Don Tollan’s plan to purchase the abandoned rowhouse located at 5 Olivia St. in Stowe has hit a brick wall. A resident of Stowe Township for more than 28 years,…
Council press on with business items despite sound issues
Despite technical issues cutting short its Nov. 10 virtual business meeting, McKees Rocks Council moved forward with motions lowering the town’s amusement tax rate, approving artwork for a saltbox decorating…
Lindy Paving closes on former Shenango Coke Works, plans for site unknown
The Shenango smokestacks were demolished in May of 2018. A brownfield site targeted by a coalition of regional stakeholders who hoped to steer the course of its development has been…
We don’t need another gas station in McKees Rocks
After reading the Oct. 29 Gazette issue regarding the GetGo gas station at the former Pat Catan’s site (Chartiers Avenue) I was very disturbed regarding this decision to build near…
Crafton awarded $4.7 million to alleviate water, sewage issues
Crafton has recently been awarded more than $4.7 million as part of the Green Revitalization of Our Waterways (GROW) program to alleviate water and sewage issues in the borough. The…
Robinson officials vow not to raise taxes
As they prepare to pass next year’s budget, Robinson officials anticipate income losses but vow not to raise taxes or cut services. “We’re trying to be ultra-conservative with being able…
Witnesses say shooting at Stowe tavern result of accidental discharge
Allegheny County police are still investigating and have released no new details after announcing on the night of the incident that a woman was suffering from a “non-life-threatening” wound caused…




