After a year of practicing COVID-19 precautions, Montour School District has announced plans to move beyond the pandemic and begin its “return” to school this fall. The guidelines for the…
Borough forges ahead on abandoned property demo
The move to “fight blight” in Coraopolis continues with three abandoned structures demolished in recent months and 10 others sold recently to rehabbers. Borough Manager Ray McCutcheon said removing or…
Kennedy hires one officer, while still seeking another
Newly-hired police officer William Gardner shakes hands with Kennedy Police Chief Anthony Bruni. Mel Weinstein, treasurer and interim manager (left) and Chris DiNardo, commissioners’ president (right) stand at each side.…
Concerns with road work left undone prompts policy review
Complaints from citizens over a recent incident where PennDOT road crews aborted work on an inlet construction on Steuben Street because of rainy conditions has prompted Crafton council to begin…
Third time’s a charm: Jason Shazer to fill council vacancy
Newly-appointed Coraopolis Councilmember Jason Shazer with his wife, Alexa, and children, Reese, Callum and Crew. A final attempt to fill an empty seat on the Coraopolis council yielded a unanimous…
Ruby’s WineHouse bringing fine wines to western suburbs
By launching Ruby’s WineHouse, owners Gino and Lori Chiodo will be introducing local residents to world-class wines and fulfilling a long-held dream of their own. Named after their 2-year-old standard…
GET TOGETHER: New twist on old fun with ‘Summer Jam’
Event reboot features NFL, hip-hop stars Isiah Neely is old enough to remember community days in Coraopolis. He recalled attending a basketball tournament in his hometown every summer, with residents…







