MT. LEBANON 鈥� Nate Powell鈥檚 life changed as a result of a couple of comic books. One of them was a so-called 鈥渟ilent issue鈥� of a 鈥淕.I. Joe鈥� comic book from 1984 that had its characters speaking not a bit of dialogue. Its story is told entirely through the panels drawn on its ...
At the height of the pandemic, Judy Caves and Jennifer Petyk sought an outlet to release some pent-up emotion. They found that release in a place where both are comfortable 鈥� the water. Since they could not find any open pools, they took to the Monongahela River. Then, they figured, why not ...
At times, when she reflects upon opening an environmentally friendly market, Holly Rudoy wonders a bit. 鈥淚f you told me a year ago that I鈥檇 be doing this, I wouldn鈥檛 have believed you,鈥� she said, smiling. There was a lot of research ahead, tons of preparation and a formidable amount ...
At the age of 5, Josh Matheny of Upper St. Clair exhibited a competitive spirit that would eventually make him an Olympian. During a mini meet, which allowed the young participants to race with floating aids, Matheny glanced to his side and saw a swimmer with a bubble on his back in the ...
Jack Smarslak had the unique distinction of playing a major role on three successful teams in three different sports while at Laurel Highlands. Smarslak helped lead the Mustangs baseball team to section championships in 1991 and 1992, he was named All-WPIAL as a goalkeeper on an LH team ...
By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com MT. LEBANON 鈥� Gov. Josh Shapiro dropped by Empire Music in downtown Mt. Lebanon at lunchtime Wednesday, but it wasn鈥檛 to buy one of the many guitars hanging on the store鈥檚 walls. Instead, the governor was there to talk up his ...
