In the short time that COVID-19 has been a threat, almost 400 million people worldwide have developed the virus and over one million have died. Scientists and medical experts have…
West Hills Gazette
Students return to in-person classes after two months
After two months of remote learning, students in the Carlynton School District will be going back to the classroom at least two days a week. Carlynton School Board members unanimously…
Claims of illegal transitional housing use land property owner in court
Stowe Township is taking a property owner to court on claims she’s operating an illegal transitional housing facility in a residential section of the town. A civil complaint filed by…
‘Keeping chickens’ ordinance being considered for residential expansion
More clucking chickens may be making their way to permanent homes in Crafton. The Crafton Borough Council signaled they will be moving forward with expanding an ordinance that allows residents…
Council approves GetGo gas station during McKees Rocks borough meeting
During the Oct. 13 meeting, McKees Rocks council voted on the final approval for Giant Eagle to build a GetGo location at the former Pat Catan’s store at 1250 Chartiers…
Township takes control of land development, garbage and parking issues
Stowe is moving to adopt its own subdivision and land-development ordinance that will give township officials control over planning issues previously overseen by the county. A 45-day period where the…
Streetscape progress signals softening of hostilities between borough and MRCDC
McKees Rocks council voted to release $1.9 million in PennDOT funds marked for a streetscape project led by the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC). Several McKees Rocks officials had…



