Lead Stories
Redefining Hope
It's not so hard to imagine your daughter is a happy, healthy ten-year-old; but what would you do if suddenly and inexplicably your child was stricken with uncontrollable seizures? Instantly, your vital honor roll student is translated from her carefree, elementary world to a cold, clinical one of medical testing, countless hospitals, and unknown doctors. That is something none of us want to imagine, let alone realize personally. Sadly, this is the story of Charles and Adrian Mohan and their daughter Gina of Plum borough.

Our Kids
Impressive Youth Verging on Greatness
Once again, a young gem has been unearthed in our little valley. There's no question that with everything she's already accomplished, this eight-year-old fourth-grader at Apollo-Ridge Elementary has high claims on her future.

AK Educators
Moving His Team Forward
The Allegheny Valley School District is very fortunate to have Dr. Charles Territo as Superintendent. In one short conversation with him, one finds that he deeply appreciates and highly values each student, teacher, administrator and community member in his district.

from The Editor
The AK Valley VOTE 2004
Something new this month at our Alle-Kiski Today web site; The AK Valley VOTE 2004. From now until Election day 2004 we will be running our own little voting booth where you can cast you vote for either Bush / Cheney or Kerry / Edwards, or, Undecided or None of the Above.

Gloria's Kitchen
Chicken Cashew Casserole
You will find that this Chicken Cashew Casserole is a real family pleaser. Although the recipe is written for you to do everything in the oven, I decided to try and cut the time in half for preparation and cooking.

Our Local Heritage
Dancing Snakes? Turkeys? A Tigers' Tale And More
Today students who attend Apollo-Ridge High School may not realize that the school has not always been around, nor has Apollo's mascot always been the Vikings. From 1931 to 1969, Apollo High School was actually in the town of Apollo. They had a strong football program, going to the playoffs several times.

AK Sports
Sports Report: On The Field With Alle-Kiski Girls' Soccer Coaches
You won't find this anywhere else! Coaches from girls' soccer teams at Burrell, Fox Chapel, Freeport, Highlands, Kiski Area, Plum, Riverview, St. Joseph's, and Valley high schools took aside time to stand up and speak about the girls they coach - and we caught it all on video for you.

Veterans of Freedom
Four Generations Serving in US Army
Clifford O. Bennett of Washington Township has many reasons to be proud. Most of all, he is part of four generations in his family to serve in the United States Army.

Healthy Eating
Vegetable Pizza
One of my favorites at parties and picnics is the colorful vegetable pizzas. Like this pizza and most other pizzas, the lactose intolerant people get left out. Well, not always. There are some creative substitutions, for this recipe that can be easily done and still taste great.

Alle-Kiski Businesses
Bereaved Families Find Comfort In Celebrating Life
The loss of a loved one is difficult at best, but today Curran Funeral Homes help families find comfort through a personalized funeral process. The traditional visitation (or viewing) often focuses on the person who has died, but celebrating the loved one’s life with videos recalling fond memories of their life played during the visitations eases the grieving process. This exclusive service is included as part of Curran’s funeral services.

Alle-Kiski Churches
Leechburg Church Starts a New Ideas Team
Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church of Leechburg is looking for some new ideas. After all, the church is only 156 years old! Pastor Edward Sheehan said they put together a “New Ideas Team” about six months ago. Their mission is to look at the overall church and programs to discover if some new ideas may help improve what they are doing as a congregation.

A-K Dining
Grandparent’s Home Becomes Restaurant
For years I have passed by a Springdale Victorian home that catches everyone’s attention. You can’t miss it because it’s painted in pink with maroon shutters. Oh, it also happens to house an authentic German Restaurant.