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Attorney explains East Palestine class action settlement
EAST PALESTINE, OHIO — In East Palestine, the community is still dealing with the aftereffects of a train derailment there more than a year ago. A class action lawsuit has been settled on behalf of residents, but some lingering confusion remains about that settlement. “My group at the firm...
‘Resiliency Center’ offers free services to those affected by East Palestine train derailment
Located in a former doctor's office on Route 14 across from the well-known welcome sign is the East Palestinian Resiliency Center offering free services for anyone living in four zip codes around East Palestine, who worked in the village during the derailment, or first responders who assisted.
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
I-79 Traffic Shift Monday Night in Robinson Township
PennDOT District 11 is announcing a traffic shift on northbound Interstate 79 in Robinson Township, Allegheny County will occur Monday, July 15 weather permitting. The northbound I-79 lanes at the I-376 interchange will shift to accommodate bridge deck overlay work. Line painting operations will begin Monday evening, July 15. Once painting operations conclude, traffic will be shifted to the left around-the-clock through mid-August into the new configuration maintaining two 12-foot-wide lanes with a 6-foot shoulder. All interchange ramp access will be maintained.
Route 3077 Beaver Grade Road Reopens in Moon Township
PennDOT District 11 is announcing that Beaver Grade Road (Route 3077) in Moon Township, Allegheny County has reopened to traffic. A portion of Beaver Grade Road between Duckhorn Road and Montour Run Road closed to traffic on January 26, 2024 due to a slide. Emergency slide repair work on this...
Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens after live power lines come down
Part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the North Hills region has reopened Monday evening after live high-tension power lines came down across all road lanes. The communications team for the Turnpike said around 8 p.m. that the lanes in both directions between the Cranberry (Exit 28) and Butler Valley (Exit 39) interchanges were closed. The wires came down near mile marker 36, where Route 910 crosses the Turnpike.
In brief: Movie in the park, Bloom Market and more in Quaker Valley communities
Leet officials are in the process of creating a memorial tree/plaque policy. Township manager Betsy Rengers said the goal is to have something in place to address requests from people wanting to plant trees or install plaques in memory of someone. At least one person has made such a request this year.
Council Approves Change Order for Wampum Avenue Pump Station Project; Recognizes Councilman Jim Barry for Years of Service
Ellwood City Borough Council voted to approve a $35,820 change order for the Wampum Avenue Pump Station Project during the July 15 meeting. The change stems from unforeseen field conditions. Tyler Watts, project manager, from Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., the engineer firm overseeing the project, said the cost could not be detected...
Pine-Richland area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
The Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announces the sixth annual Athletic Hall of Fame class of inductees. The honor recognizes those associated with Pine-Richland athletics who have experienced significant accomplishments in their chosen sport or sports. In June, the selection committee met to review the submitted nominations. Based on...
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