(Rochester, Pa.) The Rochester Police Department is reporting via their Facebook Page that Street sweeping will begin in the Borough on Monday April 5, 2021.
During that week they state they will issue courtesy warning tags and
parking tickets will be issued starting on Monday April 12, 2021. Police are asking residents to please refer to the street signs on your block to know which morning your street will be cleaned. If there are no signs or they are unreadable, please contact the borough office at 724-775-1200.

HARRISBURG – Veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard who own their own business could have a valuable new marketing tool under a bill approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week.

Senate Bill 455, sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), would authorize the creation of special logos to promote veteran-owned businesses. The proposal mirrors a successful program currently being utilized in the state of Wisconsin.

Bartolotta said the bill would help create new opportunities for members of Pennsylvania communities to support the brave men and women who have served in the military at a time when that support is desperately needed.

“There is an eagerness in our communities to support the businesses our heroes create when they return to civilian life,” Bartolotta said. “Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of our veterans and servicemembers not only shows our thanks, but also helps the economy by supporting new jobs and business opportunities at a time when they are needed most.”

The bill also includes protections against using the logo fraudulently to ensure that an individual who falsely holds him or herself out to be a veteran for the purpose of obtaining this designation would be held accountable.

The bill was sent to the full Senate for consideration.

(Butler, Pa.) Pa State Police are looking for a Slippery Rock Women who has been missing since she left her Slippery Rock Residence around 6 pm last Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Troopers said Regina “Jeanne” Fornadley is approximately 5’04” tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. She has brown wavy hair, and brown eyes.

The release said that Regina may become combative and she is believed to have left on her own. She drives a 2016 Honda CR-V, dark in color, with PA registration: LLW7985. She may be heading to the North Carolina. Anyone with information is asked to Contact PSP Butler at 724-284-8100

Child sex abuse lawsuit ‘window’ amendment clears Pa. House
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are done with a new first round of approvals for a constitutional amendment giving victims of child sexual abuse the power to file what would otherwise be outdated claims. After passage in the state House by a wide margin on Wednesday, the soonest the proposed amendment could take effect is early 2023. Supporters say a two-year “window” to file lawsuits over older claims of abuse is needed to give victims a path to justice, taking into account more recent revelations about molestation by Roman Catholic clergy or involving other institutions. Many victims lost the right to sue when they turned 18 or were young adults, depending on Pennsylvania state law at the time.

Highway construction firms oppose PennDOT’s bridge toll plan
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A highway construction trade association is against a state plan to toll up to nine major bridges around Pennsylvania in need of repairs, although Gov. Tom Wolf’s top transportation official disputes its criticisms. The Associated Pennsylvania Constructors’ executive vice president, Robert Latham, told the House Transportation Committee on Wednesday that the cost of private financing would drive up project costs. Latham also said relying on tolling to cover construction costs is risky. However, Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian said she expects the projects to be financed with lower-cost municipal bonds. In addition, she says financing the reconstruction projects is less risky because the bridges have stable daily traffic flows.

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa School District Superintendent Dr. Peter M. Carbone  said  yesterday that 2  positive cases of COVID-19 at the JSHS necessitated the  return to virtual learning today and Friday..