news

Principal Harris to take over some of Cigich's duties
Four weeks after an out-of-district principal turned down a Penn-Trafford administration position, the P-T School Board looked within to fill the position.

Outdoor classroom taking shape
Jackel Development Inc. crews have begun working on the outdoor classroom at McCullough Elementary, and some workers are happy they were hired to help their community.

P-T schools lauded by company behind Fast ForWord program
Each school in the Penn-Trafford School District received kudos for its use of the Fast ForWord reading program from Scientific Learning.

Seniors 'stoked' to help the homeless during trip
While some students will be spending their senior trips at the beach or at Disney World, Christian Fellowship Academy's seven seniors are going to Pittsburgh.

Friends event raises $4,000
The Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission raised $4,000 at the Friends of PTARC Gala last month for the driveway and parking lot of the PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center.

School's Memorial Day service to feature Col. Cardiff
The Penn-Trafford community can come together this Memorial Day to celebrate those in and retired from the military.

Lions preparing for 50th annual auction
The Level Green Lions will host its 50th annual benefit auction this Saturday in the Level Green Lions Community Building at 123 Murrysville Road at 9 a.m.

Penn-Trafford honors teachers, staff with annual Pride Awards
Several Penn-Trafford teachers and staff were honored at Monday night's school board meeting with Pride Awards, which are given out by the school district.

sports

P-T senior sets goals high for 800-meter run today
This is his year. James Gnecco has trained since August for today.

Bringing the Heat: Families unite for annual run to fight cancer
Sunday was a time to honor the women who brought us into the world.

Warriors gain experience with postseason play
The WPIAL Class AAA boys volleyball playoffs got under way last night, and for the first time in school history, Penn-Trafford was part of the tournament draw.

P-T baseball wraps up '08 season
The Penn-Trafford baseball team wrapped up the season last week with an 11-2 loss to Franklin Regional and a 6-5 defeat to Norwin.

Saporito, Ackerman honored for performances
The Westminster College Department of Athletics and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the fifth annual Westminster Exceptional Sports Performances of the Year awards last week at the Orr Auditorium on the New Wilmington campus.

Sports shorts: Rasky named to WPIAL All-Star team
The WPIAL Baseball Coaches Association announced the teams for its fifth annual All-Star games.

obituaries

Obituaries for May 15, 2008

people

Skena wins Press Club scholarship
Rossilynne Skena of Penn Township won a $5,000 scholarship for outstanding collegiate journalism from The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.

focus

Park welcomes guests to Ghostwood Estates
Aside from a new ride, Ghostwood Estates, Kennywood Park is offering new entertainment and food.

Roadway planning continues with town meeting
With funding still up in the air, the proposed Mon/Fayette Expressway is still years from getting off the ground in the East Suburbs.

Gateway staffers win Golden Quill Awards
Gateway Newspapers won three Golden Quill Awards for journalistic excellence Monday night at the Hilton Pittsburgh in the 44th annual competition sponsored by The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.