Authorities are investigating a reported car-jacking at the Pittsburgh International Airport early this morning. A supervisor with the Allegheny County emergency dispatch center said the incident was reported at 11:13 a.m. today. Allegheny County police responded to the incident. Police say that two men forced out occupants from a sport utility vehicle and that one of the suspects had a gun. No injuries were reported. Police are searching for the vehicle, a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with Pennsylvania license plate of JLY-3519.
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Aliquippa Showing Signs It May Be On The Brink Of An Economic Recovery
Aliquippa City council met last night in regular session. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Deborah J. Grass, Recovery coordinator for the city , which is under Act 47 for financially distressed cities in the state , congratulated Mayor Dwan Walker, , the City Administrator Sam Gill , the finance director and council for their efforts, that have helped to improve the city’s financial condition. She said projections indicate that the city could end the year with $100,000. She said remarkable progress has been made toward the goal of exiting Act 47 status no later than June 2019. she said it is an excellent turnaround in 6 years for the city This is the second year under the Sixth Amended Recovery Plan, she said. She said it’s an excellent turnaround in only 6 yearsr initiatives established in 2014 include the pension fund, due to better investments and larger contributions from the city .Upgrades in technology in all departments , focusing on capital improvements , methods for compensating the workforce over the last 3 years have been implemented . Meetings were held to focus beginning in 2014. Council also approved the hiring of Lawrence Reddick as a laborer for the street department. City Adminstrator Sam Gill said Reddick has a CDL license, which allows him to operate the city’s equipment. Councilman Mark Delon added Reddick is a hard worker.
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The former Lindy’s site at the corner of Kiehl St.and Franklin Avenue has been cleared. Bricks fell from the building in September 2014 and had to be demolished, and final cleanup of the site took place last week, Mayor Dwan Walker said last night.
Solicitor Myron R. Sainovich and city code enforcement officer Mike Demcak are asking for the issuance of court orders to demolish the old PM Moore building on Station St. , the Union Grill, and the Joseph Building located at Wye.
Trash dumping and unkempt properties were an issue brought up by residents, and some volunteered to remove debris dumped in the city. The residents were assured by council that the issues would be addressed, and were informed that the Blight committee is being formed to address issues in the city’s eight zones. City Administrator Sam Gill said “We are looking at band aids and major surgeries due to the problems.”
Councilman Donald Walker told residents” clean up your yards, don’t litter , start caring about your community, not just in Aliquippa, but all over the county”
Walker and his family members can be seen picking up trash and debris on his street, at the Aliquippa Community park, and Cepull Field when it is found.
Police Seek Lawrence County Man Accused Of Threatening Woman While Impersonating State Trooper
State Police are looking for a Lawrence County man accused of threatening a woman several times while impersonating a state trooper. According to state police, a felony warrant has been issued for 40-year-old David Rowbotham of Wampum. Investigators say Rowbotham called the 36-year-old victim from New Castle several times, claiming to a state trooper and recording the calls without her permission. He allegedly told her there was a burglary warrant out for her arrest and threatened her. He is described as a white male, about 5-feet-8-inches tall, weighs 235 pounds, has a shaved head and green eyes. Anyone with information on Rowbotham’s whereabouts is asked to contact State Police in New Castle at (724) 598-2211.
Naloxone Now Available In Beaver County Schools
Naloxone will now be available in Beaver County schools, in case of an overdose on school grounds. The drug is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier is ensuring every school gets a free dosage of the anti-opioid drug. The drug will be in school nurse offices this fall.
Bulldogs and Bridgers at Coaches Corner
(Bridgewater, PA) Coaches and players from the Freedom Bulldogs and the Ambridge Bridgers high school football teams appeared at Coaches Corner at Robert’s Roadside Inn Wednesday evening. Tom Liberty from Freedom along with Terry George from Ambridge were the featured head coach guests on the program.
Pictures from Coaches Corner September 7, 2016:
Driver Crashes Into Wall At Beaver Cemetery
A driver crashed into a brick wall at Beaver Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The driver – identified as KC Sandler – told police he swerved to avoid a garbage bag in the road, which caused him to hit the wall. No serious injuries were reported.
No Jail Time For Beaver County School Bus Driver Accused of Driving Students While Drunk
No jail time for a Beaver County school bus driver accused of driving students while drunk. Patti Komack was driving 13 Hopewell School District students in April 2015 when her co-workers accused her of driving drink. School district officials pulled her over mid-route and conducted a breathalyzer test. They said Komack blew a .042 percent. Komack, who worked in the district as a bus driver for 17 years, took a plea deal Tuesday that included six months probation, 12 months CDL license suspension, and enrollment in a drug and alcohol program. In exchange, all 13 counts of endangering the welfare of children were dropped, and she received no jail time.
Beaver County Commissioners Weekly Work Session Focuses On Coroner’s Office
Beaver County Budget Director Ricardo Luckow reported at today’s weekly work session that the coroner’s office has reached its budget maximum for autopsies and indigent burials. According to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti, Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley instructed Luckow to obtain money from departments under budget to continue the autopsies and indigent burials. Chief of Staff Joe Weidner says the county has received a grant from the department of environmental protection to spray to prevent the Zika virus. Penn State Beaver will handle the spraying.
Auditor General visits CCBC
PA Auditor General Eugene DePasquale told local, state, and county officials yesterday that audits by his office will be done in the Midland School District , PA Cyber School, and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School later this month. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, he told officials that Aliquippa School District had to borrow $2,000,000 because of the state; budget impasse at a high interest rate, and are facing a $928,556 general fund deficit. He said that the interest rate is lost money to the district. Aliquippa is one of the districts where poverty is evident. Beaver County Chamber of Commerce president Jack Manning asked what can be done to help the financially distressed districts . DePasquale said “I am a staunch advocate of cooperation on the administrative level.” DePasquale said in the department of education there is a lack of a plan to help our struggling schools.” He added,” 561 schools, not districts in the state are financially challenged, and there is no plan for help.”
Financial Advice For Single Mothers Be Discussed
(Beaver County PA) Special financial advice for single mothers will be a featured topic of conversation this week (September 10, 2016) during “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” on Beaver County radio, WBVP and WMBA. According to show host, Tega Swann, of Refreshing Springs Ministries in Aliquippa, specifically, the discussion will lean toward ways to relieve financial stress as it pertains to the unique scenarios experienced by single mothers.
“God’s Grace For Single Mothers’ airs on Saturdays from 10;30 until 11;00 A.M. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. Listeners can join the show by calling in on 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888.