Our Town: The Cove

Storytellers from the Martinsburg and Roaring Spring area came together to capture the spirit of their community with video, photos and memories for the 91st production in the Our Town series. Watch as they share stories from the area’s history, local attractions like the Everett Railroad and Mamie’s Cafe, and agricultural stories that include Pygmy goats and a world record dairy cow.

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Lewistown

Volunteer storytellers from Lewistown share stories from friends and neighbors that include Goose Day, canals, railroads, Juniata Terrace, service organizations, fine arts, and a 1920s grand movie theatre. Watch »

Posted on December 8, 2016

Somerset

Volunteer storytellers from Somerset, Pa. share stories about the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, the Fire and Ice Festival, beekeeping, Frederick Goeb’s Bible, The Laurel Arts center, and so much more. Find out what makes Somerset a GREAT hometown. Watch »

Posted on October 22, 2015

Reynoldsville

Volunteer storytellers from Reynoldsville, PA share stories about the future downtown renovations, Carriage House Creations, the community pool, a giant concrete arrow, a local ghost, and so much more. Find out what makes Reynoldsville a GREAT hometown! Watch on the PBS App »

Posted on June 10, 2018

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