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Sewage, refuse rate increases proposed in Cheswick budget

Cheswick taxpayers won’t seen an increase in their property taxes or water rates next year, but they can expect their sewage and garbage collection rates to increase. The borough is eyeing a $2.7 million budget for 2024. About $1.55 million of that is earmarked for the borough’s general fund, about

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5 candidates vying for 3 seats on Springdale Council

Five people are seeking three seats on Springdale Council in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Republicans Dan Copeland and Shawn Fitzgerald Jr. face challenges from Mark Stanton, a Republican, and Dolly J. Stephens, a Democrat. Joe Kern, a registered Republican, is running as a write-in candidate. Council seats are four-year

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Faces of the Valley: Tarentum's Carrie Fox stepping back from politics after 16 years but won't forgo volunteerism

Carrie Fox hasn’t had time in decades to focus on her passions — cooking, ceramics and crafts. The Tarentum native and councilwoman has spent more than half her life behind the scenes of local government, school-related issues and the borough’s busy slate of social activities. “I love Tarentum,” Fox said.

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Harrison begins 1st phase of pedestrian safety upgrades near high-rise

Walkers and bikers who use Broadview Boulevard in Harrison soon will have a safer pathway in the area near the Harrison Hi-Rise. Crews have begun installation of upgraded sidewalks near the apartment building, just past the Heights Plaza shopping center. The cost of the work will be paid by a

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Major safety enhancements planned for busy Harrison intersection

When Harrison capped off more than $80,000 in repairs to the World War II Honor Roll at Freeport and Springhill roads in February, it was only the start to upgrades at the busy intersection. The township commissioners are eyeing a $2 million project to redo the five-way intersection, which, at

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Lower Valley Ambulance Service pleads for help to avert 'financial crisis'

The Lower Valley Ambulance Service is pleading with local officials for financial aid so it can stay afloat — as fingers are being pointed about how much help they actually are receiving from an outside entity. With what he said are a lack of payments from patients being serviced and

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Tarentum receives nearly $100,000 for sewer work along East Seventh Avenue

A sewer project along East Seventh Avenue in Tarentum will be largely paid for by a federal Community Development Block Grant. The borough was notified June 23 that it will receive nearly $100,000 through the program, which is distributed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “We were

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Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments moving to Tarentum

The Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments will move its offices to Tarentum after more than three decades in Harmar. The 11-member municipal group will be housed in the Murphy Building on Corbet Street. “There’s more space for conducting business, and it’s easily accessible for every member community,” said Rhoda

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Cheswick Councilman Frank Meledandri receives award for 40 years of service

A surprise was in store for a Cheswick councilman during a meeting Tuesday evening. Councilman Frank Meledandri was awarded the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs President’s Award for his 40 years serving the borough. The award recognizes individuals who have served in a position for a decade or more. Meledandri’s

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Progress being made as Lower Valley EMS works to address financial condition

Progress is coming along as the Lower Valley Ambulance Service works with the Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments to improve its financial condition. The ambulance service is seeking help through two consulting reviews to strengthen its administrative side and gain a better idea of how to reorganize. “No one

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