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Hopewell Area School District votes to change it’s Health and Safety Plan

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondnet

(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Hopewell School District Dr. Robert W. Kartychak announced that a 7-1 vote  to modify the  health and safety plan was adopted  last week.  The part of the plan pertains to the facial coverings for students, staff and visitors, and provides  regardless of vaccination status, facial coverings are strongly  recommended when Beaver County is in the high or substantial  or high rate of transmission. Facial coverings  are not required for students, staff, or visitors effective March 7, 2022.

Dr. Kartychak issued a statement at 7:15 p.m. Sunday  night  that the county  is now in low transmission rate, facial covering are at the individual’s discretion and effective today the CDC shared that facial coverings are no longer required on school district buses or vans effective today, February 28,2022.
PA DOH  hasn’t provided any changes in their guidance , and  the district  and the district is waiting
 for updates , updated CDC guidance , and updates from PA DOH  will be included in a future revision of the district’s Health and Safety Plan. No changes  in guidance regarding contact tracing, quarantining, quarantining, or isolation  from CDC or DOH  as of today.
If there is a  significant negative impact on any of the school buildings, facial coverings may be required for a period of time
If your child isn’t feeling well, keep them home.

Monday’s AMBC: Consolidation Time?

Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier joins Matt Drzik following the 8:30 news on February 28 to discuss the future of Beaver County’s police department and possible consolidation of resources.

Plus, a weekend of Penguins, the ongoing crisis overseas, and it all starts with Frank Sparks on news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.

Quaker Valley Defeats Lincoln Park In Playoff Game

2/26/22 In an exciting game, Quaker Valley defeated Lincoln Park in a tale of two halves. Lincoln Park was down by 7 at the end of the first half. They became more aggressive in the second half, but just couldn’t match Quaker Valley and ended up on the short end of a 74-63 game. Players of the game were AdouThiero for Quaker Valley and Deandre Moye for Lincoln Park.

CCBC Players of the Game 2/25/22

Blackhawk: Casey Nixon
Quaker Valley: Lauren Blackmer
You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

Blackhawk Girls Shut Down Quaker Valley 62-24!

The undefeated Blackhawk Lady Cougars took on Quaker Valley in a fast moving playoff match.  Blackhawk took off in the first and never lost their speed.  Quaker Valley couldn’t keep up and trailed by 20 at the end of the first.  By the second half the mercy rule kicked in.  Blackhawk ended the game victorious and will move on to the next round with a final score Blackhawk 62 Quaker Valley 24.
Listen to the postgame recap here:

 

Blackhawk @ Quaker Valley Score Updates!!!

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CDC: Many Healthy Americans Can Take a Break From Masks

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Feb 25, 2022 3:47 PM

U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday outlined a new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip. They focus less on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals. More than 70% of the U.S. population lives in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks for now. The agency is still advising that people, including schoolchildren, wear masks where the risk of COVID-19 is high. The new recommendations don’t change the requirement to wear masks on public transportation.

Ross Hill in Patterson Twp. Re-opens After a Transformer Blew

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Patterson Twp., Pa.) Ross Hill In Patterson Township has reopened late Friday morning after a transformer blew around 5:30 AM /Friday morning knocking down wires and tree limbs. Duquesne Light and the fire department cleared the scene earlier this morning and the roadway was reopened to traffic.

Gas Leak Causes Evacuation at Hopewell High School

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Peoples Gas  and Hopewell firefighters were called to the Hopewell High School on Longvue Avenue around 8:30 AM Friday morning for reports of a gas smell. The school was evacuated due to a gas leak.  High school classes  are cancelled for the day.

Dr. Robert Kartychak, Hopewell School District superintendent reported that a  gas leak  at the high  school was detected around 8 a.m.  Students were bused to the junior high school and sent home for the day.

The superintendent reported the Peoples Gas and the fire department responded quickly.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as this story continues to develop.