By Lois Thomson

The "STEP UP" in STEP UP Westmoreland is an acronym that stands for "Students, Therapists, Educators, and Parents United in Prevention"; and that couldn't be more appropriate, because all of those groups – and more – are necessary to help in the prevention of mental health problems in young people. Read more...

Join the Washington County Parks Staff for a fun afternoon learning about some local geese. We will read a story, learn some fun facts about geese, and play some games. Dress for the weather, as we may venture outside for a short period of time. Read more...

The Rostraver Sportsmen Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, Pa. will hold their monthly meeting on Monday February 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.  Applications for membership are now being accepted from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611.

Ryan O. Hemminger of Elizabeth Township, who serves as Vice President of the School Board for the Elizabeth Forward School District, has announced his candidacy for Judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in the 2021 election. Mr. Hemminger is a partner at the Pittsburgh law firm Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl seeks one of the expected nine open seats on the bench in next year’s election.