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McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
MASD Board Accepts Superintendent’s Resignation
Public, residents express frustration during meeting. Tia Wanzo was sworn in as McKeesport Area School District’s superintendent in 2022 by Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi. Wanzo has resigned effective Nov. 13, the district’s solicitor announced last night. (McKeesport Area School District photo) After a contentious meeting marked by...
Fight involving a gun erupts in church parking lot after funeral of 13-year-old cheerleader
Police arrested two male juveniles Friday amid a melee that broke out in a church parking lot after the funeral of a 13-year-old girl who was killed in a homicide. The fight occurred around 1 p.m. as hundreds of people were exiting the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 212 N Progress Ave. in Susquehanna Township. Pallbearers had just finished loading Na’Ryah Wright’s casket inside a horse-drawn carriage when people started screaming and yelling across the parking lot.
6-year-old with autism missing from his Dauphin County home
UPDATE: The boy was found safe. UPDATE: Police, drones, dogs search for autistic boy in upper Dauphin County. A 6-year-old boy is missing from his Dauphin County home, state police said. Jonathan Brian Pringle, who is autistic and semi-verbal, was last seen at 4 a.m. Friday at his home in...
Steelers insider says there's 'no debate' over who will be team's starting QB
Before the first day of training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested that head coach Mike Tomlin had essentially already decided to make Russell Wilson his Week 1 starting quarterback over Justin Fields. According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette, the situation hasn't changed heading into Pittsburgh's preseason finale at the Detroit Lions on Saturday afternoon. "I don't think you really have to wait for any official proclamation," Dulac explained during a Thursday appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," as shared by Jeremy Pike of Steelers Depot. "Russell Wilson was brought in for a reason, and that was to be their starting...
Water Wise: Neat streets, protected sewers, clean rivers
Streets carry more than just vehicles. Stormwater runoff can pick up dirt, chemicals, and pollutants and carry them to waterways, harming wildlife and impairing our sewers. Follow these tips to keep our streets neat:. If you park on the street, check your car for leaks. Even small oil or fluid...
One main culprit for David Bednar's poor season with Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into this year, many Pittsburgh Pirates fans were confident the Bucs would win a lot of close games in the ninth inning. David Bednar was coming off his third straight strong season with the Pirates. From 2021 to 2023, Bednar established himself as one of the most effective late-inning arms in the game with a 2.25 ERA, 2.56 FIP, and 1.06 WHIP. Bednar struck out just over 30% of opponents with a 31.2% K% while only walking 7.7% of batters faced and posting a HR/9 rate of 0.60.
Washington County man fights insurance company over partial house collapse
CARROLL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- After years of renovations, a Washington County family said they were on their last project in their home when the worst thing imaginable happened. The Camerons said their home on Fourth Avenue in Carroll Township partially collapsed, forcing them out of it."It's hard to look at it. Yeah, it's going to be hard. You know, every time I think about when I got to start tearing it down, it's going to be hard," said homeowner Rick Cameron.Over the last three years, Cameron said he's spent tens of thousands of dollars on renovations, including a new...
Lebanon County Board of Elections warns of suspected 'smishing' scam targeting local voters
LEBANON, Pa. — The Lebanon County Board of Elections issued a warning to residents Friday about a suspected "smishing" scam involving phony texts messages. The texts come from a number purporting to be the Lebanon County Board of Elections. The messages claim the recipient is not registered to vote, and provides a link where they can check their registration status.
Restaurant to open in landmark Firehouse Lounge in Harrisburg
A catering duo with a restaurant in York County are bringing a new concept to the FireHouse Restaurant & Lounge building in downtown Harrisburg. Justin Coleman and Kyle Moore plan to open Men in the Kitchen Restaurant & Lounge at 606 N. Second St. in November. The landmark building, first home to Hope Station, has been vacant for about two years.
Art Festival on Walnut in Shadyside Kicks Off; Greensburg Music Fest, and Banana Split Festival in Westmoreland (Sat., 8/24/24)
THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET— August 24 – 25, Shadyside. 1) “Hip”—as in “Get hip,” rather than “Get a hip replacement”—is one of the oldest American slang terms still in wide use, and Shadyside’s Walnut Street is perhaps the longest-running hip district in Pittsburgh. Incredibly, it gets even hipper during the Art Festival on Walnut Street in late August. The Festival is popular, in part, because there’s so much art. The Walnut biz district is closed to motor vehicles and packed with booths where artists and craft people display paintings, prints, ceramics, handmade jewelry, and so forth ad infinitum. In addition: Some Walnut Street merchants bring out selected goods for sidewalk sales. Exotic food vendors descend. Established restaurants, coffee shops, and night spots operate in peak mode. And, music being the food of love and other good things, musicians play on. Official hours for the art and craft booths are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. August 24 and 25, but you can bet that on Saturday the 24th, merrymaking will continue into the night. Walnut St. between S. Aiken and Ivy Streets with further activities adjacent, Shadyside. (M.V.)
SCI Cambridge Springs to Host Job Fair to Fill Open Positions
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking to fill several open positions at SCI Cambridge Springs by hosting a job fair. It is set for Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the prison at 451 Fullerton Ave. in Cambridge Springs. The prison is hiring for corrections officer...
Students at Central Cambria start the year after consolidating
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Thursday was the first day of school for hundreds of students in our area. For elementary students in the Central Cambria School District, it was the start of a recent consolidation plan. In May, the school board decided to transition students out of Jackson Elementary School. “We have some changes this year […]
Bishop Carroll seniors showcase creativity through parking spots
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Senior year is usually a time to celebrate because graduation is right around the corner. However, it’s also a time to reminisce on your academic journey and growth. Students at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School are starting their senior year on a creative note. They painted their parking spots with personal […]
Mount Aloysius College Awarded Multiple Accreditations
Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College has announced that it has successfully earned multiple re-accreditations in summer 2024. The entire College, which was first accredited in 1943 by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, was awarded renewal through 2032. In addition, both the nursing and DuBois surgical technology departments renewed their accreditations through their professional bodies.
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