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Carmichaels Civic Club names Girl of the Month

Sophia Carter was named April's Girl of the Month by the Carmichaels Women's Civic Club. Carter, a senior at Carmichaels Senior High School, is a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Standing Committee, Junior Achievement, and is a National Honor Society volunteer for blood drives and ...

Potential threats to pet health in your own yard

Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their residents. Though such characterizations often are made in reference to humans and their domiciles, homes also should be safe spaces for pets. Pet owners go to great lengths to ensure their pets are healthy and happy, and that typically ...

Community briefs

The Greater Uniontown Chorale presents Goodness of God on Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. at Point Marion Christian Church, 432 Morgantown St., Point Marion; Monday, April 27, 7 p.m. at Fairchance First Baptist Church, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance; Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. at Philip G. Cochran United ...

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil

It's seed-starting and planting season, and that means it's likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they're made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic. Those plastic products eventually break down into minuscule ...

Eco-friendly cleaning hacks

Keeping your home clean doesn't have to mean filling your cabinets with harsh chemicals or single-use cleaning products. In fact, some of the most effective solutions may already be in your pantry. By swapping a few everyday products for simple, eco-friendly solutions, you can clean ...

Aqua aerobics get a modern makeover

Looking for a way to jumpstart your fitness routine now that warmer weather is on the way? Look no further than a nearby swimming pool. We're not talking lap swimming or training like you're trying to make the Olympic team, but the old notion of water aerobics not being hard enough of a ...