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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
Monday, November 22, 2021 at 9:22 AM
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Central Valley High School Principal Shawn McCreary announced last Thursday, November 18, 2021,  that Team Polamalu, from Central Valley High School, earned 1st Place in the 2021 Power Up Pittsburgh Competition. Team members Gwen Prince, Emma Thompson, Ryan Hardek, and  Paul  McElhaney  presented their idea  for powering Pittsburgh using Plezoelectricity,  and Solar Power. Judging was done by a  team of Shell engineers and local leaders. The students won Steeler gift bags, a trophy is on display at  the high school, and tickets to the December 5 Steelers vs Ravens game . The school was a awarded a  $1,500 STEM  grant  from SHELL.  The winners will be recognized at the Steeler games, Mr. McCreary said.

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Story by Frank Sparks, News/Program Director
Monday November 22, 2021 at 9:16 AM
(Mahoning Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) A Beaver Falls man was injured when a vehicle he was riding in was involved in a one vehicle accident on Route 224 West State Street in Mahoning Twp., Lawrence County.

Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they were called to the scene of the accident that occurred on Saturday night at 9:15 PM. Upon Investigation it was learned that 28-year-old, Kevin Sushcheck of Cranberry Twp was operating a 2012 Volkswagen Golf eastbound on West State Street when he lost control negotiating a curve and struck a stop sign and then a utility pole. the vehicle then continued and another utility pole before coming to a final rest.
Sushcheck and his passenger 25-year-old David Daire of Beaver Falls were injured in the accident transported to UPMC Jameson.
There is no update on their injuries and and Suscheck was charged by State Police with not driving properly on roadways laned for traffic.

Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
Monday, November 22, 2021 at 9:12 AM
(Pulaski Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that. One person was air lifted to a Pittsburgh hospital for injuries sustained in the fire after Firefighters from Pulaski Twp. and New Brighton responded to a call at 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning for an apartment fire on 51st Street in Pulaski Twp. By the time first responders arrived the fire was out according a to New Brighton Area Police. The name and condition of the injured person has not been released.

Keystone State News Connection

Emily Scott

WARREN, Pa. — A Western Pennsylvania conservation group is petitioning the Allegheny National Forest to prohibit bike riding on all non-motorized trails across its more than 500,000 acres of land due to safety concerns.

The Friends of Allegheny Wilderness are calling on the U.S. Forest Service to formally amend its 2007 Land and Resource Management Plan for the Allegheny National Forest because they say the advent of potentially fast-moving electric bikes, which can be indistinguishable from regular mountain bikes, poses a physical danger to hikers.

Kirk Johnson, executive director of the Friends of Allegheny Wilderness, said the group’s request can help ensure a positive hiking experience.

“E-bikes can travel greater distances in less amount of time at high rates of speed, so they’re a real threat to not only just regular hikers but also especially to younger hikers or elderly hikers,” Johnson explained.

E-bikes are not permitted on non-motorized trails. A spokesperson for the Allegheny National Forest said in a statement they are reviewing the petition and the forest is committed to “balancing the needs of user groups while sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of the forest.”

Johnson said the ban would not apply to the Jakes Rocks mountain biking trail in Allegheny National Forest. The Friends group is asking for a ban on pedestrian access to the trail out of an abundance of caution. Johnson added it is important to keep all visitors to the national forest out of harm’s way.

“I think what they have to do when it comes to trails is get away from the multiple-use concept,” Johnson urged. “We need dedicated hiking trails with no e-bikes, no mountain bikes, and then there should also be dedicated mountain-bike trails. ”

Mountain-bike riders would still be able to utilize other motorized trails in the forest, including Rocky Gap, Willow Creek, Marienville, Timberline and Penoke. Under the petition, mountain bike riders would have nearly 144 miles of trail to use, a reduction of about 45 miles.

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam today announced that all adults in Pennsylvania are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

“Vaccine providers across Pennsylvania have supplies of the safe and effective vaccines to administer booster shots,” Beam said. “I am impressed by the tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians who are stepping up every day to get their first, second or third dose of vaccine to protect themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors against COVID-19.”

The expanded eligibility follows an in-depth review process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and means that everyone 18 and older can schedule a booster dose six months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Regardless of which brand of vaccine was received for a primary vaccination, individuals can take any brand for a booster dose.

Individuals who have questions about getting vaccinated are encouraged to talk to their doctor or other trusted healthcare professional.

To find a vaccine provider near you, please visit www.vaccines.gov.

Pennsylvania vaccine providers, including pediatricians, primary care physicians, family doctors, pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and grocery stores, are able to schedule booster appointments now.