The 2021 Gateway Engineers Tour the Montour, presented by the Montour Trail Council, is scheduled for Sept. 25, rain or shine.“Last year, the Tour the Montour was virtual because of the pandemic, and we are extremely happy to be able to hold our premier fundraising event on the trail this ...
For those who have been wondering what a multimillion-dollar aquatic center would look like, Peters Township provided a visual answer.Residents attending open-house informational sessions Wednesday were able to see a three-dimensional “flyover” animation depicting swimming pools and related ...
When the weather cooperates during summer weekends, plenty of boats are bound to be afloat on Canonsburg Lake, launching from either the North Strabane or Peters Township side.One type of watercraft seems to be particularly appealing to Mandy Smith.“A kayak is pretty stable,” she said. ...
During the past several years, kayaking had represented a rapidly growing recreational activity in Pennsylvania.“And then in 2020, it rose even more,” said Mandy Smith, Southwest Region education specialist for the state Fish and Boat Commission. “You couldn’t find a kayak last ...
When he was 7, Carlos Cabral watched as a helicopter took off to take his younger sister to get the medical attention she needed.“It really mystified me that you have a piece of equipment that can literally land in your backyard, pick somebody up and save a life,” he recalled. “From that ...
A new aquatic center for Peters Township is on hold.Township council voted Monday to reject the five bids received for the center’s construction because the amounts are higher than anticipated.The low bidder, Rycon Construction Inc. of Pittsburgh’s Strip District, submitted a proposal for ...
