IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Peters Township area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Peters Township Police Department earned the prestigious 2026 NASRO Model Agency Award, recognizing its nationally acclaimed School Resource Officer program and commitment to keeping students safe through education, mentorship and community partnerships. See story on page 46.

46 Peters Township Police Department Earns National Recognition for School Safety Excellence The police department’ s School Resource Officer program has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 NASRO Model Agency Award— honoring its exceptional commitment to school safety, education and mentoring.

50 Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches— unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable.

67 Special Section: Professional Services Trusted advisors for life’ s important decisions.

4 From the CEO 10 Peters Township News 14 Peters Township Public Library News 22 Peters Township Parks and Recreation News 32 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Peters Township 36 IN Events: Peters Township Celebrates Community Day 42 INsider’ s Weekend Getaway: Ligonier, PA 44 IN Events: Peters Township Market in the Park 62 IN Events: Peters Township Summer Concert Series 82 Peters Township School District News 88 IN the Burgh: 8 Great Halloween Haunts

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