Area districts reverting to mask use for back to school
Montour requiring mask use results in parental backlash By Garret Roberts and Jamie Wiggan A heated Aug. 19 school board meeting where Montour directors Read more.
Disabled students help selves, community through OVR work experience program
Seventeen year-old OVR student Mark Pryor helps pack the local food pantry with canned goods. Three local students have spent eight weeks of summer helping their Read more.
Business owners angered by gas meter relocations
Broadway business owners are concerned gas meters like the newly installed ones picture above outside a multi-unit apartment building will mar the town’s appearance. Read more.
Local voices weigh in on critical race theory debate
Retired Black judge Cheryl Allen tells audience critical race theory is dangerous, while acknowledging historical problems of racism. As discussions over the role Read more.
Sto-Rox graduate acted out in new Mike Webster play
Sto-Rox graduate Sonny Jani (right), will have a play featuring him and former Steelers player Mike Webster. A play debuting in Ambridge Sept. 2 is set to showcase Read more.
Council uses federal funds for sewer repairs and vaccine incentives
Having received the first of two checks from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan, McKees Rocks officials opted to spend the funds on essential worker Read more.
Robinson hospice fulfills nuptial wishes for Parkinson’s patient
After months of battling late-stage Parkinson's, 87-year-old Frank Kirsopp's only wish was to marry Bobbie Bitters. Commonwealth Hospice in Robinson arranged a ceremony Read more.
LAWSUIT: Resident sues, claiming officials aiding developer
A Robinson resident is suing the township and several named officials, claiming they’ve worked collectively to pressure him into complying with the plans of a Read more.
Hickling announces independent bid in West End magisterial race
Political newcomer Holly Hickling is attempting to open up the race for Pittsburgh’s westernmost magisterial district as an independent candidate. Hickling, of Read more.
Magistrates playing catch-up following months-long legal backlogs
Judges at all levels of the legal system are playing catch-up with caseloads following months of delays and restrictions brought on by the coronavirus crisis. As Read more.