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A Perfect Day in Confluence for America’s 250th
A mild, overcast day, music in the park, a hot dog contest and fireworks by Little Big Shots. A look back at Confluence's celebration of America's 250th.
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.…
Why 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.
Confluence 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.
Larry’s Newspaper Bag, and the Boy Who Carried It
A framed Post-Gazette delivery bag from Larry Walsh's boyhood, found by Mary Aukerman and gifted by Kris Mamula, will find a home at Tissue Farm.
Wildfire 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.
New 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.
New 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.