Content about chemical

10.28.11

Two Bellevue police officers, several firefighters and a female resident of 323 Lincoln Ave. were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after fumes inside the home caused irritation and triggered concerns that they may be toxic. Pictured here, members of the Allegheny County hazardous materials team get hosed off in a decontamination pool set up on Lincoln Avenue after investigating chemicals found in the basement of the building.

09.03.10

Obituaries 9-3-10

Judith California Judith Ann Papania California, 44, of Ross Township,. died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. Mrs. California was a graduate of North Hills High School and Carnegie Mellon University. She worked as a chemical engineer for several years.

08.13.10

Chemical spill contained when tanker flips

It could have been much worse, but the combination of an effective emergency response plan and what can only be called acts of God prevented an environmental nightmare when a tanker truck carrying a toxic chemical overturned on Union Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

The tanker was traveling down Union Avenue toward the North Boroughs about 3 p.m. when the driver attempted to turn onto the I-279 southbound on-ramp. Officials believe several tires hit a rut beside the ramp, the driver overcompensated, and the tanker flipped.

08.14.09

News Briefs

Budget cuts?

Avonworth administrators may look to budget cuts for Avonworth Elementary School in order to provide additional consulting services at the school.

Board treasurer Frank Mucha said at the board's regular meeting on Monday that the district is looking at entering into an agreement with John Esaias for consulting services for the first semester of this school year.

The agreement would pay Esaias $50 per hour, to work two days a week, at a cost not to exceed $12,500.