Recently retired New Brighton head football coach Joe Greco will join Matt Drzik on tomorrow’s edition of A.M. Beaver County at 7:35 to speak about his three-plus decades in coaching.
Frank Sparks gets the morning started with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.
(Koppel, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver have released the name of the victim in a early Monday morning, March 21, 2022, fatal motorcycle accident that occurred at the intersection of Route 18 and 351 in Koppel.
Troopers said via release that they were dispatched to the scene of the accident at approximately 7:30 AM. Upon arriving it was determined 29-year-old Jacob Watts of Beaver Falls was traveling north bound on 18 on his 2004 Yamaha when 51 year-old Michelle Stevens of New Castle who was driving a 2012 Ford F-350 pick-up south bound on 18 and turned left in front of Watts. Troopers said in the release that she did not have enough clearance to turn and turned into the path of Watts. Troopers said that Watts succumbed to his injuries and Stevens was not injured in the accident.
The release also stated that Watts was improperly wearing a helmet.
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Story by Sandy Giordano
(Koppel, Pa.) PA State Police in Beaver are reporting that they were called to the scene of a fatal accident involving motorcycle shortly after 7:00 AM on Monday morning at the intersection of Route 18 and 351 in Koppel. The accident was in front of the Al’s corner, a popular eatery.
Troopers have not said what happened at this point and have not released the names and/or conditions of the victim or victims involved in the accident.
A State Police Spokesperson said more information will be released as the investigation continues.
(Pa State Troopers Martin F. Mack III (Left) and Brandon. T. Sisca (Right) were killed in the line of duty early Monday morning while assisting a pedestrian on I-95 in Philadelphia. Photos courtesy of Pa. Media Services.)
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Robert Evanchick confirmed today that Trooper Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Trooper Branden T. Sisca, 29, were struck and killed by a driver earlier this morning on I-95 south in the area of milepost 18 in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. A male pedestrian was also struck and killed at the same time.
The troopers were dispatched after receiving reports of a man walking on I-95 south. As they were helping him into the back of their cruiser, the female suspect attempted to drive past the scene. She fatally struck all three and the cruiser just before 1:00 a.m. and remained at the scene. “Our department is heartbroken with the tragedy that occurred early this morning in Philadelphia,” said Colonel Evanchick. “We ask our fellow Pennsylvanians to keep the families of our troopers and the
pedestrian in their thoughts. This is an extremely difficult time.”
Mack enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in November 2014 and graduated as a member of the 141st cadet class. Sisca enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in February 2021 and graduated as a member of the 161st cadet class. Both troopers spent their entire careers assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop K, Philadelphia.
Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds fly at half-staff to honor Trooper Mack and Trooper Sisca. The commonwealth flag shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, March 25, 2022, as well as on the day(s) of their funerals which have not
yet been announced. The United States flag is to remain at full-staff through this tribute. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy that occurred while these troopers were protecting and serving,” said Gov. Wolf. “This mournful incident is a stark reminder of the risks—and sacrifices—our law enforcement officers undertake every day to keep us safe. My heart goes out to their families and the communities they lived in
and served.”
Story by Sandy Giordano
(Beaver Pa.) Beaver Police reported that a tractor trailer lost control in industry at 9 :50 a.m. striking the awning at JR”s Pizza Police and paramedics were on scene. One person was sent to the hospital for evaluation, Route 68 east and westbound is closed while crews clear the scene.
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“That’s one of the plusses about Beaver County that’s different than a lot of other counties; it’s that all of the human services organizations really work together.”
Teresa Lukes said those words to Matt Drzik on the March 21 edition of A.M. Beaver County, and she has first-hand experience on working with Beaver County’s system of human services organizations. She is the leader of the Beaver County Association For The Blind, whose offices and staff set to create independent living for those dealing with vision loss.
“Our mission is to help the blind and visually impaired in Beaver County lead independent lives,” Lukes said. She spoke of the life skills classes being provided by the BCAB to help create normal everyday living for the visually impaired and those who live with them, along with the eye care programs that are available for those of all ages and degrees of vision. Much of the funding is handled through the “umbrella” system as BCAB is part of the United Way of Beaver County, but Lukes hopes that events will continued to be held to benefit the BCAB, including their annual golf scramble (which will take place in August).
To contact the BC Association For The Blind, you can visit their website, check them out on Facebook, or call them at 724-843-1111. Their offices are located at 616 Fourth Street in Beaver Falls.
To watch the full interview with Teresa Lukes, click on the Facebook feed below!
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer
The Pittsburgh Penguins have shored up their depth at defense by acquiring Nathan Beaulieu from the Winnipeg Jets to open the NHL’s final day of trading. The Jets acquired a conditional seventh-round pick in this year’s draft for Beaulieu, who is in the final year of his contract. The Penguins sit third in the Metropolitan Division standings and made the move with an eye on the playoffs. Beaulieu is sidelined by a lower-body injury sustained earlier this month and will remain on long-term injured reserve.
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(Chippewa Township, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they have charges 34-year-old Raymond Cox of Industry with Driving under the Influence of a controlled substance after an incident that took place at the Get Go in Chippewa on Thursday, March 11, 2022.
Troopers said via release that Cox backed the 1995 Ford F-350 truck he was driving into a 2020 Hyundai Sonata that was sitting at a gas pump while 81-year-old Gerard Sommer was pumping gas into it causing major damage to the side and rear of the vehicle. Cox then fled the scene in an unknown direction. No Injuries were reported and no further information was released about the incident.
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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) PennDOT is announcing inspection activities on the ramp that carries traffic from the Fort Duquesne Bridge to northbound Route 65 in the City of Pittsburgh will occur today from 9 AM to 3PM.
To allow the inspection to occur, a traffic shift will occur on the southbound Route 65 ramp to northbound I-279 below the ramp.
The Larson Design Group will conduct inspection activities. Both ramps will remain open to traffic during the inspection
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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) PennDOT is announcing lane restrictions on Route 65 in Conway and Economy boroughs that will occur today through Wednesday, March 21-23 weather permitting.
Single-lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day on Route 65 between 11th Street and Economy Way. One lane in each direction will remain open during the work. Crews from Team Fishel will conduct subsurface utility location work.
Motorists are advised to use caution, allow extra time, and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area.