Kelly Cropper-Hall Kelly Cropper-Hall has been named the new president of the Stowe Township Board of Commissioners during the Jan. 9 organizational meeting. Cropper-Hall replaces Robin Parilla in the president’s…
Steeper enforcement for trash violations planned for Stowe
Litter caused by overflowing trash receptacles is a problem throughout Stowe, especially in the alleys parallel to Broadway Avenue. Stowe Commissioner Cheryl McDermott is sick of trash. “I was very…
Two more accidents stoke safety fears for McKees Rocks Bridge
Two separate, serious accidents on the McKees Rocks Bridge which occurred on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 call into question the safety of the traffic configuration created to accommodate bridge…
Stowe lowballs offer for costs related to crushed sewage line
Stowe resident Jeffrey Paul says the township owes him at least $8,500 of the $25,485 he paid to fix a sewer backup caused when the township repaved Palace Avenue and…
Fire Chief likely to retain role after altercation at fire call results in assault charge
UPDATE: Currently Chapman’s son, Brandon Chapman, is the acting fire chief in Stowe until the situation is resolved. Commissioners in Stowe Township do not intend to remove Matt Chapman from…
Where did the pandemic funding go?
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act provided emergency funding to local governments. Allegheny County was awarded $381 million of Pennsylvania’s $6.1 billion federal allotment.…
‘Veteran of the Year’: Presston native shares more than POW flag
Presston native and retired veteran Eric Dudash (center) with sister Jennifer, mother Ruth and service dog Phantom following the POW Flag raising at the Presston Veteran’s Memorial in Stowe. One…







