Local leaders are looking to bring together McKees Rocks and surrounding communities to push for racial justice by forming a new branch of the National Association for the Advancement of…
Crafton ousts second manager in less than 12 months
The Crafton council approved its second manager termination in less than 12 months during a Dec. 14 business meeting. The motion to release Manager Russell McKibben passed 5-2, with councilmembers…
Claims of illegal billboard approvals may land Robinson Township in
Robinson Township-branded LED signs popping up around the municipality have garnered complaints from residents as to aesthetics and safety, while advertising behemoth Lamar Advantage has taken note and joined with…
Council president disagrees with fire chief naming
Following news that the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department had ousted its chief of 28 years during a December board meeting, Council President Paul Krisby has vowed to override the…
Meet Lynne Deliman: ‘2020 Person of the Year’
Lynne Deliman’s tireless work in the community helped fill a dark and difficult year with many bright moments. Readers overwhelmingly backed Deliman for Gazette 2.0’s second annual Person of the…
Kennedy reinstates road program, hikes sewage rates for 2021
Despite widespread headwinds resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, Kennedy commissioners passed a 2021 budget projecting $1.25 million in new revenue while maintaining current property tax rates. Totaling $15.6 million, the…
Crafton approves 1 mill increase to property tax
Property taxes in Crafton will be going up in 2021. Council voted Dec. 14 to increase taxes for the 2021 fiscal year from 7.59 to 8.59 mills, with 6.17 mills…







