Joe Weltner’s 90-year-old grandmother still tells the story. Back in the day, she and her husband were driving the grandkids around to look at the neighborhood Christmas decorations. From the back seat, young Joe — probably 6 at the time — was heard to mutter, “I hate white lights.” “From
These days, you often find Christmas decorations next to Halloween candy in the stores. In May, Better Homes & Gardens magazine made a case for decorating early. Among the reasons: • The decorations evoke feelings of nostalgia, excitement and happiness (harking back to childhood). • They foster feelings of coziness
Thanksgiving Day is usually a big deal for Joe Weltner of Harrison. Weltner usually kicks off his Christmas decorating frenzy right after polishing off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. “I start to politely shuffle the guests out so the first of 15-plus Christmas trees can be put up,” said Weltner of
A historic residence in Leechburg has new owners.
The three-story mansion at 701 First St. was purchased by Ashley and Quinto Martin in August.
According to Armstrong County records, the property was sold for $210,000. Money doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. It was built in 1866 just after the Civil War for $10,000.
The Martins relocated from Greensburg with their nine children about three months ago.
Ashley Martin, 39, said they were looking for a larger home and when they initially arrived in Leechburg to tour the home, something significant on the grounds caught their attention.
“We had a hard time finding a decent-sized home in our price range,” Ashley Martin said. “We’re Catholic … and pulling up and seeing that grotto in the middle (of the driveway) it meant something to us to have that there.”