Monday, April 22, 2013
Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property lists schools, businesses and police/fire groups with money due them—and there might be some out there for you, too.
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property, including abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, certificates of deposit, life insurance policies, safe deposit box contents and recovered stolen property. Most of this unclaimed property is owed to individual residents (read below to find out how to search for yourself or a relative). However, there are a number of municipalities, school districts, fire and police departments, civic groups and other organizations that also have money waiting for them. The state website identifies the property as either "under $100" or "over $100" and the source of the property. A quick (and by no means complete) search of the state's website …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Customers have to scan their card before proceeding through the self checkout.
Giant Eagle stores are now requiring that shoppers using self-checkout lanes have a store loyalty card. The Post-Gazette reports the supermarket chain recently began rolling out technology in its stores requiring a Giant Eagle Advantage Card for anyone using self-checkout lanes. The technology prompts customers to scan their Advantage Card before proceeding to scan items for purchase. In the past, anyone could use the self-check out aisles regardless of loyalty card status. Dick Roberts, Giant Eagle spokesman, told the newspaper that requiring an Advantage Card ensures that customers are receiving weekly specials, GetGo fuelperks, cash register coupon offers and other savings. This move also allows the store to contact customers if there …
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Giant Eagle
100 Village Drive, Leetsdale, PA
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
One former councilman from Leetsdale is temporarily banned from holding public office following a state finding of nepotism.
The Pennsylvania Ethics Commission has ruled that former members of the Leetsdale borough council used their positions to gain employment for family members. One councilman hired his wife to an administrative job in the borough, while another tapped his son to perform computer services. The ethics commission found that former councilman Michael Bajsec Jr., who served from 2010 to 2011, took part in proceedings that resulted in his wife Sandra being hired into a full-time position with the borough. Sandra Bajsec was hired by the borough on July 15, 2010 as an administrative assistant. Her hiring was not included on a meeting agenda. She had no prior experience in local government and had not worked in more than a decade, according to the…
Friday, March 15, 2013
The borough's insurance company will not provide liability coverage.
Hope is not lost for a Leetsdale family seeking a financial resolution from a raw sewage backup that flooded their basement, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage. Susan Falcone became upset during Thursday night’s council meeting after learning the borough’s insurance company had again refused to cover any costs related to the Jan. 30 incident at her Winding Road home. Solicitor Megan Ott said the borough’s insurance carrier felt the matter was not a covered claim under the policy because in their opinion, it’s not a liability under the Pennsylvania Municipal Tort Claims Act. Falcone told council that Leetsdale paid for sewage remediation in 2005 and 2008 for other residents, and implored the borough to step up and “do the right …
Friday, February 15, 2013
The homeowner said insurance won't cover the damage.
Susan and Michael Falcone were caught by surprise a few weeks ago to find raw sewage backing up into the basement at their Winding Road home following a water main break. But it was the notice the residents later received from Leetsdale’s insurance company that had Susan Falcone asking questions Thursday night. The notice said the borough has no liability in the matter under the Pennsylvania Municipal Tort Claims Act. Susan Falcone said she feels otherwise, and told council she believes the borough is responsible. Falcone said the Jan. 30 backup was caused by a manhole buried in her neighbor’s yard. She said the street department told her they didn’t know about the manhole, though she found it clearly marked on the borough map. “For 20 …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Some tenants, including the Quaker Valley administrative offices, were without power on Tuesday. Power has been restored.
UpdA power outage caused by a substation in the Leetsdale Industrial Park had some tenants operating without electricity on Tuesday. Quaker Valley School District administrative offices were one of the locations affected by the outage in the industrial park. Joseph Marrone, director of administrative services, said Tuesday night that Duquesne Light electrical crews and the property management company were working throughout Tuesday to restore power. School officials said electricity is back on today. Tina Vojtko, district spokeswoman, said the power was off when employees arrived to work Tuesday. While phone lines remained connected, the offices did not have heat, she said. Back up generators allowed some employees to continue working but …
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Quaker Valley School District
201 Graham St, Sewickley, PA
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The committee of citizens will meet tonight to begin reviewing a traffic study of the high school.
A committee comprised of Quaker Valley citizens is expected to hold its first meeting tonight to review results of a high school traffic study. Tina Vojtko, district spokeswoman, said two students and 15 community members were chosen to serve from each of the three regions. The ad hoc committee is tasked with reviewing the high school engineering study and making recommendations. Vojtko said the committee will likely meet twice more before presenting an impartial opinion to the school board this spring in time for budget season. The school board commissioned the study last year looking for ways to alleviate traffic and enhance pedestrian safety outside Quaker Valley High School. In October, David E. Wooster & Associates presented its …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Study results include solutions to alleviate safety issues at the high school. The board meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday at Edgeworth Elementary School.
Results of a much-anticipated traffic study at Quaker Valley High School are expected to be revealed next week at the school board meeting, according to the district. Tina Vojtko, district spokeswoman, said the school board will receive the results at the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Edgeworth Elementary School. Pittsburgh-based firm David E. Wooster & Associates was hired in the spring to study the area surrounding the high school and to explore solutions that would alleviate safety issues in the long-term. School officials say the traffic flow behind the school--and especially on Beaver Street during arrival and dismissal times--is a safety hazard that must be addressed. Long-term solutions No final decisions …
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-80.202719
700 Beaver St, Leetsdale, PA
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-80.201655
730 Beaver St, Leetsdale, PA
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
The grassroots citizens group has started a campaign to galvanize support through advertisements, mailers, fliers and more.
A group of concerned Quaker Valley taxpayers is working hard to raise awareness about a school district plan to build a bus turnaround and parking lot next to the high school. The Concerned Taxpayers of Quaker Valley recently met at the Leetsdale borough building for the second time in two weeks in an effort to organize in opposition of district plans they say are a waste of taxpayer money. The group elected officers at Tuesday's meeting and distributed fliers that spell out the core mission, concerns and calls to action. Plans are to advertise and distribute more fliers in order to galvanize support. The group is seeking community members to email board members and to attend school board meetings, starting Sept. 18. They are also seeking …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Jeremy Angus plans to pursue new opportunities, but will assist in the search for a new administrator.
The executive director of the Ambridge Area Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to resign from the organization. Jeremy G. Angus said he is stepping down to pursue other opportunities after serving as director for about four years. In addition to Ambridge, the chamber serves Leetsdale, Bell Acres, Economy, Leet Township, Baden and Harmony. “These four years have been amazing and have allowed me to take an organization, which was at rock bottom, to become a thriving organization within this community," he said, adding that progress wouldn't have happened without business and member community support. Angus most recently ran for the Republican nomination as a candidate for state representative in the 16th District, but was defeated in …
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