Local leaders are looking to bring together McKees Rocks and surrounding communities to push for racial justice by forming a new branch of the National Association for the Advancement of…
West Hills Gazette
Crafton ousts second manager in less than 12 months
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…
Women’s suffrage: Passage by House in 1918 paves way for constitutional amendment
Women’s rights have had a rocky history throughout the world and, specifically, within our own country. It’s only been a little over 100 years since women have been granted the…
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…
The presidential inauguration didn’t always occur on Jan. 20
→ Did you know the first inauguration of George Washington took place on April 30, 1789? Thereafter, all subsequent inaugurations from 1793 to 1933, were held on March 4th. This date…
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…
Hindsight is 2020: Does this year promise to be any different?
The beginning of the year is usually a time when spirits are high and people are motivated to change their lives. Fitness centers see an influx of people wanting to…






