Our Kids
Putting His Best Foot Forward
When talking about science experiments, Ben Doyle comes alive with excitement,"I like to do Chemistry experiments, especially if it goes, 'Boom!"related the sixth grader from Washington Township.

Our Kids
Running Her Own Pattern
Blue 42…set…go! When the Apollo-Ridge Vikings quarterback drops back for a pass, Brittany Fletcher is dodging her defender to get open.

AK Educators
Good Things From Burrell
Fourteen years ago a group of Burrell High School students saw a need in the community involving the elderly that was so important they had to address it. Rolling up their sleeves they delved into the community visiting the high-rise and local churches. They also put up posters and even spoke at other local schools about their idea.

AK Educators
Apollo Ridge's Permanent Fixture
When you love what you do, it makes all the difference in the world. Larry Lizek of Apollo Ridge High School knows all about that. Being able to work and live in the same community is what Larry loves about his job.

from The Editor
Here's to the Coaches
December is a month in which I like to reflect on the great things I've seen in our region through the year. I could list many things of great value we have right here in the Alle-Kiski Valley, but I'd like to use my few paragraphs this month in support of our AK Valley coaches.

Our Local Heritage
*The Burg Boom, Lake Vandergrift, and the Boat Bridge*
Take The Trolley: If you were alive in 1902, you might have been among the first to ride a new-fangled means of transportation, the trolley

Veterans of Freedom
Head Football Coach is Vietnam Veteran
Coming from a long line of family military service, David F. Grimm, teacher and Head Football Coach at Kiski Area High School is no exception to that record.

Alle-Kiski Women
For Love Of Family And Community
Growing up with parents who had a strong commitment to family and community really affected the way Karen Wantland looked at life and in turn lived it. With incredible values she forged through her adult life fostering these very things in her own children as well as those in the community

Alle-Kiski Home Life
Real or Artificial?
Indiana County is the self-proclaimed "Christmas Tree Capital of the Word." Having worked for one of Indiana County's Christmas tree growers for a number of years, I am convinced that the answer is "real" when considering the question: Should we put up a real or artificial tree this Christmas?