Robertsdale’s popular Ruth George Playground, established in 1951, was the center of action …
A cup of coffee anyone? This recreated large coffee pot is one of Bedford’s most popular att…
When the scrapping of the coal-hauling Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain began in early spri…
Can the readers identify the H&BT employees standing on the right of way leading into th…
Huntingdon and Bedford counties are blessed with a variation of excellent recreational oppor…
In this Daily News photo, taken in 1967 by the late DN photographer Blair Shore, the late Sa…
Conclusion
A group of World War I veterans appear in this undated photo. The veterans were taking part …
This week, some column briefs with promises for follow-ups later this fall and early winter.
The date this photo was taken is unknown, but judging from some of the objects appearing in …
In this week’s column the readers will have the opportunity to gain experience about an inte…
Can the readers identify this photo? It’s the historic Eagle Hotel in Orbisonia. The Orbison…
People often ask me why I am so involved in history. After all, history is about the past; s…
It’s fall foliage time in the “Land of the Raystown.” Many local attractions will be offerin…
A few weeks ago, an Old-Time Photo of a well-known Mount Union landmark appeared in The Dail…
Remember when the Pennsylvania Turnpike utilized the Sideling Hill Tunnel in Fulton/Bedford …
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
Recognize this cemetery? The graveyard is located in the southern part of Huntingdon County …
Can any of the Mount Union readers tell us where the “Harbor House” was/is located? This pos…
In an era of regionalization and consolidation, it’s hard to believe that some Pennsylvanian…
Not long ago, I briefly outlined the development of the famed Rockhill No. 5 Robertsdale “Sl…
Taken sometime during the early 1980s, this photo shows a group of people participating in a…
The message is very clear and needs no additional clarifications. Columnist Ron Morgan snapp…
In fall 1962 junior-senior high school students from the Saxton, Robertsdale and Six Mile Ru…
Brian Weaver, longtime Liberty Township Supervisor, has moved on to a new racing track in th…
Once a major railroad center of the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad and Coal Co. …
Retired Huntingdon County Conservation District Manager Andy Patterson appears in the center…
Help the columnist identify the two miners in this undated photo. The miners were employed i…
While inventorying some of history notes and related items for the Coal Miners Museum reloca…
The dreaded flu pandemic of 1918, also referred to as the “Spanish flu,” left its mark on ma…
Area Pittsburgh Pirate fans old enough to remember no doubt have fond memories of fall 1971 …
The 1913 “Topographic and Geologic Survey of Pennsylvania” report for the Broad Top Coal Fie…
The late Pershing Horton of Three Springs stands beside aged tombstones of the early Horton …
Thanks to the efforts of over 50 talented students of the Tussey Mountain High School Art Cl…
Central Pennsylvania, including Huntingdon, Bedford and Fulton counties, abounds in history.…
People often ask me why I am so involved in history. After all, history is about the past; s…
The late state Rep. Orville Snare of Smithfield is seen in his World War II uniform during a…
Huntingdon County lays claim to one covered bridge. Located in the southeastern end of the c…
Part 1 of a two-part series
Taken a few decades ago, this photo shows the demolition of the back end of the old E.W. Gra…
This week, some notes about Huntingdon County’s rich heritage in steam railroading, ironmaki…
Can the readers identify the location and name of this coal-hauling steam locomotive? Contac…
Today, the small, rural community of Wells Tannery is only a shadow of its once thriving ima…
Longtime Daily News photographer Blair Shore, snapped this photo of the construction of a ne…
The present-day community of Wood, which was named to the National Register of Historic Plac…
Here’s a rare postcard scene of several well known landmarks in the county seat of Huntingdo…
Today’s column will be brief and to the point: remembering and honoring two persons who left…
Hotel Juniata appears In this undated postcard photo. The old hotel was a popular stop for t…
In fall 1962 junior-senior high school students from the Saxton, Robertsdale and Six Mile Ru…
