SNEAK PEAK: Cold Stream Dam
By: WJAC Web StaffPHILIPSBURG, Pa. -- All summer long, 6 News is packing up the show and taking it on the road.This Friday, we’re visiting Philipsburg in Centre County and will have a full half-hour to...
View ArticleSNEAK PEAK: Longtime morning man at Philipsburg radio station
Our Your Town segment this Friday takes to Philipsburg where a longtime radio legend continues to rule the morning airwaves.It was back in the 1960s when Sheldon Sharpless’ brother called saying he...
View ArticlePhilipsburg: A history, in brief
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- In 1795 the United States of America was still young and the state of Pennsylvania was beginning to conduct land sales in Philadelphia. The price of land was relatively inexpensive...
View ArticleThe Simler House
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- One of Philipsburg many hallmark landmarks is the Simler House. The house was built by an original settler of Philipsburg and still stands. ...
View ArticleCold Stream Dam
PHILIPSBURG, Pa. -- A popular spot for many locals is the Cold Stream Dam.The man-made dam and recreation park was established during the late 1800s and is one of Philipsburg's main attractions. The...
View ArticleFounders Oak
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- The oldest living thing in Philipsburg is known as "Founders Oak." Founders Oak is an Oak Tree that stands in the burial ground of the Union Church. ...
View ArticleOld Mud Church
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- The Union Church in Philipsburg is a historic landmark and also known to locals as the "Old Mud Church." The building was originally a log building and used as a meeting house in...
View ArticleExtreme sports park
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- The newest addition to the Philipsburg community is an extreme sports park. Philipsburg Borough Manager Joel Watson said, "Once the kids are 10 and 12 they're not interested in swing...
View ArticleMaking a difference: The Emily Whitehead Foundation
By: Lindsay Ward PHILIPSBURG, Pa.--A young Philipsburg girl's story of overcoming cancer not only impacted people locally, but nationally and internationally. Emily Whitehead received a treatment that...
View ArticleLocal legend: Sheldon Sharpless
PHILIPSBURG, Pa.-- A legendary morning radio host remains on the air after over 50 years in the business and says he has no plans to retire. Our area has a number of long-term broadcasters, legends who...
View ArticleRicotta Jewelry
PHILIPSBURG, Pa. -- It’s a true family business right on Front Street in Philipsburg known as Ricotta Jewelry. Opened in 1968 by the late Joe Ricotta, it was originally named O’Brien’s Jewelry.At the...
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