Aliquippa  Police Chief  issued a Holiday Safety Tips Guide to residents at last night’s meeting .  The guide gives you tips when you’re driving,  be careful at the ATM, what to do and when to shop.  Tips on child safety  during the holidays, lock doors and windows even when you are home. Leave  lights on a timer inside or out, if away, have a family member or neighbor pick up  newspapers or mail.  Gifts shouldn’t be visible from doors or windows. In setting up your tree make sure it is mounted,   so children , the elderly or pets can’t pull it down.leave hallways and passageways open. Check for frayed or damaged tree light wires to prevent fires.   Place your live tree in wet sand or water to keep it green. Don’t throw wrapping paper in the fireplace…Use operation identification  to deter property-related crime  and to assist Aliquippa police in their efforts to find stolen or lost property to the rightful owner. Mark your gifts with your drivers license or ID card, don’t use your social security card. For those items  that can’t be marked with an engraver, photograph or videotape the items. Strangers at your door, beware, sometimes  criminals pose as couriers delivering gifts.Criminals take advantage of tne holiday soliciting  for donations door to door  for charity when no charity exists Ask for an ID, if not satisfied, don’t donate. For parties serve non-alcoholic beverages, find transportation for intoxicated guests,a non drinker makes an ideal driver.  Eat before consuming alcohol, especially high protein foods, they stay in the stomach longer, and slow the absorption of alcohol into your system. Remember that time eliminates alcohol from your system.  KNOW YOUR LIMIT, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!!! NEVER TEXT AND DRIVE. HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON !!!Share this info with  family, friends, and neighbors. Mayor Dwan B. Walker, City Council, the Administration and the Aliquippa Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season.

Probationary Aliquippa Police officer Josh Gonzalez  was terminated by Aliquippa Council at the work session meeting on Wednesday, November 30.  Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with a Allegheny County jail Guard early Thanksgiving morning in Pittsburgh and shot the man .He is awaiting a hearing in Allegheny County. Mayor Dwan Walker said Gonzalez was only with the city 5 months. Aliquippa police Chief Don Couch said at Wednesday’s meeting he  is shortl 4 officers.  Paul Cillo is on  a 6 month leave of absence, and Veteran Officer Tom Lemon retires January 20.

A Beaver County District Court judge is accused of misconduct. The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board filed a complaint yesterday against Judge Andrew M. Hladio. The board asked for his interim suspension for the alleged six years of misconduct toward court clerks. Among the alleged incidents was Hladio asking a clerk out on a date. He could be removed from office if found guilty.

Aliquippa City council met last night  and Reverend Steven McKeown    led the group in the prayer and to pray for the family of Dimantae Bronaugh who lost his battle with leukemia last week. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Mayor Dwan Walker showed those in attendance the flag that was supposed to be presented at his funeral, but arrived yesterday.  The orange and black  colors represent leukemia.  T.L. Price, author of tPlaying Through the Whistle will  be at the library on Monday, December 19  at 6 p.m. when  he will autograph the books purchased there.  All proceeds will be donated to the Bronaugh family. The 2017 tentative city budget shows that there shouldn’t be a tax increase for resident.  When approved later this month, the current ax rate of 27.5  mills should  stay the same , City Administrator Sam Gill said. B.F. Jones Memorial Library  has acquired 2  homes across the street from the library  that will be demolished for parking , and they were exonerated from paying back taxes.  Aliquippa School Board solicitor John Salopek said the library received a $40,000 grant to acquire the  property. he is solicitor for the library.  They have to pay 2016 school tax to the school district.  Police officer Tom Lemon has announced he plans to retire  January 20, 2017.  Police Chief Don Couch   said Lemon has been on the force 20 years, and with 5 years military service he has 25 years. Officer Paul Cillo has accepted a job with the City of Pittsburgh Police Department, and  was granted a six month leave of absence.  Chief Couch said if he comes back to Aliquipp, he’ll lose his eniority and have to start over.  If he decides to stay in Pittsburgh, instead of a leave of absence, hello resign from Aliquippa;s force. Aliquippa Code and Zoning Enforcement officer Mike Demcak said that the Joseph Building , Union Grill, and the P.M. Moore buildings on Station  St.  have to be demolished   He said the Joseph Building is on the verge of collapse..   he said that the issues will be addressed with  the county.