In the 1970s and 80s Dante “Tex” Gill was infamous in McKees Rocks for being involved in organized crime and prostitution, but Gill’s persona overshadowed those criminal enterprises. In fact,…
Wargo family reunites to celebrate Purple Heart Day in McKees Rocks
A World War II-era Purple Heart military decoration reunited with the family of McKees Rocks resident and amateur boxer Nicholas P. Wargo has again changed hands. (Photos)
McKees Rocks, ALCOSAN reach an agreement on Crivelli property
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…
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. 8…
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 exit the McKees Rocks…
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 through a discount with Northwest…
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, according to a new report from the…







