Posts by News & Views Staff
Dress Up and Bring a Bike: Confluence Cyclery Hosts a Costume Ride Saturday
Confluence Cyclery’s first Community Costume Ride rolls Saturday, October 17 at 5 p.m. from the town square. All ages welcome, with a few tips on riding in costume.
Read MoreTurkeyfoot Second Graders Get a Close Look at the Fire Trucks
Firefighters from Addison and Confluence brought their trucks to Mrs. Walters’ second graders at Turkeyfoot for a hands-on fire safety day.
Read MoreWater Bills Are Up 62 Percent in a Decade, and PA Is Near the Top
A new national report finds water bills up 62 percent in ten years, with Pennsylvania systems among the most expensive in the country.
Read MoreSkill Games Must Come Out Tuesday Unless the Courts Intervene
State Police can start seizing skill game machines Oct. 13. Lawmakers want the Supreme Court to wait until February. What it means for Somerset County businesses.
Read MoreA $250,000 State Grant Is Headed to the GAP at the Bollman Bridge
A state grant of $250,000 will pay for work on the Bollman Bridge and the Great Allegheny Passage in Summit Township, part of an $81 million statewide announcement.
Read MoreThe Federal Money Meant to Prepare for the Next Flood Is Stuck in Court
Federal money meant to prepare for floods like August’s was cut, then ordered back by a judge.
Read MoreCounty Emergency Agency Warns That a Warm Winter Can Still Hit Hard
A very strong El Niño favors a warmer winter, but the county EMA rates ice, outages and road damage as high threats. What it says and what to do now.
Read MoreSNAP Benefits Rise $18 a Month on Average, Work Rules Have Tightened
SNAP benefits rose an average of $18 a month on October 1, and work rules now cover adults up to age 64. The new amounts, who is affected and who to call.
Read MoreIt’s a Big Weekend in Confluence: PumpkinFest Is Here
Confluence PumpkinFest runs Oct. 2 to 4 with lamb burgers, pumpkin carving, the quilt show, dancing tractors, Sunday’s duck race and the Grand Feature Parade.
Read MoreUSA Today Names the Laurel Highlands a Top Fall Foliage Destination, Again
USA Today ranked the Laurel Highlands sixth in the country for fall colors, the seventh straight year the region has cracked the top 10.
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