After falling 33 votes short in the Democratic primary, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr confirmed he plans to run as the Republican nominee in November. The long-time local Democratic chairman…
Amusement tax dispute resurfaces as Roxian resumes concert schedule
Following news that live music is set to resume at the Roxian Theatre this fall, debate has resurfaced over the venue’s local tax obligations to McKees Rocks. Mayor Jack Muhr…
Park upgrades set for parklet
The parklet at Third Street and Broadway Avenue is set to undergo a $70,000 makeover during the coming months. The aging playground will be replaced by new apparatus, with the…
Borough manager placed on unpaid sick leave
During a special meeting held June 2, McKees Rocks Council approved an unpaid leave of absence for Borough Manager Ruth Pompey on account of ongoing health issues. While Pompey is…
Flick wins Democratic nomination over long serving Rocks mayor
David Flick has seized the Democratic Party nomination from Jack Muhr, local party chair and incumbent mayor since 2002. Flick was one of three primary challengers to oppose Muhr, and…
New police hired, code enforcers to receive bullet-proof vests
McKees Rocks Council approved tactical vest purchases for its code enforcer and building inspector and moved to eliminate public comment at caucus meetings during a May 11 meeting. Chas Maritz,…
Council forms parking authority, debates bullet-proof vest purchases
During its April meetings, McKees Rocks council formed a parking authority and hired a new code enforcer, while tabling the more thorny topic of whether to approve bulletproof vest purchases…




