Final 2021-22 spending plans passed late June ensure residents of the Sto-Rox, Carlynton and Cornell districts will all see raises to their property tax bills over the coming year. The…
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Grants and donations boost extra-curricular programming
Sto-Rox students will have opportunities to grow vegetables in class and begin their day with mindful music exercises when they return to school, thanks to two new programs in the…
Suellen Engelhard wins regional educator award
Suellen Engelhard High school music teacher Suellen Engelhard has been recognized among teachers from more than 140 partnering schools for her “excellent” teaching work at the Sto-Rox School District. The…
Successful launch to pool season allows more facilities to open
As the warm days of summer come to Crafton, the borough’s pool has seen a successful start to the season. After the initial wave of pool pass registrations, the borough…
New rehab center is unveiled on 5th floor of Kennedy hospital
The Heritage Valley Health System has expanded its rehabilitation center in Kennedy through a joint venture with Sewickley-based Encompass Health. The new facility on the hospital’s fifth floor will function…
Cornell partners with RMU on mindfulness and cloud sharing
Superintendent Aaron Thomas announced a collaboration with Robert Morris University on a cloud computing program during the Cornell School Board’s meeting on June 17. Instead of managing and storing data…

Locals say a fire on Neville Island shows the pollution didn’t stop after Shenango Coke Works closed
Metalico, a metal recycling facility on Neville Island. Air quality advocates near Neville Island believe more air monitors are needed to address its pollution problems. In the meantime, they are…




