Work crews reconstruct a traffic island in Stowe, capping off a 10-year streetscape venture that previously brought new sidewalks, trees and streetlights to the Broadway Avenue business district. In addition…
Business owners angered by gas meter relocations
Broadway business owners are concerned gas meters like the newly installed ones picture above outside a multi-unit apartment building will mar the town’s appearance. Plans to relocate gas meters onto…
County investigates potential arson case in recent Stowe fire
Local firefighters attempt to extinguish a blaze on Island Avenue on Aug. 12. Allegheny County police are investigating a possible arson attack behind a two-alarm fire in Stowe that injured…
Trash accumulations prompt code enforcement crackdowns
Stowe commissioners announced their intentions to crack down on ordinance violations around town during their monthly agenda meeting Aug. 9. The announcement followed outrage expressed on a community Facebook page,…
Lifelong animal rescuer begins flying dogs to safety during pandemic
Growing up in the historic Presston neighborhood of Stowe Township, Wayne Wickline’s love of animals began early. His family lived in a duplex in the former company town where neighbors’ animals were unleashed and free to roam. (Photos)
Commissioners lash out at resident who questioned response to alleged domestic
Stowe’s July 13 meeting turned chaotic after a concerned citizen recounted to commissioners an alleged domestic violence incident involving a relative of a township official. As Valley Street resident Christopher…
Community Investment Fund gives $10K to area businesses
BlackTeaBrownSuga Founder Eszquire Harris (front right) and Studio Manager Ishara Henry (front left) pose with Learn and Earn student workers Christopher Moore, Aonah Booth, Kymir Sheffield, and Michael Kennedy (back…






