This week we explore the history and mystery of ‘The man they could not hang’. Michael “Mickey” or “Smitty” Smith lived in the Johnstown area. After killing a man, he was found guilty and sentenced to hang. Then, he disappeared. Smitty was never heard from again. Before Incarceration Michael Smith had several nicknames, his most …
Origin Story of the Easter Bunny is a long and winding tale of how a simple down to earth rabbit becomes a springtime version of Santa. (Cue dramatic superhero music.) What shady government/military science created this egg delivering mammal? Why are the eggs various colors? How can it hop around the world in one night? …
Country Fox is back from her Winter hibernation with her trip to Alchemie, The Magic of Mixing and Mingling. Located at 512 Chestnut Street in Cambria City, Alchemie is a unique place to stop and get some unique drinks. Alchemy: Noun According to the Merrian Webster Dictionary, alchemy is the medieval science and philosophy which …
We are only a few short days away from All Hallows Eve, or Halloween. This week’s blog explores some ancient All Hallows Eve divination practices. Read on to find out more about apple bobbing, tarot cards, hazel nuts and candles. All Hallows Eve: Ancient Practices Samhain was celebrated at the end of October and beginning …
The Christmas Scarecrow is the first of this year’s Dark Christmas Traditions that Country Fox will be exploring. This creepy character is one of the many anti-Santa figures that appears at this time of year. While the Christmas Scarecrow doesn’t have the same draw as Krampus, he is still quite creepy. How it Began A …
November 27th is Small Business Saturday, and Country Fox is bringing you 9 Small Businesses you will want to check out. Don’t forget, shoppers can visit these stores throughout the Holiday shopping season to get some unique gifts for their loved ones. 1. Book Lovers Are you or someone you know a book lover? I …
Country Fox visited Brigid’s Cross Religious and Spiritual Treasures recently. We love to shop local and this little shop is worth a visit! The Shop Located in Cambria City Historic District, Brigid’s Cross opened it’s doors to the public earlier this year. The shop is small, but cozy. St. Brigid is a Catholic saint from …
This past Sunday was a busy day. My in-laws had a family get-together to celebrate: Father’s Day, their 54th Wedding Anniversary, my sister in-laws birthday and my step-son’s college graduation. What better way to provide appetizers than a charcuterie board! Most people have probably heard of a charcuterie spread, even if they aren’t sure how …
Recently Country Fox was involved with Bobcat Films and Dutch Run Digital in filming We Are All in This Together: Pandemic-Johnstown, 1918. The cast and crew united with In This Together Cambria, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and The Tribune-Democrat to create this project. This is a series of four episodes detailing the life …
The official start of spring is just around the corner. The vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is Saturday, March 20th at 5:37 AM. This marks the end of Winter and the start of Spring. The snow has begun to melt and life has started to wake up from its long slumber. Spring has this way …