Reserve Unit Bound For Iraq

U.S.Army Reserve Pfc. Donald Stark hugs his wife,Angela,before boarding a bus with members of his unit bound for Fort Dix,N.J., from the American Legion Post in Washington. The 619th Transportation Company is preparing to deploy to Iraq.


Pfc. Joel Laliberte with his family.

Summer Fun

Robert Smith, bowls during the Washington Hospital Teen Outreach Summer Program Playground Program. The organization is hosting the program, which runs through July 31. Children may registered by calling 724-222-2311

He Just Keeps Going

Ron Beinlich, owner of Triple B Farms of Monongahela, is tending this year's crop in a new self-service orchard where customers can pick their own apples. Read the complete story in the Observer-Reporter.

MS 150 Bike Ride to Lake Erie

I would like to thank all my family, friends and coworkers who contributed to this cause.

With anticipation and excitement, I waited with hundreds of cyclists for the start of a 2 day journey covering 150 miles. In my mind I was wondering if I could overcome my own personal challenges. It turns out, I'm a much better photographer than a cyclist- MS 150 slideshow

What made this event most extraordinary was the riders. I saw everything from the serious cyclist to the average biker but they all shared a common goal. For some it was more personal, as they wore the names of individuals they were riding for on their shirts. Mile after mile, hill after hill, the riders persevered with such determination to make a difference in the lives of people with MS.

A special thank you to Laurie, Theresa, Lynn !

Photo above is of Mary Lynn Rote from Erie at a rest stop on day one of the ride.

Wild Things vs. Gateway Grizzlies

Wild Things' pitcher, Sean Heimpel, fires away from the mound against the Gateway Grizzlies at CONSOL Energy Park.

Down The Line

Nick Cumer returns a winner down the line while playing a match with a friend on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College.

Old Barn

Vines climb up an old stone barn and into the window at California University.