Several western Pennsylvania colleges – including one in Beaver County – are being ranked among the best values for students. U.S. News and World Report’s annual Best Colleges issue ranks Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Seton Hill University in Greensburg and Slippery Rock University in the top 60 northern U.S. schools for providing a high-quality education at a lower cost. Seton Hill was also recognized among the best colleges for veterans.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, SEPT. 11TH, 2018

 

RIVER FLOOD WARNING IN BEAVER COUNTY UNTIL 9:05 TONIGHT!

TODAY – GENERALLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OR A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH – 73.

TONIGHT – CLOUDY SKIES. LOW – 61.

WEDESNDAY – RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING WITH
OVERCAST SKIES LATER IN THE DAY.
HIGH NEAR 80.

A gas line explosion lit up the sky vivid orange early today in Center Twp. Multiple cars were burned and One home and two garages were destroyed when a natural gas line exploded before 5 AM in the area of Ivy Lane in Center Township. The explosion occurred in a line owned and operated by Energy Transfer.

1,300 residents were evacuated with many going to the fire hall on Brodhead Road.

Some people required medical attention because of health issues but no one was injured in the explosion.

The pipeline company told officials that valves were shut off, but there was plenty of remaining gas in the line that needed to burn off.

The Beaver Valley Expressway is closed between the Center Township exit and the Aliquippa exit in both directions. Detours will take all traffic to Pleasant Drive, Brodhead Road and Mill Road. Darlington Road will have a single lane open in each direction.

North Korea celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday. The major military parade included its latest tanks and its best trained goose stepping units. In keeping with Kim Jong Un’s new policies, the most advanced missiles were not present as the emphasis was on building up the economy, not on nuclear weapons. The iconic mass games were also revived after 5 years. The games are a grand spectacle of 20,000 people flipping placards in unison to create huge mosaics as thousands more perform gymnastics or dance in formation.

The dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA was held on Sunday. The 93 foot tall Tower of Voices contains 40 wind chimes representing the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Passengers fought back after the now-famous “Let’s Roll” was uttered and the terrorists then crashed the jetliner in a field.
There will be a “Let’s Roll” Remembering 9-11 program held in Irvine Park at the Gazebo in Beaver tomorrow at 5PM that will include a time to honor all first responders in Beaver County as well as a community picnic and entertainment.

Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin was named Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City.

Her victory Sunday night resurrected a string of successes the Empire State has had in the pageant in recent years. Mallory Hagan, Nina Davuluri and Kira Kazantsev won the title from 2013 to 2015 competing as Miss New York.

A classical vocalist whose pageant platform is “advocating for the arts,” Franklin sang an operatic selection and ended up winning a $50,000 scholarship along with the crown in the first Miss America pageant to be held without a swimsuit competition.

The swimsuits have been replaced by onstage interviews, which have generated attention-grabbing remarks from contestants regarding President Trump, and NFL player protests, among other topics.

Cara Mund the outgoing Miss America, after releasing a scathing email about the Miss America Board, only appeared at the very end of the pageant before the next winner was crowned. She was not allowed to speak live; instead a 30-second taped segment of her speaking was broadcast.

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.

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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.