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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding Pennsylvanians that as winter weather approaches, please be prepared for emergencies. Utility crews will also try their best to bring back services after the winter storms, so give them room and slow down in work zones while driving. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, here are some steps to prepare for emergencies:

1. Plan Ahead: Have flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, and any necessary medications ready.
2. Charge Up: Fully charge cell phones and other electronic devices in advance.
3. Stay Informed: Monitor weather forecasts and utility updates through social media and your local news outlets.
4. Report Issues: Report outages or downed power lines directly to your utility company. Avoid approaching or touching any downed lines.
5. Be Safe with Generators: Use generators only outdoors, away from windows and doors, and never in enclosed spaces to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Following is a list of Closings and Delays for local Schools, and or civic groups for Monday January 6, 2025. (The list will be updated as needed)

911 Airlift Wing in Moon Township: Closed all day Monday: Mission essential staff to report

Adelphoi Education/ Beaver in Rochester: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Avonworth School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Beaver Area School District: Closed Monday morning using a Flexible Instruction Day on a 2 hour delay schedule

Beaver Valley Montessori School in Beaver: 2 hour delay with a Modified Schedule Monday morning and a Modified Schedule Monday afternoon

Bethel Christian in Raccoon Township: Closed Monday

Blackhawk Area Meals on Wheels: Closed Monday

Central Valley School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Cornell School District: Closed all day Monday

Education Center at Watson in Sewickley: 2 hour delay on Monday

Freedom Area School District: Closed Monday morning

Head Start of Beaver County- All Centers: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Heart Prints Center for Early Education in Cranberry Township: Opens at 10 a.m. Monday morning

Hopewell Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School: Closed Monday Morning with a flexible instruction day

McGuire Memorial Employment Option Center in Moon Township: No bus service Monday

Midland Borough School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Montour Area School District: Remote instruction, No transportation

Moon Area School District: Closed Monday morning and afternoon

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Preschool in Moon Township: Closed Monday morning

Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool in Sewickley: Closed Monday morning

North Catholic High School: Closed Monday with a flexible instruction day

Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School: Closed Monday morning

Quaker Valley School District: Closed Monday morning and afternoon

Riverside Beaver School District in Ellwood City: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Rochester Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Seneca Valley School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning with a modified kindergarten

Sewickley Academy: 2 hour delay Monday morning

South Side Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

St. James in Sewickley: Closed Monday morning and all after school activities are canceled

St. Killian Parish School in Cranberry: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Saints Peter and Paul School in Beaver: 2 hour delay Monday morning

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Sto-Rox School District: Closed

The Prevention Network and Class Academy in Baden: Closed Monday

The School at Mcguire Memorial in New Brighton: 2 hour delay Monday morning

West Hills Meals on Wheels in Coraopolis: Closed Monday morning

Western Beaver School District: Closed Monday morning with a Flexible Learning Day

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Pittsburgh, PA – Due to the winter storm, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 79.

A 45-mph speed restriction is in place on I-79 from the West Virginia border in Greene County to the I-376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchange in Allegheny County. Additional speed restrictions on interstates and expressways may be implemented as the storm progresses.

On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District11.

Information about infrastructure in District 11, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D11Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook and Instagram.

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Aliquippa, Pa.)  Pa. State Police in Beaver reported via release on Sunday evening that they were called to Kendrew’s’ Lounge on Broadhead Road in Aliquippa early Sunday morning to investigate a shooting. Troopers said that the Aliquippa Police Department was dispatched to the bar at 12:32 AM for a report of a male with a gunshot wound.

Upon arrival Aliquippa Officers found 32-year-old Jerrial Goosby, of Aliquippa, with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers secured the scene and requested that State Troopers take over the investigation.

After investigation it was determined by PSP Jerrial got into a verbal altercation with Trecardi Goosby and was shot by Trecardi during the incident. Trecardi Goosby fled the scene before officers arrived. Troopers have issued an arrest warrant for Trecardi Goosby for attempted homicide as they continue to investigate the incident.

No information was released about Jerrial Goosby’s condition.

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Harrisburg, PA –Ahead of anticipated winter weather across much of Pennsylvania tonight and tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are updating the start times of planned vehicle restrictions on several interstates and the PA Turnpike announced Friday, based on the updated weather forecast.

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, in accordance with Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan, an update from Friday’s announcement.

• Interstate 79 from the West Virginia border to Exit 77 (PA Turnpike).
• I-70 from the West Virginia border to PA Turnpike Exit 57 (New Stanton).
• I-279, entire length.
• I-376 from Brighton (Exit 36) to PA Turnpike (Exit 85).
• I-579, entire length.
• PA Turnpike (I-70/I-76) from Exit 28 (Cranberry) to Exit 161 (Breezewood).
• PA Turnpike 576 (entire length).
• PA Turnpike 43 (entire length).
• PA Turnpike 66 (entire length).

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 12:01 AM on Monday, January 6, in accordance with Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.

• I-81 from the Maryland border to I-78 (Exit 89).
• I-83, entire length.
• PA Turnpike (I-76) from Breezewood (Exit 161) to Harrisburg East (Exit 247).

Under Tier 2 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:

• Tractors without trailers.
• Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers.
• Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.
• Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).
• Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.
• Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.
• Recreational vehicles/motorhomes.
• School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs.
• Motorcycles.

Tire chains or ATDs do not need to be installed under Tier 2 restrictions but need to be readily available for use should the vehicle become stuck and not be able to move because of poor traction.

On roadways where vehicles are not restricted, commercial vehicle drivers in particular are encouraged to exercise caution in high winds. Drivers should ensure their loads are secure, reduce speeds, increase following distance, and use flashers if necessary.

Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website. Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe. Restrictions can be changed based on conditions on the roadways, and reports from first responders, law enforcement and PennDOT and PA Turnpike personnel.

PennDOT encourages motorists traveling to the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/farm-show. Hosted through the department’s www.511PA.com traveler information website, the page is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event. Travel times and alerts are provided for: I-81 north, US-22/322 east, I-81 south, I-283 north, and I-83 north. The page includes the average travel time for the primary route as well as an alternate route. Users can see traffic speeds, incidents, active roadwork, as well as weather forecasts and alerts on the map.

For more information on safe winter travel, an emergency kit checklist and information on PennDOT’s winter operations including a video, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/winter. Additional winter driving and other highway safety information is available at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a free smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts or subscribe to news in a specific county or region. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram. The PA Turnpike will provide updates on their social channels, on their roadway and at all service plazas.