In the news on this date: March 16

50 years ago

1972

Charles Bickel designed and Joseph Wahl built an 8 foot high and about 8 foot wide replica of the Baker Mansion that was to be featured at the Cleveland Sportsmen Show that week.

25 years ago

1997

About 150 local residents attended a Star Wars movie trilogy that lasted seven hours at the Carmike Cinemas in the Logan Valley Mall. Some came dressed in costume.

10 years ago

2012

Roaring Spring Borough, Rachel Neely-Sleasman anniversary committee chairwoman, was beginning a year of celebrations for its 125th anniversary.