10 Years Ago

Herald of Aug. 4, 2011

A fast-moving fire leveled a barn on Cove Lane Road on Aug. 2. Property owners Terry and Kathy Holsinger said that they stored vehicles and tools in the barn and reported losing a motorcycle, lawn mowers and tools. No animals were kept in the barn. Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 of Roaring Spring responded and was assisted by volunteer fire departments from Martinsburg, Freedom Twp., Southern Cove, Six Mile Run, Saxton and Allegheny Twp. No persons were injured.

John R. Biddle of Roaring Spring was named a “Living Treasure” by the Roaring Spring Second Century Committee. Bidd...