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250 years of faith and fellowship

EIGHTY FOUR – Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church is marking its anniversary with a celebration of a history dating back to before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The church at 45 Church Road in Eighty Four will celebrate its 250th anniversary beginning Sept. 26 with a car ...

Farms attracting more people, revenue through agritainment

These days, visiting a farm is about more than going to see animals or shopping for seasonal produce. Activities ranging from hayrides to haunted mazes to pumpkin picking are becoming more prevalent as more farms lean into “agritainment” or “agritourism,” the combination of agriculture ...

Still going strong

The Washington Spinners and Weavers Guild was founded 50 years ago and is still going strong. The group of about 30 members who are all interested in fiber, said club president Barbara Campbell of Grindstone. “Most of us do a little bit of spinning. A lot of the women are knitters. Several ...

Local woman to open counseling center in Waterdam Plaza

The last 18 months have been a whirlwind for Lindsay Carter and the business she founded, owns and serves as clinical director, Rooted in Healing Counseling Center. What started in June 2023 as a virtual service with 14 clients has grown with multiple psychotherapists serving as mental health ...

Wounded Warriors looking for new property

Western Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. is losing its lease on property in Eighty Four and is looking for a new place for members to enjoy outdoor activities. The organization has leased more than 2,800 acres from CNX Resources for nearly two decades for hunting and fishing and was informed ...

Roundabouts proven to be safer than traditional intersections

North Strabane Police Capt. Matthew Mancini admitted to being somewhat skeptical when the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recommended double roundabouts to replace the dangerous intersection at Brownlee and Thomas-Eighty Four roads. About nine years later, the previous site of ...