The month of March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The title was created in hopes of creating more public awareness on the topic, as well as spreading the word on the available treatment and recovery services. Gambling can become easily addictive, interfering with a person’s everyday life. A problem gambler lets gambling get in the … Continue reading
For many, Easter is the holiday that signifies the arrival of Spring. On High Street, one restaurant owner along with the help from the owner of an antique shop, decided to host their own Easter event for families and customers. It was last March when Kristy Vliet, owner of 5 Kids Kandy Café and Catering, … Continue reading
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library in Waynesburg kicked off their seasonal Coding Program Thursday evening, with the first meeting of 2018 for their weekly program titled, “Code Squad.” Each semester since December 2016, Bowlby Library has hosted Code Squad sessions every Thursday evening at 5 p.m. The program begins teaching children between the ages … Continue reading
With paintbrush in hand, Lisa Belding effortlessly brushes it against the canvas. Layer by layer, she creates definition, highlights and color to portray a reflection of herself and her life. Belding, who used to work at Waynesburg University, started painting six years ago, and each one of Belding’s paintings and artwork are a piece of … Continue reading
After months of campaigning, the special election for the 18th Congressional District has concluded. Barring unlikely circumstances, Lamb has unofficially claimed the district’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. A Democrat has not been elected in the 18th District since 2000. Mt. Lebanon native Conor Lamb, 33, unofficially beat Republican candidate Rick Saccone, 59, … Continue reading
After years of planning and waiting, Ryerson Station State Park will receive several improvements, as part of an initiative known as, “Re-Vision Ryerson.” These improvements will include a general renovation of the campground and its amenities, a new swimming pool and a spray park. The Re-Vision Ryerson initiative is in direct correlation to the loss … Continue reading
For many, the John Humble Pancake Breakfast was an opportunity to honor a deceased friend. Cornerstone Ministry Center opened their doors to the community March 17. Pouring time and resources into the surrounding communities is what Cornerstone Ministry Center does. In order for that to happen, however, the ministry needs money for their programs to … Continue reading
Parents and guardians of high school and middle school students in the Carmichaels Area School District received a letter March 13, informing them that students across the country were planning a nationwide walk-out. Most of the demonstrations were planned in honor of the 17 victims of the recent shooting at Parkland High School in Florida, … Continue reading
In a state where 99.6 percent of businesses are small businesses, nearly half the workforce, the availability of resources and tools for entrepreneurs takes top priority. That’s according to Dennis M. Davin, secretary of Community and Economic Development – and that’s what led the office of Gov. Tom Wolf to create, earlier this year, the … Continue reading
While 5 Kidz Kandy has only been in business since 2014, it has seen a consistent customers base to this day. The business regularly has specials and even does special events and offers on holidays. This past Friday, 5 Kidz Kandy hosted its second annual St. Patrick’s Day Ceili. The day went from 8 a.m. … Continue reading
