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A snapshot of Michael Werries, who spent his life photographing the Alle-Kiski Valley
Take any sports event, emergency scene or community gathering in Springdale over the past 50-some years, and there’s a good chance Michael “Mick” Werries photographed it. A devoted documentarian and diehard Dynamo, Werries started capturing football games after graduating from Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School in 1969 and...
Hundreds of evacuees escape the wildfire in Cranberry Portage
Hundreds of evacuees from Cranberry Portage say the last few days have been very stressful. One mom forced to leave says her family had to put her son on a blanket and drag him because his wheelchair had been sent away for repairs before the fire.
PIAA moves closer to approving girls flag football as official sport
Members of the 2024 North Allegheny Gold flag football team include, from left, Rylee Johnson, Maddie Williams, Natalie Rak, Bria Vivio, Ally Ruiz, Maddie Hartung and Mia Fratto. Shauna Maenza and Kyra Schmidt are also part of the team. Shaler’s Emily Bacasa plays against Hampton in a flag football game...
Plum School Board censures member, saying Sakolsky's 'antics' have hurt district
The Plum School Board on Tuesday censured one of its members, saying his conduct has impeded district operations and that dealing with his “antics” has taken time away from educating students. The board voted 7-2 to censure Ronald Sakolsky. Sakolsky and fellow School Director Megan Chuderewicz voted against...
A-K Valley softball playoff preview capsule: Game for May 16, 2024
11-Freeport (11-6) vs. 4-Mohawk (15-5) Winner plays: Winner of 1-Avonworth (12-3)/9-Yough (8-4) in semifinals (date/site/time TBD) Players to watch: Addy Caruso, Freeport; Addy Moskal, Mohawk. Extra bases: Freeport made the most of its return to the WPIAL playoffs after a one-year hiatus with Tuesday’s upset victory over No. 5 Southmoreland....
North Hills High School students connect with community
Some people on the verge of retirement still don’t know, let alone teenagers who face making life-establishing decisions. But North Hills High School staff members want to make sure their students have plenty of insight. Guidance counselor Liz Dove and transition coordinator Evan King organized the school’s first Community...
Penn Hills fudge factory creates inclusive work environment
Roger Haney and his wife, Erin, have done everything they can to support their son, Jake, after he was diagnosed with autism in 2015. They joined different autism and special-needs associations and groups, trying to help their son and keep him engaged with the family. Roger Haney, concerned for his...
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