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Easter-themed cupcakes a great treat for youngsters

Easter is widely characterized as the holiest day of the year on the Christian calendar. Faith features prominently in modern Easter celebrations, which also include some secular traditions, particularly in families with young children. The Easter bunny and Easter egg hunts are not necessarily ...

‘An act of devotion’

As Ray Newhouse prayed one night, he thought about the walk that Jesus took to his crucifixion - how heavy the cross was, how far he had to carry it. The Lemont Furnace man researched: The cross would have been around 250 pounds; the distance around 400 meters. “That weighed on my ...

Community briefs

Allison Christian Church, 452 East Ave., Allison, is holding a youth group meeting on Sunday, March 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Young people from any denomination are welcome. Call Denise at 724-322-8522 or email allisonchristianchurch1@gmail.com with questions. Vitalant is holding a blood drive on ...

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for water filters, from simple pitcher models to multi-thousand-dollar ...

Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard

If you've dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...