HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY

A questionable substance was discovered by staff at Highland Middle School this week in the kitchen. In the interest of health, safety, and welfare for the students and staff, an air quality study was done by a certified company in the kitchen area. While waiting for the results, they are canceling school on Monday, September 10, 2018, for Highland Middle School students only, They may be able to restart school as early as Tuesday. If the school needs to be closed for further remediation, a plan will be devised so that students can attend school.

The closing includes meetings, athletics, and after school events that require use of the Highland Building. Check the school website and your phone messages for further communication.

—

Dozens of dogs, many of whom are Instagram famous, showcased their talents and dressed in their very best for the Canines and Crowns Dog Pageant at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty on Sunday.​

Each animal took the stage to compete for the coveted titles of Mister and Miss Pupsburgh, Slobber Supreme, Cuteness Supreme, Costume Supreme and more.

Money raised at the event benefited the Humane Animal Rescue.

AMERICAN rapper and Pittsburgh native Mac Miller has died at the young age of 26.

Miller, whose real name is Malcolm James McCormack, has been very open about his substance abuse issues, died of an apparent overdose, according to law enforcement sources.

After a friend called 911 from Miller’s San Fernando Valley, California, home he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family said in a statement that Miller died Friday but gave no further details.

“He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans,” the statement said.

Hours before his death, Miller posted an Instagram story where a vinyl record is seen playing part of the lyrics from one of his songs titled “So it Goes”.

WEATHER….MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

TODAY:
Rain early…then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 71F. Chance of rain 90%.

Beaver County is under a Flood Warning until 6 p.m.

TONIGHT:
Cloudy. Areas of patchy fog. Low 58F.

TUESDAY:
Cloudy. High 74F. Winds light and variable.

A BIG RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY IS SET TO TAKE PLACE TODAY IN MIDLAND…AS THE LINCOLN PARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW SCENIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY WORKS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S KAISHA JANTSCH HAS A PREVIEW. Click on ‘play’ to hear Kaisha’s report…

Police were called to the scene of a shooting late last night in Lawrence County.The shooting was reported around 10:30 on Beech Street in New Castle. Multiple evidence markers were placed in the area as investigators processed the scene. No word on the condition of the victim…and police have not yet identified any suspects.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2018

TODAY – THUNDERSTORMS THIS MORNING. THEN
REMAINING CLOUDY FOR THE AFTERNOON.
HIGH – 82.

TONIGHT – CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS. OCCASIONAL
RAIN SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW – 62.

SATURDAY – CLOUDY IN THE MORNING. THEN OFF AND ON
RAIN SHOWERS DURING THE AFTERNOON
HOURS. HIGH NEAR 70.

SUNDAY – 100% CHANCE OF RAIN. SOME HEAVY RAINFALL
POSSIBLE. 2 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN EXPECTED.
HIGH – 63.