Posts by News & Views Staff
Got a Great Trail Shot? The 2026 GAP Photo Contest Wants It
The 2026 GAP Photo Contest is open now to all ages and skill levels. Submit your best shots of the trail and its towns for prizes and a feature by the GAP Conservancy.
Read MoreTurkeyfoot Valley Gears Up for 2026-27 as Summer Sessions Roll On
Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District welcomes the 2026-27 school year while summer Extended School Year sessions continue at the school through late July.
Read MorePA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Deadline Extended to December 31
Pennsylvania extended the Property Tax/Rent Rebate application deadline to Dec. 31, 2026. Rebates of $380 to $1,000 for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
Read MoreMt. Davis Challenge Returns July 26, Volunteers Needed
The Mt. Davis Challenge bike race returns to Confluence on July 26. Organizers say all is set and are seeking volunteers for race morning.
Read MoreCommunity to Gather at Blue Hole Aug 1 in remembrance of a creek
The Mountain Watershed Association hosts a remembrance at Blue Hole in Forbes State Forest on August 1, honoring a beloved creek it says is now polluted.
Read MoreCasting: Theater Camp Presents ‘Peter and Wendy’
Confluence Creative Arts Center theater campers present the musical Peter and Wendy on July 25 at 4 and 6:30 p.m., part of the town’s America250 celebration.
Read MoreA Fourth to Remember Around Confluence
Hot weather, full rivers and trails, busy businesses and skies lit up by neighbors. A look back at the Fourth of July weekend around Confluence.
Read MoreSave Your Holiday Trash: The Arts Center Wants It for Eco-Art Camp
The Confluence Creative Arts Center seeks upcycled material donations by July 12 for its Eco-Art Camp, and registration is open one more week for summer camps.
Read MoreSomerset County Zoo Day Returns July 14
Somerset County residents can visit the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium for $5 a person on Tuesday, July 14. Tickets are sold at the gate only, and updated residency guidelines apply.
Read MoreIn Confluence on the Fourth? The Party Is July 25.
Confluence will not hold official fireworks on July 4 this year. The town will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday, July 25.
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