Officials say one of two pedestrians struck by a car while leaving a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park last week has died. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office says 80-year-old William Gallagher of New Brighton died at a hospital early Thursday. Gallagher and his wife were hit by a car as they were crossing a street after the game on Aug. 9. It’s unclear what the woman’s condition is. The driver has been charged.
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Training Modules Approved For Aliquippa School District
The Aliquippa School Board approved an agreement between Edulink and the district for the 2016-17 school year at a rate of $2,887.00 for a Teacher Observation Module, $962 for Student Learning Objectives Module, and a NonTeaching Professional Educators module for $577.00. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giodano, Dr. Peter Carbone, superintendent said that the SLO and NTPE modules are being used for the first time this upcoming school year. The cost of the modules is $1,728.00 increase from 2015-16.
New Staff Changes Underway In Aliquippa School District
SCHOOL STARTS ON MONDAY IN ALIQUIPPA AND A NEW ELEMENTARY TEACHER AND ATHLETIC TRAINER WERE HIRED LAST NIGHT. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that LINDSAY SOLTIS WAS HIRED TO REPLACE STACEY ALEXANDER WHO IS NOW ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL..HER SALARY WILL BE $40,134.00. She will teach third grade. Brittany Halbig was hired as athletic trainer. $25,000 of her salary will be paid by a grant from the NFL and the district is responsible for paying $10,000,.. The football team and coaches participated in a program through ESPN and the district received the grant through that program. Athletic director and football coach Mike Zmijanac said last week the grant from the NFL is for 4 years, and Halbig previously worked in the Monessen School District. The district entered into a contract with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit to provide English as a second language (ESL) based on a survey when a student enrolls in the district. For the 2016-17 school year the rate is $38.00 an hour. Dr. Peter Carbone, superintendent, explained that the IU evaluates the student and usually individual instruction is given. The program is not reimbursed by the government, he said. Dr. Carbone said periodic testing of the student is done in reading, writing, comprehension and listening.
Ambridge Road Closure Begins Today
AMBRIDGE BOROUGH OFFICIALS HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT CHURCH ST. BETWEEN 11TH AND 14TH STREETS WILL CLOSE TODAY FOR MILLING WORK AND RESURFACING BY FOLINO PAVING. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO REPORTS THAT ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY MID-AFTERNOON SATURDAY, WEATHER PERMITTING. FOLINO PAVING, CONTRACTOR FOR THE PROJECT, WILL GO DOOR TO DOOR WITH NOTICES , AND ‘NO PARKING’ SIGNS WILL BE POSTED. ROAD CLOSURES AND NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED THROUGH SUNDAY.
Aliquippa’s B.F. Jones Memorial Library Back On Line Following This Week’s Power Outage
B.F. Jones Memorial Library’s power was back on yesterday afternoon, according to Linda Helms, librarian. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Helms was at the Aliquippa School Board meeting last night and reported that lightning hit a transformer behind the library causing the outage. On another note, a pilot program from the state will be held at the library entitled READY ROSIE FOR PRESCHOOLERS . The program will be held three times a week. Helms expects preschoolers from throughout the district and parents will attend.
Mike Rossi Holds Press Conference As He Challenges Jim Christiana For 15th District State Rep. Seat
Mike Rossi – the Democratic challenger to Jim Christiana for the 15th district State Representative seat – acknowledges it will be an uphill battle against the incumbent’s financial war chest. He also talked about why people want to see change. Rossi made those comments to Beaver County Radio News following a press conference that he held Tuesday afternoon in front of the Beaver County courthouse.
Aliquippa Council Warns Against Dimantae Bronaugh Donation Scam
Aliquippa councilman Donald Walker issued a statement yesterday afternoon alerting residents that donations aren’t being taken for DiMantae Bronaugh and if residents are approached, please call police immediately. That’s according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Bronaugh, whose leukemia is out of remission was to begin his senior year and play football for the Quips this season.
Train Blocking All Coraopolis Crossings Fixed
A 200-car train broke down in Coraopolis this morning, blocking all train crossings in the town. The train began moving just before noon today. Six crossings in the town were blocked by the disabled train, including Broadway, Mulberry, Mill, Main, Watt and Thorn streets. The coupling broke on the train and separated a car. To fix the train, all couplings had to be checked. Parts of the trains were stuck in Coraopolis and others in Moon. A medical emergency was reported on the North Side of the tracks while the train was stuck. Paramedics had to ride in a public works pickup truck already on that side of the tracks.
Lincoln Early Learning Center Students Visited Midland Police
Forty children ages 3 through 5 formed a parade with their teachers from the Lincoln Early Learning Center this morning and visited the Midland Police Department. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there as the 2 chiefs, Ron Lutton and Keith McCarthy, along with officers Dave McGee, Shippingport Officer Hannah Jones and Anthony Branchetti greeted the children and they toured the police department. The children presented officers with handmade cards and gift bags . Rachel Book, director of the center, said the children are always talking about the police and “we wanted to say thank you and wanted to do something for you”.
Home Invasion, Rape And Robbery Reported In Aliquippa Over The Weekend
An Aliquippa woman called police Friday just before midnight to report that 3 men entered her home,unlawfully. One raped her at gunpoint, and the other 2 men participated, according to Police Chief Don Couch. Officer Scott Tapler and Beaver County Detective Patrick Young responded , and according to the criminal complaint filed in night court by District Judge Doug Loughner, Clarence Matthew Larue, of Tarentum, was arrested on 77 charges including, rape, robbery, burglary, criminal trespass and indecent assault. Larue is lodged in the Beaver County Jail and his bond was set at $150,000. Warrants have been issued for his 2 accomplices who face the same charges. As of this morning, the other men, Michael Guin and Malaki Helencamp, have not been apprehended.