Sto-Rox will start the 2023-24 school year with a new security service. At the July 20 board meeting, directors unanimously chose Signal of Central Pittsburgh, a locally-owned branch of Nebraska-based…
A cold lemonade on a hot sticky day benefits Children’s Hospital
Motorists, bikers and pedestrians passing by the corner of Noble Avenue and Alice Street in Crafton may have noticed a group of youngsters selling lemonade and other refreshments on recent days. More importantly, the kids are donating profits to the UPMC Children’s Hospital. (Photos)
Sto-Rox weathers another school board vacancy
Samantha Levitzki-Wright has stepped down from the Sto-Rox School Board of Directors. With the vacancy in Region 1, and a vacancy in Region 2 after the Dec. 8, 2022 resignation…
‘IN THE HEIGHTS’ | Montour musical performers shine at Gene Kelly Awards
“The amount of amazing talent that has performed on that stage is crazy to think about, and knowing that I joined that list makes this performance so special.” – Luke…
EDITORIAL | Show community pride, support your local theatre groups
Lately, we’ve covered more than a few stories about local live theater happenings in and around the area. Performers are trying to reach out to audiences in novel ways, and…
GAINS & GLEANINGS | Shortchanging the people and town that I love is a non-starter
“Why get involved in that?” “Is that really a role for a minister?” “Shouldn’t you just stay in your lane?” These questions come up often in my life. Some of…
Sto-Rox superintendent wants to see mental health initiative go statewide
Sto-Rox Superintendent Megan Van Fossan has spearheaded a mental health initiative in the school district that she would like to take state-wide. This year Van Fossan graduated from the Pennsylvania…







