A coalition of residents, borough officials and community development specialists are stepping out on an ambitious plan to overturn decades of decline in McKees Rocks. Setting the project in motion…
Borough adds additional slot for public comments
The Crafton council will once again begin hearing public comments at the end of their meetings, after a number of residential complaints. The decision was made after the borough’s Jan.…
Council votes down sewage hike, confirms fire chief selection
Although council agreed not to raise the borough’s sewage fees from $4.32 to $6.00 per thousand gallons, it still had to pass a new ordinance to reflect raises put in…
Former council president blindsides volunteer firefighters over new chief
McKees Rocks firefighters say they’ve fallen victim to political cronyism after learning former council president Paul Krisby appointed a neighboring fire chief to take charge of the borough’s volunteer company.…
Sewage billing back-ups leave residents feeling drained
Area residents are letting loose with complaints in response to sewage billing backups on the part of Berkheimer Associates. According to those utility users, quarterly bills from earlier in the…
Owners elated service industry restrictions are again lifted
After the second wave of pandemic-related lockdowns expired Jan. 4, restaurant and bar owners in our readership area are not only grateful for the opportunity to restore dining options, but…
Township raises pay for part-time police officers
Stowe commissioners unanimously adopted a motion Jan. 12 to increase the starting wage for part-time police officers in the township from $15 to $18 an hour. The decision comes after…






