Author: Gazette 2.0
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Catalytic converters are a valuable commodity–and theft of the pricey car parts has risen since the pandemic. In Robinson, we recently reported someone stole a public works vehicle and it was recovered without the catalytic converter. Thefts of this sort often show up in our police blotter. As of March 3, there were more than…
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CP Photo: Jared Wickerham It’s a big year for father and son politicos Mel and John Weinstein — the elder is coming up on his 50th year in power, and the younger is running for the top spot in county politics. (Photos)
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Neville Township has been named a 2023 Banner Community by the Allegheny League of Municipalities. They join multi-year recipients Carnegie, Crafton and Robinson Township. For the past 11 years, the Allegheny League of Municipalities has presented the award to municipalities and authorities which have shown commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and…
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Photo by Sonja Reis Edward Terhune of Ingram signs up for the inaugural Ingrun 5K before heading into the gym at the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center. Organizers Lena Picciano and Bethanie Paul and Volunteer Maria Tarquinio say the race was developed as a way “to get Ingram on the map.” The walk/run will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June…
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McKees Rocks Crossing Guard Dorothy Bennett in an undated picture. At one point in her 48-year career, Bennett wore this uniform to work. Currently, Sto-Rox Crossing Guards wear safety vests over regular street clothes. Dorothy Bennett is a hero. For more than 48 years, Dorothy Bennett has braved bad weather, worse drivers and gunshots as…
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Photo by satheeshsankaran on Pixabay Earth Day is April 22, and there are things you can do locally to help the planet and your neighborhood. Carnegie SEED LIBRARY: The third annual Earth Day celebration will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. at Library Park. Expect presentations from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Worm Return composting worms, rock painting…
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Photo by Alice Crow The Thornburg Bridge is scheduled to be closed for weekends throughout May and June. At this time, the closures are set for May 5-8, May 19-22, and June 2- 5. Closures begin at 9 p.m. on Friday and run until 6 a.m. the following Monday. On March 10, PennDOT announced that a portion of Cornell…
