→ Did you know National Cookie Day is on Dec. 4th? From cookie tables to cookie jars, Americans across the country can celebrate cookies. Whether crunchy, gooey, chewy, or soft,…
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 and the…
Giblets and gravy: Getting the turkey right this Thanksgiving
→ Do you know how difficult it can be to cook a turkey? Thanksgiving is around the corner, so if you’ve had a challenging meal prep in the past, read on!…
The complete history of Bob’s Market
When Frank Macek arrived in America from Yugoslavia at the turn of the 20th Century, he went to work in the Moon Run coal mines. But he had a bigger…
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)
Who’s the ghost with the most? Beetlejuice, of course!
→ Did you know the 1988 comedy-horror film “Beetlejuice” was not originally written about a hilarious and mischievous poltergeist? Co-screenwriter Michael McDowell created the infamous character portrayed by “Forest Grove” native…
A few jelly beans
Darkness filled the graveyard site From beneath the earth, an eerie light The earth erupted like a nightmare dreamed A skeleton appeared, while a night owl screamed. Magic black now…




