A Marine Corps officer presents an American flag to Sandy Metzler, the longtime partner of Charles "Chas" Maritz, during his memorial ceremony April 19. Father Regis Ryan commemorates the life…
McKees Rocks flip-flops vote on DEP compliance
After several hours of public discussion and multiple voting misfires, McKees Rocks has now agreed to bring its sewage systems into compliance with federal law. Council ultimately voted April 12…
Art initiative being added to plan for cleaner Stowe
Saddled with spiraling crime and increased resident complaints, Stowe commissioners are exploring creative solutions to never-ending problems. During the board’s April 11 agenda meeting commissioner Kelly Cropper-Hall proposed an initiative…
Council looks to fill 2 empty seats
McKees Rocks council is looking to fill two vacancies following the death of Chas Maritz and the resignation of Leslie Walker. Maritz, also a life member in the volunteer fire…
ALCOSAN revisits Crivelli site plans, property seizures
According to Council President Archie Brinza, ALCOSAN no longer intends to raze a former car dealership in McKees Rocks to use as a staging area for a long-term construction project.…
Crivelli lot plans still unclear with passage of sewage plan
A 319-page study outlining a sweeping overhaul of county sewage infrastructure leaves unanswered questions about what will happen to a former car dealership in McKees Rocks that’s the subject of…
Local groups seek federal funding for air monitors
Local grassroots organizations are looking to cash in on a new round of federal funding earmarked for community air monitoring projects. More than 15 environmental groups worked together on applications…







