The Aliquippa School Board last night addressed a group of citizens concerning the conditions that prevail at Carl A. Aschman Football Stadium.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Dr. Peter Carbone, acting superintendent,  told the group that the district is  preparing to work on repairing broken concrete steps, repairing rotted bleachers and replacing the press box roof.  Board president Terry Swanson said the board will budget for the repairs , and district employee Art Piroli, Jr. said electrical problems have to be tended to right away.

The elementary gifted education class  at Aliquippa Elementary School will head to Philadelphia next Thursday.  Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the class raised money selling doughnuts and sugar cookies and private donations also supported the students  and teacher Debbie Frank’s efforts.  Ms. Beth Walkney, district psychologist and special education coordinator made the announcement at last night’s board meeting. Mrs. Frank thanked all the supporters of the  project when contacted this morning.

Republican presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will address the newest graduates of Grove City College during Saturday’s commencement, according to a news release from the college. Carson is filling in for conservative author William Bennett, who was scheduled to speak but had to decline unexpectedly. The college also will present an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Carson during the ceremony, in recognition of his contributions in advancing medical science. Commencement is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday on the Quad on the campus of Grove City College.

State Representative Jim Christiana is reacting to the latest developments in the “pay-to-play” scandal at the Beaver County Courthouse. Christiana says County Commissioner Chairwoman Sandie Egley did the right thing when she fired her administrative assistant, Randi Bick, who was at the center of the scandal brought to light by Christiana last week. Christiana met with Egley on Friday to inform her that, according to his sources, Bick told several individuals that if they didn’t contribute more to Egley’s campaign, they wouldn’t be doing business with the county, hoping that she would look into the matter and act accordingly. Then came word yesterday that Bick was no longer an employee. In an interview today with Mike Romigh on Beaver County Radio, Christiana said this is not over yet and is still calling for an investigation.

Ambridge Borough Council met last night  and recognized its police department in observance of National Police Week, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. National Police Officers Memorial Day  is May 15. The borough has 11 full time and 10 part time officers and a K-9. The police department responds to  over 1,200 calls per month and  is under the direction of Mayor Richard D’Ambrosio and Chief James Mann.  Council president Mike Mikulich   asked that          “everyone  please take a moment to thank  our officers when you see them out on patrol.”