10 Years Ago

Herald of Sept. 6, 2012

Martinsburg officials were preparing to submit plans to PennDOT to improve the sidewalks in the borough. Borough Manager Randy Stolz was requesting $235,000 for repairs to the sidewalks along the 100 block section of Market Street.

The law firm of Haberstroh, Sullivan, Keating and George LLP opened offices in the former borough building in Martinsburg.

Williamsburg Borough received a new police vehicle equipped with digital equipment in anticipation of Blair County’s 911 system going digital.

Claysburg-Kimmel senior running back Zach Helsel started the football season against the Williamsburg Blue Pirates by carrying the ball 24 times for 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Bulldogs beat the Blue Pirates by a score of 20-14.

The Altoona-Blair County Airport received a $120,500 grant to purchase new firefighting equipment and install new fencing and runway markings.