Posts by News & Views Staff
Shanksville VFD marks 75th anniversary at annual community picnic
The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department is marking its 75th anniversary at its annual community picture, Friday July 31 and Saturday Aug. 1 at the Shanksville Community Grove, Cornerstone Road, Friedens.…
Read MoreHickory Bottom Band Plays the Somerset Historical Center
The Somerset Historical Center’s First Fridays concert series continues Aug. 7 with the Hickory Bottom Band on the lawn. Food on site, all welcome.
Read MoreWhy Your Grocery Bill Keeps Climbing, and What It Means.
Groceries cost about 33 percent more than in 2019, the biggest jump in 50 years. Here is what the numbers mean for mountain families and farmers.
Read MoreConfluence Throws America a 250th Birthday Party Saturday
Confluence celebrates America’s 250th on July 25 with an all-day town square party: market, contests, food, live music, a giant puppet parade and fireworks.
Read MoreWildfire Smoke and a Lettuce Recall: Quite a Week:
Canadian wildfire smoke settled over the Laurel Highlands last week, and a national iceberg lettuce recall over a cyclospora outbreak is one more thing to watch.
Read MoreNew PA Law Lets Seniors Name a Trusted Person to Catch a Missed Property Tax Bill
Act 27 of 2026 lets older and incapacitated Pennsylvanians name someone to get notice if property taxes fall behind, a safeguard against losing a home.
Read MoreNew State Budget Brings Free School Breakfast and More for Mountain Districts
Pennsylvania’s new $50.8 billion budget adds free school breakfast statewide and more funding for rural districts. Here is what it means on the mountain.
Read MoreFollow the Yellow Signs: Garrett County Artist Studio Tour Returns July 25-26
The free, self-guided Garrett County Artist Studio Tour runs July 25-26, 11am to 5pm, letting you step inside working studios and meet local artists.
Read MoreMaker Days Bring Hands-On Art to Ohiopyle July 18 and 19
Touchstone Maker Days returns to Ohiopyle July 18 and 19 with free, all-ages artmaking, live demos, and an outdoor maker market at the old Falls City Church.
Read MoreThe Wild Yough Turns 50 and Friendsville Is Throwing a Party July 25
Friendsville Town Park hosts a free celebration July 25 marking 50 years of the Youghiogheny as Maryland’s only wild and scenic river, with music, food, and the Upper Yough Race.
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