PennDOT District 11 announced Monday that the northbound I-79 to Westbound I-376 ramp will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, weather permitting, to allow saw cutting operations and shoulder patching to occur.
The defendant in a case involving the stabbing death of a Kennedy Township man last fall along the Montour Trail has been declared competent to stand trial. A preliminary hearing for the defendant was postponed until Oct. 31, 2025.
The new playground at Fairhaven Park is nearly finished despite weather delays, funded largely by a $600,000 federal grant. Officials emphasized developmental benefits for children and plans for further improvements, including a walking trail.
Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital officially closed at 11:59 p.m. Monday due to declining patient activity and reimbursements. Services have been relocated to nearby facilities, while many employees have transitioned to other health care positions within the Heritage Valley Health System.
Lynne Deliman, a Rite Aid store manager for nearly 39 years, faces closure of her Kennedy Township store. As Rite Aid closes numerous locations, she reflects on her retail career and the emotional impact on customers and employees.
Weekend lane restrictions have been posted by PennDOT for I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships.
Heritage Valley Kennedy will close key hospital services, including its emergency department and outpatient surgery.