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It’s official: Better quality water is on the way for Confluence
After years of iron and manganese, volunteer project manager Mark Waszczak says better tasting tap water is on the way for Confluence.
Hearing June 15 on water authority sale
Public comment on the sale of the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority will be received at two public hearings. The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission will receive comment at hearings scheduled…
Fireworks extravaganza planned for 250th anniversary event in Confluence
The Confluence USA 250 Committee is planning to mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July in grand style. A hot dog eating contest, apple pie baking contest,…
SummerQuest 2026 Reading Program at Turkeyfoot Lending Library
The Turkeyfoot Lending Library's free SummerQuest 2026 reading program runs Wednesdays, June 17 through July 8, with stories, activities, prizes and free lunches.
Warriors on Wheels Stopped in Confluence on Memorial Day — and the Cyclery Was Ready
On Memorial Day, riders from Warrior Expeditions — a nonprofit that helps veterans heal through long-distance outdoor expeditions — passed through Confluence on the 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail. They stopped at Confluence Cyclery, and Peggy, Scott, Rachel, and Brandon were glad to meet them.
Koval Sub Sale at the American Legion Parking Lot — June 6 in Ursina
The United Community Church of God is holding its monthly Koval Sub Sale on Saturday, June 6, starting at 8 a.m. in the American Legion parking lot in Ursina. $10 each for a 16-inch sub. No pre-orders — first come, first served.
Mtn Watershed’s Weekly Swim Report: Ramcat Passes, Most Others Fail
The Mountain Watershed Association's weekly bacteria testing shows Ramcat Beach passed at 35.0 MPN heading into Memorial Day Weekend, while most other regional sites failed. Here is the full local rundown.
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…
Honor the Fallen – VFW and American Legion Hold Memorial Day Ceremony May 25
The Confluence VFW and Ursina American Legion will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Bandstand in Confluence Town Park. All are welcome.
Confluence Community Market Returns for the 2026 Season
The Confluence Community Market is back in the Town Park for 2026, running from 8 a.m. to noon on the last Saturday of each month through the summer. Market organizer…