Coding classes helping students prepare for future workforce
Jason Hivner, program director for Stem Coding Lab, helps student Jennira McClung. The cash-strapped Sto-Rox School District can’t afford to run ambitious computer Read more.
Data shows uneven growth trends
Preliminary data from the 2020 census shows an uneven range of growth and shrinkage across Allegheny County’s northwestern communities. While suburban areas like Read more.
McKees Rocks Council may raise rates to balance sewage account
Council may consider raising sewage rates after holding off last year to avoid hurting residents struggling with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.
Struggles to tighten PFA restrictions continue 4 years after Sheykhet’s death
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his wife, Giselle, show support for Alina’s Light during the Walk & Run for Love event at Settler’s Cabin Park last Read more.
Substitute superintendent installed, board president censured after violations
Superintendent Frank Dalmas is currently on unpaid leave pending a termination hearing with the school board. Sto-Rox directors appointed a substitute superintendent Read more.
Twice back from the brink of closure, legion still serving families in need
About 12 years ago, the American Legion Post 618 in Stowe seemed to be on the brink of permanent closure. Membership had dwindled, the building was getting shabby Read more.
FLICK IS THE PICK: Newcomer ousts mayor of 20 years
David Flick on the eve of his Nov. 2 mayoral election victory in McKees Rocks. Democratic nominee David Flick kept up the momentum from his upset primary victory Read more.
Superintendent considering legal action in face of resignation pressure
A lawyer representing Sto-Rox Superintendent Frank Dalmas says the district’s top administrator intends to fight attempts in motion to force his resignation. Although Read more.
CRIME INTERTWINED: Chicago mobster and special agent share McKees Rocks link
Right after his release from a Philadelphia prison in 1930, mobster Al Capone reportedly spent a night in McKees Rocks on his way back home to Chicago. (Photos) Read more.
Auditors: Bookkeeping failures led to $900,000 in IRS, state fees
An audit report presented to the Sto-Rox School Board Oct. 21 revealed a pattern of major bookkeeping errors during the past few years that brought about approximately Read more.