An SUV was trapped in ice on North Park Lake in McCandless after a 23-year-old man attempted to drive across the frozen lake late Wednesday night, according to Allegheny County Police. The driver told investigators that he he mistook the lake for a parking lot. The incident occurred near the
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Ross Township commissioners approved an agreement with Allegheny County at its Feb. 16, 2021 meeting to operate a covid-19 vaccination clinic in the gymnasium the community center. No date was announced for when the clinic will open.
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Ross commissioners on Feb. 16, 2021 approved an agreement to allow the community center in the municipal complex to serve as a covid-19 vaccination clinic. When plans for the clinic were announced on Feb. 1, officials said it could open by March 1. But no opening date was announced when the agreement with the county was ratified by the commissioner’s at Tuesday’s meeting.
Bills for new stormwater fee mailed
Jordan Tax Service, which collects taxes for Hampton Township, recently sent out bills for the new Stormwater Management Fee being levied to help pay for state and federally mandated work to control flooding and reduce water pollution.
In January, Hampton residents were notified by letter about the new fee, which is $115 for a single-family residence.
Residents who pay the bill at one time will receive a 2% discount. Bills also can be separated into three equal payments.
Information about how the collected money will be used is available online.
La Roche hosting events for new, transfer students
An attorney with Allegheny County Child Protection Services (CPS) is seeking to become an Allegheny County judge.
Alyssa Cowan, an Allison Park resident and assistant county solicitor for CPS, made the announcement Saturday.
“I’ve decided to throw my name in this race, not to chase political fame or boost my resume but to help build a better and more equitable Allegheny County,” Cowan said.
The first-time candidate is seeking the Democratic Party nomination in the May 18 primary, forgoing the traditional practice of judicial candidates to cross-file.
“I couldn’t in good conscience list myself on the ballot as a Republican, as the modern GOP sadly continues to align itself with practices that openly advocate against certain segments of our community,” Cowan said.
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The dilapidated bridge leading from the fishing pier along Pearce Mill Road to an island in the middle of Marshall Lake in North Park was replaced with a new structure on Feb. 12, 2021. The new bridge creates access to the island for people with physical challenges and is now wide enough for maintenance vehicles. It is expected to be open to the public in early spring.
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Crews from Pugliano Construction and Alvarez Steel fabricating installed preassembled sections of decking for a new pedestrian bridged connecting Pearce Mill road to Marshall Island in North Park.
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