New jug handle plan eyed for McKnight Road
PennDOT explores TOPICS phase 1 plans to add a jug handle at McKnight Road and Nelson Run Road in Ross. The project aims to boost capacity and safety by keeping four lanes open for through traffic and potentially using a sonic or modern traffic-light system. Phase 1 funding is estimated at 5 to 6 million dollars with work starting by June 1972.
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McKnight Road
Nelson Run Road
Ross
Robert Sommer
Penndot
Sommer
News Record
McKnight
Nelson Run
Peebles
Perrymont
Cumberland Roads
McCandless
Evergreen Road
PennDOT outlines 12 year span for new highway project
PennDOT secretary Jacob Kassab says planning a new highway requires about 12 years, split into four phases: area planning study five years, three design phases totaling seven years, and contracts after approval. Stakeholder meetings, environmental reviews, and inflation drive costs higher.
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Jacob G. Kassab
Penndot
Kassab
Foerster condemns reapportionment of 29th district
Commissioner Thomas J. Foerster in a telegram denounces the Legislative Reapportionment Commission plan as gerrymandering aimed at defeating State Rep. Edward M. Early of Ross. He objects to Bellevue moving from the 29th to the 45th District, arguing the borough belongs in the 29th. Early says he votes for constituents’ wishes and not party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Foerster
Edward M. Early
Ross
Legislative Reapportionment Commission
Foerster
Early
Max J. Homer
Bellevue
Index News-Record Box Details From McCandless
Local box 11138 in Pittsburgh area collects mail and notices for INDEX NEWS RECORD at 9825 Perry Highway McCandless. Addresses indicate association with Pittsburgh postal routes and community listings.
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News-Record
Perry Highway
McCandless
Pittsburgh
North Allegheny District to Buy Nine More Acres
North Allegheny School District plans to buy nine acres of Otto property on Perry Highway near the new high school site for 600 dollars per acre, with two appraisals showing higher values and potential use of eminent domain. The board also approves cash bid security for the new high school bids and hires Deeter Ritchey Sippel Associates to address pyrite-related damage at the current high school.
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North Allegheny
McCandless
Perry Highway
Jim McKain Ford
George R. Wist
Otto
Charles F. Heberling
Wist
Peonnee
Ingomar Middle
Cason
North Allegheny High
New Hosack School
Linton
Deeter Ritchey Sippel Associates
Train Lover Redman Builds Yearly Toy Railway World
Louis J. Redman of Ben Avon collects toy trains since 1950 totaling over 100 items with some dating to 1870. His Avonworth home features a changing 20 foot two room platform, a train-dense decor, and seasonal displays including a coal mine and oil field.
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Louis J. Redman
Ben Avon
Dickson Ave
Pennsylvania
Redman
Louis J
Avonworth
Buhl Planetarium
Train Collectors Association
International Organization
Arden Trolley Museum
Washington County
Pittsburgh
Pat
Old snake rug tale resurfaces in Pittsburgh area
North Hills residents recall a long running snake in the rug story. A woman allegedly pricked by a snake while trying on a foreign coat at a department store prompts managers, including William Teemer of Zayre on McKnight Road, to report widespread calls and sightings.
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North Hills
William Teemer
Zayre
McKnight Road
Ross
Pittsburgh
Hampton District Reduces Share in 1972 Recreation Budget
Hampton School District’s portion of the 1972 Joint Recreation Board budget will be 9951 dollars, part of a 25 percent school share reduction. The total budget is 45668 dollars, approved by directors last Wednesday.
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Hampton
Joint Recreation Board
Recreation Board
Edward J. Holtz
Joseph Costello
Shaler considers rezoning for 92 acre townhouse project
Developer Anthony LeDonne asks Shaler commissioners to rezone 92 acres at Greeley and Leonard streets for 66 townhouses with two parking spaces per unit. A public hearing will be held in two months as the solicitor prepares an ordinance.
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Anthony LeDonne
Shaler
Greeley and
Leonard Streets
Shaler-Etna
LeDonne
Allegheny Valley Bank
Brunton Drive
Joelie
Thomas E Dunmyer
Kenneth Drive
Wible Run Road
Edward Karas
William L. Crawford
Shaler Villa Fire Co plans new substation at Burchfield
James L Weiseman attorney for the fire company said the Shaler Villa Fire Co has an option on land on Burchfield Road beside Burchfield School and will present plans to the planning commission. Gerald L Sayers urged meetings with local residents and a public safety committee review of proposed rezoning. He noted the Burchfield area is split between Shaler Villa and Elfinwild fire companies and questioned Elfinwild’s involvement. Weiseman said formal talks between departments have not occurred but no objection is expected and residents will be consulted.
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Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Co
Burchfield Road
Burchfield School
James L Weiseman
Fire Company
Planning Commission
Gerald L. Sayers
Public Safety Committee
Burchfield
Shaler Villa
Elfinwildfire Company
Elfinwild
Weiseman
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McKnight Rd
Perrymont Road
Ross Business District
Transportation Commission
Metropolitan Planning Agencies
State Clearing House
Urban Transportation Study Committee
State Planning Board
Department of Environmental Resources, Fish Commission
Department of Community Affairs
Department of Health
Federal Highway Administration
Lionel
Carlisle & Finch
Cincinnati
American Flyer
Church Avenue
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