Gwen Albers

New Wilmington's historic Tavern on the Square, which welcomed more than 80,000 guests in its first year under new owners Matt and Maggie Noble, has received statewide recognition.

More than 500 people, including 260 children, attended Saturday's first Kids Carnival at the River Valley Complex in Pulaski Township.

Michelle Jones releases a trout into Deer Creek north of Sandy Creek in memory of her father during the first Gayle Hillkirk Memorial Day. More than 40 people released fish donated by the Neshannock Chapter of Trout Unlimited in memory of family and friends.

Bruce Henze of New Lebanon releases a trout into Deer Creek north of Sandy Lake in memory of his friend, Ralph “Pa” Semprevivo, during the first Gayle Hillkirk Memorial Day. More than 40 people released fish donated by the Neshannock Chapter of Trout Unlimited in memory of family and friends.

Michelle Jones releases a trout into Deer Creek north of Sandy Creek in memory of her father during the first Gayle Hillkirk Memorial Day. More than 40 people released fish donated by the Neshannock Chapter of Trout Unlimited in memory of family and friends.

Jeremy Brua and his son, Eric, left the Neshannock Creek near New Wilmington empty-handed during Saturday's first day of trout season.

Neshannock Township's Ray Campbell will travel three to four hours to hunt and fish. These days, however, his hobby is keeping him closer to home.

Helen Dunn of Hermitage plays a hand of bridge at Penn Ohio Duplicate Bridge Club in Liberty Township, Ohio. The 100-year-old plays the card game three times a week.

Helen Dunn has poor eating and sleeping habits and doesn't exercise. And although she no longer smokes or drinks, the Hermitage woman can't explain how she became a centenarian.

I’m a big believer that things happen for a reason.