Author: Beaver County Radio

LISTEN: Acts Cancer Care Program Starts Monday Evening At Newell First Church Of The Nazarene

Sometimes it’s not about getting rid of pain and suffering, but obtaining a stronger power to override it and push forward.

The Acts Cancer Care program is a faith-based gathering program that sets to do just that, using the power of prayer, devotion, and networking to help those dealing with cancer and the struggles that come along with it. The inaugural meeting takes place on Monday, September 13 at the Newel First Church Of The Nazarene located in Newell, West Virginia.

Though the gathering is in Newell; the ACC is actually organized by the First Baptist Church of Rochester, of which Dr. Phil Huggins is the pastor. Dr. Huggins, along with Cliff Hutchinson (who is currently battling colon cancer) joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the upcoming meeting. The two men talked about how the spiritual power they’ve encountered and hope to see spread throughout the weekly gatherings, and they spoke about the connection with the book of Acts and how it pertains to these battles and gatherings.

To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!

Beaver Falls Police Arrest Man Outside Bar on Warrants Thursday Night

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Just after midnight Friday morning, Beaver Falls Police  received information that Trae Ellis Jackson, 27, had arrest warrants out of multiple police agencies, including Ambridge, Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department.  He was at the Third Base inn, Beaver Falls, New Brighton,  and Patterson Township Pol.ice responded.

Jackson was observed trying to exit the bar, was ordered to stop and show his hands.  He retreated back in to the bar, and called back outside,  he attempted to escape, and was placed in custody and taken to the Beaver County  Jail.
Another incident at the bar is being investigated, but was found to be unrelated to Jackson. Dispatch reported a subject pointed a gun at another person.

New Business Opens on Church Street in Ambirdge

Story and Photos by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Ambridge, Pa.) HANDS ON HEALTH AND WELL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT , 1400 CHURCH STREET IN AMBRIDGE  WAS HELD THURSDAY MORNING. .BUSINESS OWNER JESSICA PATRICK, ALONG WITH HER BUSINESS PARTNERS  DEBBIE KLESSER AND DENISE DEMAILO WERE JOINED BY  VALERIE PEDIGO, CHAMBER PRESIDENT, BILL ROEHM, ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CHAMBER PARTICIPATED IN THE FESTIVITIES ALONG WITH

AMBRIDGE BOROUGH MAYOR DAVE DREWNOWSKI, BOROUGH MANAGER MARIO LEONE, AND COUNCILMAN MIKE MIKULICH .
MS PATRICK, WHO IS 1987 ALIQUIPPA GRADUATE , WORKED AT PNC BANK IN PITTSBURGH FOR 17 YEARS, AND GRADUATED FROM CCBC IN 2012 WITH A DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCES.  MS PATRICK SAID,’ I WAS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR IN THE COUNTY AND OTHER AREAS.’   SHE SAID HER GOAL WAS ALWAYS TO OWN HER OWN SPA.”.

Republican Leaders Request More Detailed COVID-19 Data from Wolf Administration

HARRISBURG – The Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania General Assembly—President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Mifflin/Juniata/Huntingdon), Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin)—wrote a letter joined by Senate Health and Human Services Chairman Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Erie/Mercer/Warren) and House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) to Gov. Tom Wolf and Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam seeking more specific COVID-19 data from the Wolf administration.

“We are writing to request from you receipt of more specific COVID-19 data daily updates, to include not only new COVID-19 case numbers, number of patients hospitalized and percentage recovered as specified on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard; but specific data that includes breakout information for cases regarding individuals age 18 and under. It is also important that we are able to review metrics that include case counts for individuals who are unvaccinated as well as vaccinated or partially vaccinated,” the letter reads in part.

“It remains important for all of us to be fully aware of the current situation and future outlook; and all Pennsylvanians, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, deserve to know how their respective group is performing.”

Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 million Americans

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to curb the surging COVID-19 delta variant. The government’s expansive new rules, announced Thursday, mandate that all employers with more than 100 workers require them to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans. Biden has also signed an executive order requiring vaccination for all employees of the executive branch and contractors who do business with the federal government. No testing opt-out is expected to be included for the executive branch requirement.

TSA to Increase Civil Penalties for Violations of the Federal Face Mask Requirement 

Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will increase the range of civil penalties that may be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask mandate at airports, on commercial aircraft, and in various modes of surface transportation, including passenger railroads, intercity bus services, and other public transportation.  The federal mask mandate for transportation, which was implemented by TSA on February 2, 2021, will remain in effect until January 18, 2022.   

The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, September 10, 2021, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders. 

“Wearing a mask protects the traveling public and all of the personnel who make the travel experience safe, secure, and comfortable,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.  “We will continue to enforce the mask mandate as long as necessary to protect public health and safety.”

“We appreciate the majority of travelers each day who voluntarily follow the requirement, but find this action necessary to maximize the protections for those who use and work within the transportation system, and to contain COVID-19,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “By doubling the range of penalties, we seek to reinforce the importance of voluntary adherence.”  

TSA will provide updated signage at airports regarding these increased civil penalties.  For more information about the federal face mask requirement, visit the TSA Coronavirus webpage.

These federal mask mandate-related civil penalties are separate from the civil penalties the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues for individuals who engage in unruly and unsafe behavior.

Route 68 Sunflower Road Lane Restrictions Begin Today in Rochester Township

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas line replacement work on Route 68 in Rochester Township.

Gas line replacement work between Coleman Drive and Apollo Lane on Route 68 will occur weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through early November requiring single-lane alternating traffic. Crews from Miller Pipeline will conduct gas line replacement work.

PennDOT is not involved in this work and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For additional information contact Sean Mullaney at 412-309-0837.

Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Lane Restrictions on Ohio River Blvd. in Sewickley this Weekend

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PennDOT is announcing lane restrictions on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Sewickley, Glen Osborne Haysville and Glenfield borough will continue through Sunday night September 12 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions of Route 65 between the Neville Island Bridge and Walnut Street in Sewickley Borough continuously through 7 p.m. Sunday night. Crews will perform milling and paving operations.

Lane Restrictions on Stoops Ferry Hill and University Blvd. in Moon Twp. This Weekend

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing southbound lane restrictions on Stoops Ferry Road/University Boulevard (Route 51) in Moon Township, Allegheny County will occur Friday night through Sunday morning, September 10-12 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur in the southbound direction on Stoops Ferry Road/University Boulevard between Thorn Run Road and Flaugherty Run Road from 6 p.m. Friday night continuously through 7 a.m. Sunday morning.  Crews will conduct concrete patching and excavation work.

The ramps to and from Stoops Ferry Road and University Boulevard will remain open to traffic.

The project is part of a $5.48 million group paving job which also includes milling and paving, shoulder and base repair, drainage upgrades, guide rail improvements, signage, line painting, and other various construction related activities.  Lindy Paving is the prime contractor.

Traffic Restrictions Next Week on Grand Ave. on Neville Island

PennDOT is announcing intermittent single-lane closures on Grand Avenue in Neville Township, will occur Monday through Friday, September 13-17 weather permitting.

Intermittent single-lane closures will occur beneath the Neville Island Bridge on Grand Avenue in each direction between Hubert Street and Pershing Road daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews conduct concrete repairs.

The $43 million I-79 Neville Island Bridge Rehabilitation Project includes structural steel repairs, full structure painting, bearing and deck joint replacements, deck repairs and overlays, bridge barrier repair, substructure concrete work and drainage improvements. The project also includes concrete roadway reconstruction, guide rail replacement and preservation work on four sign structures. Additionally, preservation work will occur on the I-79 bridge over Deer Run Road, north of the Neville Island Bridge. Motorists will see ramp closures and single-lane and shoulder closures in each direction on I-79 during daylight off-peak and overnight hours. Other traffic impacts include four northbound weekend closures in 2021 and four southbound weekend closures in 2022. The overall project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023.