I was asked to write for this column because of my colorful personality on the worldwide web. I have zero experience, degree or background as a writer professionally, and I…
Follow the trail to find the sunset at the end
I am a person who gets rewards from visuals. By this, I mean if I hike it is because of a beautiful view or object, not just for the health…
JOINT OPERATIONS: Working together ensures departments meet national fire call response standards
In response to declining volunteer numbers, three local fire departments have established joint operating procedures to assure each company can meet national response standards. Fire chiefs from Crafton, McKees Rocks…
Get the vote out: Local elections have biggest impacts
Voter turnout statistics for the recent municipal elections suggest our communities are engulfed by disillusionment and apathy. Less than a third of our coverage area’s 38,050 voters expressed any preference…
Council debates need for 10th police officer
A $40,000 increase to the police salary line item of Crafton’s 2022 preliminary budget drew debate between members of council Nov. 9. The preliminary budget showed $820,000 earmarked for police…
Crafton approves $1 million public works storage facility during meeting
Crafton council members approved payment last month to get the ball rolling on the new $1 million public works storage facility. The council approved the purchase of $359,265.00 in construction…
Crafton elects Coletta Perry as new mayor
Coletta Perry will become the next mayor of Crafton after handily securing victory on election day by a 19% margin. She will be sworn in during the board’s January reorganization…




