School board meetings plagued by sound issues
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -Sto-Rox- Sto-Rox school directors struggled to communicate during the district’s April meetings, where some...
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- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Hanlon’s takes on Clever Park pool concession stand
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -Robinson- Robinson residents will be able to enjoy an improved range of refreshments at the Clever Park...
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- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Coraopolis vows to apply again for federal transportation funds
By Garret Roberts -On the Agenda- Congressman Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, has submitted funding requests for transportation-related...
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- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Montour approves Ingram Elementary sale, salvages Forest Grove deal
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -PROPERTY SALES- During a special meeting May 4, Montour school directors approved a sales agreement for the...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Custom order only: ‘The little Kitchen’ bakery is ready to tempt your sweet tooth
Photos by Lisa Mullen Although this is not a walk-in business, customers can call-in custom dessert orders. Pictured: The little Kitchen...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
'Meet me under the Kaufmann’s Clock'
Courtesy of the Detre Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center The Kaufmann Clock located in downtown Pittsburgh, has been a...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
True Hero: Fighter jet pilot avoids inhabitants in 1956 Robinson crash
Lieutenant Thomas W. Sonnett of Kennedy. By Janet Gonter -Robinson Township Historical Society- On Feb. 19, 1956, two F84-F...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Keep it clean: Make every day Earth Day
Photo courtesy of NASA Although Earth Day has passed, it's important to always keep our environment clean and free of filth. By Editorial...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Local elections are pivotal to determining the future of our towns
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- The year 2020 saw changes in the way we vote. Whether you agree with the changes or not,...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
MOTHER'S DAY 2021: One day a year to celebrate her seems inadequate
By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- Poets and writers tried to explain her. Artists and musicians tried to define her. Fathers and...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Sometimes you just can't tell who people really are
By J. Hogan -Gains & Gleanings- Ozzy Osbourne’s first solo album, “Blizzard of Ozz,” came out when I was 13 and finding wonder in the...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Council forms parking authority, debates bullet-proof vest purchases
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -McKees Rocks- During its April meetings, McKees Rocks council formed a parking authority and hired a new...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Former Ingram school building attracts buyers
Photo courtesy Lee Paxton The former Ingram Elementary School has recently attracted two interested buyers. The building was last used by...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
GOP candidate seeks breakthrough in Kennedy’s Democratic territory
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -Primary- A Republican resident is hoping to make headway in deep-blue Kennedy this upcoming election. Diane...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
'Batman Returns': Michael Keaton partners with Craig Rippole's firm on green manufacturing
Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -Development- Movie star Michael Keaton is partnering with a local development firm to build a green...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
School settles with defunct performing arts group it sued
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -Montour- More than a year after Montour sued a parent-led performing arts organization to reclaim donated...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Primary hopefuls both denied requests to borough
By Jamie Wiggan Staff Writer -McKees Rocks- Requests to council submitted by two candidates opposing incumbent Mayor Jack Muhr in the...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Two urban walking routes get council go-ahead
Two new walkways will be coming to McKees Rocks, one around Chartiers Avenue and the other will loop through the "Bottoms" neighborhood...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
Demo eyed for Kennedy house destroyed by fire
-Briefly- During an April 15 public meeting, Kennedy commissioners made moves to tear down the remains of a building razed by fire in...
Gazette 2.0
- Apr 28, 2021
- 2 min
Council considers return to in-person meeting structure
By Garret Roberts -Crafton- As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations across Western Pennsylvania continues to rise, the Crafton Borough...