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.
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Huntington Business Spotlight shines on Homer Nine & Sons
Jacob Woods & Don Okon from Homer Nine & Sons with Sam Huston from Huntington Bank, guests on Teleforum on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our own little Leprechaun Patrick Septak
All hail Queen Aliquippa as the Quips head to Hershey. Listen to Greg Benedetti’s commentary today
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.
Strike Date Announced For County Workers At Human Services Building In Beaver Falls
Service workers union local 668 has announced a strike date for county workers at the Human Services building in Beaver Falls. Joe Mann of the S.E.I.U. told Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak yesterday that, unless a tentative contract agreement is reached, they have planned a one-day strike for Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. This includes workers with the Office On Aging, Beaver County Behavior Health and Children and Youth Services. Last week, they set up about 20 informational pickets to call attention to their contract impasse with the county. No new talks are scheduled at this time.
Hopewell Man Who Took Sexually Explicit Photos Of Two Girls Sentenced
A judge has sent 25-year-old Tyler Seevers of Hopewell to federal prison for more than 22 years for taking sexually explicit photos of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter and that girl’s sister on his iPod Touch. U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose imposed a term of 270 months on Seevers, and a lifetime of probation. Prosecutors said he took the photos in July 2014. His girlfriend discovered them and turned over the iPod to police.