teach my...

“No bids received,” Woodbury Township Secretary Kelsie Lego said during the October township meeting about the bids to help with winter maintenance. Vice Chairman Ed Clark made a motion to re-advertise for bids with Craig Hamilton seconding. The...

Due to the co-op with Juniata Valley, Williamsburg doesn’t get to host a home varsity football game, but that doesn’t dampen the spirits of the seniors for homecoming. All homecoming festivities will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14. The gates for...

It’s homecoming week, and for us older people – Cash Party week – which means all generations will be busting their dance moves on the dance floor. This inspired my question for this week: what was your favorite song to dance to at high school...

Williamsburg Borough announced following its Oct. 2, meeting, that Trick or Treat will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Mayor Ted Hyle informed the council that the school district had inquired about borough police being on hand at the...

The Williamsburg Community Farm Show’s Fall Extravaganza is “much bigger than it was 10-15 years ago,” board member and Farm Show Secretary Angie Walason said. “Following COVID, this has really ballooned into something we can be proud of....

After being out of school seventeen years, I still think back to some of the delicious school lunches we had at Williamsburg – the turkey dinner, the hot roast beef sandwiches, and the piled high with cheese grilled cheese were always some of my...

“This was the easy way to go,” Blair County Planning Commission’s Dave McFarland told Catharine Township Supervisors during the meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 21, in regard to getting funding for the Ganister Sewer project. McFarland is...

Fall is here and there’s nothing I love more. From the leaves changing to my favorite sport — football — making its long-awaited comeback, to the pumpkins, caramel and of course, apples. For as long as I can remember, we make this special and...

Superintendent Lisa Murgas told the Williamsburg Community School Board during last Tuesday evening’s meeting that she is looking into cutting buses going to the Altoona Career and Technology Center. Murgas said the numbers for the Vo-Tech are...

While I was visiting my parents’ house to celebrate my birthday this past weekend, we were talking about our relatives’ old meals and how much my parents missed good home cooking. I often miss the taste of my Bubba’s (Louise Speck) cracker...

The Williamsburg Historical Society met on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, to update the board of directors with some new information. Secretary Peggy Mingle read off the minutes from the June meeting, which saw the following officers appointed: Marge...

The Williamsburg Municipal Authority opened its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, by announcing the six bids received for the Yellow Springs sewer replacement project. Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh announced that the bids ranged from $57,590 to...

Woodbury Township Supervisors approved two ordinances, and advertised the hearing for another ordinance during last Thursday evening’s meeting, Sept. 7. For the last year, Solicitor Aimee Willett and township Engineer Jim Young have been working...

Speaking of all things Farm Show: I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg what their favorite part of the Farm Show was. Here is what a few had to say: Holly Hamilton: Deep fried Oreos Patrick Detwiler: Helping a church friend judge the corn...

This past week, I tried a new recipe for a brunch with my sister and my parents and this recipe was a hit. Breakfast Burritos Ingredients: 3 – rolls of loose sausage, divided 1 dozen eggs 5 Tbsp. butter, divided 3 cups cheese 10 medium tortillas...

A small group in Williamsburg is really hoping to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. “Cancer has affected so any people I know, and it took my sister and my dad,” Lucinda Richardson, of Angel Baskets said. “This past...

Last week, we took a walk down memory lane with Louie’s and this week, we are going to continue that final walk – looking at some of the readers’ favorite memories and of course, food at the once highly-acclaimed restaurant on the top of Short...

For the last several months, Catharine Township has been trying to get River Front Drive, located in the township, to meet the 33-foot threshold for obtaining it as a right-of-way. Solicitor Nathan Karn was on hand at Monday evening’s meeting,...

Williamsburg Community Secondary Principal Jennifer Frederick said the schools are “excited to begin the 2023-24 school year.” Lots of activities before the start of school, which was on Wednesday, Aug. 23, were announced at the School Board...

We have been taking a memorable walk back in time in our great town of Williamsburg. This trip takes us to the top of Short Mountain to Louie’s Coral Lounge – an Italian eatery owned and operated by Louie Sotille and his wife, Mary. I decided to...

Stiffler McGraw engineer Tyler McGraw gave an update from Cenveo to Williamsburg Municipal Authority on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the monthly meeting. McGraw said that Cenveo was meeting with its consultant about treatment plans and hopes to further their...

“It honestly makes us look like a slum,” Borough Council member Ed Patterson said following complaints of loitering during the Williamsburg Borough Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. Heidi Detwiler, a Williamsburg resident, brought her concerns...

It might be the best time of the year for us Williamsburgers! The Farm Show is in town from Sunday, Aug. 20 to Friday, Aug. 25. Being a former Farm Show Queen myself, I always get excited about this time of the year; it really highlights the best...