Author: Beaver County Radio

REMINDER: Southbound I-79 Crossover Begins Saturday in Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is reminding motorists a traffic crossover on southbound Interstate 79 in Glenfield, Sewickley Hills, and Franklin Park boroughs and Ohio and Aleppo townships, Allegheny County, will begin Saturday, February 18.

A southbound crossover on I-79 will be implemented at approximately noon on Saturday to allow crews to begin bridge deck replacement work. To accommodate this work, the following traffic configuration and restrictions will occur:

  • The left lane of southbound I-79 will be crossed over into the northbound lanes between the I-279 and the Red Mud Hollow Road overpass. This is the EXPRESS lane. All traffic using this lane will not have access to the Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68) or Emsworth/Sewickley Route 65 (Exit 66) interchanges. Southbound express lane traffic will be crossed back over between the Emsworth/Sewickley Route 65 (Exit 66) interchange and the Neville Island Bridge.
  • The right lane of southbound I-79 will remain in place. This is the LOCAL lane. Access to the Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68) and Emsworth/Sewickley Route 65 (Exit 66) interchanges must be made from the local lane. Traffic will be shifted slightly at the Red Mud Hollow Road and Glenfield Road bridges to allow crews to conduct half width deck replacement work.
  • Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on northbound I-79. A barrier will separate the northbound lanes and the crossed over southbound lane.
  • Emergency pull-off areas will be implemented in various locations through the work zone. Three pull-off areas will be implemented in the northbound lanes, three in the southbound express lane, and three in the southbound local lane.
  • The southbound crossover will remain in place continuously through late-November.

To prepare for the crossover, single-lane restrictions and traffic stoppages will occur on northbound and southbound I-79 from 9 a.m. Friday until approximately noon Saturday. The crossover is anticipated to be in place shortly after noon on Saturday.

While the crossover is in place, crews will conduct bridge rehabilitation work on the southbound structures over Glenfield Road and Red Mud Hollow Road in half-widths. This work includes bridge deck replacement, approach slab work, bearing pad and expansion dam replacement, substructure concrete repairs, and downspout upgrades.

The work is part of the $26.49 million I-79 improvement project. Improvements include four bridge deck replacements, one bridge preservation, milling and resurfacing, preservation work on seven sign structures, installation of five new ITS signs, guide rail improvements, signage updates, and pavement marking installation. Crossovers will occur on I-79 in 2023 for bridge deck replacement work. The majority of the project will conclude in the spring of 2024.

The prime contractor is the Joseph B. Fay Company. Work on this project will be coordinated with other projects in the area.

To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for the I-79 Neville Island Bridge rehabilitation including traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to stcowan@pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – I-79” in the subject line.

BEAVER COUNTY CHAMBER NOMINATING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES BOARD NOMINEES

Pursuant to Section 4.05(2) of the Chamber’s Bylaws, the Nominating Committee nominated the following individuals to be elected to the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Board, and the Board approved the nominations at its February 9th, 2023 meeting.

Pursuant to Section 4.05(3) and 4.06 of the Chamber’s Bylaws, if no additional nominations are received from the membership, the Board of Directors will confirm their election at the March 9th, 2023 Board meeting.

Nominated for new three-year terms, which would commence on April 1, 2023, are:

1. Linda Homyk – VP/Chief Nursing Officer, Heritage Valley Health System

2. Dr. Kenya Johns – Mayor, City of Beaver Falls

3. Scott Monit – President, The Brown Dog Sign Company

4. Tracy Plevel – VP, Development & Community Relations, Gateway Rehab

Pursuant to Section 4.05(3) of the Chamber’s Bylaws, not later than ten (10) days following the date of this Notice, any ten (10) members of the Chamber may propose the nomination of an additional Member (i.e., not named above) for election to the Board of Directors, provided the name of the additional nominee is submitted to the Chair of the Chamber (Brittney Golden) by written communication or electronic communication duly signed by the ten (10) Members proposing the additional nomination. The typewritten “signatures” in an electronic communication of the Members making the nomination shall satisfy the signature requirement, provided the person sending the electronic communication certifies in the communication that the persons whose names appear have consented to their electronic signatures being affixed to the electronic communication. Pursuant to Section 4.06 of the Chamber’s Bylaws, if one or more additional nominations are made by the Members within the 10-day deadline, an election would take place in accordance with the election procedures of the Chamber’s Bylaws. If an additional nomination is made pursuant to Section 4.05(3), it should either (a) be e-mailed to Brittney Golden at info@bcchamber.com (effective upon receipt by Ms. Golden); (b) sent via U.S. Mail addressed to Ms. Brittney Golden, Chair, Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, 525 Third St., 2nd Floor, Beaver, PA 15009 (effective as of the date of post mark); or (c) hand delivered or sent via private courier (effective on the date of delivery).

To see the full roster of the Chamber Board and Executive Committee members or to learn more about the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce and its membership services, please visit our website or contact us at 724-775-3944.

Outbound I-376 Parkway West Overnight Lane Closure Tonight in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing an overnight lane closure on westbound (outbound) I-376 (Parkway West) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur tonight, Friday night, February 17 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur in the outbound (westbound) direction of I-376 near the PennDOT Maintenance Facility near the Fort Pitt Tunnel from 9 p.m. Friday night to 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Crews from SAK Construction, LLC will conduct utility work.

PennDOT is not involved in this work and is providing this information as a public service announcement only.

Raccoon Township woman charged

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 17, 2023 11:25 A.M.

(Racoon Township, PA) PA State police reported on Thursday that a Raccoon Township woman was taken into custody and charged with simple assault.  According to the report there was an altercation between a 37 year old, and her 13 year old daughter. State Police are still investigating, according to the report. The incident was reported on Wednesday, February 14, 2023.

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

FILE – Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks to a motorcade vehicle after stepping off Air Force One behind President Joe Biden, Feb. 3, 2023, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Fetterman’s office announced that the senator had checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive. John Thune, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, says, “The more open, transparent people can be, the better our understanding is.” The statement Thursday says Fetterman has experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks. His hospitalization comes after a rough year in which the 53-year-old suffered a stroke just ahead of his May primary election.

Route 3094 Bocktown Road Closed in Crescent Township

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a portion of Bocktown Road (Route 3094) in Crescent Township, Allegheny County, has closed to traffic due to a slide.

A portion of Bocktown Road has closed due to a landslide. Local traffic will be accommodated. Through traffic will be detoured via Route 51 and Harper Road.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.

Route 51 Pennsylvania Avenue Drilling Begins Monday in Beaver County

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations on Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 51) in Monaca Borough, Beaver County will begin Monday, February 20 weather permitting. Drilling work requiring lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Friday, February 24 on Pennsylvania Avenue between 16th Street and 17th Street. Crews from Armstrong Drilling will conduct the work. Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Parolee not in custody after Rochester SWAT situation

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 17, 2023

(Rochester Township, PA) Rochester Township Police and the Beaver County ESU  were asked to assist  state parole board officials at 11:15 a.m. Thursday when they came to serve papers on a township resident. When the man saw multiple officers he had a lead on officers and he slipped  out from the ESU unit’s sights, according to Rochester. Twp. Police Sgt.  Kevin Foltz.  Sgt. Foltz said a search of the roads and neighborhoods in the township was unsuccessful even with the use of a K-9. to track the  parolee. As of 3:45 p.m. Thursday the search had ended and the subject wasn’t in custody according to Beaver County 9-1-1.

ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES GRAHAM SECURITY CHIEF

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 17, 2023 11:15 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) Calvin Graham  received a standing ovation by the Aliquippa School Board and public Wednesday night. He was recently inducted into the Gannon  University Basketball Hall of Fame jersey #25 was retired. Dr. Phillip K. Woods  commented “There is so much positivity in the school district.”.

Central Valley School Board approves 2023-2024 School Calendar

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 17, 2023 11:13 A.M.

(Center Township, PA) The school board met Thursday night and approved the calendar for the next school year. MHY Family Services was approved for the 2022-23 school year to meet a’ student’s needs when referred by the school district. Cost is $150- $225 a day. Paraprofessional Jacqulyn Golightly resigned effective February 3, 2023. Roxanne Delon was hired as the head boys’ tennis coach. She will be paid a $2,600 stipend. The softball team will attend spring training in  Myrtle Beach  from March 29 to April 2, 2023. The band will take a trip to Chicago, Ill.  from March 16-19, 2023.