Pretending won’t make the coronavirus go away
Going into the new year, the COVID-19 pandemic is still having an impact on us as a culture, despite the lockdowns ending. In our last issue, we covered the increase… Read more.
Two more accidents stoke safety fears for McKees Rocks Bridge
Two separate, serious accidents on the McKees Rocks Bridge which occurred on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 call into question the safety of the traffic configuration created Read more.
AREA Budgetary highlights | Carnegie to see slight increase in property tax rates in new year
Area municipal budgets for 2023 are in, with millage rates remaining steady in most townships and boroughs aside from Carnegie. Carnegie passed a millage increase Read more.
No contract, low membership: What will happen to McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire?
UPDATE: The McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department made the following announcement at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 5: “Residents of The McKees Rocks Borough, we would Read more.
Outpouring of support continues for McKees Rocks’ Damar Hamlin
Fans looking for an outlet for their disbelief and sadness over Monday night’s on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin have been donating to Read more.
KENNEDY | Cookie baker on a sweet mission in memory of mom
Karen Onoffrey, Kennedy Officer Tom Ficarri and her grandson, Liam Johnston, 2, pose with an array of fresh baked cookies. Karen Onoffrey is a baker on a mission Read more.
Holidays can be painful: If you’re struggling with grief you are not alone
Blue Christmas (also known as the Longest Night) is observed during Advent. This year it occurred on Dec. 14. Sadness around the holidays is more common than people Read more.
Stowe lowballs offer for costs related to crushed sewage line
Stowe resident Jeffrey Paul says the township owes him at least $8,500 of the $25,485 he paid to fix a sewer backup caused when the township repaved Palace Avenue Read more.
‘Antique’ ladder truck to remain with Coraopolis for parades
This 1949 La France ladder truck will remain with the Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department as a parade piece. Pictured here with Santa Claus, the truck will be squiring Read more.
Fire Chief likely to retain role after altercation at fire call results in assault charge
UPDATE: Currently Chapman’s son, Brandon Chapman, is the acting fire chief in Stowe until the situation is resolved. Commissioners in Stowe Township do not intend Read more.