For the first time in more than 20 years, the Lower Valley magisterial district will have a new judge. Mitchell Karaica, 50, of Springdale, and Michael Girardi, 37, of Cheswick, are seeking the seat currently held by David Sosovicka. Sosovicka is not seeking reelection to instead pursue senior judge status.
West Deer and Indiana Township residents will see a 47% sewage cost increase from the cost of the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority’s treatment plant expansion. The Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority board passed the new rate in November. The new rate will take effect in April. The Deer Creek