Jeannette’s ladder truck is in need of at least $20,000 in repairs as a result of heat-related damages related to a March 20 fire that killed five people. The truck failed a safety inspection and being repaired, said Fire Chief Bill Frye. One of the truck’s tires had to be
Jeannette might look to an existing building as the new home for its firefighters — the former Jeannette EMS station. Councilman Chuck Highlands shared the idea during a council meeting Tuesday after expressing concerns about a potential funding shortfall in building a new station. Other members appeared interested in looking
Nonprofits will be able to use Jeannette’s Clay Avenue amphitheater for free this year after the city successfully raised enough donations to cover the costs. Councilman Chad Krawtz said $6,000 has been contributed and fees will be waived for events held by nonprofits. “Fortunately, we had a major donor step
Trafford resident Christine Fike marked Memorial Day by laying roses at the base of a hometown monument that is dedicated to Gold Star mothers. Fike is one of those mothers who has lost a child killed while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Her 38-year-old son, Sgt. First Class Robert
Supply chain issues have not been kind to siblings Jeremy Mock and Denise Ward as they push ahead with renovating a Jeannette property to open Glass City Cafe. But the new business got a $5,000 dose of kindness from Jeannette council on Tuesday to help with improvements of the Clay