(Shenango Township, PA) –Pennsylvania State Police have reported via release that on June 19th, 2021 at 6:31 p.m. PSP New Castle was dispatched to a two vehicle crash. When they arrived, is was discovered that a 2011 Toyota Avalon, operated by 60 year old male, Dale Ross of Pittsburgh, was West on Rt. 422 at the red light, when he was struck very hard from behind. Joseph Severino, a 75 year old man from New Castle, was also West bound in his 2019 Buick Envision, but did not slow for the traffic stop at the light, which lead him to smashing into Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross was taken to UPMC Jameson by McGonigle EMS for complaints of a neck injury; Mr. Severino was cited for driving too closely.

(Wayne Township, PA) –Pennsylvania State Police have reported via release that PSP New Castle spoke to a 50 year old female from Ellwood City, that remains unnamed, who had her identity stolen. The actor(s) opened an unemployment account in her name out of the state of Kentucky. The resident along with the help of the Kentucky unemployment office were able to catch it and close the account before any money was paid out.

With the warmer weather bringing the best out in all of us, we need to start considering “all of us”. National Ride to Work day has motorcyclists excited to hop on the road, and thus, all motorists should be mindful of others, and their surroundings.

“Both motorcyclists and motorists are urged to share the road safely, stay alert, and obey speed limits. It is also important to never operate a vehicle while impaired. Responsible riding and driving can help reduce fatalities and injuries.

Last year, there were more than 3,400 crashes involving motorcycles in Pennsylvania. These crashes resulted in 217 fatalities. Crashes rose by more than 300 from the 2019 number of 2,977, while fatalities also rose from 174 in 2019.” – Yasmeen Manyisha, PennDOT

PennDOT is offering free safety classes to all motorcyclists of all skill level, and they are highly encouraged. PennDOT has partnered with several third-party motorcycle training providers to offer free motorcycle safety training classes to Pennsylvania class M permit and motorcycle license holders.

Class sizes may be limited, as safety guidelines are in effect to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and classes can be scheduled at multiple training sites throughout Pennsylvania. Class schedules are coordinated by each third-party training provider for their individual locations and additional information can be found at www.penndot.gov/PAMSP. Additional classes and locations will continue to be added.

(Beaver, Pa.) The trial of Sheldon Jeter Jr. is continuing this week in Beaver County Court as the prosecution is expected to wrap their case early this week against Jeter, who is accused of killing his friend and room mate Tyric Pugh on Kiehl street in Aliquippa on May 15th, 2020.
Once the prosecution rests it will be the defenses turn to cast doubt and prove what they feel should be an innocent verdict for Jeter. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, closing arguments could come as soon as Wednesday and a verdict could be reached sometime this week or early next week.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent, Sandy Giordano

(Central Valley, PA) – There will be a 2.67 mill tax increase in the Central Valley School District effective July 1, 2021. The school board approved the $39,837,960 budget last Thursday night. Real estate taxes will be 64.65 mill the board accepted the resignation of Ray Fernandez, softball coach effective immediately. The retirements of three high school teachers and one elementary teacher effective June 4, 2021.

This week, participating McDonald’s restaurants across the tri-state area are saying thank you to educators for their fortitude throughout the recently completed school year.

Today through Saturday, June 26, teachers can enjoy a free small Minute Made Slushie with any $1 purchase from McDonald’s global mobile app. The special offer is available through the McDonald’s app at more than 200 restaurants in PA, WV, OH and MD.

This special thank you to local teachers is part of McDonald’s Community Champions program, an ongoing initiative to demonstrate gratitude for community leaders who provide selfless service to local neighborhoods. The McDonald’s Community Champions program recognizes a different community group each quarter. Future honorees this year will include first responders and healthcare workers.

“Our restaurants have always been a place for the community to come together and share everyday feel-good moments with family, friends and neighbors,” said McDonald’s Owner/Operator Dan Delligatti. “We are honored to show teachers how much they are appreciated.”

The McDonald’s Community Champions program is a local extension of “Thank You Meal” program offered at McDonald’s restaurants across the country last spring. That initiative served more than 10 million meals to workers serving in frontline positions during the pandemic.

You’re vaccinated and ready to travel, but which cities offer the most bang for your buck while keeping you safe?

LawnStarter has you covered: Their ranking of the Best Cities for Your Summer Vaxcation compares the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 30 indicators of a fun (and safe) excursion — from the cost of a cab ride to the average Airbnb rate to the number of attractions. And they looked at each city’s vaccination rate.

What exactly is a “vaxcation”? Just what it sounds like: a vacation for the COVID-vaccinated.

2021’s Best Cities for Your Summer Vaxcation

Rank City
1 San Francisco, CA
2 Portland, OR
3 Providence, RI
4 Garden Grove, CA
5 Washington, DC
6 Honolulu, HI
7 Jersey City, NJ
8 Seattle, WA
9 Las Vegas, NV
10 New Orleans, LA

Pittsburgh Ranks 15th in the country.

so if that is the best what city of the 200 is the worst?
2021’s Worst Cities for Your Summer Vaxcation

Rank City
191 Memphis, TN
192 Little Rock, AR
193 Pasadena, TX
194 Mesquite, TX
195 Jacksonville, FL
196 Kansas City, KS
197 Bakersfield, CA
198 Sunrise Manor, NV
199 Grand Prairie, TX
200 Enterprise, NV

Full ranking and analysis can be found here: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/best-cities-summer-vaxcation/

(Collier Twp., Pa) At least one person was taken to the hospital after a serious accident on Interstate 79 northbound in Collier Twp. shortly before midnight last night.

The accident had part of the I-79 northbound closed but the roadway has since reopened as Pa. State Police continue to investigate. The person who was injured was not identified nor has their condition been released.

(Moon Twp, Pa.) This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, northwest
Pennsylvania, southwest Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania,
northern West Virginia and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.


Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop by this
afternoon in advance of a crossing cold front. Initial storm mode
will likely be discrete before more becoming more linear later in the
afternoon. Damaging wind will be the dominant threat, but tornadoes
and large hail are also possible, especially with more discre