First, let me express my thanks for the privilege of serving as your state representative, and for the privilege of being able to do so for two more years. As…
West Hills Gazette
Hypocrisy can’t lead, because people won’t follow
Early on in this weird year of pandemic a very ugly trend began. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s face of COVID-19, issued a missive stating that everyone must wear masks…
Being insulted only hurts you, not the offending party
The great author Stephen Covey told a story to his audience about how we are powerful to “carry our own weather.” In the story, he says imagine you’re driving to…
Electronics included in Stowe’s new waste removal agreement
Starting January 2021, Valley Waste Service will begin collecting and recycling e-waste from Stowe Township residents on the fourth Thursday of each month. During Stowe’s Board of commissioners’ regular meeting…
With charter school reform scrapped, public budgetary struggles continue
State plans for charter school reform took a back seat after the onset of COVID-19 this year. Smaller public schools like Sto-Rox and Cornell continue struggling to fund these charters.…
Businesses struggle as state budget uses up remaining CARES Act funds
After more than 10 years in business, Owners Ray and Terry Hanis of Green Tree closed the Village Tavern and Trattoria in West End on Nov. 28. Continued revenue losses…
Council president threatens legal action against ALCOSAN’s Crivelli acquisition
Before heading south for the winter, geese swimming on the Ohio River head toward the Chartiers Creek where ALCOSAN plans to purchase an adjacent McKees Rocks property. After Allegheny County…






