Dry skies, a higher admission price and a more efficient online ticketing system all contributed to $121,000 in revenue being collected from the Steelers’ Friday Night Lights practice held Aug. 2 in Greater Latrobe School District’s Memorial Stadium.
That figure was a $40,000 increase from the previous year’s popular annual event — a joint effort of the Steelers and the district, with support from local school and community organizations.
The increased proceeds from the event in Latrobe allowed the district, after costs, to share $54,500 in donations among 25 of those organizations, according to Greater Latrobe Athletic Director Zac Heide…