Community
Trails Group Plans Plaque to Honor Larry Walsh
Larry Walsh found Confluence the way he found most things worth keeping: by paying attention. A four-decade newspaperman for the Pittsburgh Press and the Post-Gazette, he came chasing stories about…
Confluence VFD Annual Chicken BBQ Returns May 23 – Get There Early
The Confluence Volunteer Fire Department holds its Annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 23, starting at 11 a.m. at the Confluence Community Center. Meals served until sold out. A beloved spring tradition.
Hi-View Garden’s Greenhouse Opens May 20-23
Sara and Todd Wetzel's greenhouse opens May 20-23. Shop for fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers before their Memorial Day sale! Stop by!
Free Summer Meals for Kids at the Confluence Community Center
The Summer Youth Cafe returns to the Confluence Community Center this summer, offering free Grab & Go meals for youth 18 and under every Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, June 11 through August 13. No cost, no sign-up required. Volunteers also needed.
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…
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…
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…
Turkeyfoot 6th Graders Shine at Bandfest – Hosted by Portage High School
A group of Turkeyfoot Valley 6th graders were selected to participate in Bandfest this year at Portage High School. The young musicians put on a wonderful performance and made the valley proud.