I have a random thought about the work to be done for nearly two years on the C.L. Schmidt Bridge in New Kensington: Rather than rehabilitate a bridge as old and in the same condition as the former Hulton Bridge was in Oakmont, why not keep that bridge open and
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a flood advisory for 13 counties in Western Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh region. The advisory, in effect until 11:30 p.m. Friday, includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. According to the service, minor flooding was occurring or imminent in low-lying
The historic Salina Bridge connecting Kiski and Bell townships will be replaced with a modern bridge, maybe as early as next year. And the new bridge won’t be built in the same spot as the existing one. The exact dates are not set in stone, but Troy Pitts, PennDOT project
The Harmar bald eagles, now in their ninth year of breeding on the same hillside above Route 28, raised a family of two eaglets that took to the skies this week. “The first flight of one of the juveniles on Wednesday was smooth but when it came to land, she
Oakmont officials have temporarily changed traffic restrictions at the Third Street and Hulton Road intersection by the Oakmont Bakery and Speedway. Restrictions the past few years were right turn only from 7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Sundays had