December 2001

Local News : Updates From the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau
Kathy Wolfe started her position as Director of the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau almost two years ago.

Local News : Updates on the New Plaza
There is a new source of anticipation, news, and rumors now in our little hometowns. If you've driven along Route 56 through Allegheny Township anytime in the past few months, I'm sure the Detour signs, the bulldozers, and the various new buildings piqued your curiosity.

Local News : Allegheny Township Elementary School's 3rd & 4th Grade Christmas Program.
Chrildren have fun at the Christmas Program held at the Allegheny Township Elementary School's 3rd and 4th grade classes.

Local News : History Made With Internet Webcast
History was made this week with the Internet Webcast of the Kiski Area School District's Annual Christmas Telethon. The taped and live versions of the webcast were broadcast all week on Kiski Valley Today Online www.kiskivalley.com.

Local News : Kiski Area Christmas Choral Concert
Tuesday December 18, 2001 Kiski Area High School held the Twelfth Annual "Sounds of the Season" Christmas Choral Concert, directed by Mrs. Ellen Rupert

	November 2001

Local News : Highlights from Kiski Area's School Board Meeting-November 14, 2001
The following are a few of the proposals from the last board meeting that gained approval.

Local News : Additional photos sent in of Kiski Area's Band at the Grand National Championships.
Kiski Areas Grand National Championships

Local News : Fight For Life 5K Run/Walk
Although the weather was brisk, many showed to participate in the Fight For Life 5K Run/Walk. This event took place on November 17th at 9am. Entrants registered in the Apollo Plaza at 8:30am and the race began at 9am. The starting line was in front of Scents & Accents.

Local News : The Avonmore Lifesavers Are Open For Business
There were about 200 people at the grand opening on November 17th to show their support for the much needed ambulance service. A handful of people have worked diligently to see this day happen

Local News : Armstrong County Chorus
The Armstrong County Choral Festival was held Thursday night November 15, 2001 at Apollo-Ridge High School. Students from Apollo-Ridge, Elderton, Ford City, Freeport, Kittanning, Leechburg, and West Shamokin schools gathered Wednesday and Thursday at Apollo-Ridge High School for practice before the concert Thursday night.

Local News : Allegheny-Hyde Park Elementary School Celebrates Veteran's Day
Students of Allegheny-Hyde Park Elementary School celebrated Veteran's Day in an assembly on November 9. One of the highlights of the assembly was when the Student Council President explained the meaning of the words in the "Star Spangled Banner."

Local News : Truck Spill Off Of Rte. 56 In Lower Burrell
Apparently the driver of the truck took a wrong turn and was trying to back up in a lot next to ACE Hardware in Lower Burrell. The sun blinded the driver and he ended up backing up over a hill.

Local News : Kiski Band Attends Grand National Championships
As an alumnus of the Kiski Marching band, I had quite a unique perspective as I joined the band in Indianapolis, Indiana this past weekend for the 2001 Bands of America Grand National Championships.

Local News : New Addition To Vandergrift's Police Force
There has been another full-time addition to Vandergrift's Police Department. Bob Kirkland, who has been working for the force part-time for the last four years, has recently become a full-time officer.

Local News : State Representative Jeff Coleman Visits Leechburg School.
Today, Friday November 2, 2001, State Representative Jeff Coleman visited Leechburg middle and high school students. Mr. Coleman is originally from Apollo, PA

Local News : POWER OUTAGE AFFECTS VANDERGRIFT
On the morning of October 12, over 2431 Allegheny Power customers suddenly found themselves without electricity. The outage began at about 9:15am and lasted until 1pm.

	October 2001

Local News : Consumer Alert
*Are You Creating High Long-Distance Bills While Using Your Computer?* Have you received a telephone bill that included one or more calls made to another country?