25 Years Ago

Herald of May 13, 1999

The Claysburg Area Community Park committee was awarded a $20,000 state grant as part of $12.6 million in grants awarded by Gov. Tom Ridge for 230 local park, open space, recreation and conservation projects in 58 counties.

A federal grant of $975,000 obtained with help of U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster would provide the bulk of the funding for the Lower Trail in Williamsburg to be extended to the Canoe Creek State Park.

Former Pittsburgh Pirates Nelson Briles,

Frank Thomas and Bob Roberston took part in a baseball clinic at Roaring Spring Little Baseball field. The event was par...