A Republican resident is hoping to make headway in deep-blue Kennedy this upcoming election. Diane Schmitt, a retired healthcare administrator, is running for one of four commissioner seats up for…
West Hills Gazette
‘Batman Returns’: Michael Keaton partners with Craig Rippole’s firm on green manufacturing
Movie star Michael Keaton is partnering with a local development firm to build a green manufacturing plant in the area that’s expected to create up to 300 jobs. While the…
School settles with defunct performing arts group it sued
More than a year after Montour sued a parent-led performing arts organization to reclaim donated monies, both parties have agreed to a settlement. The school board approved the agreement during…
Primary hopefuls both denied requests to borough
Requests to council submitted by two candidates opposing incumbent Mayor Jack Muhr in the Democratic primary were both denied during the April 13 McKees Rocks meeting. Mayoral candidate Dave Flick’s…
Two urban walking routes get council go-ahead
Two urban walkways soon arriving in McKees Rocks are intended to promote health and community. “We’re very excited about being able to support free community access to exercise,” said Rebecca…
Demo eyed for Kennedy house destroyed by fire
During an April 15 public meeting, Kennedy commissioners made moves to tear down the remains of a building razed by fire in January 2020. The commissioners approved a grant application…
Council considers return to in-person meeting structure
As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations across Western Pennsylvania continues to rise, the Crafton Borough Council is deliberating how to safely return council meetings to an in-person format. The proposal…






