June 24 marked Belle Vernon Rotary's "Changing of the Guard" when President Tom Yoder officially handed the gavel over to Josh Yoskosky who will serve as President until next July.

By Matthew Peaslee

The Bethel Park baseball and softball teams represented their school and community on the local, regional and state-wide level this season. All residents have a reason to be proud of the Blackhawks.

By Lois Thomson

Despite the changes and setbacks that can occur during the implementation of any program –especially one being executed during a pandemic – Monessen Middle School's inaugural MPACT Program was quite a success. MPACT – Monessen Positive Action Community Team – is an after-school program for 6th – 8th graders designed to improve student behavior and academic motivation.

The Valley Garden Club awarded its 2021 scholarship to 2021 Belle Vernon Area High School graduate Gavin Maxson.

Jessica Joos, a 2021 South Park High School graduate was recently awarded the Joyce Fulton Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded each year to a senior, who excels in academics, performs numerous community service hours each year, as an Interact Club member. The winning student has to write a 300-word essay to qualify for this special $1000 scholarship. It is only awarded to an Interact student.