BVA KICKS OFF THE BASKETBALL SEASON WITH CAMP

The Belle Vernon Area boys and girls basketball programs kicked off their season by hosting a skills clinic last weekend. Campers attended Saturday and Sunday in two sessions, for grades K to 4 and 5 to 7. Members of the Leopards’ boys and girls basketball teams and their coaching staffs ran different skill-building stations, participated in games and contests and handed out T-shirts and awards for campers. Submitted

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Why your electric bill is rising this winter and how to prepare

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