Jeannette officials said goodbye Thursday to the city’s police chief and a councilwoman. Police Chief Donald Johnston Jr. is retiring Jan. 1. Mayor Curtis Antoniak announced Thursday his replacement will be Sgt. Derek Manley. Johnston said he got interested in police work during high school and later was hired as
In the past 20 years, the number of Democrats registered to vote in Jeannette has decreased by about 2,000 while the number of Republican voters has risen by 400, according to West
moreland County statistics. Now, that shift will be reflected in city council. After Tuesday’s election and once a new
Jeannette council accepted the donations of two properties Thursday and are considering options for three more after a rush of property owners recently expressed interest in turning over their land to the city. The donations of 308 and 310 Clay Ave., which is one parcel, and 113 N. Third St.
Jeannette council members are expected to approve an ordinance on Thursday creating a manager position and they may appoint the city clerk/chief fiscal officer to the post. Mayor Curtis Antoniak said council didn’t seek applicants for the position “because we already have our man.” Solicitor Tim Witt said it’s likely
Tree planting projects in three Jeannette locations have been put on hold while $1.7 million playground and park renovations get underway. Council on Thursday awarded a contract to Franjo Construction of Homestead for installation of playground equipment and other improvements at six city recreational facilities. “We’re ecstatic for that,” said