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CBS News
5 hours ago
- CBS News
Municipal truck stolen from Latrobe wastewater treatment plant parking lot
A municipal truck was stolen from the parking lot of a Latrobe wastewater treatment plant last week. Police say the truck was recovered the next day with nothing missing and keys intact. The suspect turned himself in, saying he just needed a ride home. In the late afternoon of July 9, Latrobe police say that 64-year-old Vincent Skillings and the woman he was with were walking from Latrobe Hospital back to his home in Derry Borough. After a mile of walking, Skillings allegedly took matters into his own hands, walking through the gate of Latrobe's wastewater treatment facility off Lattanzio Road, jumping in a municipal truck that still had the keys inside and nearly hitting a municipal employee as he made his getaway. "The gentleman got in the truck, drove to the edge of the property and picked up a white female that was waiting for him at the gate," said Latrobe Police Chief Richard Bosco. "He drove from there, and we immediately put out a bunch of vehicles looking for that particular vehicle and the vehicle was recovered the next morning." Chief Bosco says that not only did they recover the truck the next day with nothing stolen from it and in good condition, but Skillings turned himself in, admitting to the crime. Chief Bosco says that Skillings told officers that he was trying to get his companion home from the hospital, but that they couldn't get a ride. "His words were, 'out of desperation,' he did the next best thing and tried to find them a ride," Bosco said. "By the time they got to the edge of town, and the sewage facility sits on the very edge of town, he knew that there wasn't going to be any other opportunity between here and Derry Borough for him to get another vehicle." According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office website, Skillings is facing charges of theft, receiving stolen property, assault and reckless endangerment. There is no word yet on when his preliminary hearing may be held. Skillings may still face some charges, but police say he was released on his own recognizance, and they don't believe he is a threat to the community.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Tunisia: Head of State assesses environmental situation in Monastir
Tunis – President Kaïs Saïed paid an unannounced visit at midnight on Wednesday to the governorate of Monastir, where he assessed the serious environmental situation in the Gulf of Monastir. He visited the beach of Ksibet El Mediouni, which was recently affected by an ecological disaster. On site, the President spoke with local residents, who voiced deep concern over the dire environmental conditions. He then proceeded to the "Sayada-Lamta-Bouhjar" wastewater treatment plant in the town of Lamta, before continuing his visit to the Sayada area. © Tap 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Argaam
15-06-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Miahona to move forward with phase 2 of Uzbekistan sewage project
Miahona Co. signed an addendum on June 12 in Tashkent to its development agreement with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade and Uzsuvtaminot joint stock company, the company said in a statement to Tadawul. The addendum confirms the parties' intention to proceed with the second phase of the agreement. It also outlines plans for joint cooperation in developing water and wastewater treatment plants in the Fergana Valley and Jizzakh region. According to the statement, Miahona and its Uzbek partners agreed to complete and accept the first phase of the project, which includes prefeasibility studies and a techno-commercial proposal submitted by Miahona. This phase remains subject to confirmation during the next stage of the project. The parties also expressed mutual willingness to proceed with the second phase, which involves conducting detailed due diligence and feasibility studies for the updated project pipeline. The timeline for this phase has been extended by one year beyond what was previously announced. Miahona said the addendum strengthens its international expansion strategy and supports its commitment to delivering sustainable water solutions. According to data available with Argaam, Miahona initially signed the development agreement on Sept. 29, 2024, with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade. At the time, the company said the one-year agreement aimed to explore opportunities to develop four new wastewater treatment plants and assess the potential to take over the operation and maintenance of five existing water and wastewater treatment projects in the Fergana and Jizzakh regions.
