There are many reasons why birds die before their short natural life spans are up. They get hit on the road, fly into cell phone towers and windmills, get eaten by predators and every year in the United States, an estimated 1.5 to 3 billion birds are killed by cats.

The Keystone Pride and Equality Coalition will host a listening session next week in Greensburg aimed at increasing awareness of issues faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) community and growing supportive alliances with local leaders.

Youths interested in learning how their local government works have an opportunity to run for office without the stress of campaigning.

State police at Greensburg are attempting to identify the person responsible for setting fire to several political campaign signs Wednesday along Route 30 near the former Monsour Medical Center in Hempfield Township.

Unity Township officials are hoping to receive state grant funding to upgrade the picturesque lake property near the township municipal complex.