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Yes, Christmas is here and many of us will soon once again start our “new year’s resolutions” about eating healthy. I’m still on a cookie kick, so I decided to start off 2020 with something sweet – healthy cookies. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup quick oats 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 Tbsp. melted butter, cooled 1 tsp vanilla 1 large egg 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, divided Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet wit...
As Williamsburg struggles with the recent loss of its pharmacy, it was dealt another blow with the announcement that the Williamsburg Area Ambulance will be closing its doors at the end of the year. In a letter posted online by ambulance Chairman Robert S. Craig, rising costs and lack of personnel were cited as reasons for the closure. "It is with a sad heart that I need to write this letter," Craig wrote. "The board of directors and Williamsburg Fire Company have tried over the past few years...
These are a few of the Williamsburg area's successful buck hunters....
Woodbury Township (Blair) residents will now be paying their local services tax (LST) to the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau rather than at the township office. Solicitor Dave Pertile said during last Thursday evening’s meeting, Dec. 12, that the tax bureau is in agreement with the township to become the LST tax collector. It will charge 2.5 percent of the tax collected to township. Supervisor Craig Hamilton made a motion to allow the bureau to become the 2020 LST tax collector. Supervisor Ed Clark seconded and the motion passed. Cove F...
This weekend, I am snatching up my mother’s Kitchen-Aid mixer and baking some Christmas cookies for my family. As an avid baker, I cannot wait. This week, I chose two classic recipes at our house for Christmas cookies and hopefully, they can become part of your family’s Christmas traditions as well. Snickerdoodles Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2-3/4 cups flour 1-1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp salt Cinnamon-sugar mixture 1/4 cup sugar 1-1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon Dir...
During its meeting Monday evening, Dec. 9, Williamsburg borough council adopted Ordinance No. 397, which increases the millage to 0.168 mills per $100,000 of home value. Councilmember Matthew Sabol made the motion to adopt the ordinance with Councilmember Bruce Hamilton seconding. In a roll call. vote only Councilmember Denny Hammel voted “no” to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Ed Patterson made the motion to then adopt the borough’s proposed 2020 budget with Councilmember Hamilton seconding. The motion passed. At the last meeting, borou...
Williamsburg Area Ambulance has announced it will be shutting its doors and ceasing service effective Dec. 31. In a letter posted to the ambulance service’s Facebook page, Williamsburg Ambulance Chairman Robert S. Craig cited declining reimbursement from insurance companies as well as a lack of up and coming personnel to keep the ambulance running. Craig’s letter said the Williamsburg area will be getting primary coverage from Hollidaysburg American Legion EMS (HALAS) and secondary emergency medical coverage from AMED....
Williamsburg held its annual Christmas parade at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The highlight of the parade was of course Santa Claus, who kickstarted the Christmas season in Williamsburg with the first annual tree-lighting ceremony at Kimberly Place. The Williamsburg High School Band entertained the large crowd with two Christmas songs during the tree-lighting ceremony....
December is here and it’s the start of the Christmas season. Besides decorating and lots of shopping, there is always one thing on my mind – Christmas eating. For the rest of this month, we are going to delve into some special holiday cookie recipes. But first, I needed to ask the residents of Williamsburg – What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Here is what a few had to say: Stan Grove: Chocolate Chip Lori Brubaker: Mint Chocolate Chip Goldie Simpson: Sugar Denny Young: Raisin-filled Dawn Leonard: Chocolate Chip James Flaig: My grand...
The past two months, I have been busy with volleyball games and being the assistant coach for the Williamsburg Lady Pirate Volleyball team. On Thursday, Nov. 14, I was lucky enough to present this speech below to a packed crowd at the Williamsburg School District Fall Sports Banquet. Here's to another exciting season in 2020! What can you say about a season of Tom Bradley, Reid Gray, the first JV win over St. Joseph's, Olivia growling back at Maggie Mangene, the huge order Krista always had at...
With winter sports upcoming, Williamsburg School District honored its fall athletes during the annual Fall Sports Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the high school auditorium. District Athletic Director Robert Hearn opened ceremony with a few statements praising athletes, coaches and fans for a successful fall season. Secondary Principal Michael Jones presented on behalf of the Williamsburg Civic Club the Williamsburg Civic Club award to senior volleyball player Emily Smith. April Wheland,...
