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Trump Nets Pennsylvania’s 20 Electoral Votes For President

Republican Donald Trump has scooped up Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes. Members of Pennsylvania’s 58th Electoral College met at the state Capitol amid demonstrations by hundreds of protesters to cast the state’s 20 electoral votes for Trump. Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania by fewer than 45,000 votes out of more than 6 million cast, or by less than 1 percent. The result led to clapping from supporters and boos from the gallery, with yells of “Shame on You.” Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes are fifth-most in the nation, and gave Trump a critical boost to winning the White House when he became the first Republican since 1988 to win the state. Today’s outcome was in little doubt, since the electors were senior members of the Republican Party hierarchy in Pennsylvania, GOP activists or ardent Trump loyalists picked by his campaign

Standoff In Monaca Ends Peacefully With No Arrests

Authorities say a standoff involving police in Monaca ended this morning with no arrests. Officers were called shortly before 6:00 this morning, to a home on Chestnut Street. Dispatchers say that a neighbor called them and said he heard a gunshot from the house. Police left the scene at around 7:30 this morning. No further details have been released.

Ambridge Area Teacher’s Strike Now In Its Fourth Day

Ambridge school district solicitor said this morning no new talks have been scheduled betwen the striking teachers and negotiators.  He said if the state mediator calls the district will participate. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, unconfirmed reports of pickets  going to  local businesses picketing have been reported.  Teachers have been picketing on Duss Avenue in front of the high school and in front of the Polish Falcons.

Potter Township Needs More Info Before It Can Make Decision On Permit To Build Cracker Plant In Monaca

Potter Township is asking for more information before it gives a decision on a permit for the Shell cracker.  Supervisors held a ten-hour meeting Tuesday that lasted another two hours yesterday about the decision, which ended with the delay.  Township supervisors want Shell and the Clean Air Council to submit legal arguments by January 6th.  Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak spoke with the State Department Of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin, who says he believes Shell is doing everything possible to not only ensure that the cracker plant isn’t in violation of any environmental regulations, but to also improve upon the conditions that were already in existence at the site. The Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a hearing at Central Valley High School tonight as well.

Armed Robber In Ambridge Still On Loose

Police are looking for an armed robber in Ambridge.  A man walked into Moh’s Market on Duss Avenue Monday night, pulled a gun and demanded money. He was caught on surveillance video and police say he had a lot of hair stuffed under his hat.  He also had facial hair.

State Department Of Education Sets Date For Striking Ambridge School Teachers To Return To Work

Ambridge Area teachers have until January 4th to return to the classroom.  The state Department of Education announced the return date yesterday after teachers went on strike Tuesday.  The timetable for the return is based on the district’s ability to complete the 180-day school schedule before June 15th.  Teachers have been working on an expired contract since June 2015.  Union members will be in front of the school Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Fire Breaks Out At House Near Ambridge Area High School While Striking Teachers On Picket Line

Fire broke out at at a house at the corner of 8th and Duss Avenue (802 Duss Avenue) this morning, right across the street from Ambridge Area High School. Bevaer County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the flames erupted at the same time that Ambridge teachers were on the picket lines during their 3rd day of their strike. The fire caused a power outage in the area, which prompted officials to open up a warming center at the Ambridge borough building (in the fire station). No injuries were reported.

Ambridge Borough Council Adopts New Budget For 2017

Ambridge residents will not see a tax increase for the 12 th consecutive year Council adopted the 2017 budget last night totaling $4.493.024.72. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, real estate taxes will remain at 34.5 mills, Borough manager Joseph Kauer said”’ Highlights of the meeting include reestablishing an animal control  program through the humane Society, restructure code enforcement program into the fire department, 14 roads will be paved, a partial grant will allow for the upgrade of traffic signals on Merchant St., design of the merchant St. streetscape  project, new fire apparatus, , a new police cruiser, , a dump truck will be purchased with a partial grant, and a tractor. Commercial demolition of blighted structures  with a partial grant is part of the 2017 budget. Council president Mike Mikulich said “the budget is a strategic investment in the community.” The budget may be viewed on the bulletin board in the borough building or online  www.Ambridge Boro.org.

Ambridge Teachers Now In Their Second Day Of Strike

The nearly 190 teachers in the Ambridge Area School District are still out of the classrooms today, on strike and on the picket lines. More than 3,000 students are affected by the cancellation of classes. Pay and health benefits are the big issues keeping the two sides apart. Under state law, the teachers must return to work by Jan. 2, to meet the 180 class days requirement. The teachers union says they won’t go back into classes until they have a new agreement or the state orders them back. They have been working nearly 1 and a half years without a contract. No talks are scheduled.