Lead Stories
Home Schooled Sisters Excel as Gymnasts
Most think home schooled kids lack in sports by not attending a pubic school, but that’s not the case. Both girls, Ericka who is 13 and Aubree who is 10, are gymnasts and each was ranked National Champions, State Champions, and Keystone State Game Champions. That in itself speaks to their earnest pursuit of excellence in sports.

The Dedicated
Still Serving the Community in Retirement
There is an idiom that says, “Don’t let grass grow under your feet”. John “Jack” England of Lower Burrell is one of those persons.

AK Educators
Valley High School Teachers of the Year
Each year, teachers in this area are recognized for outstanding efforts such as these through the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award.

Our Local Heritage
Samuel Duncan Karns: Oil Man and Entrepreneur
He had a city named after him, went from rags to riches a few times and had roots in several cities in our region, Tarentum, Murrysville and Pittsburgh.

AK Sports
Alle-Kiski Varsity Softball
This month, Alle-Kiski Today is pleased to present Girls Varsity Softball teams from area high schools.

Veterans of Freedom
There Are No Enemies, We Are Only Here to Kill Each Other
“There are no enemies, we are only here to kill each other” the German soldier said when Gabriel (Gabe) Bruno was captured in the Battle of Hürtgen Forest in November of 1944. Lying in a ditch after being shot three times, he was asked by the Germans if he had any cigarettes.

Alle-Kiski Businesses
New and Improved Smile Brightens Life
Dr. Robert Kreashko, D.M.D, M.D.S., Orthodontic Specialist for Adults and Children, knows how to improve your smile. He says, “I consider orthodontics a great career because of the changes that occur in children. New or improved smiles bring benefits such as increased self-esteem and confidence.”

Alle-Kiski Churches
Springdale Church Offers Safe Haven
Senior Pastor Kim Gephardt knows what it means to suffer in life. She also knows after years of enduring unthinkable events that freedom came when she accepted Christ into her life. Today she pastors a growing church with a ministry emphasis on helping hurting people.

A-K Dining
If We Have It, We’ll Make It
Grieco’s Carefree Inn on Route 910 in Indianola (just outside of Harmarville) is one of the ‘best secrets’ in area restaurants. Usually that term means a lot of people don’t know or have not heard of it, but 26 years later it is one of the more popular restaurants that continue to grow.