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For this week’s edition, I decided to do something kid-friendly. Children probably have a lot of questions about what is going on in the world and are also confused as to why they can’t go to school to see their friends. Why not bring some of the fun parts of the classroom into your kitchen to help entertain your children? Here are three different experiments you and your family can cook up. DIY Lava Lamp In a tall glass, combine the following ingredients: water, vegetable oil, food coloring of your choice and an antacid tablet. Since water and...
Kaitlin E. Ross, a senior at Williamsburg High School, was named January's Rotary "Student of the Month." She is the daughter of Clair T. Jr. and Melissa A. Ross. Kaitlin's school honors/accomplishments include president of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Student Council, vice president of the band and captain of the majorettes and cheerleaders. Her school activities include National Honor Society, Careers Club, Spanish Club, Prom Committee, Homecoming Court, Student Council, band,...
Brooke Weyandt (left) of New Enterprise and Jessica Brantlinger of Altoona keep their distance while walking along the Lower Trail in Williamsburg recently. They were taking a break from their work at Cenveo....
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is two cents cheaper this week at $2.122 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast state averages are two to six cents cheaper on the week. With the latest declines, only four states in the region carry averages of more than $2 per gallon: New York ($2.22), Washington, D.C. ($2.16), Pennsylvania ($2.08) and New Jersey ($2.05). At $1.68, North Carolina has the lowest state average in the region. Increasing by 1.3 million barrels, total r...
Several hundred protesters gathered Monday in Pennsylvania’s capital city to rally against Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay at home orders and business closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov.Wolf has long maintained that his aggressive and strict mitigation efforts have been pivotal in slowing the spread of COVID-19. As of Monday, more than 33,000 residents have tested positive and more than 1,200 have died – representing the fifth highest concentration of cases in the United States. But for demonstrators, the administration’s heavy hand has forced...
Emily Detwiler of Williamsburg holds up the 20- inch fish she caught last week along the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River....
COVID-19 testing is available at designated MedExpress Urgent Care locations in Pennsylvania, including Altoona. MedExpress testing locations are completing COVID-19 testing from individuals’ cars, if needed, to further limit exposure. Testing is only available to those who meet CDC-based screening criteria. The company has also added the option for patients to visit a licensed health care professional virtually from the comfort of their own home." Individuals who are seeking COVID-19 testing are asked to visit www.medexpress.com/covid19 to r... Full story
At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring, Ad Council members decided to open a food pantry. A Facebook post and word of mouth was all it took to get the ball rolling. By Thursday, the shelving was up and stocked with donated goods. Monetary donations have begun to flow in as well. “We are going to wait to see what is taken and then use the cash donations to buy more of what is needed,” Lisa Ebersole, administrative assistant at Trinity United said. The food pantry is set up on the East Main Str... Full story
