Some Vandergrift business owners are hoping their new initiative to raise money for the borough’s library can revamp how the town thinks about supporting its nonprofits. Throughout the year, customers at Chris Kakias’ G&G Restaurant had the option to donate to the Vandergrift Public Library through a wall-mounted box placed
A Winfield woman is channeling her inner elf to assist Santa, one letter at a time. For a second year, Kathy Kemp has set up a Letters to Santa box on her front lawn, providing a public dropoff spot for anyone wishing to pen a letter to Santa. “The corner
The generosity of an anonymous donor is helping to bridge the financial gap faced by some Catholic school students as they seek to continue their Catholic education into high school. The same donor has contributed nearly $7.5 million to the St. Pope John Paul Tuition Opportunity Partnership over the past
The walls of a former school are tumbling down to make way for new, affordable senior citizen housing in East Vandergrift. The Morning Sun Senior Lofts project is a $16 million residential complex that will offer 41 units for seniors 55 and older in the former East Vandergrift Elementary School
Pickleball enthusiasts in the Freeport area no longer have to travel very far when they want to hit the courts for a few volleys. Six pickleball courts opened in Freeport Community Park in late August, and a grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 7. The courts were established by