Feels like spring
Colton Huwe reels in a fish at Canonsburg Lake Wednesday afternoon while his canine sidekick Bruno assists. "I never thought I'd be taking my coat off in February," Huwe laughed, adding the fishing this year has so far been good.
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Clara Chapman, left, and her new friend Maggie DiSaia swing in the sunshine at Canonsburg Town Park on Feb. 15 while their moms, Carly Chapman, of Washington, and Jo DiSaia, right, of Canonsburg, chat.
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Paislynn Ross, 2, laughs with her pal Desiree Calloway, of Canonsburg, at North Strabane Park Wednesday afternoon. Ross and Calloway soaked in the sunshine and enjoyed the warm breeze with Ross’ grandmother, Amy Ross.
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Doug Mickey helps granddaughter Isabella Taylor, 19 months, soar from log to log at North Strabane Park. The duo, of Canonsburg, enjoyed spending time in Wednesday’s sunshine.
Byron Stewart goes for the dunk at North Strabane Park, where he spent Wednesday afternoon shooting hoops. Stewart said the sunshine lured him out of his local gym routine and to the courts.
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Byron Stewart changed up his workout routine Wednesday, opting for an afternoon shooting hoops at North Strabane Park instead of lifting indoors at the local gym.
Blue skies, sunshine and a warm breeze enticed folks outdoors Wednesday for a little play, some relaxation and casual conversation. Fast friends Clara Chapman, 3, of Washington, and Maggie DiSaia, 3, of Canonsburg, spent the morning swinging while their moms, Carly Chapman and Jo DiSaia, chatted. Colton Huwe and his pup Bruno traveled from Bethel Park to Canonsburg Lake for some good fishing, while North Strabane resident Byron Stewart shot hoops at the park’s courts. Doug Mickey and his granddaughter Isabella Taylor, of Canonsburg, joined the crowds at North Strabane Park, where Paislynn Ross, 2, played on the jungle gym with her grandma Amy “Gammy” Ross of Strabane and Ross’ friend, Desiree Calloway. People were happy to take advantage of the spring-like day ahead of weather reports calling for rain and, next week, snow.