A spokesperson for The Moon Area School District said backpacks will not be allowed at the Moon Area Middle School today. The decision was made as a precaution following a threat that was deemed non-credible. The spokesperson said the district is working closely with police and they take any threat seriously. There will also be an enhanced police presence at the school today.
Fire crews and other emergency responders were on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early this morning.The fire broke out in the westbound lanes near the 17.1 mile-marker in North Sewickley Township. No injuries were reported. There were restrictions in the right lane while crews worked to clean up the scene.
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety says there will be increased patrols at local mosques in response to the shootings in New Zealand. The shootings happened in Christchurch, New Zealand today. At least 49 people were killed and more were injured. One person has been arrested and charged with murder.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2019
TODAY – MOSLY SUNNY SKIES THIS MORNING WILL
BECOME OVERCAST DURING THE AFTERNOON.
HIGH – 54.
TONIGHT – CLOUDY SKIES THIS EVENING, FOLLOWED BY
PARTIAL CLEARING. LOW – 32.
SATURDAY – OVERCAST. HIGH NEAR 40.
SUNDAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 41.
Can the magic run by the Beaver Lady Bobcats make its way to the final four in 3A? We’ll find out tonight as they take on Central Cambria from District 6 at Hempfield HS in the quarterfinals. Pregame on Beaver County Radio is at 7:00pm; tip-off is scheduled for 7:30.
Local teams playing are listed in bold.
GIRLS
6:00pm
[3A] Neshannock vs. Delone Catholic (at Altoona HS)
[2A] Everett vs. Allegheny-Clarion Valley (at Hempfield)
7:00pm
[2A] West Middlesex vs. Kane (at Franklin HS)
7:30pm
[3A] Beaver vs. Central Cambria (at Hempfield) [WBVP/WMBA]
[6A] Abington vs. Upper Dublin (at Bensalem)
8:00pm
[6A] Norwin vs. Peters Township (at Keystone Oaks)
BOYS
6:00pm
[1A] Nazareth Prep vs. Monessen (at Keystone Oaks)
6:30pm
[4A] Imhotep Charter vs. Bishop McDevitt (at Geigle Complex)
7:00pm
[1A] Cornell vs. Vincentian Academy (at Northgate)
[4A] New Castle vs. Hickory (at Slippery Rock Univ.)
[5A] Mars vs. Meadville (at Sharon)
7:30pm
[5A] Moon vs. Lower Dauphin (at Altoona)
Tune into Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 9 A.M. for Tom Young from 1st Consultants Inc. in Beaver. Tom will be making his monthly appearance and the topic this month will be: “How to Make Money and How to Avoid Taxes “ with guest Kim Butler, Creator of the Prosperity Economics Movement. Tune in and listen to Tom and Kim!
There will be that and more during Tom’s appearance this Tuesday. You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live.
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Entering the third period leading 3-0 the Penguins added two more to win 5-0. The fourth goal was scored by Nick Bjugstad .It was his 11th of the season unassited at 10:07.The fifth and final goal came off the stick Jake Guentzel. He deflected a shot by Zach Troutman. It was Guentzel’s 36th goal and the Penguins third power play goal of the game. the second assist to Nick Bjugstad. The Penguins were three for four with the man advantage. They out shot the Sabers 28-26. Goaltender Casey DeSmith earned his third shut out. DeSmith earned the games First Star. The Second Star was Phil Kessel and the Third Star was Captain Sidney Crosby. The Penguins host the St Louis Blues Saturday afternoon at 1pm at PPG Arena.
The Penguins scored three goals in the second period. Two of them were on the power play. PPG #1 came at 6:40.Phil Kessel scored his 24th goal. Assists went to Crosby and Guenzel. The Penguins made it 2-0 at 15:07. Brian Dumoulin got his third of the season with assists from Malkin and Blueger. PPG #2 was scored by Patrik Hornquist at 18:08. It was his 17th of the season. He was assisted by Phil Kessel and Sidney Crosby
Penguins and Sabres are scoreless after one period at Key Bank Center in Buffalo. Shots on goal Penguins 9 Sabres 7
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) — Senators Lindsey M. Williams, Jay Costa, and Vincent J. Hughes, joined by local elected officials, Allegheny County Labor Council members, and a crowd of union workers, announced the introduction of the Workplace Freedom Act today at the Allegheny County Courthouse.
The Workplace Freedom Act legislation protects Pennsylvania workers by strengthening collective bargaining in two ways. First, it eliminates the requirement for a two-tiered election process by allowing for a simple card check where expressing majority support would be sufficient. Second, it requires access to certified unions to new employees so that union membership benefits can be clearly explained.
“I get really fired up when someone says ‘I’m not anti-union. I love those building trades. I just don’t like public sector unions,’” said Senator Williams. “But that isn’t how being pro-union works. First, an injury to one is an injury to all. Second, the statement that ‘I don’t like public sector unions’ vastly discounts the wide variety of public sector workers represented by unions, including our firefighters, 911 operators, police officers, Fish and Boat Commission officers, and even public works employees, electricians, and carpenters at government agencies across the Commonwealth.”
“Unions have long helped workers earn better wages, health care, safety and retirement benefits, which is why we want to ensure unions can continue to work for future members,” Sen. Hughes said. “Pennsylvania workers have seen their greatest gains through the negotiating power of the unions and will not tolerate further erosion of these critical institutions that put worker benefits first.”
“It’s time for elected officials to take a stand,” said Senator Costa. “Working families need elected leaders to stand up to attacks on union rights, and instead create more opportunities for Pennsylvanians to have the freedom to join and form unions. That’s why I’m signing on to the PA Workforce Freedom Act.”
Representative Dan Miller also spoke at the press conference, as well as SEIU members Caitlin Schroering, Pitt Graduate Student Organizing Committee and fourth year Ph.D. candidate; Nick Theis, UPMC Worker Organizing Committee and Medical Researcher at UPMC; Pam Johnston, SEIU 32BJ Executive Board Member and building cleaner at the University of Pittsburgh; and Wanda Smith, SEIU 668 Chapter Chair and supervisor at the Allegheny County Assistance Office.