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Mandatory Masking Remains in Place in Hopewell School District

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:42 AM
(Hopewell Twp.,  Pa.) Superintendent Dr. Robert Kartychak , at Monday night’s meeting said mandatory masking remains in place in the district.  He said there are 17 positive cases that includes students and staff. He added “We’re trying to do our best  for our  students and staff.” Board President Dave Bufalini was in agreement with the superintendent . Dr. Kartychak added,” If you don’t feel  well, stay home.

Some good news was revealed for residents.  The board announced  that the district won’t raise  the tax rate   of the public schools  by more than its index.
 for the next fiscal year 2023 it will be 4.5%
The board hired 2 new bus drivers, a substitute nurse. Nancy Barber , School Board secretary  was reappointed for the period from 7/1/2021  through June 30, 2025 at an annual salary of $2,500.
\The board’s next meeting is January 25, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium

Malkin Scores Twice in Return, Penguins Defeat Ducks 4-1

Malkin scores twice in return, Penguins defeat Ducks 4-1
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored twice and had an assist in his season debut, Jeff Carter added two goals and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Malkin had not played since undergoing right knee surgery in June. The four-time All-Star and 2012 Hart Trophy winner had been skating with teammates for several weeks and was a full participant in Monday’s practice. He centered the second line between Carter and Kasperi Kapanen, which was responsible for all four Pittsburgh goals. Kapanen added two assists and Tristan Jarry stopped 25 shots for the Penguins, who bounced right back from Saturday’s loss at Dallas that snapped a 10-game winning streak. Jakob Silfverberg scored Anaheim’s goal and Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves.

CCBC Players of the Game 1/11/21

Ambridge: Ben Cokrlic

Hopewell: Chris Mullins

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

Hopewell Defeats Ambridge 67-52

Last night in boys basketball in class 4a section 2 Hopewell Vikings had a strong showing in which they took control of the game early and ran away from Ambridge. Ben Cokrlic had 13 for Ambridge and Chris Mullins had 16 for Hopewell with a few 3 pointers. Cokrlic and Mullins will be invited to a future CCBC coaches corner.

Cash Incentive Vaccines and Smoke Detectors at Beaver Falls City Council Meeting

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Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Correspondent. Published January 11, 2021 at 8:25 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, PA) The newly reorganized Beaver Falls City Council met Tuesday evening for a meeting. It was announced that the city will be working with Allegheny Health Network for a vaccine clinic that will feature a cash incentive for those not vaccinated.  Also, the fire department would like the public to know that anyone in need of smoke detectors can acquire them and have them installed for free by contacting the department.  Fire Chief, Mark Stowe, relayed that the department responded to 102 building fires in 2021, resulting in $1,115,550 in losses, which is double the amount of 2020.  Council also approved the general fund expenditures at a total of $162,535.13 as well as two repository purchases at 814 3rd Avenue and 2805 College Avenue.

Malkin “Game-Time” Decision For Debut Against Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Mike Sullivan says he anticipates the four-time All-Star and 2012 Hart Trophy winner will be a “game-time” decision as Pittsburgh continues its West Coast swing. The 35-year-old Malkin hasn’t played since undergoing right knee surgery in June. Malkin has been skating with his teammates for several weeks and was cleared to start taking contact recently.

The game will be broadcast live on Beaver County Radio with pregame at 9:30 and puck drop set for 10:00 PM.

Our Lady of The Valley Parish Bingo Cancellation

(New Brighton, Pa.)  Our Lady of the Valley is announcing that it will be canceling Bingo for the next three weeks at the Holy Family Parish in New Brighton. The organization said in a release that “Due to concerns about the rising COVID Cases, and orders from the Pittsburgh Diocese to temporarily suspend all other non worship church activities.” Bingo is tentatively scheduled to reopen Wednesday evening February 2, 2022.  Stay tuned for more details, or call the parish office at (724) 847-3538.

Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning Discusses State of The County Breakfast on Teleforum

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 10:33 AM
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning joined Mike Romigh on Teleforum Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 9:10 AM to discuss “The State of The County” Breakfast that was held by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 7, 2022 and replayed on Beaver County Radio at 12:30 PM Monday, January 10, 2022.
Manning told Romigh “I think it was pretty positive and I echo Commissioner Camp’s comments that Beaver County is going to be the fastest growing county in the state.” 
The pair also spoke about broadband, infrastructure, jobs, wages, the Shell Cracker, housing, and how Beaver County is adapting as we are coming out of the pandemic.
You can listen to Mike’s interview with Jack by pressing the play button below.

 

 

Steeler Najee Harris Joins Midland’s MLK Scholarship Fund Raiser  

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(Midland, Pennsylvania) – The 2022 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemoration,  hosted by the Midland Women’s Civic Club, will celebrate perseverance and Dr. King’s quote;  “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,  but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”. For the second consecutive year,  and due to the pandemic, it will be streamed live as a virtual event via Lincoln Park Performing  Arts Center’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LincolnParkArts) and YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEzxy0Vg4DuH_pp6l7xKnA/videos?view=0&sort=da)  platforms on Monday, January 17th beginning at 1:00 p.m.  

Those reflecting on the theme of perseverance will include Jen Mura Miller, Executive Director  of The Center, a non-profit organization addressing the needs of children and families in  Midland; Valerie Mc Elvy, the founder of Professional Outfitters and Variety Shoppe under the  Agency of the Franklin Center of Beaver County and sole proprietor of We’re At Your Service in  New Brighton; Aisya Washington, a Midland-native and former scholarship winner who now  works as a fashion stylist in New York City; and special guest Najee Harris, the Pittsburgh  Steeler rookie running back out of the University of Alabama.  

The signature underwriter of the event is Lincoln Learning Solutions. Key sponsors include the  Midland Borough School District, the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Baden Academy  Charter School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Midland Innovation + Technology  Charter School, and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center which is producing the event.  Proceeds directly benefit students bound for college through the MWCC’s Greater Midland  Scholarship Foundation.  

The Midland Women’s Civic Club invites the general public to make MLK Day a “day on” of  fellowship and enlightenment to benefit local students through scholarships from the safety and  comfort of their homes, offices, and any COVID-safe environment.