Category: News

Ambridge Area School Board Showcasing All Of Its Schools By Changing Monthly Board Meeting Sites

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.

Decline In Traffic Reported At Beaver County Airport

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.

Moon Area School District Warns Parents of Whooping Cough Cases

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.

Man Killed, Another Hurt After ATV Accident In Moon

One man is dead and another injured after an all-terrain vehicle accident in Moon Township. Police were called to the scene behind the Valley Ambulance Service near the Sewickley Bridge and University Boulevard at around 12:30 this morning. 32-year-old Ryan Eckelberry of Coraopolis has been identified as the man who died. The name of the surviving victim has not been released.

Argument Leads To Deadly Shooting In New Castle

Police in New Castle arrested a suspect shortly after a deadly shooting last night. According to investigators, 25-year-old Demon Higgins was arguing with 46-year-old Joseph Cohen of Beaver Falls at the Lincoln Housing Complex at around 11:30 last night. Police say Cohen shot Higgins in the chest. Officers found Cohen hiding in the woods about 90 minutes later.

Rep. Jim Marshall Joins Members Of MADD in Call for Legislative Action on Expanded Ignition Interlock Bill This Year

Lawmakers were joined by members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tuesday in Harrisburg to call for action on legislation that would expand Pennsylvania’s ignition interlock program to make the devices mandatory for first-time DUI offenders with blood alcohol levels that measure over .10%. Republican State Representative Jim Marshall of Beaver County said he believes the expanded ignition interlock bill should be a high priority for action by the House Transportation Committee this year. Marshall says that ignition interlock systems have been proven effective in reducing recidivism rates for drunk driving, and in the 15 states that have enacted similar laws, drunk driving deaths have declined by as much as 45%.

PA Turnpike To Increase Speed Limit To 70 MPH

The speed limit is going up on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After studying the issue for more than 18 months, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Tuesday to increase the speed limit on most of the toll road to 70 miles per hour from the current 65. The change is set to take effect in the spring. Areas that now are posted at 55 mph will remain at 55.