Browse past news stories for Sto-rox High School in Mckees Rocks, PA.

• 'East Carson Street' shows a more relaxed Grushecky (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 05:01:07 pm
  With the impending release of his new album with the Houserockers, "East Carson Street," Joe Grushecky has reached a certain peace in his life.
• Independent Review Disputes Billy Mays' Cocaine Autopsy (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 07:30:12 pm
  Family and friends of McKees Rocks native Billy Mays were devastated by the TV pitchman's death, and they always denied cocaine had anything to do with it.
• Blue Bombers Add DiMichele to Practice Roster (OurSports Central)
  posted on September 24, 2009 at 07:37:33 pm
  WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added non-import receiver quarterback Adam DiMichele to their practice roster. DiMichele (6-1, 202, Temple '08, DOB: July 26, 1985 in McKees Rocks, PA) was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, but was released in August.
• Billy Mays Honored At Alma Mater (KDKA Pittsburgh)
  posted on September 21, 2009 at 12:15:19 pm
  The late pitchman Billy Mays was honored at his alma mater on Sunday with a tribute concert. The event was held at Sto-Rox High School, where Mays graduated in 1977.
• Tribute Concert Remembers Billy Mays (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
  posted on September 20, 2009 at 09:53:03 pm
  A tribute concert Sunday in McKees Rocks remembers Billy Mays and benefits a local service organization.
• A tale of two former quarterbacks’ pro journeys: Adam DiMichele (The Temple News)
  posted on September 10, 2009 at 12:44:23 pm
  Adam DiMichele, recently cut by the Philadelphia Eagles, keeps all football options open.
• Schools make use of first-time Grable grants (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on September 3, 2009 at 04:23:18 am
  Projects that will be funded in the coming school year with grants from the Grable Foundation.
• At least 27 people arrested in McKees Rocks drug sweep (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
  posted on August 29, 2009 at 06:05:34 am
  The arrests were the result of several months of investigation of basically street-level dealers peddling illegal prescriptions, heroin and crack cocaine.
• Allegations don't deter Billy Mays tribute (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on August 27, 2009 at 09:44:49 am
  Allegations that cocaine use contributed to the death of TV pitchman Billy Mays have brought a few negative reactions to plans for a Sept. 20 tribute concert in his McKees Rocks hometown.
• Duquesne program brings real research to budding scientists (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 09:54:05 am
  Tristan Freeman, 16, of Carrick is spending his summer in a lab at Duquesne University trying to identify molecules that may help provide a quicker diagnosis of illnesses, such as schizoprenia and
• EAGLES INSIDERS: McNabb is in Vick's corner (The Morning Call)
  posted on August 17, 2009 at 06:57:37 pm
  For the 10 minutes that the Eagles allow photographers and cameramen to click pictures and roll the tape during practices at the team's NovaCare Complex, Michael Vick, the backup has been zoomed in on more than Donovan McNabb, the undisputed starter.
• Summer in the lab no hardship for teens (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on August 13, 2009 at 10:37:45 am
  Tristan Freeman, 16, of Carrick, is spending his summer in a lab at Duquesne University trying to identify molecules that may help provide a quicker diagnosis of illnesses.
• Billy Mays' Family Refutes Cocaine Claim (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
  posted on August 9, 2009 at 02:41:16 pm
  Evidence that cocaine contributed to the death of TV pitchman Billy Mays prompts relatives to urge a closer look at evidence, saying it may show a different story.
• Autopsy: Cocaine Contributed To Billy Mays' Death (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
  posted on August 7, 2009 at 09:56:17 pm
  TV pitchman Billy Mays' cocaine use is a surprise to his family, brother Randy Mays said.
• Out Bound (Pittsburgh City Paper)
  posted on July 23, 2009 at 09:12:38 am
  More gay teens than ever are choosing to live life in the open By Marty Levine.
• PG West: Pittsburgh Colts' wide receiver inspired after dad's surgery (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on July 16, 2009 at 04:25:24 am
  Four-and-a-half months after suffering two massive coronaries, Larry Carson Sr. was being driven to Allegheny General Hospital Saturday morning for a long-awaited heart transplant.
• Shifting Sto-Rox Students Around Could Save $100K (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
  posted on July 16, 2009 at 03:07:11 am
  The Sto-Rox School District Board of Directors discuss closing the kindergarten center to save money.
• Partner Of Late TV Pitchman Billy Mays Talks To Channel 11 (WPXI Pittsburgh)
  posted on July 2, 2009 at 09:39:27 pm
  Funeral visitations are under way for the late television pitchman and McKees Rocks native Billy Mays.
• Good Morning: West (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on July 2, 2009 at 02:42:06 pm
  In his final game as a high school football player -- well, sort of -- Blackhawk's Bryan Stefanik finished with a flourish.
• TV Pitchman Billy Mays Dies at 50 (HispanicBusiness.com)
  posted on June 30, 2009 at 02:52:52 pm
  To the world, Billy Mays was the bearded pitchman with the booming voice who convinced late-night infomercial watchers that OxiClean would get their stains out and Mighty Putty would mend any break.
• Parades, ceremonies mark Memorial Day in West communities (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on May 21, 2009 at 09:56:58 am
  Memorial Day will be observed by West communities with parades and ceremonies Sunday and Monday.
• "Billy Mays here for..." formative years (Lebanon Daily News)
  posted on May 4, 2009 at 03:23:09 am
  PITTSBURGH—If you watch TV, you've seen pitchman Billy Mays with his trademark blue-collar shirt, jet-black beard and mustache.
• McKees Rocks' Billy Mays has a 'pahrful' career as a pitchman (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  posted on April 28, 2009 at 02:24:23 pm
  If you watch TV, you've seen pitchman Billy Mays with his trademark blue-collar shirt, jet-black beard and mustache. You've heard him hawking gadgets and cleaning products. But have you ever noticed his Pittsburghese?
• Dual-credit classes help high school students with college (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
  posted on April 3, 2009 at 04:03:22 am
  Thousands of Pennsylvania high school students take college classes through a state-funded dual enrollment program that subsidizes books and tuition. The credits they earn count toward both a high school diploma and a college degree.
• Behind the Headlines (The Signal Item)
  posted on March 12, 2009 at 07:47:09 am
  Q&A with Chartiers Valley Superintendent Anthony Skender  read more »
• Behind the Headlines (Bridgeville Area News)
  posted on March 12, 2009 at 07:25:48 am
  Q&A with Chartiers Valley Superintendent Anthony Skender  read more »