Posts by News & Views Staff
Tracing Your Roots at the Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society
The Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society holds family genealogies, some 2,500 obituaries, old newspaper archives and cemetery records, open for research.
Read MoreConfluence Is Throwing a Party for America’s 250th – And You’re Invited
America turns 250 this year, and Confluence is rising to the occasion. On Saturday, July 25, the town square hosts an all-day celebration from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Community Market, hot dog eating contest, apple pie baking contest, food trucks, live bands, kids activities, and more.
Read MorePaddlers Wanted to Pull Tires from the Yough July 11
Experienced paddlers can help the Mountain Watershed Association pull tires from the Youghiogheny River at the Yough Community Tire Round Up on July 11.
Read MoreFree Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park June 28
The Mountain Watershed Association hosts a free Family Field Day at Laurel Hill State Park on Sunday, June 28, with nature crafts, activities and free boat rides.
Read MoreFresh Produce Returns to Confluence at The Cart on Oden
The Cart on Oden is open weekends at 537 Oden Street in Confluence with fresh local produce, handmade soaps, cutting boards and plants, while supplies last.
Read MoreBraddock’s Crossing Reenactment Returns
Connellsville hosts its annual Braddock’s Crossing reenactment June 27 and 28, marking General Edward Braddock’s 1755 march toward Fort Duquesne.
Read MoreDani Conn Named 2026 Honoree at the Ken Lantzy Classic
Dani Conn of Confluence’s Beggs Brothers Printing was named the 2026 Honoree of the 1st Summit Bank Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic, recognized at the June 11 banquet for more than ten years of work with the organization.
Read MoreGAP Closes Two-Mile Stretch Near Kennywood
A two-mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage near Kennywood closes July 9 to August 6 for rock scaling. A $20 shuttle will carry trail users around it.
Read MoreTurkeyfoot’s Gabe Barlow Marches in the Ken Lantzy All-Star Band
Gabe Barlow becomes the first Turkeyfoot Valley student selected for the Ken Lantzy All-Star Marching Band, learning a full show in two days for the June 12 classic in Johnstown.
Read MoreWake Robin Plays the Confluence Creative Arts Center June 20
Regional folk trio Wake Robin plays the Confluence Creative Arts Center on June 20, with a community potluck at 6:30 and the show at 7. Admission by donation.
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