Former president Bill Clinton was welcomed to Aliquippa this morning by a crowd of over 500 to Broadcast Street Cafe .  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Clinton was introduced by Senator Bob Casey. Clinton was welcomed by Mayor Dwan Walker who presented him with a city flag.  Clinton thanked the mayor’s parents for raising 2 fine sons, Dwan, and brother Donald who is on council.  Mayor Walker is a Clinton delegate. Clinton said if everyone brought attitudes to work everyday like the Walker’s there would be fewer problems.”  “If you don’t want someone to drive the truck over a cliff, ‘VOTE FOR HILLARY”. Clinton’s slogan “STRONGER TOGETHER”  was displayed, and several citizens wore Hillary buttons in support of her candidacy for the first female president of the United States. If Clinton, Katie McGinty, for senator and Erin McClleland  for Congress are elected, it would be the first time 3 women would be elected to serve in Washington.”‘ As Clinton exited the event, photographers from all media sources,  and crowds of Beaver Countians, not just from Aliquippa tried to get a glimpse of the 42nd president of the United States. Everyone was encouraged by the speakers to vote for Hillary on November 8.

Aliquippa Fire Chief Dave Foringer gave some tips to residents  on how to prevent fires yesterday, he said, check your smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers to see if they are operating properly, don’t stack anything in the area of your hot water tank or furnace.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, one tip that stands out is “Keep your stoves clean, there are a lot of grease fires.” Center Township Fire Lt. Chris Shaffer said that the department went to the Central Valley Schools, both  McDonald’s, and all the day care centers during the first week and presented programs on fire prevention.  Shaffer said the department was very busy.

Aliquippa City Council  approved the  purchase of 2 properties at 311 and 313 Franklin Avenue by Frederick Jay Jeter  from the Beaver County Repository  Code enforcement officer Mike Demcak said that both structures are repairable. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports the new owner is  exonerated from paying back taxes on the properties. Alan J. Spangler ‘s purchase of a home at 1226 Wade Street was approved, and he, too, is exonerated from paying taxes owed on the property, Demcak told council that high weeds exist, and repairs have to be done on the structure. Councilman Donald Walker asked Police Chief Don Couch  about children wearing clown masks on Halloween, and Couch said that nothing was mentioned at the County Police Chief’s meeting.  Couch   said police will keep an eye out, and asked parents to do likewise.  Walker asked about the possibility next year changing trick or treat time to 5-7 p.m.  County wide trick or treat is 6-8 p.m. Monday

The Aliquippa Blight and Property Management Committee met last night  for an orientation with City Administrator Sam Gill, Code Enforcemnt and Zoning Officer M9ike Demcak  Aleesha Hunt Williams , coordinator , and  Fire Chief Dave Foringer  last night. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giodano, the committee, made up of citizens   were given an overview of what to look for to help eradicate blight  in the city.  There are currently 800 vacant blighted properties in the city and  a zone will be assigned to each volunteer. Demcak and police Captain Ryan Pudik worked for over a year to identify the areas  where there is blight ,and properties left unattended due to death,  or where an absentee landlord has neglected the property.