25 Years Ago

Herald of April 25, 1996

The Spring Cove School Board Monday night gave tentative approval to a $15 million budget for next term, hiking taxes four mills this year with a promise of additional millage increases next year.

High winds buffeted the Cove area Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing down trees and utility poles and knocking out power to about 1,800 customers in the Southern Cove area.

The Blair County Airport Authority, constantly looking to upgrade its facility, is planning several new improvements, including a new revolving light beacon and tower and a helipad.

Seventh graders at...