Police: Cranberry Township Man Killed In One-Car Crash on I-79

Pennsylvania State Police say a Cranberry Township man died in a one-car crash on Interstate 79. Police say 23-year-old Dan Weaver of Cranberry was killed when he lost control of his vehicle as he was trying to change lanes. Police say the car veered off the side of the highway, rolled over several times, then landed on its roof and came to rest on the highway. Police say the driver was thrown out of the car and landed on the highway. The accident happened shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday in the northbound lanes of I-79.

State Rep. Nick Kotik Announces Retirement At End Of Term

State Rep. Nick Kotik, a Democrat from Kennedy Township, announced today that he plans to retire at the end of his current term and will not seek re-election. Kotik was first sworn into the state House in 2003 to represent the 45th Legislative District. He currently serves as the House Democratic chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee.

Final Scores 1/8/16

Boys’ Basketball

New Castle 75, Beaver Falls 53
Aliquippa 73, Quaker Valley 52
Ambridge 63, Central Valley 40
Lincoln Park 73, Neshannock 56
Our Lady of Sacred Heart 62, Avonworth 53
Baldwin 66, Moon 46
South Side Beaver 80, Northgate 40
New Brighton 62, Quigley Catholic 46
Sewickley Academy 66, Rochester 45
Sto-Rox 65, Freedom 59
Eden Christian 52, Cornell 33

Hazmat Called To Scene Of Chlorine Leak in Midland

Hazmat crews were called to the Midland Water Treatment Plant in Beaver County for a chlorine leak this morning. There were no reports of evacuations or anyone overcome with fumes. Officials said there was a small leak in a chlorine container valve and it was contained quickly.

Tomorrow Is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

This weekend…if you happen to run into a man or woman in uniform, you may want to let them know how much you appreciate the work they do. Tomorrow is National Law Enforcement Apppreciation Day. Officer David Puiri – President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Beaver Valley Lodge #4 – tells Beaver County Radio News that in light of national events in recent years portraying police officers in a negative light, it’s important not to cast that light on everyone. So if you see a police officer over the next couple of days, make sure you say- Thank You!

Pennsylvania Sued Over Budget Fight’s Holdup Of School Aid

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association is suing Gov. Tom Wolf and the state Legislature, saying it’s illegal and unconstitutional to withhold state and federal school aid during a budget impasse. The lawsuit, filed today, asks Commonwealth Court to prevent the state from withholding the dollars. The lawsuit also seeks damages for the loss of investment income and borrowing costs while schools went six months without aid.