A man involved in litigation to block the implosion of the boiler house in Springdale has been appointed to a two-year term on borough council. Springdale Council on Tuesday appointed Joe Kern, 40, of Duquesne Court, to fill a vacancy left by former Councilwoman Eileen Miller. Kern said he sought
From the Westmoreland County commissioners to the Allegheny County executive and district attorney, numerous high-profile races will greet voters on Election Day. Arguably, no race has been more contentious than for state Supreme Court, where Republican Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Carluccio and Democratic Superior Court Judge
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
While recognizing a demolition permit was issued for the former Cheswick Generating Station, Springdale Council on Tuesday said it needs to review its policies for such permits. Council discussed the permitting process for the demolition at the former power plant, which included the two smokestacks that were imploded in June
Julia Felton And Zachary Gibson
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Some mourn the loss of jobs. Others celebrate the demise of a coal-burning plant and related environmental concerns.
All acknowledge their Alle-Kiski Valley communities surrounding the Cheswick Generating Station will be forever changed.
The station, which is Allegheny County’s last coal-fired power plant, is scheduled to close permanently in mid-September. More than 50 people will lose their jobs.
Gunner Gaschler, who works as a supervisor at Beer & Beyond a few blocks from the plant, said he sees workers from the site stopping in the store about five days per week. He’s concerned businesses like his will lose revenue without those workers patronizing Springdale businesses.