Bus Briefs — 3/6/08
Founder of Barrington Transportation Co. passes away BARRINGTON, Ill. — Alfred Pahlke, founder of Barrington Transportation Co., died on...
Founder of Barrington Transportation Co. passes away
BARRINGTON, Ill. — Alfred Pahlke, founder of Barrington Transportation Co., died on Feb. 29 at the age of 90. Pahlke started the bus company, which primarily serves students who attend a local school district, with his son in 1947. To read the full story, click here.
Traffic stop incident prompts police officer’s resignation
SHARPSBURG, N.C. — A police officer has resigned in the wake of a school bus traffic stop incident last month. Authorities said Officer Travis Parker did not follow proper procedure when he stopped the bus and removed several students after one allegedly made an obscene gesture at him. To read the full story, click here.
Minnesota man arrested in school bus shooting
WADENA, Minn. — A 19-year-old man was arrested earlier this week and could face second-degree assault charges for allegedly shooting an air gun at three buses carrying students. Two students sustained minor injuries during the incident. To read the full story, click here.
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