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In the spirit of the big game and all the delicious food that goes with it, I decided to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What is your favorite go-to snack during the game? Here is what a few had to say: Zena Saylor: Buffalo chicken dip and chips Melody Brumbaugh: Buffalo chicken dip, chips and wings Tonia Beach: Homemade pizza Deanna Loose: Taco dip and chips Kara Deters: Nachos Debb Johnston: Beer Danessa Pheasant: Garlic wings, pasta salad, buffalo dip, chips, strawberry pretzel salad and soda Andrew Dopp, Jr.: Moonshine Sheryl Hart: P...
With a cold snap in the forecast and temperatures predicted in the single-digits, pipes are at risk of freezing due to sudden temperature drops, poor insulation, or incorrect thermostat settings. AAA East Central offers suggestions that can help prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting, which can cause significant damage and expense. “During the cold winter months, we receive many insurance claims from homeowners and renters who fall victim to frozen pipes,” said Mark Sisson, vice president of insurance for AAA East Central. “All pipes...
Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are about a penny more expensive this week at $2.471 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. State gas price averages are as much as a nickel more in some Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states on the week (Pennsylvania, +1 cent). However, more states saw gas prices decrease than increase. With a two-million-barrel build, Energy Information Administration (EIA) data measures the region’s gasoline stocks at a staggering 68 million barrels. The large stock continues to minimize fluctuation at...
"Blackout Cancer 2019" was held on Monday, Jan. 28, during the ladies' basketball games that evening. Shown here is the junior high team who were "phenomenal" in their decisive win over Juniata Valley. Proceeds collected go to cancer research. Representatives from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon were present to pass out information about women's health. Shown are (front row, from left): Megan Palmer, Brooke Stewart, Claire Carper, Jade Carper, Ayla Hileman and Eliza Mock; (back row,...
One of the many activities provided for our seniors at the Williamsburg Senior Center – craft day! These adorable snowmen are so much cuter than all the snow outside. The craft was done on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Participating were (back row, from left): Erdene Dibert, Connie Sprow, Virginia Rusich and Agnes Latham; (front row, from left): Bonnie Hammond, Ruth Hoffner, Linda Closson and Deanna Parks....
The Dragon Pride Foundation recently held a meat raffle that offered gift certificates to Frederick's Meat Market. Julie Potter was the $1,000 gift-card winner, Dane Smith was the $500 gift-card winner, and Marsha Berkheimer was the $100 gift-certificate winner. The Foundation would like to thank all who supported our fundraiser. Pictured above are (photos, from left): Heidi Kreider (left) with Julie Potter; Marsha Berkheimer (left) with Heidi Kreider; and Brian Gahagan (left) and David Derr...
February is the month for Love, and there is a treasure in the heart of our community, which area residents and patrons can show their love for in a new way this year. It's "Love Your Library" month, and the Martinsburg Community Library, in existence since 1948, invites patrons and residents this year to show their love for this treasured community institution, which has been located in the Morrisons Cove Community Park building for 40 years. Martinsburg Community Library, the fourth largest...
The North Woodbury Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 7. The only bid for the 2019 road material was awarded to Grannas Bros. at $27,380. A public meeting will be held to explain the On Lot Septic Ordinance, The REA financial security was reduced from $67,021 to $19,366 on the advice of Greg Geishauser, township engineer. The Keith and Melissa Brumbaugh Subdivision was approved. The supervisors approved a subscription to PowerPass that includes all Webinars in 2019. The Gene Henry Mobile Home Permits were...
James Charlesworth lived his entire life up until college in Hollidaysburg. His parents still live in the house where he grew up and learned to love reading. At a very young age, he could (and was happy to) recite his favorite books. At 41 years old, James Charlesworth is now listed as one of the 10 new authors to watch. His first published book, “The Patricide of George Benjamin Hill,” arrived on bookstands on Jan. 15. By his own admission, James has deep family roots in central Pen...
A new report warns that Maryland will face a dramatic increase in the rate of sea level rise later this century, with nuisance flooding becoming a daily occurrence in many waterfront areas if nations fail to curb greenhouse gas emissions. If emissions continue to rise, sea level in Maryland would likely increase 2.0 to 4.2 feet by the year 2100, which is two to four times the rate seen during the last century, according to the report from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental...
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners on Jan. 29 gave preliminary approval to a measure that would simplify requirements to wear fluorescent orange material while hunting. There would be no changes to the requirements that apply in many seasons. And the use of orange will continue to be highly recommended for all seasons, whether required or not. The measure will be brought back to the April meeting for a final vote. The proposal would eliminate the requirement to wear fluorescent orange at any time while archery hunting for deer or...
Andrew Cotter's day does not begin until he's had his “cup of Joe,” a ritual he takes seriously as one of a growing group of coffee consumers who grind and brew specialty coffee beans at home for a more flavorful and fragrant experience. One morning, as the scent of freshly brewing coffee enveloped his kitchen, he wondered if storing roasted coffee beans in the freezer – a popular preservation method – was helpful in maintaining their aroma. As a food science major in Penn State's College of Agr...
