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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Four bids for the ‘BRICKS’ site cleanup were opened by City Manager Sam Gill  at Wednesday night’s meeting and they will be reviewed by City Engineer Ron Rizzo before council makes the award.

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By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Newly released test results show student scores on Pennsylvania standardized tests fell sharply last year in most categories. But state education officials cautioned the numbers released Friday were so distorted by pandemic conditions that they are of limited use for comparison to previous years, particularly regarding statewide trends. Results of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams for grades three to eight show broad declines in both math and English language arts. The Keystone Exams that assess algebra, literature and biology for high school students had more mixed results. National experts say standardized test scores across the country have seen substantial declines during the ongoing pandemic.

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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world are tumbling Friday, as even a gangbusters report on the U.S. jobs market couldn’t pull Wall Street’s focus off its worries about the war in Ukraine. The S&P 500 was 0.9% lower in early trading, following up on sharper losses in Europe after a fire at the continent’s largest nuclear plant caused by shelling raised worries about what’s next. Treasury yields sank again as investors moved money into U.S. government bonds in search of safety, and a measure of nervousness on Wall Street climbed roughly 10%.

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February, another solid gain that underscored the economy’s robust health as the omicron wave fades and more Americans venture out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation. The Labor Department’s report Friday also showed that the unemployment rate dropped from 4% to 3.8%, extending a sharp drop in joblessness as the economy has rebounded from the pandemic recession.

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(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County Radio news Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that the sentencing phase started yesterday in the trial of 33- year-old Joshua Diegdio who shot and killed Litrell Parker on September 25, 2020. Diegdio was found guilty earlier this week with Parker’s death. On Friday, September 25, 2020. 22-year-old Littrell parker died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. An unnamed 23- year- old female was also shot and wounded. Diegdio also known as (BIG PUN), of Beaver Falls and 23-year-old Patrick Haynes, of the Harrisburg area were charged in the incident. According to Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier’s office no ruling has come from the jury on the death penalty yet.

(Sewickley, Pa.) Classes have been canceled today for students at the Sewickley Academy Senior High school following an incident on campus that led to police being called.
In a letter sent to the school community Thursday, Head of School Dr. Ashley Birtwell said tensions have been heightened on campus after some senior faculty members “inappropriately” shared information about personnel changes with students.
In the letter it stated that Following a meeting with those faculty members yesterday, a large group of students and parents came to her office and were acting disorderly and law enforcement was called to the school as a precaution.
Pre-K through 8 students will have class as usual.
Reports say that there is a protest being planned across the street from Sewickley Academy this morning

PITTSBURGH – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions to forego potentially life-saving cancer screening tests such as mammography. In order to provide easy access to screening to as many people as possible, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute is offering monthly screening events, free and open to the public, at locations throughout western Pennsylvania.

Registration is now open for the next screening, scheduled for Saturday, March 26 at AHN Cancer Institute-Beaver, located at 81 Wagner Road, Monaca (Center Township.) Registration is open until March 17, or until the session is filled, and can be made by calling 412-359-6665.

Screenings will be available for cervical cancer (ages 21-65), colorectal cancers (age 45-75), head and neck cancers (age 18+), lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of smoking), prostate cancer (ages 45+) and skin cancer (ages 18+). The event is open to AHN and non-AHN patients, and health insurance is not required.

Mammography for breast cancer screening and low dose CT for lung screening will be available at AHN’s Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford.

“The five screening clinics we offered in 2021 were quickly booked to capacity and very well received. As physicians we were thrilled to see this response, as we are very concerned about the possibility of an increased number of cancer diagnosis due to missed screenings,” said David Bartlett, MD, Chair, AHN Cancer Institute. “Our goal for 2022 is to reach even more people, and to try to ensure easy access to screening in all the communities of our region.”

Upcoming events are planned for AHN Cancer Institute locations in New Castle, Hempfield, Grove City and Allegheny General Hospital, the East Side Health + Wellness Pavilion in Erie, and West Penn and Jefferson hospitals. More details will be announced at a later date.

The American Cancer Society urges all people to follow recommendations for regular cancer screenings and to take steps to prevent cancer, including not smoking, exercising, staying at a healthy weight, following a healthy diet and limiting alcohol consumption.

AHN is taking numerous steps to help patients stay safe in its facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic including around-the-clock disinfecting and screening, spaced appointments, distancing in waiting areas and use of personal protective equipment. All patients attending the AGH event will be screened for COVID-19 on the day before the event and on arrival at either facility.