Alleghany Furnace was built in 1811, the second of more than 20 furnaces erected in Blair County. Built by Allison and Henderson, it closed in 1817. It was purchased by Elias Baker in 1836 and abandoned in 1884 with the introduction of steel making. It deteriorated over the years. This photo ...
BEIRUT — Houssam Naddaf said no words could capture the shock of seeing an Israeli soldier smash a crucifix in his family’s private garden in the southern Lebanese village of Debel — an image he recognized instantly as it spread online. “I saw it on the internet like everyone else,” ...
Spring vendor, craft show Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its spring vendor and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the church, 1200 Fourth Ave., Duncansville. This two-day event will showcase a variety of talented local vendors and artisans offering unique, handcrafted and specialty items. Shoppers can browse a wide selection including jewelry, keychains, diamond art, candles, personalized mugs, silk flowers, crocheted items, laser engraving and more. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is ...
Four standout natural attractions in Huntingdon County are gaining statewide recognition in a newly released guide highlighting Pennsylvania’s most remarkable outdoor destinations. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Balanced Rock at Trough Creek State Park, Ridenour and Hawn’s Overlooks at Raystown Lake, and Thousand Steps Viewpoint along the Standing Stone Trail are among the featured locations, showcasing the county’s diverse and memorable experiences. The book, written by Pennsylvania-based author Tory Mather, highlights destinations across the state that offer unique ...
AUSTIN, Texas — Camp Mystic on Thursday halted plans to reopen this summer on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational deficiencies. The decision, a striking reversal of the camp owners’ determination to reopen, follows weeks of testimony in court hearings and legislative investigations. Those hearings laid bare the camp’s lack of detailed planning for a flood emergency, reliance on poorly trained staff ...
The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association will host its second annual Civil War weekend May 1-3 at various locations around Bellefonte. The event will include lectures by 10 scholars, guided tours of the Union Cemetery, a large sale of Civil War books, an encampment of Civil War reenactors, a dramatic presentation of a powerful article written by Frederick Douglas urging Congress to give Black men the vote, a book exhibit, a Civil War memorabilia exhibit at the Historical Museum and an interfaith religious service. All programs, demonstrations and exhibits are free. The ...
