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I am all about reminiscing and now being a fixture in the high school as the assistant volleyball coach, I often go back to my high school days. For most, graduation is one of the biggest events of high school and one of the special aspects of...

Two ordinances were updated during the regular meeting last Monday of Williamsburg Borough Council Ordinance No. 395, which amended previous ordinances, banned the possession of vaping or vaping equipment by minors in the borough. Councilmember Bruce...

Halloween is coming! This week, my class is headed to our annual field trip to Vale Woods Farm, Loretto. Now with Halloween right around the corner, here are two pumpkin recipes that are sure to frighten even the pickiest of eaters: Pumpkin Bars...

Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh told Williamsburg Municipal Authority during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, of a new competitive grant that is available. The small systems grant is for smaller municipalities with projects totaling...

A proposed nuisance ordinance, which has been discussed the last several months by the Woodbury Township supervisors, received a makeover during the regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. Solicitor Dave Pertile presented the supervisors with a revised...

I’m still in an apple mood. This week was our “A is for Apple” theme at daycare and the kids got to taste test different apples to see which one was their favorite. Surprisingly, the green “spicy” ones were voted the best – which, of...

Catharine Township’s Act 537 plan submitted to the DEP (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) was denied by the state. The announcement was made at the regular township meeting last Thursday evening, Sept. 26. The purpose of the DEP...

For so many of us losing a loved one – whether they be famous or not – is a hard road. I thought this week, I would ask the residents of Williamsburg: If you were given one hour to spend with a loved one, who would it be and why. Here is what a f...

It’s apple time at the Gorsuch household and even at the daycare center. Here is one recipe that is sure to get you in the mood for fall. Apple Squares Ingredients: 1 cup sifted flour 1 egg 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup...

With the recipes this week, it will be clear that fall is my favorite time of the year – mostly because football is such a huge part of my family and is a large part of our lives. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What is your...

Following the resignation of high school Secretary Kristen England effective Sept. 30, the Williamsburg Community School Board appointed Angela Kennedy to the position at a rate of $12 per hour during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting....

‘Tis the season for the best time of the year in my opinion. Fall is here! Time for football, hoodies and leaves! Fall also brings around a new slew of tasty recipes from my family’s kitchen to yours. Apple Spiced Pancakes Next week at Bright...

With health concerns about the practice of “vaping” in the news, the Williamsburg Borough Council decided during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to join the ranks of other Blair County townships to prohibit vaping and the possession of vaping...

Stiffler McGraw engineer John Clabaugh said in an email to Williamsburg Municipal Authority that the closing date for the funding package for its PENNVest loan will be on Thursday, Sept. 26. Clabaugh asked the authority during its regular meeting on...

In the article about the Owl’s Nest Daycare and Preschool 2 in the Sept. 12, 2019, edition of the online Herald, Jack Bolger’s relationship to Sarah Hall was stated incorrectly. Bolger is Hall’s grandfather. This error was the fault of the...

It’s football season – the weather is getting brisker and weekend evenings are filled with the hustle and bustle of the gridiron. Whether you are tailgating at your favorite college team or camping out in front of the TV on Sunday afternoons,...

Residents voiced their concerns last Thursday evening, Sept. 5, at the Woodbury Township meeting regarding the proposed nuisance ordinance. Some residents received a draft copy of the ordinance. Resident Larry Mock said that he would like the Woodbur...

Inspirational Film at the Public Library There will be a screening of “Paris to Pittsburgh,” a new film from National Geographic. This film is being offered through PA Interfaith Power and Light to draw faith communities together to inspire...

With the start of school, it’s always wonderful to have a childhood best friend by your side to have your back growing up. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – Who was your childhood best friend? Here is what a few had to say: Ashley...

It’s the start of school and therefore, the start of the football season – high school, college and professional. Football can bring us so many emotions – the high exhilaration of victory and the letdown of defeat. In many ways, food can bring...

With the start of school being this week, I wanted to take a moment and think back to our school careers – what was your favorite class in school? Here is what a few Williamsburg residents had to say: Kaydi Brubaker: Biology; fast forward four...

Flexible Instruction Days, also referred to as FIDs, was the lead topic of conversation during last Thursday evening’s (Aug. 15) Williamsburg Community School Board meeting. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Flexible...

As with the Williamsburg Community Farm Show, one of the most popular items there is the food. Taking part in all the delicious fair food is one of the highlights of the farm show, especially for me. I decided to give out two fair-inspired recipes th...

This week of course is the Williamsburg Community Farm Show – the big gathering of those far and wide converging on the Williamsburg fairgrounds for a week of food, fun, family and agriculture. The fair is home to many things – amusement rides,...

Grief Share Support Group A support group for those who are grieving will begin Sunday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Grief Share is a 12-week support group that includes a weekly video seminar with experts, discussion...

“An infrequent occurrence” are words to describe the public hearing at last Monday evening’s Williamsburg Borough Council meeting. The public hearing held during the meeting was in regard to Ordinance No. 393, which concerns zoning in the town...

It’s about that time in Williamsburg when those from far and wide converge on our little town for the week – next week is Farm Show week. The Williamsburg Community Farm Show Board of Directors has been busy planning activities for the week of...

MARC-Service, Inc., of Windber was awarded the final bid (Bid No. 3) during last Tuesday evening’s Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting. The HVAC company would be installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the new water treatment...

Final plans for the Williamsburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church were given to the Woodbury Township supervisors during last Thursday evening’s meeting. CMA’s engineer, from Gwin, Dobson and Foreman of Hollidaysburg, presented the plans...

By now, most of my readers know at least two things about me – I like to cook and I love professional wrestling. Once a month at the Gorsuch house, these two things combine. This Sunday is the second-biggest pay-per-view of the year for...

Community Yard Sale Day Set Williamsburg will host its annual Community Yard Sale day on Saturday, Aug. 3. Civic Club Calendar The Williamsburg Civic Club is once again sponsoring the 2020 Birthday Calendar. If you would like to place birthdays,...

It’s hard to believe that “Back to School” is right around the corner. I spent last week busy prepping stuff for my classroom in Roaring Spring. With all this school talk, I wanted to reminisce about past high school years and all the fads...

Last year, the Catharine Township supervisors voted against plowing Fox Run Road, saying they would rather let PennDOT plow it. After numerous resident complaints, the supervisors agreed during last Thursday evening’s meeting to take over plowing...

Woodbury Township is partnering with the Williamsburg Fire Co. to adopt a resolution that mirrors one that the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company has. In the resolution, if the fire company uses materials such as gas or flares during a fire or...

Many times, my sister and I have heard the story about how our parents met at Louie’s Coral Lounge. My mom swore to her friends that she would never marry that “Rick Gorsuch,” but God had other plans. They recently celebrated their 37th...

Due to lack of players, the Williamsburg School District has decided to go into a co-op agreement with Juniata Valley for junior high football. During last Tuesday evening’s meeting, Superintendent Lisa Murgas said that Williamsburg “only had...

For the last four years of my life, I have been blessed with the presence of a little girl in my preschool class – Julia Kuzar. She is the definition of an “old soul,” whose wittiness, sense of humor and sweet personality have delighted many a...

We are all about having fun on this page, so I decided this week we needed a fun question. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg, “Growing up, who was your biggest celebrity crush?” Here is what a few had to say: Scott Kyler: Kelly...

Dave Cunningham of Keller Engineers was present at the July 2 Williamsburg Municipal Authority meeting on behalf of Catharine Township to give the authority an update on the Act 537 plan/sewer line extension to Ganister project. Cunningham told the...