Resident letters voice appreciation to township officials
During Kennedy’s Oct. 8 business meeting, commissioners read aloud two letters from residents expressing gratitude for township services. Anna Marie Pope submitted Read more.
One-to-one tech access a ‘game changer’ for students
When Sto-Rox students headed home in March to finish off the semester remotely, more than half did not have access to a personal device suitable for virtual learning. Read more.
Montour recognized for ‘whole-child’ digital education program
The Montour district has been awarded the EVERFI Champion Seal in recognition of its “exemplary commitment to whole-child education” through digital programming. Read more.
Technology access solution coming by way of free internet project
The overnight switch from in-person to remote learning forced a difficult transition for many small, underfunded school districts like Cornell. But community leaders Read more.
Sto-Rox hero returns from Tree of Life injuries
Sto-Rox graduate Timothy Matson resumed service at Pittsburgh’s police force last week after a two-year leave of absence resulting from injuries sustained while Read more.
Council’s Delgado questions borough’s refusal to share McKees Rocks police reports
During an Oct. 13 McKees Rocks business meeting, Councilwoman Liz Delgado inquired about the borough’s refusal to share public police records with Gazette 2.0, Read more.
Trump holds local rally, calls democratic party ‘extremists’
-Moon Landing- President Donald Trump revived talk on energy and manufacturing as he addressed a crowd in Moon Township six weeks before election day. “Your steel Read more.
Districts look to expand spectator participation
Schools are looking to loosen up on attendance limits for sporting events. While politicos wrangle over virus regulations, area school districts are exploring whether Read more.
Rodent and police concerns talking points of meeting
The McKees Rocks Council discussed harmful rodent activity, troublesome businesses and police department conduct during a busy Sept. 15 business meeting. Rodent Read more.
Council compromises on amusement tax dispute with new venues
McKees Rocks council struck a compromise within an ongoing dispute over amusement taxes Sept. 15, by voting to reduce the rate on admissions fees from 10% to 5%. Read more.