Robinson Township officials submitted a $1 million grant request to renovate the Clever Park pool house, addressing issues with sanitary sewer and water lines while aiming to improve space utilization and potential family restroom installations.
Robinson Township commissioners approved a $15.7 million balanced budget for 2026, increasing spending by 5.5% and holding the line on property taxes in the process. Public safety receives 47.5% funding. Concerns were raised about ongoing roof issues at the senior center.
West Hills communities will receive grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund. The funding will support various projects, including waterline replacements, park upgrades, and infrastructure improvements, enhancing public safety and community quality of life.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced two road construction projects starting Nov. 10, including a ramp closure in Neville Township and overnight ramp restrictions in Collier and Robinson townships, with detours provided for affected traffic.
A preliminary hearing for a Pittsburgh man charged with shooting a Robinson Township motel clerk to death earlier this month has been moved to Nov. 14 . The preliminary hearing for Stanley Eugene West, charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of Rakesh Bhagavan, originally was scheduled for Oct. 24.
Montour High School graduate Tom Gaskins will be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame Friday night, Oct. 24, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Lawson played semipro ball for years in the Midwest before finally retiring at age 42.
Communities in Pennsylvania are resisting the expansion of large data centers due to concerns over environmental impacts and utility demands. Local governments are considering zoning changes to control this growth amid rising opposition and awareness.