Judge approves hospital merger pending consent decree
A U S District Court judge approved the merger of Jameson Health System and UPMC but warned the deal is not final. Arbitration remains sealed and two other bids were rejected as strategic partners. The attorney general must reach an acceptable consent decree with UPMC before finalizing the merger.
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USS. District Court
Jameson Health System
UPMC
Seal
Donald Ziegler
Western District of
Pennsylvania
Jameson
State Attorney General's Office
Attorney General
Disto
Trict Court
Attorney General's Office
Jeffrey Johnson
Lisa Lombardo
Fire guts Wayne Township tavern in Ellwood Road blaze
Wayne Township Fire Chief Wes Cunningham says The Ranch at 4628 Ellwood Road was a total loss after a grease fire sparked Thursday afternoon. About 50 firefighters battled flames, closed the busy road, evacuated customers and employees, and no injuries were reported. Fire marshal investigates as multiple departments assist.
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Ellwood Road
Wayne Township
Wes Cunningham
Cunningham
Portersville
Princeton
Shenango
North Sewickley
Ellwood City
Perry
Franklin
Wampum
Chewton
Additional 70 mph zones eyed in Pennsylvania roads
Transportation officials say raising to 70 mph has not improved highway safety and are considering expanding 70 mph zones across more areas. A 2013 gas tax law allowed speed limit increases and identified routes where limits could be raised, with more than 200 miles already upgraded including parts of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Flooded FirstMerit building risks rentals and sale
Water from leaks in the vacant FirstMerit Plaza downtown flooded multiple floors and formed ice on the south face and in an alley. Responders from New Castle police fire and public works salted the area while utilities shut off water and power. Commissioner Del Signore said further damage could threaten plans to market the property and forgive back taxes.
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FirstMerit Plaza
New Castle
Fire Department
Public Works
Pennsylvania American Water Co
Penn
Chris Fabian
Fabian
Lawrence County
Bob del Signore
New Castle Council Approves Zoning Change for Speedway Gas Station
New Castle City Council approved a zoning ordinance change in a 4 0 vote removing a guideline that prohibits gasoline stations within 500 feet of churches schools hospitals or public assembly venues Speedway LLC seeks a station on Falls Street between North Jefferson and North Mercer streets within the restricted area Absent councilman Anthony Adamo said the city needs more commerce and urged approval for a conditional use in the C 2 district
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New Castle
Speedway
Anthony Adamo
Speedway LLC
Falls Street
North Jefferson
North Mercer Streets
First Presbyterian Church
American Legion Post
City Hall
City of
Tim Fulkerson
Zoning Page A3 Notices and Names
Zoning page lists residents Ay MAUA Gabrielle E. Amabile 39 Watkinsville G Thomas A. Durisko 95 New Wilmington George W. Martin 92 Taman Vall Lois K. Muro 90 New Castle Joan M. Straw 78 Ellwood City Eric J. Stumpf 37 Weirton W Va with Page A5 reference to Lee Page.
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Joan M. Straw
Ellwood City
Eric J. Stumpf
Weirton, W.va
Lee Page
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