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08/24/2026

Think your little one is the cutest? We want to see those adorable photos! The Cutest Baby Photo Contest is back, and one lucky little cutie will win a $100 gift card!

📸 Submit your photo: August 22-29
🗳️ Vote for your favorites: September 1-8
🏆 Winner announced: September 13 in the Herald Standard!

Babies must be 18 months or younger at the time of entry, and participants must be local. This contest is presented by UPMC Washington!

www.heraldstandard.com/cutestbaby

07/01/2026

FREE Ice Cream All Summer? Yes, Please! 🎉🍦

Enter July 1-15 for a chance to WIN a FREE cone or bowl of ice cream every week from July 19 through the end of Summer! Don’t miss out on the sweetest giveaway of the summer!

This contest is sponsored by Mountaineer Country Ice Cream!

🍦 Enter here: https://www.heraldstandard.com/icecream

05/18/2026

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Did you know millions of people are impacted by asthma and seasonal allergies each year? Understanding symptoms, triggers, and treatment options can help you and your family breathe a little easier.

Check out this important sponsored article from WVU Medicine, Recognizing Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to learn more about recognizing symptoms, managing conditions, and when it may be time to seek medical care.

For the Appalachian region, spring doesn’t just mean warmer weather and blooming trees; it also marks the return of sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin reactions, and sinus pressure. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and WVU Medicine is emphasizing the importance of recognizing allergy...

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Autism Awareness Month Contest winner, Ryan! 💙🧩

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us recognize and celebrate Autism Awareness Month throughout our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to help spread awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals and families impacted by autism.

A special thank you to Penn Highlands Healthcare, in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism, for sponsoring this year’s contest and helping make this initiative possible!

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our Small Business Week Sweepstakes winner, Tina! ✨🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us celebrate Small Business Week by supporting and recognizing the incredible local businesses that help our communities thrive. Small businesses are the heart of our towns, and we loved highlighting them throughout the week! ✨

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our Nurses Appreciation Week Contest winners, Heather Plutch and Kaitlyn Stinger!

Thank you both for your hard work, compassion, and dedication to caring for others within our community. Nurses make a difference every single day, and we are grateful for everything you do 💙

A huge thank you as well to everyone who submitted nominations and helped us celebrate the incredible nurses throughout our region during Nurses Appreciation Week ✨

Special thanks to WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital for sponsoring this year’s contest and helping us recognize these deserving healthcare heroes!

05/12/2026

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙

It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨

Nominate a hardworking nurse for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card to treat themselves (because they deserve it!) Whether they’ve made a difference in your life or someone you love, this is your chance to say THANK YOU 💙

👉 https://www.heraldstandard.com/nursesweek

This contest is sponsored by WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital!

05/11/2026

It’s time to show your favorite local businesses some love 🏆

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Herald-Standard Community Choice Awards 🎉

From your favorite restaurants and boutiques to local service providers and hidden gems—this is your chance to recognize the businesses that make our community great 💙

👉 Nominate your favorites now through June 26!

https://www.heraldstandard.com/communitychoice

05/09/2026

And the winner of this year’s Herald Standard's Mutt Madness is… Bella Messenger! 🎉🐾

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and showed love to all of our amazing pups along the way! This year's competition was incredible and filled with some seriously adorable contenders! 💛

Special thank you to our naming rights sponsor, Ford of Uniontown!

05/06/2026

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙

It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨

Nominate a hardworking nurse for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card to treat themselves (because they deserve it!)

Whether they’ve made a difference in your life or someone you love, this is your chance to say THANK YOU 💙

👉 https://www.heraldstandard.com/nursesweek

This contest is sponsored by WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital!