Our Lady of the Sacred Heart girls basketball coach Don Eckerle notched his 400th career victory Sunday night, and even going on age 72, he has no intentions of hanging up his whistle any time soon.
Luke Gallagher, a Kennedy Township singer/songwriter, will host a Happy New Year Hometown Show Jan. 4. He'll be celebrating his local roots and reconnecting with friends.
This third segment details the harsh living conditions of coal miners and their families in Moon Run, highlighting their struggles, poverty and resilience during the early 20th century.
On Christmas Eve, the author recalls fond childhood memories shared with her son at Mancini's Bakery. The piece highlights Nick Mancini-Hartner's impressive bread art and the lasting joy of simple, heartfelt experiences over commercialism during the holiday season.
VFW Vesle Post 418 in McKees Rocks faced a crisis but received help from strangers, successfully restoring power and food for a celebration after Thanksgiving Day challenges.
In early 20th-century Moon Run, coal miners, including young boys, endured grueling workdays in hazardous conditions. Few escaped this brutal existence, grappling with dangers like cave-ins and coal dust exposure.
The McKees Rocks Police Department recently established a K-9 unit funded by community efforts like the upcoming "Cookie Walk" and pet photos with Santa and the Grinch event set for Saturday, Dec. 21. The duo are trained in techniques essential for narcotics detection, crime deterrence and community safety.