25 Years Ago

Herald of Sept. 18, 1997

The Blair County Airport Authority contacted the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Penn State University regarding birds flocking on the runways. The birds were feeding in nearby fields and then resting on airport property. A “warbler” was set up along the runway to create shrill noises to scare the birds away.

The Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women honored Debra McNerlin as state BPW Woman of the Year for 1996-97. Miss McNerlin was a reading and secondary English teacher in the Williamsburg Community School District.

The Acorn Cove Playground...