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  • From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jan 24, 2019

    I’m sitting here in my office writing when it’s a humid two degrees outside. I think, though, if it was up to me, I’d rather be cold than hot. What about you? You can always put on more clothes and use more blankets rather than bake in the heat. What is better than coming home after a long day of work and smelling a good meal cooking in the crock pot? Not much. Here are two delicious Gorsuch family favorites that will have you heating up that crock pot to warm you up over these blustery winter months. Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff When I moved...

  • Ask the Williamsburgers

    Natalie Gorsuch, Williamsburg Correspondent|Jan 24, 2019

    This past weekend, it was predicted that we brace ourselves for a 30-inch snowstorm; however, that wasn’t the case. In some areas, it reached a foot but nothing upwards to 30 inches for us, the snow lovers. This got me thinking – what is there to do during a snow day? For me, I stayed inside – cleaned and worked on my college homework. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What is your favorite activity for a snow day? Here is what a few had to say: Chris Kensinger: Cooking comfort foods for my family Dan Risbon: Shoveling snow Maure...

  • W. Pa. Gas Prices Dip Slightly with Cold Weather Onset

    Jan 24, 2019

    Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are about one cent less expensive this week at $2.456 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Pump prices continue to fluctuate, though modestly, for motorists filling up in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Most states saw gas prices decrease as much as four cents on the week, while some states saw slight increases. Statewide, Pennsylvania’s average is the same this week at $2.48. Gasoline stocks in the region have jumped by a staggering 5 million barrels since the end of Dec...

  • Northern Bedford School Board Learns About STEM Team, FBLA

    CHRISTIE SWEIGART, Correspondent|Jan 24, 2019

    The Northern Bedford county School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the middle school/high school building. A student representative spoke to the board highlighting recent events, including the amazing opportunity being given a select group of students on the STEM team. These students have been selected to represent the state of Pennsylvania at a national level competition this spring. FBLA Another group of students addressed the board including, Allison Ritchey, Morgan Robinson and Abby Mickle. Their objective was to describe their involvement...

  • Report: Pa Population Trends Mirror Employment Changes Since 2000

    Jan 24, 2019

    Changes in the distribution of Pennsylvania's population – largely toward the state's southeastern quadrant – reflect challenges that policymakers need to address to promote and maintain statewide prosperity, suggests a new report compiled by economists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The report, Pennsylvania Population on the Move: 2000-17, graphically describes regional and county-level changes in population during the 2000-10 and 2010-17 time frames. These two periods roughly approximate business cycles influenced by the...

  • Central Names Rotary 'Student of the Month'

    Jan 24, 2019

    Central High School senior Aaron Hoover has been named the Rotary "Student of the Month" for January. He is the son of Ben and Marsha Hoover. Aaron's hobbies/interests include camping, fishing and video games. His honors/awards received include National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. His favorite quote, by Yoda, is, "Do or do not, there is no try." Aaron plans to attend Pennsylvania State University. The "Rotary Student of the Month" award is sponsored by the Morrisons Cove Rotary...

  • Deb Baughman Announces Candidacy for Bedford Commissioner

    Jan 24, 2019

    Deb Baughman of Saxton has announced her candidacy for Bedford County commissioner and is seeking the Democratic nomination. "I believe we are 'Bedford County Strong' with many assets that can be utilized to create a prosperous future," Baughman said of her inspiration to run. She already has a strong campaign team in place and is looking forward to being out among voters to hear their concerns. Baughman said her goal is simply put: keep all of Bedford County strong. Baughman believes the...

  • California (Pa.) Names Students To Dean's List for Fall Semester

    Jan 24, 2019

    California University of Pennsylvania has announced its dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. Dean’s list students are undergraduates attending full-time and have earned a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher for the semester. The following area students were named to the dean’s list: Duncansville: Isabella Frucella, Lyndsey Longstreth and Jerome Landry Everett: Brittany Ewing, Randi Plummer, Taylor Showalter, Lauren Verba and Caitlyn Williams Hollidaysburg: Julianna Franco, Daniel Sullivan and Alexis Wagner Hopewell: Kaitlyn Corle Marti...

  • Ribbon Cutting Set at Ward's New Hollidaysburg Office

    Jan 24, 2019

    The Blair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, to celebrate the opening of the office of State Sen. Judy Ward, located at 1904 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg (Meadow’s intersection, across from First Commonwealth Bank). The ribbon cutting will be held in conjunction with an open house from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m....