The city of McKeesport has appointed a new mayor and a new fire chief.
Michael Cherepko has retired after 14 years as the mayor of McKeesport and the city has appointed Thomas Maglicco as his replacement.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our City in this capacity for the last fourteen years; but in this chapter of my life, I have made the decision to retire,” Cherepko said in a statement.
Cherepko said the opportunity to serve as mayor was the greatest honor of his life and that he is grateful for everyone in the city who had faith in him over the years…