Homecoming, Past and Present (2018)
Homecoming in high school is a big event and this year was no different. The Homecoming game was on September 21st against North East and the queen, typically a senior...... Read More
World War I Anniversaries
One hundred years ago this very day, September 26, 1918, 1.2 million U.S. and French solders under the command of General John S. Pershing, launched the largest battle in U.S....... Read More
Our “New” Square Grand
Late this summer we exchanged an old square grand piano for another old square grand piano. Why in the world would we do that? The first one was perfectly lovely. ...... Read More
A Moment in History: 9-11
Looking back, moments emerge in the history of the United States that set us on a new path. Most often that moment has to do with violence or war. Assassinations,...... Read More
Another Anniversary – WW1 Armistice
This year in November marks another anniversary. It’s been 100 years since the Armistice was signed ending World War I. One day this summer while several folks were at the...... Read More
1968 Centennial – Final Report
The Steering Committee for the Fairview Borough Centennial Celebration had quite a week. Everyone was satisfied – everyone! – that this had been a celebration to be proud of. &n... Read More
The Day After the Centennial
The day after the final festivities was a let-down, although some folks were still infused with the fun and emotion of the previous several days. This was certainly the way...... Read More
Saturday’s Centennial Events
It’s Saturday,August 24, 1968. The day is sunny and warm. It’s the last day of the BIG event in Fairview, the celebration of 100 years of existence as a borough. ...... Read More
Centennial Friday
On Friday, August 23, 1968 of Fairview’s Centennial Festival the first event of the day was a pet show, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Fairview Elementary School. The Republican...... Read More