The Montour School District received a $93,000 grant to launch the "School-to-Work Partnerships" initiative, connecting students to emerging industries through hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, aiming for immediate and long-term workforce success.
The 14th Athletes of Action Memorial Scholarship Luncheon honored four high school recipients and three lifetime achievement awardees. The AOA scholarships aim to support community-driven students pursuing education while celebrating legacy and local sports traditions. (Photos)
Twenty members of the Montour Spartans baseball team made a memorable trip to Florida last month for a bit of spring training, and while they were at it they managed to catch the Pittsburgh Pirates' own spring training action.
The Athletes of Action Memorial Scholarship Luncheon, now in its 14th year, has evolved from a modest start to a celebrated fundraising event. Held on April 5, it supports scholarships for scholar-athletes from Montour and Sto-Rox high schools. Since its inception, it has awarded $81,000, positively impacting numerous students.
Casey Dunn's six-year-old dog Harley went missing for 12 days near Kennedy Township. Community efforts led to her rescue, with support from local businesses. Harley is now safely home, recovering.
Jeff Butya, a longtime Robinson Township resident and restaurant manager who made his mark as a walk-on at Penn State, died last week at the age of 65.
Tuesday night's Montour-Chartiers Valley boys basketball matchup will feature two of the section's best teams, but much more will be at stake. The 7:30 p.m. contest will be a fundraiser for Kennedy Township resident Brad "Pooky" McGowan, who is battling stage 4 renal cell carcinoma.