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Great American Banana Split Celebration returns Aug. 24-25

In 1904, David Strickler, a 23-year-old soda jerk, was working at his family’s drugstore in Latrobe. He began experimenting with ice cream combinations and the banana split was born. Though the community of Latrobe has held on to the rich history for decades, by 2013, it was made ...

Fabulous Fourth

All photos by Jon Andreassi/Observer-Reporter Huge crowds poured into Canonsburg Thursday morning for the 61st annual Greater Canonsburg 4th of July Celebration. The festivities began with a parade down Pike Street featuring local fire and police departments, elected officials and veterans ...