Demoted LH principal says ‘it was time to make a change’
As the Uniontown Area School District weighs whether to consolidate buildings, representatives of the firm performing a feasibility study of the consolidation spoke to the public about what the costs would be of renovating the buildings. Larry Levato, of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the public a color-coded evaluation of systems in each building, with red necessitating an upgrade within four years and yellow signifying they should be upgraded within five to 10 years. He credited the district maintenance for extending many of the systems well past their normal replacement cycles. “When you walk in your buildings, they shine,” he said. "The surfaces are clean, the ...
The former Laurel Highlands High School principal who was moved to another district building in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against two teachers said Wednesday that his transfer was not the result of any wrongdoing. John Diamond, who is now assistant principal at the middle school, said he had been reassigned on March 31, switching places with Bobbi Downs. Diamond said Superintendent Jesse Wallace had informed him the board had decided to swap the roles. In light of a 2023 case involving a high school teacher, and the latest allegations against two other teachers, Diamond said the board felt "it was time to make a change.” Diamond said he has been with the district ...
An estimated 500,000 to 700,000 visitors are expected in Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft, which will be held from April 23-25. And the city’s two largest health systems, Allegheny Health Network and UPMC, have been preparing for months for the influx of football fans and all of the ...
The Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville is among the six sites along the state’s Highway of Heroes trail, a 350-mile stretch that highlights places that have shaped the nation. The memorial recognizes the courage of the 40 passengers and crew who fought back against terrorists who ...
Three Republican voters challenging Al Buchtan’s candidacy for state Senate over questions about his residency are appealing a Commonwealth Court decision to keep him on the ballot as they ask the state Supreme Court to settle the matter. Attorneys for the objectors filed their appeal Monday ...
Name: Lila Mitchell School: California Class: Freshman Sport: Flag football, track and field Mitchell’s week: Mitchell pulled in seven receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns in California’s flag football loss to Brentwood on March 30, then snagged seven catches for 76 yards ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos’ double began a four-run seventh inning that broke open a scoreless game and helped San Diego clinch the ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in need of a jolt after losing the 2004-05 season to a lockout. Separated by a year in the ...
Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...
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