Patriotism was on full display Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade in Lower Burrell. A bigger-than-ever crowd lined both sides of Leechburg Road to cheer, applaud, wave and honor those military members who lost their lives. “We have no way to truly measure, but that was the most people
A Verona native who survived the Battle of the Bulge during World War II was honored by the community Monday as he marked his 102nd birthday. John Diamond Lewis was honored with an American flag, an American Legion hat and two celebratory gatherings at Logan Place, a senior living community
More than 100 spectators showed up Saturday at the Leechburg Elks club to watch one of the most celebrated events in Scouting — Pinewood Derby Day. More than 30 scouts from Leechburg Cub Scout Pack 553 revved up their engines — gravity — as they competed in six divisions. The
Leechburg Area School District employees and administrators dressed up as holiday characters Wednesday to serve a Christmas-themed lunch to students. “This is the first year that we’re dressing up and spreading holiday cheer,” Superintendent Tiffany Nix said. “The joy on the students’ faces was priceless.” Nix, dressed as Olaf from