New Vandergrift resident running for council

A new Vandergrift resident plans to run for borough council in the upcoming primary on May 21.

Steve Jurovic, 81, a Democrat and retired structural designer, has lived in the borough for about a year and a half.

Jurovic, who has never held public office before, said he has some ideas about making the town better and would like to contribute.

Jurovic founded his own window business in Texas, which is currently run by his one of his sons.

In addition to operating a business, Jurovic said he also has an understanding of paving, drainage and structural design.

He came to live in Vandergrift to be near one of his children, who is having health problems.

Jurovic is married with five children.