Both representatives agreed the [school funding] problem is rooted in Pennsylvania’s property tax-based funding system, and said they’re willing to push for reform in Harrisburg. Readers turned off by the…
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 a “note of great appreciation” to township officials…
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. Now every…
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. A press release issued by the district says…
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 there rolled up their sleeves in search…
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 responding to the Tree of Life shooting…
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, saying it reflects badly on the…



