In a beautiful and fertile limestone valley that was once called The Great Cove, there is a great spring. It is said that the roar of the spring water could be heard from miles around. Geologists believe that there is a subterranean lake in The Great Cove, and that the spring is an outlet from this lake.
Welcome to Roaring Spring, the town that grew around this natural wonder. The Great Cove has become Morrison’s Cove, and the spring is now enclosed in a stone arch with much of its water diverted into pipes. Its “roar” has turned to a gentle murmur, but it still puts forth 8 million gallons of water daily.
The centerpiece of Spring Dam Park is an electric fountain which was completed in 1937. Three primary colors were used in a intricate lighting arrangement, and they are blended to create a remarkable series of colorful shades. This beautiful setting, with a newly restored 1942 PRR N5C caboose and Blair County’s only remaining train station next to it, draws residents and visitors alike, and many of the town’s celebrations and special events are held here.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
As a reminder to the Roaring Spring Borough residents, the Borough’s Code Enforcement Officer will continue to enforce the High Grass Ordinance. Common causes for violations being issued are:
Blowing grass cuttings on to the roadway
Grass exceeding 6” in height
Accumulation of litter, etc…
Trimming of Trees, Bushes, and other Vegetation
Vegetation growth hiding signs, growth on sidewalks
Foliage Clearance (8) eight feet above sidewalk surface
Foliage Clearance (12) twelve feet above street surface on the following streets: Main St., East Main St., South Main St., Spang St., Bloomfield St., Robinson Ave.
all other streets, roadways, alleys (10) ten feet above surface.
ROARING SPRING FOOD PANTRY
401 East Main Street
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Hours:
EVERY THURSDAY 1:00 TO 3:00 pm
Each family may receive once a month a bag for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
along with selecting 5 items off a miscellaneous table.
Donations can be dropped off on the porch of St. Luke’s Church, 401 East Main Street, Roaring Spring, PA
or monetary donations may be sent to the Borough Office C/O: Food Pantry, P. O. Box 252, Roaring Spring, PA 16673.
PORCH PANTRY
Trinity United Methodist Church
434 East Main Street
Roaring Spring
(814)224-2815
The pantry is set up at the main entrance of the church, across the street from the post office.
-Please feel free to take what you need in moderation.
-Please feel free to donate food and/or essential products.
Food and monetary donations can be dropped off in the office between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.