Author: Elizabeth Perry
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ALCOSAN and McKees Rocks Borough have reached an agreement, bringing an end to nearly three years of litigation and mediation. The dispute centered on the former Crivelli Chevrolet auto dealership located next to the Shoppes at Chartiers Plaza. “I give ALCOSAN credit, because at the end of the day it was about the McKees Rocks…
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A tense meeting of the Coraopolis Council ended with an argument between Manager Ray McCutcheon and Democratic Council Candidate Mike Harris. Harris accused McCutcheon of being unethical for recommending his friend Mark Scholl be appointed to council and McCutcheon fired back. “Mark Scholl would’ve been a better council member than you’ll ever be,” McCutcheon said.…
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Photo by Mike Wolfe 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 surrounding the Shenango Coke Works, which closed in 2016. “We appreciate the research that was done that demonstrates what residents have always known. We knew residents were being harmed,” said…
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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. 8 meeting resident Maribeth Taylor said Waste Management had failed to pick up trash or recycling on the designated days in July and for all of…
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The Stowe Township Police Department is interested in purchasing a drone. Officer Nico DiMichele recommended the purchase during an Aug. 7 workshop meeting because of the technology’s versatility in use for search and rescue efforts, armed standoffs and crowd surveillance, among other things. DiMichele pointed out that Robinson Township Police have several drones and licensed…
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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 exit the McKees Rocks Bottoms area have made alternate plans. The Presston Volunteer Fire Company, which services McKees Rocks, is moving one of its engines to the McKees Rocks…
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Pennsylvania’s lawmakers will not appeal the judge’s decision stating that commonwealth schools are unfairly funded and in violation of the state constitution. The deadline to appeal was Friday, July 21 at midnight, making the Feb. 7 decision final. With legislative leaders deciding not to appeal, the decision is now final according to a statement by…
