During a special meeting held July 27, Moon Area school directors voted to begin the fall semester with virtual-only instruction. The decision came a week after the board approved a…
Public, council at odds over string of firings, question handling of assistant manager hire
Votes cast July 27 in favor of hiring a new assistant manager and denying a permanent appointment to a recently-hired police officer have stirred discord among Crafton’s council and the…
Looking Back: Pressed Steel Car Co. sponsors Independence Day parades to instill American values
Thousands of foreign protesters from all walks of life went on a historic strike known as the "McKees Rocks Strike of 1909," in order to improve working conditions for labor…
Borough enters 20-year cooperation agreement with Housing Authority
Two in-the-works development projects were the focus of a two-hour remote meeting held July 14 by McKees Rocks Borough officials. Council ultimately approved a cooperation agreement between the borough and…
Coraopolis establishes wellhead protection zone around 1st street flood plain
During public meetings held July 1 and July 8, Coraopolis officials allocated funds for police body cameras, passed an ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on public parks and established a wellhead…
Local activist charged with protest-related offenses
Rulli, pictured in the upper right was charged on July 14 for his involvement in local protests throughout the Pittsburgh area. Shawn Green, also known as Lorenzo Rulli, was charged…
Who should repair of sidewalk issues caused by trees fall on?
Discussion of the recent deluge of storm systems hitting the area led Crafton council members to the topic of who should be responsible for removal of problematic trees planted by…






