Lead Stories
The Beautiful, The Exotic - The Enclosure in Plum Boro
Ever had one of those great ideas that seem so good when you think them up but quickly turn into a nightmare? It was the occasion of my daughter's birthday and I wanted to get her something a bit out of the ordinary.

The Dedicated
Tarentum Native Seeks To Revitalize His Community
Bill Rossey knows Tarentum very well. He not only was born and raised here, but has spent his life in the community. Every day he leaves his East Second Avenue home and takes a walk around the community. When he sees Borough signs or property in need of repair, he alerts the street department to make them aware of the particular need. Like a farmer walking his land and checking if everything is o.k., Bill has a pride in his community.

AK Educators
Enriching Students' Lives for Thirty-Five Years
Did you know that Leechburg once had two movie theaters and a skating rink? Have you ever seen a wringer washer or tasted coffee soup? What was it like to live during World War II? These are some of the interesting bits of history that students in Valerie Ripple’s English classes learn about when they complete one of her favorite projects, an interview of someone two generations older.

Gloria's Kitchen
Strawberry-Almond Chocolate Cake
This elegant dessert is one I made for my family just because I wanted to serve them something special. It not only looks beautiful, it is delicious as well. Just a few simple ingredient and you have a dessert that will many compliments and will be asked for over and over again.

Our Local Heritage
A Nice Story of a Good Path By George
The American stranger is hopelessly lost in the London fog... The French have kicked the British and the American colonists out of the area... Washington was soon outnumbered, forced to surrender, released and expelled... Washington’s brigade pitches an unscheduled camp and stays the night...Allegheny County planners come up with a great idea in the late 1950s: ring Pittsburgh with large, undeveloped blocks of land... And in the New Millenium, Tom Whanger and Gary Rogers, with the help of GPS technology and Computer Mapping Software, put all these clues together to find something remarkable right under our noses, and near Monroeville and Plum!

AK Sports
Something Extra
Deer Lakes Coach Lou Nella said, “A lot of Olympians have come out of states. It's the elite, very competitive.”

AK Sports
Fox Chapel Volleyball Wins Big
Fox Chapel's boys' volleyball team seized the WPIAL title, then just missed capturing the state title and finished State Runner-Up.

AK Sports
Foxes Lacrosse Western PA Runner-Up
Amidst all of the excitement at the end of Fox Chapel’s school year was the quiet success of the Boys’ Lacrosse team.

AK Sports
Fox Chapel Track Athletes Compete At States
Several individuals from Fox Chapel’s Track team, coached by Mark Krynicki, made strong showing at WPIALs and advanced to contend at the PIAA Individual State Championships.

AK Sports
Vikings Mine Gold And Bronze At WPIALs, States
Valley’s Track team, coached by George Weber, took home several medals at the Class AA WPIAL and PIAA Individual Championships recently.

AK Sports
Cavaliers’ Success Punctuated By State Javelin Title
“It all clicked finally,” Kiski Area’s Josh Vick says. It sure did. Vick not only pinned down a Gold Medal first-place finish at WPIALs, but the sophomore also nailed a first-place Gold Medal in the States!

AK Sports
Riverview Track Records Wrecked
Two of Riverview’s Lady Raiders broke school records recently.

AK Sports
Lady Raiders’ Pitcher Approaches Light Speed
And that’s not bad for a freshman, either! OK, so Riverview’s softball sensation, Jen Kumar, may not be pitching at light speed—yet.

AK Sports
Sports Focus, Leechburg: The Prosecutor
Prosecutor (N.): One who prosecutes, i.e. 1.) Initiates civil or criminal court action against; 2) pursues (an undertaking, for example) until completion; follows to the very end; 3) chases or pursues; 4) carries on, engages in, or practices. He carried out the on-court procedures against the defense over the last two years, and now that the prosecution has rested in the Leechburg High School gym.

AK Sports
Some of PA’s Best
A large delegation of many other local track athletes made their way from the AK region to the WPIALs, where many of them earned the right to compete as some of PA’s best in the elite State Track & Field Championships.

Veterans of Freedom
Attacked by Sword Wielding Japanese Officer
It is a story right out of the movie “Raiders of The Lost Arc”. Dean E. Stover of Salina was a Marine Lieutenant leading his platoon down a jungle path in Guadalcanal when suddenly a Japanese officer jumped out in front of him brandishing a sword. He was only a few feet away striking at Dean with the sword. Dean ducked, pulled his .45 caliber pistol out and fired three times killing him.

Healthy Eating
Summer Fruit Salad
Summer brings lot of opportunity for great food. One of my favorites that a friend makes for potlucks is a fruit salad. You cannot go wrong with it.

Alle-Kiski Businesses
Next Family Generation Leads Albert L. Bauer Plumbing
The next generation of the Bauer family has taken the reins of Albert L. Bauer Plumbing, Inc. of New Kensington and is ready to expand the business. Daniel Bauer, son of Albert L. Bauer, took over the business a few years ago and the business is doing well. His dad started the business in 1978 and built it on quality work. Dan is now building the firm’s reputation on quality, dependability and reliability.

Alle-Kiski Churches
Oakmont United Methodist A Vibrant Church
Pastor Keith Dunn characterizes Oakmont United Methodist Church members as having openness. A friendly and caring church, it is like one big family that has something for everyone. And, like a big family, it attracts others. Pastor Dunn says that newcomers are regularly seen over the year. The church not only has openness, it also has a growing outreach mindset among the members.

A-K Dining
Catering At Its Best
Tommy’s Catering is one of the most popular and in demand caterers in the Alle-Kiski region. Tommy Scanga, owner, said that great food, service and presentation at a great value are the reasons for his success.