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Pennsylvania hospital joins rural healthcare network
Kittanning, Pa.-based Armstrong County Memorial Hospital is officially affiliated with Pennsylvania Mountain Care Network. The news comes after the two parties signed a definitive agreement in March and a letter of intent in October. Punxsutawney (Pa.) Area Hospital and Indiana (Pa.) Regional Medical Center are also part of the PMCN...
Human remains recovered from Allegheny River in Springdale Borough
SPRINGDALE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Human remains were recovered from the Allegheny River in Springdale Borough on Sunday.Emergency officials were notified just before noon Sunday of human remains inside a vehicle located in the Allegheny River near the 100 block of Butler Street. The Murrysville Medic One Dive Team was training in the area when the vehicle was located.The remains will be transported to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office for identification and cause and manner determinations, according to a release from the Allegheny County Police Department.Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Saltsburg Borough Council accepts member resignation, declines appointing regional representative to county emergency authority
SALTSBURG — In its monthly meeting Monday, Saltsburg Borough council, regretfully, accepted the resignation of president pro-tempore Lorrie Johnson. Before this, council had decided to decline to appoint a candidate for regional representative to the county emergency authority. Council members expressed confusion over the purpose, cost and public participation...
Landscaping goats get loose in Oakmont neighborhood
OAKMONT (KDKA) -- A woman walking her dog in Oakmont suddenly had some surprise guests. She found herself shepherding a herd of goats around the neighborhood. Oakmont is known for its world-famous golf course, but Monday morning, a group of gallivanting goats decided to make a getaway and galloped all over the neighborhood and people say it's not the first time.Lori Stofman of Oakmont was out and about around 7 when Stofman and her pup were joined by new four-legged friends: a gang of goats on the lam."When they saw my puppy, they were infatuated by her and so they just...
New Kensington-Arnold to consider extending superintendent's contract
The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will vote Tuesday on extending the employment of Superintendent Chris Sefcheck. Sefcheck’s original five-year contract started July 1, 2021, and runs until June 30, 2026. The new five-year deal would start Tuesday and end on June 30, 2029 — effectively extending his employment by three years.
Lower Burrell considers ordinance on fireworks
Lower Burrell is looking to establish rules for fireworks, but it won’t be in time for the upcoming holiday. “The city wanted to enact a fireworks ordinance to make it clear to residents what they can and cannot do,” Mayor Chris Fabry said. “Since the state legalized so much a few years back, there has been a lot of confusion on specifics.
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of July 1, 2024
The Plum School Board is considering a new policy governing the use of drones on district property. Under the proposed policy, the use of any non-district owned or operated drones for any purpose would be prohibited on district property. School employees and students may be allowed to use drones on...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 1, 2024
School board passes budget with 1-mill tax increase. The Penn Hills School Board unanimously approved a final budget June 25 for the 2024-25 school year that includes a minimal tax increase. The budget is balanced with revenues and expenditures of just over $100,300,000. A portion of the revenues will go...
Software set to modernize Springdale Township water service
Springdale Township commissioners continue their push to modernize the township’s water distribution system with a recent software purchase. The township bought software from Diversified Technologies of Bloomsburg that will run numerous functions in the water system. It will be integrated with the remote-read water meters the township is in...
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