Borough officials say a planned website makeover will allow residents to better navigate borough news and resources. During their March 8 monthly meeting, council approved a $5,000 contract with design…
McKees Rocks cracks down on collections
McKees Rocks is looking to recover funds from unpaid sewer accounts totalling more than $1 million. Council adopted an agreement March 8 enabling Creditech Collection Solutions to issue liens on…
BAD BILLBOARDS: Judge rules against Robinson Township for ‘Welcome Signs’
A judge has ruled against Robinson Township in a lawsuit challenging the legality of six LED “welcome signs” constructed through an agreement with a private advertising corporation. A court order…
Crafton council calls special meeting for master parks plan
Crafton council members were divided over whether to pursue a matching grant for their ongoing Master Parks Plan when a vote was called March 24. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation…
Developer claims officials hampering revival progress
Fighting blight on Mill Street became the focus of a contentious borough council meeting in Coraopolis March 2. Developer Brian Diggins, of Diggins Builders, came with a list of questions…
McKees Rocks Women’s Alliance forms to beautify borough
Members of the McKees Rocks Women’s Alliance after the third meeting on Feb. 27 at the American Legion in Stowe. A new organization is working to beautify McKees Rocks and…
Trash enforcement focus should bring tidy results
Stowe commissioners should follow through on their discussions for hiring a part-time code official overseeing trash violations. While tackling issues like violent crime, blighting and disinvestment requires deep spending and…







