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Lead Stories High School Musicals
High School Musicals
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Our Kids Excellence At a Young Age
Imagine sitting on your couch one lazy summer day engrossed in ESPN. After a brief commercial, you're suddenly glued to the screen as a sport of intense skill and dedication dominates the TV. Competitive cheerleading. Instantly hooked, you watched the program from start to finish in silent awe.
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Our Kids History Inspiring the Future
Gently brushing the loose soil from the delicate piece of clay pot, archeologist Katrina Greco makes yet another outstanding find. This last piece is just part of the jigsaw puzzle of the life once lived.
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The Dedicated A Lifetime of Dedication and History
As a young child, he started his community involvement. He was able to supplement the family income by being a paper boy.
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The Dedicated His Need to be Needed
Each of us work hard planning and preparing for that one day when we attain the promised land called retirement. Upon reaching that place, there are those who find that it isn't as fulfilling as they thought. Many decide to take on part-time jobs or fill their time with volunteer work. Joe Utterback, Chairman for the Plum Food Bank, is one that has filled his post retirement years in the service of others.
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AK Educators Recognizing the Work of Others
Although, Mr. Jim Thimons has received quite a few personal awards, including three state awards of recognition for excellence in education. One not would discover these, however, without scrutinizing the wall of his office.
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AK Educators Cheering On Enthusiasm
Just as a fervent squad of cheerleaders rouses a crowd of fans to cheer wildly at a football game, a vivacious principal can stir up unbelievable excitement and zeal for children of all ages. Mr. Sean Gildea, principal at Martin Elementary School, is sparking a blaze of enthusiasm for learning.
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from The Editor Three New Columns and Grace
I am very excited this month to announce the beginning of three new columns for Alle-Kiski Today readers to enjoy and benefit from.
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Gloria's Kitchen Tasty Lasagna
This recipe has been in my family for years. All my kids ask for it every time they come home for a visit. I hope you will enjoy it as much as they do.
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Our Local Heritage Education, Taxes and Floods
Owen Their Schoolin': The men got together after being elected. H.M.G. Skiles, Sam Owens, Tom Cochran, Bill Bovard, Johnny Chambers, and John Smith were all the usual suspects in 1850s Apollo. That is, among them were the usual group of outstanding civic leaders who had their hands in everything in 19th century Apollo, PA.
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Alle-Kiski Online Baker Insurance Site Appeals to the Surfer
Looking for insurance? Then look no further than www.bakerinsurance.com
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AK Sports Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Ice Hockey
Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Ice Hockey
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AK Sports Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Ice Hockey
Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Ice Hockey
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AK Sports Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Swimming
Alle-Kiski Coach's Honors: Swimming
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AK Sports For The Record Books
On the court, in the water, on the mat and on the ice, Alle-Kiski athletes were at the top of their game this winter. Several teams in the area went far in the State playoffs, breaking records in the process.
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Veterans of Freedom Flying Largest and Most Complicated Planes in WWII
Colonel Charles (Chuck) H. Booth, Jr. of the United States Air Force, retired, and native of New Kensington describes his World War II experiences in the Army Air Force in terms of “doing a lot of praying.”
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Alle-Kiski Women A Faithful Lady
If you think about the course of your life, there are usually a few people who stand out for the influence they've had. And generally, we can name one special person that is unforgettable.
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Healthy Eating Low-carb Snacks, Treats, and Dishes
As part of our household low carb diet, I found some things that taste great and reduce the calories. Some are good for you and one is a treat.
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Alle-Kiski Businesses Gino Peluso
When Gino Peluso's family emigrated from Italy to the United States education was his parent's first priority for their children.
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Alle-Kiski Businesses New Rita's Ices In Allegheny Township
Today I got a lesson on water ice from Paul D. Gatto, the owner of the new Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and other Cool Stuff.
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Alle-Kiski Businesses Special Care For Special People
Sandra Dunkel has been in the nursing field for the last 23 years. She’s a graduate of Citizens Nursing School, and originally started her career in caring for children. Eventually, Sandra grew discontent and decided she needed a change within the medical community.
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Alle-Kiski Businesses Full Service Tanning Salon by Kiski Area Graduate: Bronze FX
Filling a personal need for something is often how businesses start. Brian Harchuck is an example of that in the Kiski Area. Brian started out with an interest in the health and fitness industry.
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Parting Shots The Burtner House
As many people know, historical landmarks in Pennsylvania are easy to find. Just about every town in the AK Valley has historical landmarks dotting their streets.
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Parting Shots Leechburg Save A Lot
Leechburg welcomes Save A Lot to Allegheny Plaza in Hyde Park
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Alle-Kiski Health & Fitness Chiropractic, Why Me?
You may ask yourself this same question at some point in time but never take the step to see a chiropractor.
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A-K Dining Arthur's Restaurant is the Best
Arthur's Restaurant in Lower Burrell ranks very high with those who have dined there. In fact, it has been named the number one Italian Restaurant for five consecutive years by a reader's poll.
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A-K Valley Outdoors Proper Ski Etiquette II
As promised, this month we are going to help all you new skiing enthusiasts (Newbies) learn the powder language. As with most recreational sports, snow skiing has its own unique culture built around it. Skiing has its own style of dress, its own attitude, and of course, its own language.
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AK Seniors A Career To Last A Lifetime
When Nina Segelson applied for a position at the Plum Senior Community Center eighteen years ago at the suggestion of a family friend, she didn’t realize this decision would establish her into a position lasting years.
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Photo Shoots Construction of the new S & T Bank in Allegheny Township.
Construction of the new S & T Bank in Allegheny Township.
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Photo Shoots Freeport High School Presents Fiddler On The Roof
Freeport High School Presents Fiddler On The Roof
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Photo Shoots Apollo Bridge Construction
Apollo Bridge Construction
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Photo Shoots Scenes From The Freeport Boat Launch
Scenes From The Freeport Boat Launch
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Photo Shoots Northmoreland Park Lake
Northmoreland Park Lake
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Environment Environmental Science Tip
Conventional thinking in the 1990s was generally that computers were not like normal machinery with many moving parts and gears, so they didn't wear out as quickly and could be left turned on all the time, with no problems.
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Drug Prevention Power To Keep Pain Away
(With this issue of Alle-Kiski Today, we start a new regular feature with you in mind. In partnership with the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, we'll be featuring proven tips for preventing drug abuse for parents, teachers, coaches, youth leaders, pastors and most of all for students.)
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