NEWS AND VIEWS ~ September 10, 2026

Old and Up the River...

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE NATIONAL ROAD corridor between Keyser's Ridge to the Mason-Dixon Line is pictured here under construction in a photo dated November 25, 1949.

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Pennsylvania ATV trails expand in Elk, Potter counties

September 10, 2026 - Kris Mamula

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Sept. 9 announced the addition of six all-terrain vehicle connector routes in Elk and Potter counties, expanding connections to two regional trail systems and boosting the state’s outdoor recreation economy. The routes were approved through a new state Department of Transportation…

Pennsylvania Is Looking for a Few Good Trail People, and Confluence Knows a Few

September 9, 2026 - News & Views Staff

DCNR is taking applications this fall for its 20-member Trails Advisory Committee. Here's what the job involves and why someone from the GAP corridor ought to apply.

Historic Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville Still Closed While Crews Race to Save It

September 7, 2026 - popemaster

The 1813 stone arch bridge at Casselman River Bridge State Park stays closed for restoration, and a new DNR release ties it to the Underground Railroad.

Pennsylvania Freeze Relief Grants for Fruit Growers Close September 21

September 7, 2026 - News & Views Staff

PA's $10 million Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant covers apple, pear, peach, cherry, grape, and berry losses from the April freeze.

History Comes Alive: Somerset Historical Center’s Author Talks!

September 7, 2026 - News & Views Staff

The Somerset Historical Center's author-talk series continues, with Amanda Owen presenting a story of women's fight for the vote on Sept. 22.

Confluence Volunteer Fire Company Holds Chicken BBQ Benefit for Ron Hostetler’s Family Saturday

September 6, 2026 - News & Views Staff

The Confluence Volunteer Fire Company holds a Chicken BBQ Benefit Saturday at the Outflow Soft Freeze, with proceeds going to help Ron Hostetler's family with funeral expenses.

9/11 anniversary riders arrive in Confluence

September 5, 2026 - Kris Mamula

‘the ones who keep it alive’ The need to remember the first responders killed in 9/11 arrived in Confluence Borough in the form of 21 guys on bicycles – hungry, muddy and worn out from being chased through the woods by a day of thunderstorms.…

A $13 Billion Power Plant Is Coming to Fayette County

September 3, 2026 - News & Views Staff

NextEra's $13 billion East Riverside Energy Center would rise on old coal ground along the Monongahela in Fayette County, with an estimated 30 million gallons a day drawn from the river. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how to weigh in.

Quilts Return to PumpkinFest

September 2, 2026 - News & Views Staff

The Trail Town Quilt Show returns for all three days of PumpkinFest, October 2 through 4, with heirloom, full-size and baby quilts and wall hangings for viewing and for sale. Volunteers are needed.

Upcoming Events

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2–21

Weekly Movement with Sara Conley: Gentle Yoga and Pilates/Barre

Wednesday, September 2 – Wednesday, October 21

6 to 7 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street, Confluence, PA | By donation

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21–31

Weekly: Silent Meditation with Judd Evans, Mondays

Monday, September 21 – Thursday, December 31

6 to 7 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street, Confluence, PA | By donation

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25–7

Crawford School of Terror in Connellsville

Friday, September 25 – Saturday, November 7

Fridays and Saturdays | Crawford School, 125 N. 7th Street, Connellsville, PA 15425

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2–31

Haunted Hollow Opens for Ten Nights in Rockwood

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 31

Fridays and Saturdays, box office 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. | 126 Woodland Road, Rockwood, PA 15557

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3–18

Autumnfest Runs Three Weekends at Seven Springs

Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 18

Saturdays and Sundays | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622

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8–11

Sketchy Characters: Monthly Drawing Club

Thursday, October 8 – Thursday, February 11

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street | by donation

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9–11

Buckwheat Festival

Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11

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Zentangles: Mindfulness Art

Sunday, October 11

noon to 2 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street | $20

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Trauma & Falls Prevention

Thursday, October 15

10:30 am. | Confluence Senior Center 700 Reynolds Street Confluence Pa. | O

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Taco Salad Lunch

Thursday, October 15

11:15 | Confluence Senior Center 700 Reynolds street Confluence Pa 15424 | $5.00

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