By Matthew Peaslee

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly one-third of new businesses fail within their first two years.  And half of new businesses close their doors for good within the first five years.   So, it is no small feat that a local community newspaper that printed their first issue back in June 2004 – at a time when newspapers were considered a dying breed, a dinosaur – has reached a milestone, celebrating their 20-year anniversary.  The June 2024 issue of the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger signifies the beginning of the company’s 21^st year of publishing.

The Bible Chapel - Rostraver Campus is hosting a blood drive on Monday, June 10 from 11:30AM to 5:00PM at 203 Johnson Ave. Belle Vernon in the church gym.

Giant Oaks Garden Club (GOGC) will sponsor its 23rd Annual Plant Sale And Garden Market on Saturday, May 18 at the Peters Township Public Library.  The sale will highlight a large variety of hanging baskets, annuals, and quality potted perennial plants selected from members’ gardens.  The sale runs from 9:00AM until 12:00 noon, rain or shine. Time strictly enforced.

As early signs of spring appear at the log cabin on the site of the Enoch Wright House, the Peters Creek Historical Society invites you to drive by the annual Memorial Day Flag garden that will be on display.