Sixteen 7th Graders from Aliquippa Junior High School were inducted into the Junior High National Honor Society at Noon today. The ceremony was held at the Junior-Senior High School. Meanwhile, the Aliquippa School Board on Wednesday approved Sarah Walkney as Director of Special Education and School Psychologist, effective March 5th. She has been with the district for several years.

David Wytiaz, Aliquippa School District superintendent was presented a plaque for his dedication to the district at Wednesday night’s board meeting. His last day as Superintendent is April 2nd. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Dr. Peter Carbone, incoming acting superintendent, made the presentation. Carbone is currently elementary principal Africa Shepherd is taking over as acting elementary principal. Wytiaz was hired as director of the Beaver County Career and Technology Center. He begins his new duties April 6th.

With President Barack Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, liberal and labor groups are planning events next week to pressure some Republicans on their home turf. Union members are mobilizing in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in events targeting Senator Pat Toomey.

(New Brighton, PA) Rosalind Candy Castle in New Brighton, Pennsylvania announced earlier today that the Easter Bunny will be appearing at the legendary candy factory from 1 to 3 P.M. this Sunday, March 20, 2016.

“We just recently decided and then made arrangements to have the Easter Bunny appear this year, and we are so excited about being able to offer this for our customers  while they shop for their Easter Candy” said Jennifer Crudden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rosalind Candy Castle during  the Easter Bunny press announcement.

Rosalind Candy Castle has been making the finest Chocolates and novelties for over 100 years and is located at 1301 5th Avenue in New Brighton.  Phone 724-843-1144.

Beaver County layoffs remain a possibility if the county’s buyout offer is not successful. So says Commissioners Chief of Staff Joe Weidner. Weidner tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that there is no target number for the program. As of this morning, he says 26 of about 131 eligible full-time employees have accepted the offer, a number that he says is beating their expectations at this point.

The Ambridge Area School Board is trying to get more people to attend its monthly board meetings. Recording Secretary Renee Gist tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the board is showcasing all of its schools by changing its monthly board meeting sites. Last night’s meeting was held at Economy Elementary School. Next month’s board meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at the State Street Elementary Schools. Gist says so far, feedback has been positive.

Traffic at the Beaver County Airport has declined over the last year, with 49, 796 takeoffs in 2015, compared to 56, 703 takeoffs in 2014. CCBF officials say the decline is a result of a lower enrollment rate in the aviation program at the Community College of Beaver Falls. They say that enrollment is already back on the rise, which should positively impact airport traffic.

Parents of Moon area students have been alerted to a second diagnosed case of whooping cough, this time at the middle school. Similar letters were sent March 11 and 12 to parents of students at J.H. Brooks and McCormick elementary schools. The health department warns parents to immediately contact a doctor if they develop symtoms of the disease. Symptoms usually include a long series of “coughing fits” followed by a whooping noise.

Jacob Woods & Don Okon from Homer Nine & Sons with Sam Huston from Huntington Bank, guests on Teleforum on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

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