End of an era: Only McKees Rocks drug store closing
The only drug store in McKees Rocks is closing Oct. 4, forcing people who rely on the store to travel to Kennedy or across the bridge to Brighton Heights. “It’s… Read more.
Has the NAACP chartering committee for McKees Rocks been scammed?
Community members fear they’ve been scammed out of about $3,000. Checks earmarked for the launch of an NAACP Chapter in McKees Rocks were cashed in June of 2021 Read more.
NEVILLE ISLAND | New Neville park would grant river access
The Neville Island riverfront where a dock, canoe and kayak launch will go for the proposed Riverfront Park. Neville Island’s long-sought Riverfront Park is closer Read more.
Train station project chugs along in Coraopolis
Work continues on the Coraopolis Train Station project. Work on the Coraopolis train station project continues despite ongoing discussions with a neighboring business Read more.
Stowe to accept debit/credit, post meetings on website
Stowe Township will soon be accepting debit or credit payments and has plans in the works to provide online access to commissioners’ meetings. The commissioners Read more.
Coraopolis fire makes direct dispatch switch
Fire calls to 911 will go directly to Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department as of Oct. 1. Fire Chief Charles Spencer said the borough had been using a “ring down Read more.
Civil suit filed against True Diamonds in Stowe
A civil suit has been filed against True Diamonds adult entertainment club by the estate of murder victim Madison Gilroy. The 22-year-old woman was shot Dec. 5, Read more.
Orders placed by Coraopolis for new vehicles canceled by manufacturer
Orders placed for two Ford-branded vehicles by Coraopolis this past March have been canceled by the manufacturer leaving the borough in discussion as to how to spend Read more.
KENNEDY | Unexpected suburban flower farm brings local color
If you happen to have recently traveled along Ewing Road in Kennedy Township you may have seen a roadside stand offering “Home Grown & Happily Harvested” bundles Read more.
McKees Rocks Officer ‘Do Do’ still going strong years after retiring
Paul Kamenar shares some photos from his time in the body building circuit from his Elliott home. Paul “Do Do” Kamenar, retired from the police force and from Read more.