Preliminary data from the 2020 census shows an uneven range of growth and shrinkage across Allegheny County’s northwestern communities. While suburban areas like Robinson and Kennedy townships witnessed soaring population…
Requests made to remove president over unpaid taxes
Citing unpaid property taxes and other concerns, a school director and a former rival candidate recently urged Stowe’s board of commissioners not to reappoint Robin Parrilla as township president in…
New secretary hired as Martini prepares for magisterial role
Dwight Boddorf was approved as the new Stowe secretary at the regular Nov. 9 meeting. Stowe commissioners unanimously approved the hiring of Dwight Boddorf to replace Nick Martini as the…
McKees Rocks Council may raise rates to balance sewage account
Council may consider raising sewage rates after holding off last year to avoid hurting residents struggling with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Substitute Manager LeeAnn Wozniak said the…
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…
GPS tracking devices coming to borough vehicles
Coraopolis council members voted Nov. 4 to install GPS tracking devices inside 18 borough vehicles to monitor locations and maintain mechanical records. Borough Manager Ray McCutcheon said these GPS (global…
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…


