25 Years Ago

Herald of Sept. 9, 1999

The Central High School girls cross country team opened its season by capturing the championship of the AA division at the prestigious Big Valley Invitational Sept. 4 in Burnham. After three consecutive District 6 titles, coach Jerome Conlon should be used to outstanding performances, but this one had him whistling softly in admiration.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge will be visiting in the Cove area next week, and he’s stopping by Pedal Power.

After 43 years of service to its customers, Long’s Furniture Inc. of Roaring Spring will be closing its doors for good next month.

Pennsylvania should offer financial help to make sure that the drought does not put small farm operations out of business, according to State Sen. Robert C. Jubelirer.

Work, starting in early August on the new Roaring Spring Mobil Station owned by Barkman Oil Co. of Woodbury, is on schedule as general contractor Samuel E. Rhodes of Woodbury pushes for an October completion.