10 Years Ago

Herald of Dec. 17 2009

After 22 years as Mayor of Roaring Spring, Paul Holsinger is retiring. Prior to becoming mayor, Holsinger served as a councilman for six four-year terms. Through it all he has adhered to one rule: when residents call with a question, get them an answer. Holsinger had been a constant presence at Roaring Spring Borough Council meetings for 46 years – an unofficial record in the annals of local public service.

Those brave enough to go outside Sunday, Dec. 13, found an ice storm had turned the Cove into a skating rink. A thin but undeniable sheen of ice coated cars, trees and, most notably, the roads. While only a handful of accidents were reported in the Cove, there were two worth noting. Ironically, they both involved municipal vehicles salting the roads.

The Williamsburg Community School Board met its newest member at its committee of the whole meeting on Monday Dec. 7 Kristina Bratton replaced Benjamin Postles as the Catherine Township board member.