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Washington County DAR keeps the past alive

Members of Washington County’s Daughters of the American Revolution believe in remembering the past by looking to the present. The nonprofit organization, a branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is made up of women whose ancestors were patriots in the ...

S.O.A.R. of Greene County educates, gives back to the community

A group of aviation enthusiasts in Greene County are championing the importance of the county’s airport. Support Our Aviation Resources - more widely known as S.O.A.R. of Greene County – is a nonprofit organization that exists for volunteers to pass on their love for all things ...

Carnegie Free Library offers programs for all ages

In the early 1900’s, industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was known not only for his success with the Carnegie Steel Company but also for his passion for reading and education. He established 3,000 public libraries across in the United States and other countries. The ...

West Alexander nonprofit touches on a variety of needs

In 2019, Dr. Kathleen Miller launched the nonprofit Kleine Klasse Schule, German for “small classroom school.” The former teacher set up a tutoring program in a building a few doors down from her home in West Alexander, helping anyone who walked through the door - from adults who needed ...

King Coal Association celebrates area’s mining history

For the past 70 years, the King Coal Association has promoted and celebrated the history of mining in Southwestern Pennsylvania, reminding residents of its importance to the region. “Going back to earlier years, probably even before the 1900s, the coal industry, and coal mines ...

Wesley Health Center provides safety net to the uninsured

More than three decades ago, Wesley Health Center opened its doors to provide medical service to those without insurance. Not long after, it became a place for providing health care for all individuals 18 and older. “Many people were having trouble paying their deductible, the co-pay or ...