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The Blair Concert Chorale is presenting its first all-pops concert in several seasons. It will be A Night at the Movies – an evening ranging from standards of movies past to favorite songs from current hits; from international films to Hollywood films. The 2019-20 season opener, “A Night at the Movies,” will open on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 14th Street and 12th Avenue, Altoona, the location of all concerts this season. The Blair Concert Chorale, numbering more than 45 singers, will perform a full...
BRUCE ERB FOR BLAIR COUNTY COMMISSIONER To the Editor: On Election Day, Blair County residents will elect county commissioners and voters will have the opportunity to vote for two candidates. I am asking you to join me in voting for Bruce Erb as one of your selections and elect him for another term. Bruce Erb graduated from the CCAP Academy for Excellence in County Government, has knowledge and understanding of the function and scope of the duties of county commissioners in Pennsylvania, and has four successful years of experience in this...
On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Williamsburg Volleyball team partnered with its opponent Juniata Valley to host the annual "Pink Night" to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. In the photos: Williamsburg Varsity players Taylor Uplinger and Emily Smith warming up before Varsity game. Some of the team sporting their special jerseys for the evening. Shown are (front row, from left): Olivia Aurandt and Krista Simpson; (back row, from left): Ashley Brubaker, Morgan Reighard, Kaelyn Calderwood, Madalyn...
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 graduation is the class song. I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What was your class song? Here is what a few had to say: Melody Brumbaugh: Graduation Song by Vitamin C Nancy Strayer: Class of 1967 – “The Impossible Dream” Tiffany McGuire: “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” Class of 1999 B...
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 Hamilton made the motion to approve with Councilmember Ed Patterson seconding, and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 396 updated parking ordinances. This ordinance now prohibits parking on the south side of East Third Street from Liberty to Locust and on Black Street from the hours of 7 a.m; to 4 p....
Hometown Harvest Extravaganza Mill Hill Farm Supply, at its location on Canal Street, Williamsburg, will be holding its Hometown Harvest Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be vendors, a bonfire, food available, a hayride, and a bake sale. Vendors will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a special movie at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy some fall festivities in our town. Chili Cook-Off The annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Public Library....
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 Ingredients: 4 eggs 1-2/3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 – 15 oz. can pumpkin puree 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt Frosting: 1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups sifted powdered sugar Directions: Pre...
As of 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, Cove-area fire, EMS and emergency crews are on the scene of a tractor-trailer rollover incident at Cove Mountain Road and Raystown Road. Reports from the scene are that a tractor-trailer rolled over. Crews at the scene are preparing for a medical helicopter landing. Initial reports were that the driver was trapped in the vehicle but this has not been confirmed. The Herald will have a full report on this incident in the Oct. 24 edition, print and online.... Full story
