The Crafton council approved its second manager termination in less than 12 months during a Dec. 14 business meeting. The motion to release Manager Russell McKibben passed 5-2, with councilmembers…
Spotlight: Sto-Rox teacher recalls 53 years with the district
Name: Sherine Raymond Sherine Raymond has been either a student or a teacher with the Sto-Rox School district for 53 of its 55-year existence. A McKees Rocks resident, Raymond graduated…
Try to find some positivity in the new year
It’s officially a new year. It should be an exciting time as people start checking off their New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are meant to motivate people to make positive changes…
In 20 years, how will we look back on the past year?
As we happily (and with great anticipation of better times) welcome 2021, I think back to New Year’s Day 2000. At that time, it seemed that all we had to…
Claims of illegal billboard approvals may land Robinson Township in
Robinson Township-branded LED signs popping up around the municipality have garnered complaints from residents as to aesthetics and safety, while advertising behemoth Lamar Advantage has taken note and joined with…
Council president disagrees with fire chief naming
Following news that the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department had ousted its chief of 28 years during a December board meeting, Council President Paul Krisby has vowed to override the…
Meet Lynne Deliman: ‘2020 Person of the Year’
Lynne Deliman’s tireless work in the community helped fill a dark and difficult year with many bright moments. Readers overwhelmingly backed Deliman for Gazette 2.0’s second annual Person of the…







