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by Sandy Giordano, News Correspondent 

10:36 AM

(Center Twp., Pa.) The Central Valley School Board held its monthly work session Wednesday night, October 13, 2021. The board announced that anyone in attendance must wear masks or other face coverings at all times when in the district. Residents wishing to speak were reminded that they have a three minute time limit, and only speak once, and be respectful of others.

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by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio News/Program Director

10:28 AM

(Gibsonia, Pa.) Pa State Police in Gibsonia are asking for anyone who witnessed the semi-truck accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Tuesday evening around 7:30 PM to call them.
Troopers are reporting via release that the incident happened when a 2016 Peterbilt Semi-truck, that was carrying chicken eggs, was being driven eastbound by Anthony Eaches of Temperance Michigan when he failed to negotiate a left hand curve and struck a guard rail with its right side. After initial impact the truck traveled back across both lanes of traffic and struck the center cement barrier traveling another 500 feet across both lanes of traffic before coming to a final rest on the Beaver River Bridge near the Beaver Valley Interchange. The vehicle then became fully engulfed in flames. The driver was able to get out and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The eastbound lanes of the turnpike were closed for over eight hours because of the accident.

State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call them at 724-443-5907 and ask for Trooper Kevin S. Vresh.

(Monaca, Pa.) Monaca residents are under a boil water advisory due to what officials are saying was a failure of the disinfection process in the water system.
Officials are advising residents and businesses to not drink the water without boiling it first. They are also suggesting that you can drink bottled water to be safe.
You should bring the water to a rolling boil for one full minute and allow it to cool before using the water. Using water that is not boiled could make someone sick because of the germs in the water.

Part 2 of 4 In A Special Series Designed To Raise Awareness During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By Mark Peterson – Beaver County Radio. October 14, 2021 6:00 A.M.

(Beaver County, PA) October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Women’s Center of Beaver County has partnered with Beaver County Radio to produce and publish a four part series on issues associated with Domestic Violence.

Beaver County Radio learned by speaking with representatives from the Women’s Center of Beaver County that domestic violence doesn’t just happen when it’s convenient to find help, it can occur anytime of the day or night.  That’s why one of the most important support services that victims of Domestic Violence can receive is to be able to talk to a legal advocate anytime that they might have a problem.   Beaver County Radio spoke with Laura Peterson, a Legal Advocate with the Women’s Center of Beaver County, recently concerning  the need to be able to talk with an advisor regardless of the time of day.   Here is an excerpt from her recent interview on “A.M. Beaver County”:

The Women’s Center of Beaver County provides free legal advocacy services around the clock, 365 days a year. and makes one of their legal advocates available daily via their 24 hour helpline for those who need assistance regarding domestic violence situations.  For more information about meeting with a legal advocate from the Women’s Center of Beaver County, call 724-775-0131.

This is the second segment in a four part special series that is focused on domestic violence, as part of an overall effort to educate and raise awareness of the issue during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Bernstine to Host Series of Town Hall 

Meetings 

HARRISBURG – In his effort to stay in touch with constituents in the 10^th Legislative District, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will launch a series of town hall meetings beginning the week of Oct. 18.

The schedule of Bernstine’s town hall meetings is as follows:

• Monday, Oct. 18, Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City.
• Tuesday, Oct. 19, New Beaver Borough Building, 778 Wampum New Galilee Road, New Galilee.
• Wednesday, Oct. 20, Taylor Township Building, 218 Industrial St., West Pittsburg.
• Thursday, Oct. 21, Wurtemburg/Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.
• Friday, Oct. 22, Slippery Rock Municipal Building, 155 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock.

All town hall meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.

“I hold town hall meetings on a regular basis because they give me an opportunity to listen to what people have to say about important issues impacting our communities, and state as a whole,” said Bernstine. “I always look forward to talking with residents about their neighborhoods, sharing my views and hearing their opinions.”

For more information about this, or any state-related issue, contact Bernstine’s district office in Ellwood City located at 438 Line Ave. The phone number is 724-752-2120. Information can also be found on online at RepBernstine.com.

10:31 AM
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose 0.4% last month, slightly higher than August’s gain and pushing annual inflation back to the highest increase in 13 years. The consumer price index rose 5.4% in September from a year ago, up slightly from August’s gain of 5.3% and matching the increases in June and July. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core inflation rose 0.2% in September and 4% compared with a year ago. Core prices hit a three-decade high of 4.5% in June.

10:28 AM
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of the coronavirus pandemic. The COLA increase amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Social Security Administration. The increase affects household budgets for about 1 in 5 Americans, nearly 70 million people, including Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees. Policymakers say it’s a safeguard to protect benefits against a loss of purchasing power, and not a pay raise for retirees.

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by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
10:22 AM
(North Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to a hit and run crash at 1010 Mount Jackson Road in North Beaver Township on Sunday morning, October 10, 2021, around 1 AM.
Troopers said via release that upon arriving and investigating the property owner told troopers that he heard a crash right before he called police. He said after he heard the crash he looked out the window and saw nothing. Upon investigating it was learned that a vehicle hit their mailbox, ran it over along with a metal pole. Troopers said there were black plastic parts left at the scene and on the back of them it says MOPAR. The vehicle was westbound along Mount Jackson Road. Troopers are asking anyone with information to call them at the New Castle Barracks at (724) 598-2222