(File Photo Taken by Frank Sparks in 2018)

(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County Radio news Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that the sentencing phase started yesterday in the trial of 33- year-old Joshua Diegdio who shot and killed Litrell Parker on September 25, 2020. Diegdio was found guilty earlier this week with Parker’s death. On Friday, September 25, 2020. 22-year-old Littrell parker died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. An unnamed 23- year- old female was also shot and wounded. Diegdio also known as (BIG PUN), of Beaver Falls and 23-year-old Patrick Haynes, of the Harrisburg area were charged in the incident. According to Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier’s office no ruling has come from the jury on the death penalty yet.

(Sewickley, Pa.) Classes have been canceled today for students at the Sewickley Academy Senior High school following an incident on campus that led to police being called.
In a letter sent to the school community Thursday, Head of School Dr. Ashley Birtwell said tensions have been heightened on campus after some senior faculty members “inappropriately” shared information about personnel changes with students.
In the letter it stated that Following a meeting with those faculty members yesterday, a large group of students and parents came to her office and were acting disorderly and law enforcement was called to the school as a precaution.
Pre-K through 8 students will have class as usual.
Reports say that there is a protest being planned across the street from Sewickley Academy this morning

PITTSBURGH – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions to forego potentially life-saving cancer screening tests such as mammography. In order to provide easy access to screening to as many people as possible, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute is offering monthly screening events, free and open to the public, at locations throughout western Pennsylvania.

Registration is now open for the next screening, scheduled for Saturday, March 26 at AHN Cancer Institute-Beaver, located at 81 Wagner Road, Monaca (Center Township.) Registration is open until March 17, or until the session is filled, and can be made by calling 412-359-6665.

Screenings will be available for cervical cancer (ages 21-65), colorectal cancers (age 45-75), head and neck cancers (age 18+), lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of smoking), prostate cancer (ages 45+) and skin cancer (ages 18+). The event is open to AHN and non-AHN patients, and health insurance is not required.

Mammography for breast cancer screening and low dose CT for lung screening will be available at AHN’s Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford.

“The five screening clinics we offered in 2021 were quickly booked to capacity and very well received. As physicians we were thrilled to see this response, as we are very concerned about the possibility of an increased number of cancer diagnosis due to missed screenings,” said David Bartlett, MD, Chair, AHN Cancer Institute. “Our goal for 2022 is to reach even more people, and to try to ensure easy access to screening in all the communities of our region.”

Upcoming events are planned for AHN Cancer Institute locations in New Castle, Hempfield, Grove City and Allegheny General Hospital, the East Side Health + Wellness Pavilion in Erie, and West Penn and Jefferson hospitals. More details will be announced at a later date.

The American Cancer Society urges all people to follow recommendations for regular cancer screenings and to take steps to prevent cancer, including not smoking, exercising, staying at a healthy weight, following a healthy diet and limiting alcohol consumption.

AHN is taking numerous steps to help patients stay safe in its facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic including around-the-clock disinfecting and screening, spaced appointments, distancing in waiting areas and use of personal protective equipment. All patients attending the AGH event will be screened for COVID-19 on the day before the event and on arrival at either facility.

(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, Pool)
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended in Breonna Taylor’s death. The jury on Thursday found Brett Hankison not guilty of three counts of wanton endangerment for firing shots that ripped into a neighboring apartment. A judge handed the case to jurors Thursday after lawyers for the prosecution and defense wrapped up their closing arguments.