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Woodbury Township July Meeting
At the June meeting, Woodbury Township Chairman Joe Lansberry said there had been multiple complaints regarding the intersection of Bluebird Drive and Robin Lane; supervisors gave permission to Solicitor Aimee Willett to write an ordinance for the installation of the stop sign. At the July 3 meeting, supervisors voted to advertise the ordinance with Paul Harclerode making motion and Rich Easter seconding, motion passed.
Books to Borrow Claysburg Area Public Library Recommends
Eleven-year-old Adelaide Rose MacNeill’s life was turned upside down when her parents were suddenly killed in a storm between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. Her parents had taken a trip to the mainland to shop but the ferry ride home was swept away by the storm. She didn’t know who identified the bodies. All Adelaide found of her mother was a shoe. There were many funerals held the next week. Her half-brother, Lemuel, came for the funeral and to settle their parents’ estate. It was all a whirlwind for Adelaide to see her parents’ cherished possessions hauled away and her home sold. Lemuel didn’t lose any time. He announced that she would be going to a women’s boarding school, Lakeside Ladies Academy in Connecticut. She would never return to PEI.
PIAA BOARD MAKES TRANSFER, SPORTS DECISIONS
The PIAA has overturned the WPIAL’s denial of postseason eligibility for Knoch quarterback Colt Sprankle, who transferred from Armstrong after his family moved to Sarver. Knoch is on the Indiana High football schedule on September 27th. Indiana is not scheduled to play Armstrong this season. The Board of Directors...
Hipples Cave
John Bush was raised in Martinsburg and graduated from Central High in 1961. He spent most of his adult life in the Pacific Northwest. He has many memories as a boy in the 1950s that give some insight to the people and culture of Martinsburg in the 1950s. John likes to tell stories and over the years he has repeated the stories of his youth many times. His belief is that those years in Martinsburg influenced him all of his life. Some of the stories are historical in nature, some are colorful, and some are personal. He wishes that you enjoy them.
Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark is savoring the thought of some time off even though the Indiana star wanted to go to the Olympics. Clark didn't look like she needed a break while setting a WNBA record with 19 assists in a game in the Fever's finale before the stoppage heading into the Paris Games. Clark's milestone came in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. It's not quite time for Clark to take a breather. She's playing for the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. women's Olympic team in Phoenix this weekend. Indiana's season resumes Aug. 16 against Phoenix.
Sabbath Keeping
During my elementary school years, I remember having challenges at Sunday School to memorize different parts of the Bible. It was a challenge I gladly accepted because I was fairly good at memorizing, and, for each task completed, we received a different colored star on a chart. That was a good motivation for me.
SECOND STRUCTURE FIRE, AUTOMATIC ALARMS REPORTED WEDNESDAY
Along with last night’s fire in Homer City, there were just a few other calls for first responders over the last 24 hours in Indiana County. The only other major call was another reported structure fire along Mahoning Road in Cherry Tree Borough. Cherry Tree, Commodore, and Hope Fire Departments were dispatched at 10:55 PM. Details on that fire have not yet been released.
Reflections From The Past Bring A Smile To The Face!
Reflections from the past bring a smile to the face!. The last couple Morrison’s Cove Herald editions recalled some great memories and reflections that led me to write this brief “Letter to the Editor.”. First, in the June 20th edition was the big caption of Central High School’s...
Caitlin Clark has WNBA-record 19 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark has WNBA-record 19 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. Stay connected with the most up-to-date coverage of the stories that matter. Tune in to WBAL NewsRadio for real-time updates and in-depth analysis. Listen at 1090AM, FM 101.5, wbal.com, or through the WBAL NewsRadio app. Stay informed, stay ahead.
Spring Cove Board Discusses Livestreaming
One of the biggest topics of discussion at the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Regular meeting for July was the live streaming of board meetings. Most of the board expressed that it would be an excellent means of bringing the meeting to those who could not attend the meetings in person.
Left Alone
I’ve never been that little kid who felt abandoned when he wandered a few steps away from his parents in a crowded department store, but I do have an inkling of how he may have felt. Let me explain.... The largest track meet of the year. As the head...
New Jackson Justice Complex ADA Playground Unveiled
Jackson Township has announced it is rebuilding its ADA compliant “Field of Dreams” playground at the Jackson Justice Complex. The playground will replace the existing aging playground. The new playground will feature more interactive stations, swing sets, obstacles, interactivity, and fun challenges for special needs children in Jackson...
Fatal crash shuts down Route 53 near Coalport
UPDATE: According to 511PA, Route 53 has reopened. COALPORT Pa. (WTAJ) — The Clearfield County coroner is at the scene of a single-vehicle accident in Coalport. According to 511PA, Route 53 is closed in both directions between Poplar Street in Beccaria and Rose Street in Irvona while crews work to clear the accident. A member […]
Families bond with animals, each other at Derry Township Agricultural Fair
Addison and Emma Heeter’s sisterly bond will be tested Thursday when they go head to head, showing their dairy and beef cattle at the Derry Township Agricultural Fair. It’s a test the 19-year-old identical twins have always passed since they began showing animals at local fairs when they were 4.
A star spangled effort: Jackson girl raises money for cancer research with patriotic stars
JACKSON TWP. – A simple craft enjoyed by a 9-year-old and her dad has become a chance to help those battling cancer, including her grandmother. McKenna Wilson has raised around $2,000 painting red, white and blue stars on the yards of friends and family. The money raised will be donated to Johns Hopkins' cancer research center.
Kelsey Mitchell drops 21, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark score 17 each as Fever top Lynx 81-74
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points each to help the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74 on Sunday. Boston grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points.
Paving the way
A paving crew from Glenn O. Hawbaker works on a project at North Fourth Avenue and North Fourth Street in Juniata on Monday afternoon. The work is part of the Route 4013 10th Street to Greely Street Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street Intersection Improvements project. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski.
Milling around: Prospective tenants for Juniata property keeping an eye on renovations
A pair of prospective tenants for the former Juniata Silk Mill have been keeping tabs on renovations to the structure that will enable them to start business operations there soon. Colin Lennox runs EcoIslands, a for-profit 501(c) limited liability company that conducts research on water pollution issues and designs and...
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