In 1778, early settlers sought a place of worship in nature, leading to the establishment of Montours Presbyterian Church in Robinson Township. Initially a log structure, the church evolved with a brick building in 1924. Today, it serves as a community hub, honoring its historical legacy.
A $58 million highway project in Robinson Township will introduce Pennsylvania's first Diverging Diamond Interchange. The project also will include images created by local artist Kim Beck, whose design, themed “Hidden Histories,” incorporates regional ecological elements. The project is just getting started and will take more than three years to complete.
A former Robinson Township police officer who was scheduled to go on trial Monday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court for a misdemeanor assault charge had his trial date continued until May 18.
According to the Robinson Township Historical Society's Janet Gonter, Sara Frances Bane, born in 1907, dedicated her life to teaching in Robinson Township, notably at the #7 Frame School and later Burkett Elementary. She remained unmarried, focusing on education until retirement in the 1970s. Bane's legacy endures through her heartfelt tribute to her beloved school.
The Allegheny County Public Works Department will begin a $45.8 million improvement project on Campbells Run Road on March 9. The project, which is expected to be completed in 2031, aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, addressing drainage issues and adding infrastructure improvements.
More than a dozen fire and EMS companies in the West Hills received over $250,000 in state grants to enhance their facilities, equipment and training. Local representatives emphasized the importance of these funds in ensuring first responders are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.
Motorists along a busy section of Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township will soon face nighttime roadwork for a water line replacement project, costing over $2.56 million. Scheduled to start in May and end in September, this essential upgrade aims to improve infrastructure reliability.