Local Stories for August 2012
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State senator working to change state child protection law
State Sen. Wayne Fontana is working to change a law that doesn't require schools to report abuse of any kind to an outside agency. Under the current law, if a child becomes the victim of a physical or sexual assault on a bus or campus, an outside police agency may ...
School bus policy leaves some Pittsburgh Public School students stranded on first day
Thursday was the first day back to school for the Pittsburgh Public School system and many students found themselves waiting for a bus that never came. At least 50 students found out on their first day that they no longer had bus service. "I came up here at 7:40 this ...
Woman defends son-in-law accused of chasing daughter with machete in West Deer
Police said an intoxicated West Deer man chased his wife with a machete earlier this week while on a "drunken rampage." Chris Gilley said her son-in-law, 37-year-old Jack Machak, was drunk and angry but didn't mean any harm. "He just got drunk and got out of control," Gilley said. Gilley ...
Residents take action after string of Castle Shannon burglaries
Castle Shannon residents said they're taking no chances after at least four reported burglaries in their area. Amy Russman said her home was burglarized 10 days ago when someone used a table to get into her house through a window. Since then, Russman has installed deadbolt locks and outside lights. ...
Case of MRSA reported at Plum elementary school
Plum Borough School District officials said a single case of MRSA was reported at Pivik Elementary School on Wednesday. Officials said the affected person is currently receiving treatment, and the building was sanitized Wednesday night. For more information on MRSA visit the CDC website.
PennDOT worker saves family from burning Armstrong County home
A PennDOT worker who forgot his wallet on his way to work Wednesday morning turned into a hero after saving a young family from a burning home. Bryan Yarnal, 21; his fiancée Shantelle Harrelson, 21; Hailey, 2, and 22-month-old Ray were at the home at 1849 Route 28/66 when the ...
New guidelines require changes to school lunches
The new school menu guidelines are leaving a bitter taste for some students and parents. The US Department of Agriculture guidelines now require schools nationwide to offer lunches with more fruit and vegetables, fewer calories, less sodium, more whole grains. The new rules, built around recommendations from experts with the ...
Preseason finale gives some Steelers last chance to impress coaches
For more than a few Steelers starters, it will be a case of waiting until next week. After all, there’s no reason to take a chance on a season-ending injury in the less-than-meaningless final preseason game. For three dozen or so of the 75 players still left on a roster ...
University of Pittsburgh researchers discover effective weight loss tactics for older women
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh say four things can help older women keep weight off. A new study of nearly 500 postmenopausal women showed that decreasing consumption of desserts and sugary drinks predicted short-term and long-term weight loss. The study also found that decreasing consumption of meats and cheeses, ...
Pittsburgh Public School students start new school year with change
It was back to school Thursday for students in the Pittsburgh Public School District and many students started their year with change. Because of budget cuts, many classrooms shifted. At Pittsburgh Langley, the once high school has turned into a kindergarten through eighth grade facility. Superintendent Linda Lane was there ...
Pittsburgh Diocese lays off 3, cuts expenses
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said a $2.4 million budget deficit for the coming year has been closed, but three people lost their jobs. Bishop David Zubik said in a statement Thursday that a combination of more than $1 million in cuts to nonstaff expenses, voluntary retirements and reorganization balanced ...
Mount Lebanon man reported lost engine before Virginia plane crash
The Federal Aviation Administration said a pilot reported losing an engine before a small plane crashed in Virginia. Brian Hall, 50, of Mount Lebanon, was the only person on the single-engine plane when it crashed Sunday in the George Washington National Forest near the Augusta-Rockingham county line. The FAA released ...
New Brighton mom upset lost son came home from school 90 minutes late
A New Brighton mother is upset after she said her son was lost after attending his first day of kindergarten. Valerie Ponticel said he son was supposed to get home from New Brighton Elementary about 3:15 p.m., but when his bus arrived he wasn’t on it. According to Ponticel, she ...
Allegheny Co. Health Department offers traffic safety concerns as students return to school
The Allegheny County Health Department is warning students and drivers to be alert to potential dangers as thousands of children and teens embark on a new school year. Teen drivers and pedestrians, many of whom face new routes to school, can assure a safe journey by avoiding distractions and paying ...
Vandals spray-paint North Hills HS; $500 reward offered for information
Authorities are looking for the vandals who spray-painted an exterior wall of the North Hills Senior High School Monday. According to police, a wall outside the high school’s cafeteria was spray-painted sometime early Monday morning, and officials noticed it when they arrived Monday. Crews took pictures of the vandalism, and ...
Possible salmonella contamination causes Giant Eagle to recall mangoes
Giant Eagle has issued a recall alert for mangoes because of a possible salmonella contamination. According to Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE, the Daniella mangoes were pulled from shelves Monday. Giant Eagle officials said Advantage card users who bought the mangoes are getting phone calls to advise them ...
Garbage truck collides with car along Route 19 in Lawrence County
Authorities are investigating an accident involving a garbage truck and car Thursday morning in Lawrence County. Dispatchers from 911 said the crash occurred along Route 19 in Slippery Rock Township near Grant City Road. Police have not said if anyone was injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
DA: Police officer made up story about being shot
A Bucks County police officer is accused of making up a story about being shot. Authorities said Officer Jon Cousin from Chalfont radioed from the scene Monday and said he pulled over a suspicious vehicle. Cousin said the driver fired shots and his bullet proof vest saved his life. The ...
Franco Harris begins mission to lessen Penn State sanctions
Franco Harris is on a mission to visit all 18 NCAA board members seeking leniency for Penn State University to restore some of his alma mater's erased gridiron glory. The Hall of Fame former Pittsburgh Steelers running back began his quest on Tuesday in California, where he tried to meet ...
Plum High School student leads protest of lunches at school cafeteria
A Plum High School student is on a mission to get classmates to bring their lunches to school instead of buying them in the cafeteria. Sean Doyle put his message on the Internet, and it has quickly become one of the most popular Twitter trends. Doyle said he doesn’t like ...
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