Business
Who’s Supplying the Water for a New Fracking Well Near Laurel Ridge State Park?
Tapping deep rock formations for natural gas takes lots of water – over five million gallons to hydraulically fracture a well, according to the Mountain Watershed Association. But where is…
Confluence Foodmart closes for good
It looks like Confluence is losing its local independent grocery store with the recent closing of the Confluence Foodmart on Williams Street. News & Views founder Larry Walsh reported earlier…
Trailhead Brewing’s Morel Mushroom Contest
Trailhead Brewing is running a Morel Mushroom Contest through May 17 — think yours is the best? Bring it in. $100 cash prize. Winner announced May 18. Bob Metzger is proving once again that he's a real fun-gi.
Confluence Cyclery Welcomes Brandon | A New Wrench Worth Knowing
Confluence Cyclery has found their new bike mechanic — and by the sound of it, the job found exactly the right person. Meet Brandon, a veteran of the biking industry in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Colorado.
New study pokes holes in the aura of small town safety
Low crime rates are part of the draw for people living in Somerset and other rural Pennsylvania counties, but a new study pokes holes in the aura of small town…
River’s Edge Cafe Opens for 2026
River's Edge Cafe opens for the 2026 season the last Friday of April, open Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Dine on the veranda overlooking the river in a historic 1890 German-style home. A Confluence institution since the 1980s.
Federal budget cuts, food inflation hits Somerset County
Ben Tawney has a simple way to predict the rise of household hunger in Somerset County. “When you see fuel prices go up, you’ll see food prices go up and…
River’s Edge Antiques Opens for the 2026 Season on May 1st
River's Edge Antiques returns for the 2026 season starting Friday, May 1, open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thanks to Carolyn and Jan for making the west side of Confluence a little groovier.
Trailhead Brewing Is Hiring — Beer Tenders Wanted
Trailhead Brewing is looking for 1–2 Beer Tenders for the busy season. Part-time, some Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends. Craft-beer-friendly atmosphere on the Confluence town square. Stop in or message them to apply.
Confluence Cyclery Opens for the 2026 Season This Weekend
Confluence Cyclery reopens for the 2026 season this weekend! Visit us Saturdays and Sundays in April, then full-time starting May 1. See you soon!