Community
Stop already! Berlin drugstore files lawsuit to stop junk faxes
Berlin Pharmacy has had it up to here with junk faxes. Jonico Inc., which does business as Somerset County’s Berlin Pharmacy, filed a one-count civil lawsuit July 9 in the…
Trailhead’s New T-Bird Lager Honors Tom Close Jr.
Trailhead Brewing's new T-Bird Lager, named for Tom Close Jr., debuted in Rockwood and Confluence, with a share of sales going to the fire departments.
Iran war pressures home heating oil prices
On my kitchen wall is a picture looking down a snowy Sterner Street sidewalk at a path cut by my antique snowblower, a reminder of last winter’s bitter cold. The…
Got a Great Trail Shot? The 2026 GAP Photo Contest Wants It
The 2026 GAP Photo Contest is open now to all ages and skill levels. Submit your best shots of the trail and its towns for prizes and a feature by the GAP Conservancy.
PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Deadline Extended to December 31
Pennsylvania extended the Property Tax/Rent Rebate application deadline to Dec. 31, 2026. Rebates of $380 to $1,000 for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
Mt. Davis Challenge Returns July 26, Volunteers Needed
The Mt. Davis Challenge bike race returns to Confluence on July 26. Organizers say all is set and are seeking volunteers for race morning.
Community to Gather at Blue Hole Aug 1 in remembrance of a creek
The Mountain Watershed Association hosts a remembrance at Blue Hole in Forbes State Forest on August 1, honoring a beloved creek it says is now polluted.
A Fourth to Remember Around Confluence
Hot weather, full rivers and trails, busy businesses and skies lit up by neighbors. A look back at the Fourth of July weekend around Confluence.