Houtzdale Days, like so many local large outdoor gatherings, has been cancelled this year due to vital safety precautions in regards to the COVID-19 virus.  The timing is bad luck.  This year, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of the borough’s founding, in 1870, as Dr. Daniel Houtz successfully worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad in order … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Ground Zero Site for Houtzdale Days