Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Byron Smail receives the Chairman's Award for his two books on Blair County's iron industry history from Jim Lowe the Chairman of the board at the Blair County Historical Society.
Herald correspondent Eric Shields and Cove resident Byron Smail both received awards from The Blair County Historical Society at its Heritage Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26 at The Casino in Lakemont.
Shields received the Preservation of Blair County History award for his "They Came From Blair County" books, which talk about the achievements of Blair County residents.
"I was in the hospital when I got the news that I was getting the award, so it was a nice pick me up," he said. "I want to thank my friends and family who listen to my stories I tell about the people in the books...
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