After 40 years as a volunteer firefighter in Stowe, Chief David Gallagher has retired from his role as chief. Gallagher’s replacement will be his second in command for the past…
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…
Crafton Independence Day celebrations to forge ahead without parade
Crafton’s Independence Day celebrations will take place on a reduced scale this year, without a military parade. After scrapping the event altogether in 2020 because of the coronavirus, some council…
CASH MARKET: Longtime market sale pending in Coraopolis
After 69 years of being owned and operated by the Mancini family, the Coraopolis Cash Market may soon be under new ownership, according to a May 13 post on social…
Police retirement plan updated
Coraopolis Council members discussed aggressive driver issues and made changes to police department pensions at its May 12 meeting. Council approved finalizing the addition of a Deferred Retirement Option Plan…
Memorial Day parade canceled
The Crafton Borough Council began introducing ideas for Independence Day celebrations at their May 12 meeting after they announced the Memorial Day parade would be canceled. Instead of the traditional…
Blight discussion continues in Cory
Ongoing discussion related to blighted properties continued May 12 as Coraopolis Council members addressed a complaint filed by a concerned citizen aimed at two problem buildings on 7th Avenue. The…






