Williamsburg Area Has 'So Much Potential'

"There's a lot going on in Williamsburg," Blair County Planning Director Dave McFarland told the crowd that gathered at the Williamsburg Veteran's Memorial Association last Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, to discuss upcoming Williamsburg ventures and the Rails to Trails.

Following an opening by Williamsburg Mayor Ted Hyle, Visiting Assistant Professor Alec Spangler took the floor and began the program. Spangler, who originates from West Chester, Pa., discussed how he got introduced to Williamsburg, through Ilona Ballreich, who is currently the program manager of the Sustainable Communities Collaborat...