Shenango Coke closure lowered heart-related emergency room visits 42%
A recent report shows a direct link between air pollution and emergency room visits for cardiac-related events. The report details health impacts faced by residents Read more.
McKEES ROCKS | ‘Supply chain issues’ blamed as trash troubles continue
The transition to Waste Management for garbage pick up in McKees Rocks has been uneven, but the borough council said they are working to improve service. At an Aug. Read more.
Police drone may be entering the skies over Stowe
The Stowe Township Police Department is interested in purchasing a drone. Officer Nico DiMichele recommended the purchase during an Aug. 7 workshop meeting because Read more.
Preston fire company, Northwest EMS prepared for ramp closures
Because of the Helen Street Ramp closures slated to continue on the McKees Rocks Bridge construction project, first responders dependent on using the ramps to quickly Read more.
PA school funding is unconstitutional
Pennsylvania’s lawmakers will not appeal the judge’s decision stating that commonwealth schools are unfairly funded and in violation of the state constitution. Read more.
Coraopolis, Montour Sports Complex in arbitration over ongoing noise, traffic levels
The Borough of Coraopolis is in arbitration with the owners of the Montour Sports Complex over noise and traffic levels near the structure. State Avenue resident Read more.
Damar Hamlin to donate 4 AED’s to McKees Rocks
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin will be donating four Automated External Defibrillator machines to McKees Rocks Borough. The units have been priced at $1,550 each Read more.
Kennedy police officers sign new 4-year contract
After months of working without a contract, Kennedy Township Police have signed an employment agreement with the township. Kennedy Township commissioners approved Read more.
Sto-Rox weathers another school board vacancy
Samantha Levitzki-Wright has stepped down from the Sto-Rox School Board of Directors. With the vacancy in Region 1, and a vacancy in Region 2 after the Dec. 8, 2022 Read more.
Municipal coffers could be hit hard by climate change
Low-income municipalities like Stowe, McKees Rocks and Neville Township are likely to face greater costs associated with climate change than more well-heeled municipalities, Read more.