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Westmoreland County Resident Hits $2.6 Million Jackpot in PA Lottery Cash 5 Game
A ticket from Westmoreland County won the Pennsylvania Lottery's Cash 5 with Quick Cash game, securing over $2.6 million. The winning ticket for the May 8, 2024 drawing matched all five numbers. Winners must claim their prize within one year and have their tickets validated.
Demolition of the old Fort Pitt Brewery to begin in June
JEANNETTE (KDKA) - The demolition of the old Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette is set to begin next month. Westmoreland County leaders shared details about it during a public meeting on Thursday night. They said the property has been tested for asbestos and now is cleared for demolition. There is also about 3 million gallons of water in the basement, but testing showed it does not pose harm. Once demolition begins, people nearby may see minor disruptions once the building starts to come down. "There will be vibrations, yes, you will hear things, yes there's going to be loud noises," said one speaker. "None of it is going to be enough to keep us from doing the project. We've been communicating with all the neighboring properties about what to expect in the coming months." The demolition is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
Nail-ing a potential cancer risk that exists just beneath the surface - Pittsburgh dermatologist explains
BELLE VERNON, Pa. (KDKA) - A Belle Vernon native and well-recognized dermatologist is taking to TikTok with an important warning - check your fingernails! Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, or Dr. Z, has 1.4 million followers on TikTok and she sent them a message, a 48-second clip with a warning specifically about your fingernails. "If you have a dark, pigmented, vertical streak going down your nail, this absolutely should be checked and this is why - it could potentially be a very serious form of skin cancer called a subungual melanoma," she explained in the TikTok. Dr. Z goes on to say that it's rare,...
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