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EDITORIAL: Trying to make most of Penn’s Woods

People who don’t know Pennsylvania can be forgiven for associating it primarily with its big, vibrant cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Those areas are indeed economic engines and cultural hubs.But Penn’s Woods, the state’s vast outdoor resources, still are fundamental to the ...

Changes on way for Peters Township golf course

Changes are on the way for the golf course off Church Hill Road in Peters Township.Under new ownership and renamed the 1781 Club, celebrating the year of the township’s founding, the property will feature an expanded clubhouse with a 6,600-square-foot addition.“We’re basically keeping the ...

South Fayette benefits from T-Mobile grant, fundraiser for library

September proved to be a banner month for South Fayette Township in terms of bringing in money to benefit the community.The municipality was awarded a $25,000 grant from T-Mobile toward improvements at Fairview Park – including pavilions, walking paths, a dog park and splash pad – as part ...

Peters Township Council tables pickleball proposal

The good news for pickleball enthusiasts is plans are on the drawing board for a place to play in Peters Township.A proposal to build courts off Valley Brook Road for the popular racquet sport, though, faces some challenges.Monday’s meeting of Peters Township Council featured a discussion of ...

Single-vote majorities move aquatic center project forward in Peters Township

The division within Peters Township Council regarding a proposed multimillion-dollar aquatic center continues.Most votes on moving the center forward have gained approval by a 4-3 margin, and the same went for three measures on the agenda of council’s latest meeting.James Berquist, Frank ...