Foundation reaches goal for Sluganski Memorial Scholarship
The Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation has reached its $75,000 capital endowment campaign goal for the Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship.
Uplifting that the BWEF reached the milestone on his actual birthday: Oct. 29.
This means the annual scholarship will now be funded in perpetuity by the accrual generated off of the principal ($75K), without touching the principal. Contributions can still be made in the future, and those contributions will only enhance the value of the scholarship.
Additionally, the foundation held a special event to raise money for the memorial scholarship fund on Sept. 29 at South Hills Country Club. It raised nearly $17,000 and more than 240 people attended.
Community Leadership Award
Eric Jankoski, Baldwin High School transitions coordinator, has been honored with the 2024 Marsha S. Blanco Excellence in Community Leadership Award. Jankoski is beloved and respected for his unending advocacy for students with special needs. He will be recognized at The Achieva Awards of Excellence reception on Dec. 9 at the Sheraton Hotel, Station Square in Pittsburgh.
Whitehall stabbing fatal
A woman was stabbed to death Oct. 23 in Whitehall, authorities said.
The victim is Shana Maxwell, 37, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Police Chief Jason Gagorik said officers responded to a call for a suspicious death at about 6:40 p.m. to an apartment building in the 1600 block of Skyline Drive.
First responders found Maxwell with an apparent stab wound, county police said in a statement.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Allegheny County Homicide Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tip line 1-833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
Electric charging stations installed
Baldwin Borough installed three electric vehicle charging stations at Revo Field on Romanus Drive that are now available for use.
Security cameras have also been installed in the charging station area for the safety of the user and their vehicles.
Visit with Santa
Pleasant Hills Police Department is hosting a visit with Santa on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pleasant Hills Middle School Gymnasium. Santa will arrive via a fire truck at noon. Children can get a free photo with Santa, a goodie bag, snacks, drinks and holiday painting. RSVP by Dec. 3 by calling 412-655-5045.
Toy drive
The Jefferson Hills Police Department and Jefferson Hills Fire-Rescue Annual Toy Drive is back. Donations are being accepted through Dec. 13. Donations of new, unopened toys, gift certificates and monetary contributions can be dropped off at the JH Police Department, located at 925 Old Clairton Road.
Donations will be distributed to families the week of Dec. 16. Any resident in need of assistance this holiday season should contact JHPD Clerk Tara Revis at trevis@jeffersonhills.net to obtain a request form.