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%. Questions first…
Wolf lawsuit comes to a standstill, called ‘unconstitutional’
On Monday, Sept. 14, U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman IV ruled that stay-at-home orders and closures of non-essential businesses executed by Gov. Tom Wolf in response to COVID-19 were…
Art contest to bring winter cheer to a saltbox near you
With the snow and ice of winter just around the corner, a contest designed to beautify the 20 salt boxes sprinkled throughout the McKees Rocks community is in the works. …
School district looking at returning to in-person classes
As the Carlynton School District reaches the halfway mark of the first 9 ½-week grading period, Superintendent John Kreider said the district’s goal is to move from remote learning to…
Teachers staying connected to families despite in-person restrictions
Sto-Rox educators say they’re staying in close communication with students and parents despite resuming virtual-only instruction this semester. Speaking at the school board’s Sept. 17 agenda meeting, administrators lauded teachers’…
Sto-Rox plans to phase back into in-person instruction
Sto-Rox officials approved a plan to begin reopening the district for in-person instruction during their legislative board meeting Sept. 25. “We’re prepared for the kids to come back,” said Superintendent…
Kerry Connolly talks new head coach role at Sto-Rox
Kerry Connolly (middle) with the Sto-Rox Girls Basketball Team. Gazette 2.0 sat down with Kerry Connolly, who was recently named head girls basketball coach for the Sto-Rox Vikings. Connolly is…




