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Delmont Equips Police with Innovative Choking Emergency Device LifeVac

Nine-Month House Arrest for Delmont Resident in Teen Assault Case

Nominations Open for Franklin Regional's First Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Teachers and Coaches Invited to Apply for Franklin Regional Innovation Fund

Murrysville Community Center Hosts 'Winter Wonderlab' Science Event for Kids

Delmont Equips Police with Innovative Choking Emergency Device LifeVac

Delmont officials have approved the purchase of LifeVac devices for the borough staff and police department to handle choking emergencies efficiently.

These devices, costing around $500 in total, will be added to all vehicles and included in the regular CPR and first aid training. Additionally, the borough has received $20,000 in anonymous donations, supporting the police department and road department's new equipment purchases.

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Nine-Month House Arrest for Delmont Resident in Teen Assault Case

A 23-year-old Delmont man, Dezhane M. Amey, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of statutory sexual assault involving a 15-year-old girl. This plea led to a sentence of nine months of house arrest and a two-year probation term, as determined by Judge Tim Krieger of the Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court. The plea agreement also resulted in the dismissal of additional felony charges, including unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of a minor.

The case unfolded following a vehicle accident in Penn Township, where both Amey and the teenage girl were passengers along with two other individuals. Subsequent to the accident, the girl's mother, while retrieving her daughter from the police station, discovered unfamiliarity with Amey. Her concerns deepened after inspecting her daughter's cellphone, which revealed evidence of sexual activity. Investigations further indicated that Amey was aware of the girl's age prior to their engagement, as suggested by text messages and social media posts.

Nominations Open for Franklin Regional's First Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

The Franklin Regional School District has recently established an Athletic Hall of Fame, a new initiative designed to celebrate and honor individuals who have significantly contributed to the district's athletic legacy. This Hall of Fame is open to former athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters from Franklin Regional Senior High or its predecessor institutions. The aim is to recognize those who have brought recognition and pride to the district’s athletic programs and the community.

Inductions into the Hall of Fame will occur biennially, with nominations for the inaugural "Class of 2024" opening on January 15, 2024, and closing on February 16, 2024. The district plans to hold a celebration for the 2024 inductees in the fall of the same year.

The Franklin Regional Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, comprising various alumni and school officials, including Director of Athletics Mr. Zachary Kessler and Senior High Principal Mr. Ronald Suvak, will oversee the selection process.

For those interested in more information or wishing to submit nominations, they are encouraged to contact Mr. Zachary Kessler at the Franklin Regional Senior High School.

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Teachers and Coaches Invited to Apply for Franklin Regional Innovation Fund

The Franklin Regional Panther Foundation is renewing its commitment to fostering innovation in education by offering financial support to teachers and coaches of Franklin Regional.

This initiative is aimed at encouraging the development of creative and forward-thinking educational ideas. The application period for this opportunity begins on January 22, 2024, and will remain open until February 19, 2024, providing educators a window to submit their proposals for consideration.

Murrysville Community Center Hosts 'Winter Wonderlab' Science Event for Kids

Murrysville Community Center is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for kids to engage in scientific exploration and fun on their day off school. The "Winter Wonderlab with Mad Science" event is scheduled for Monday, January 15, from 9:00 AM to Noon. This event is perfect for children fascinated by science and eager to learn through hands-on experiences.

The workshop will be led by a Mad Science Instructor and will focus on the intriguing properties of Dry Ice. Kids will have the chance to see a quarter shiver, observe water turning to ice in just 30 seconds, and enjoy an indoor fireworks show.

The session promises to be both educational and entertaining, with demonstrations of "bubbling potions" and various experiments featuring Dry Ice. As a special takeaway, each child will get to create their own Sparkly Slime to bring home.

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Murrysville Shop 'n Save Sells $1.8 Million Winning Lottery Ticket"

The new year has started with a stroke of luck for an individual in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, who won a staggering $1.8 million from a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket. This winning ticket was sold at the Shop 'n Save on William Penn Highway in Murrysville. It successfully matched all five numbers drawn in the Cash 5 lottery on December 31 – 4, 10, 23, 34, and 43.

The lucky winner has a one-year window to claim their prize. In addition to the windfall for the ticket holder, Shop 'n Save will also benefit from this event, receiving a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. This win represents a significant and joyous start to the year for both the winner and the store involved.

Monday, January 8

1. Boys 8th Grade Basketball vs. Norwin (Gold)

   • Time: 4:00 pm (Home)

2. Boys 7th Grade Basketball vs. Norwin (Gold)

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Home)

3. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Indiana

   • Time: 6:00 pm (Home)

4. Varsity Hockey vs. Norwin

   • Time: 6:30 pm (Away @ Palmer Imaging Arena)

5. Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Indiana

   • Time: 7:30 pm (Home)

Tuesday, January 9

1. Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Penn Hills

   • Time: 3:30 pm (Home)

2. Varsity Swimming vs. Mt Pleasant

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Home)

3. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Greater Latrobe

   • Time: 6:00 pm (Home)

4. Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Greater Latrobe High School

   • Time: 7:30 pm (Home)

Wednesday, January 10

1. Boys Varsity Bowling vs. Penn Hills

   • Time: 3:00 pm (Away @ Nesbit Lanes)

2. Girls Varsity Bowling vs. Penn Hills

   • Time: 3:00 pm (Away @ Nesbit Lanes)

3. Boys 8th Grade Basketball vs. Penn Hills

   • Time: 4:00 pm (Away @ Linton Middle School)

4. Junior High Wrestling vs. Penn Trafford

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Away @ Penn Trafford High School)

5. Boys 7th Grade Basketball vs. Penn Hills

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Away @ Linton Middle School)

6. Varsity Wrestling vs. Penn Trafford

   • Time: 7:00 pm (Away @ Penn Trafford High School)

Thursday, January 11

1. Varsity Swimming vs. Norwin

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Home)

Friday, January 12

1. Varsity Wrestling - Mid-Winter Mayhem

   • Time: 10:30 am (Away @ Indiana U of PA - Kovalchick Ctr)

2. Unified Bocce vs. Plum

   • Time: 3:30 pm (Away)

3. Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Penn Trafford

   • Time: 4:00 pm (Away @ Penn Trafford High School)

4. Boys 8th Grade Basketball vs. Penn Trafford

   • Time: 4:00 pm (Home)

5. Boys 7th Grade Basketball vs. Penn Trafford

   • Time: 5:00 pm (Home)

6. Junior High Wrestling - County JH Tournament

   • Time: 5:30 pm (Away @ Mount Pleasant High School)

7. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Gateway

   • Time: 6:00 pm (Home)

8. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Gateway

   • Time: 6:00 pm (Away @ Gateway High School)

9. Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Gateway

   • Time: 7:30 pm (Home)

10. Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Gateway

    • Time: 7:30 pm (Away @ Gateway High School)

Saturday, January 13

1. Junior High Wrestling - County JH Tournament

   • Time: 9:00 am (Away @ Mount Pleasant High School)

2. Varsity Wrestling - Mid-Winter Mayhem

   • Time: 9:15 am (Away @ Indiana U of PA - Kovalchick Ctr)

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