J
the
ournal-herald THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Volume 44 – No. 13
SINGLE COPY– 75¢
©2024, THE JOURNAL-HERALD. All Rights Reserved
CONTINUING: THE WHITE HAVEN JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 1879–145th YEAR, NO. 52
(USPS 277440)
CONTINUING: THE WEATHERLY HERALD ESTABLISHED 1880–145th YEAR, NO. 26
Proposed White Haven zoning change to preserve character of commercial buildings, downtown by Ruth Isenberg White Haven’s downtown contains a multitude of architectural styles. Many of its buildings reflect the dominant styles of the time in which they were built. Borough council hopes to preserve the historic character of the downtown, and make sure any new structures fit in, by amending the zoning ordinance to regulate facades in the commercial district.
historic buildings, which would be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Regarding changes to those buildings the ordinance reads:
“Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize these historic buildings shall, whenever possible, be preserved. Removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive
See FACADES, page 7
The Canal Building, 243 Main Street a chance to ask questions and make comments before council takes action later in the meeting. Because the business district is the prime target of the proposal, borough manager Linda Szoke has sent a copy of the proposed amendment to the membership of the Greater
International Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge #457, 238 Main Street On Monday, November 25, the borough council meeting will begin with a public hearing on the proposed changes. Residents and business owners will have
Tavern on the Trail, 520 Main Street
G&A Hardware Store, 107 Susquehanna Street
White Haven Chamber of Commerce. It includes a list of 13 properties (shown in this article) that are to be considered
THANK YOU, CHARLIE! At a luncheon held in his honor at Zions Lutheran on November 17, Charles Hettler, left, was honored for his 36 years of service to the Shepherd House Food Pantry. Above, Stacie Bray, president of Zions Church Council, presents him with a plaque on his retirement. For more, please turn to page 2. JH: Ruth Isenberg