Author: Beaver County Radio

Corporate Giant Eagle Inc. Stores Requiring Employees to Wear Masks and Encouraging Shoppers to Wear A Mask

(File Photo of Rochester Giant Eagle)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Giant Eagle announced yesterday that they are strongly encouraging customers to wear masks in all Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo facilities. which are now being required for employees, regardless of vaccination status.

In a news release, Giant Eagle the company stated they will be requiring all employees to wear masks starting tomorrow, August 4, 2021. Giant Eagle said that the COVID-19 delta variant “has created a renewed sense of urgency across our communities” and that it is taking extra steps to keep people safe.

Customers will not be required to wear masks in stores,but Giant Eagle did state in the release that:

“We are strongly requesting that our guests comply with the same mask requirement as our employees and starting Friday, August 6. We will have Team Members ready at each of our stores to provide a complimentary mask for any guest who does not have one when they visit with us. Additionally, our Giant Eagle curbside pickup and delivery service continues to be available for all guests who prefer the convenience of having one of our expertly trained Team Members shop for them.”

Giant Eagle also said in the release that they also exploring a potential vaccination requirement for all employees.

Escobar Homers, Triples as Brewers Defeat Pirates 6-2

Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer’s five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Escobar’s two-out triple off Kyle Keller in the sixth extended the Brewers’ lead to 2-0. He followed that up by sending a 421-foot drive to right against Nick Mears in the seventh. Escobar also walked twice to reach base on each of his four plate appearances. This marked his first home game for the Brewers since Milwaukee acquired him from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

One Injured in North Beaver Twp. Accident at the Pa. Route 168 & Pa Route 18 Intersection

(North Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were were dispatched to the scene of an accident on Pa State Route 18 at the intersection with Galilee Road Route 168 in North Beaver Twp on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at 12:28 PM.
Upon Arriving on the scene and investigating Troopers stated via release that a 2003 Toyota Camry being driven by a 20-year-old unidentified female from Fredonia Pa. was stopped at the stop sign located at State Route 168. She then proceeded to make a left turn onto Route 18 causing a head on collision with a 2013 Subaru Outback that was being driven by an unidentified 33-year-old female from Beaver. The driver of the Camry was transported to the hospital for suspected injuries and the driver of the outback was treated at the scene by first responders for minor injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Paving to be Complete this Week on Route 51

(South Heights, Pa.) South heights Borough  Manager Roberta Jones said Monday morning that the paving portion of Route 51 in the borough should be completed this week. Ms. Jones said police are asking drivers to observe the 35 mile an hour speed limit that is posted. New drains  were also placed along the roadway where needed. PennDOT  paved the roadway beginning on Pennsylvania Avenue in Monaca.

END OF WATCH, A RIDE TO REMEMBER 2021 VISITED AMBRIDGE AND ALIQUIPPA

(Aliquippa, Pa. ) Ambridge  and Aliquippa Police Departments  were visited   by the travelling police memorial  ‘BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY , A RIDE TO REMEMBER  2020 on Saturday. The Spokane, Washington -based group consisted of 6 motorcyclists , a 43 and 28 inch trailer, Ambridge wass their first stop to honor the late Acting Police Chief Mark Romutis who died as a result of COVID-19  on Sunday, April 12, 2020 Aliquippa’s Acting Police Chief Robert W. Sealock suffered a severe asthma attack while in pursuit of a suspect on March 26, 2020, and never recovered and died in a Pittsburgh hospital on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

The group has 58 more stops  in the next 18 days to honor the fallen and will return to Spokane, Washington on August 18.  A spokesperson said they  will have travelled 84 days, through 46 states, visiting 200  police departments  to honor 339  listed in the line of duty 2020.

I-79 Restrictions Continue Monday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane and shoulder restrictions on I-79 in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, will continue Monday, August 2 weather permitting.

Lane and shoulder restrictions will occur in both directions on I-79 between the Slippery Rock (Exit 105) interchange and Mercer County weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through late August. Crews from Bruce & Merrilees Electric will conduct CCTV camera installation work.

Please use caution when traveling through the area.

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 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

50-Year-Old Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Butler County Motorcycle Accident

(Fairview Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they responded to a one vehicle accident Friday Night around 7 PM on Kittanning Pike near Pine Road in Fairview Twp. Butler County.
Troopers state via release that 50-year-old Brian Keller of Greensburg Pa was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide motorcycle north on Kittanning Pike when he lost control of the bike, struck a ditch and then a car wash sign on the right side of the road.
Keller was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition where he died from his injuries.

I-376 Beaver Valley Expressway Lane Restrictions Next Week in Hopewell

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, will occur Monday through Friday, August 2-6 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions of I-376 under the Mill Street Bridge at the Aliquippa (Exit 45) interchange from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.  PennDOT crews will conduct concrete removal work.

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.

Route 68 Lane Restriction Starts Monday in Industry

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a lane restriction on Route 68 (Midland Beaver Road) in Industry Borough, Beaver County, will start Monday, August 2 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction controlled by flaggers will occur on Route 68 between the Shippingport Bridge and Shell Street. Crews will conduct debris removal from a culvert from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Monday, August 9. Crews from Michael Facchiano Contracting, Inc. will conduct the work.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area.  Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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.