CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say a radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries. Naperville city spokeswoman Linda LaCloche says at least five people, including a woman listed in critical condition, were hospitalized in Naperville, where 16 homes were left “uninhabitable” after the late Sunday storm. Heavy damage was reported in nearby Woodridge, where at least 75 structures were damaged. Matt Friedlein, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says the agency would be sending a survey team. A tornado also hit eastern Iowa on Sunday night. And severe thunderstorms moved through other parts of the Midwest, including Indiana, Michigan and Missouri.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials report that a man fired shots on a SEPTA train early Monday morning, shooting a second man in the abdomen before jumping from the moving train and likely being run over. SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch said the body of a man matching the description of the shooter was found on the tracks a short time after the 6:15 a.m. shooting. He said it appeared the shooter fled to the space between train cars and attempted to jump onto the tracks, but was dragged underneath and hit by the train. Police say the shooting victim was taken to the hospital where he was in stable condition early Monday.

(Pittsburgh, PA) –Pennsylvania State Police have reported that on June 19th, 2021, at approximately 7:21 p.m., a 15 year old was caught trying to enter the River’s Casino, for a second attempt, while using an I.D. that falsely identified them by either name, age, date of birth, or even photograph as being 21 years of age or older. The defendant had recently been convicted before for using a fake I.D.

(Crannbery Township, PA) – Pennsylvania State Police have reported via release that on June 14th, 2021 at approximately 3:42 PM  a two vehicle collision took place on Interstate 79 in Cranberry Township, Butler County. A 20 year old female, Elaina Karafilis, from Bridgeville was driving  on I-79 North in her 1997 Toyota Corolla near the 81.2 mile marker when she was unable to slow down in time and crashed into a 2010 Toyota Sienna operated by Johnathan Mcintyre, a 41 year old male from Evans City. The Corolla operated by Karafilis was totaled, while the Sienna operated by Mcintyre was considered to have functional damage. Pa State Police stated that no one was injured in the accident.

(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.