  Lack of traffic signal near Weirton school a worry  April 6,
2013 By LINDA HARRIS - Staff writer ( , The Herald-Star  WEIRTON
- Though the new consolidated elementary school at Preston and
Pennsylvania Avenue is more than a year away from opening, city
officials already are worried that a traffic signal isn't part
of the plans.  City officials say they've been told the traffic
count in that area doesn't justify a signal at this time and
that they should consider assigning a police officer to the
intersection at peak times - something they're loathe to do
because the new school is near the crest of a hill, affording
drivers very little time to brake.  Eleven years ago crossing
guard Mindy Cassella was struck by a sport utility vehicle and
killed while trying to stop traffic for a school bus turning
onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Cassella was wearing her safety vest
and holding a stop sign at the time. Her family subsequently
sued the city and state, claiming the intersection was unsafe.
Article Photos  Linda Har