PennDOT to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Route 51 Monaca Gateway Project

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), in cooperation with Monaca Borough, will conduct a Virtual Public Meeting for the SR 51 Section B52 – Monaca Gateway Project in Monaca Borough, Beaver County.

The Virtual Public Meeting will include a live virtual presentation which will be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual, Microsoft Teams (Link listed below)

The project area includes the intersection of SR 4044 and SR 0051 (Pennsylvania Avenue/17th Street) and extends along Pennsylvania Avenue (SR 4044) to 15th Street to the west. The proposed improvements include replacing the existing stop-controlled intersection with a roundabout gateway design that will improve operations and geometry.

The purpose of this Virtual Public Meeting is to provide an opportunity to share interests and concerns as it relates to the project and to review preliminary design plans, discuss environmental features, learn about roundabouts, discuss community access and safety considerations and view the anticipated project schedule.

In addition to the live presentation, project information will be posted to the PennDOT website. The information is located at the link above or can be found by going to the PennDOT website (www.penndot.gov) and clicking Regional Offices at the top of the screen. From there, click District 11 on the map of Pennsylvania, then click Public Meetings under the District Links on the right side of the page, then click on the Beaver County tile and then the Monaca Gateway Project tile.

https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/PublicMeetings/BeaverCounty/Pages/MonacaGatewayProject.aspx

Project plans, informational displays and hard copy comment forms will also be available at: Monaca Borough building at 928 Pennsylvania Avenue Monaca, Pennsylvania 15061 from October 20 to October 27, 2021.

Steelers beat Seahawks in OT 23-20

Chris Boswell hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:50 left in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 23-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Boswell’s third field goal of the game came three plays after Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt forced Seattle quarterback Geno Smith to fumble deep in Seahawks territory. Pittsburgh inside linebacker Devin Bush scooped it up to give the Steelers possession. Two snaps to center the ball in the middle of the field set up Boswell to win it.

New COVID Vaccine Grant Supports PA Orgs Tackling Hesitancy

Keystone State News Connection

October 18, 2021

Emily Scott

PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania hit a milestone last week with 70% of adults fully vaccinated – but there’s still work to be done. A new grant program aims to support community organizations to address vaccine hesitancy and other barriers.

The state Department of Community and Economic Development’s $5 million COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program is open to any nonprofit or educational institution in the state and can go toward funding vaccine-related events, volunteer training, and technical support.

During a Friday event in North Philadelphia highlighting the grant, state Sen. Vincent Hughes – D-Philadelphia – cited ongoing vaccine disparities in some city neighborhoods as a reason for the program.

“If you go to the Overbrook section, 38% vaccine rate,” said Hughes. “If you go to the Logan section, 38% vaccine rate. Those are largely Black and brown communities, and so we need to get the help necessary so they can drive the message and make sure that folks get the vaccine.”

Organizations can receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The deadline to apply is November 1.

Dr. Elana McDonald is the owner and medical director of Memphis Street Pediatrics in North Philadelphia, and has worked with state leaders on dispelling COVID vaccine myths.

She said trusted messengers with local organizations are vital to improving vaccine rates, especially in communities of color that have been mistreated by the medical system in the past.

“This is our home and it is important for us to get the message out to people who look like us,” said McDonald. “We understand that there is a huge mistrust of the government of the medical establishment. But we’re here to say that we are physicians, we are from your community. The vaccine is safe. The vaccine is effective.”

Pennsylvania is seventh in the nation for first COVID shots administered.

Sto Rox dominates Western Beaver 41-0!!

The Sto Rox Vikings defeated the Western Beaver Golden Beavers 41-0. The Vikings opened the game with a block punt by Taemar Hall, which later resulted in a 3yd touchdown run by Jaymar Pearson. Giving the Vikings an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter, after getting the ball back again the Vikings march 98yd for another touchdown off a 28yd touchdown pass. The Vikings scored once again with a 22yd touchdown pass giving them a commanding 21-0 lead to end the first quarter. The second quarter the Golden Beavers held the Vikings scoreless, but they  unable to points on the board to cut into the Viking lead. Sto Rox went into the half leading 21-0, and the second half was much of the same as the Vikings scored three more times in the third quarter. Despite the effort by the Golden Beavers , the Vikings were able to get the in today 41-0. The Sto Rox Vikings move to 8-0 on the year and they will play Brentwood next week. As for the Western Beaver Golden Beavers they move to 6-2 and they will play Carlynton next week.

You can listen to the postgame report here:

CCBC Players of The Game: Sto-Rox @ Western Beaver

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1230 WBVP, 99.3 FM, 1460 WMBA and beavercountyradio.com’s  WBVP-AM 1230 and WBVP-FM 99.3, WMBA-AM 1460’s Bob Barrickman and Jim Equals have the call from Western Beaver High School of this WPIAL Class A Big 7 Conference high school football game as the Golden Beavers battle the Vikings in a Trib HSSN video stream game.

Two players who excelled and helped their teams tonight are:

Sto-Rox: Jaymar Pearson

Western Beaver: Drew Mitchell

If you can’t tune into the game you can click the link below to listen on-line via beavercountyradio.com:

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Everything “Falls” into place at New Brighton Fall Fest

In the featured photo, the main street of New Brighton can be seen lined with vendors.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Photos by Frank Sparks, Curtis Walsh, and Mark Peterson of Beaver County Radio. Published October 16, 2021 at 2:52 P.M.

(New Brighton, PA) On a rainy morning in Beaver County, the weather cleared up just time for the annual New Brighton Fall Fest to take shape in downtown New Brighton on Saturday. People were able to visit many local merchandise and food vendors, as well as hear local live music. A mini carnival of bounce houses was a popular choice for the children. Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Curtis Walsh were on site spinning tunes and giving away prizes with the infamous Beaver County Radio Prize Wheel. The New Brighton Fall Fest was a great way to kick off the fall season here in Beaver County. You can check out photos from the event below!

Scoring Update: Sto-Rox @ Western Beaver

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Link For Sto-Rox at Western Beaver at Noon 10/16/21

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1230 WBVP, 99.3 FM, 1460 WMBA and beavercountyradio.com’s  WBVP-AM 1230 and WBVP-FM 99.3, WMBA-AM 1460’s Bob Barrickman and Jim Equals have the call from Western Beaver High School of this WPIAL Class A Big 7 Conference high school football game as the Golden Beavers battle the Vikings in a Trib HSSN video stream game.

If you can’t tune into the game you can click the link below to listen on-line via beavercountyradio.com:

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Scores Across The Valley: October 15, 2021

Friday- October 15, 2020:

 

            1230 WBVP-AM, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com
Cornell
Rochester
 

14
7   Final

            1460 WMBA and the Trib-Live Network

Montour
Aliquippa

0
49   Final
                        WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference       
Peters Twp.
Bethel Park
8
38    Final
Upper St. Clair
Moon
13
16    Final
South Fayette
West Allegheny
0
28    Final
                        WPIAL Class 4A Big Parkway Conference      
Chartiers Valley
Beaver
28
35    Final
New Castle
Blackhawk
22
21    Final
                        WPIAL Class 3A North Western Six Conference      
Ambridge
Central Valley
0
44    Final
Keystone Oaks
Quaker Valley
56
20    Final
Hopewell
Avonworth
0
50    Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A MAC Conference      
Neshannock
New Brighton
40
27    Final
Freedom
Beaver Falls
8
41    Final
Laurel
Mohawk
54
9    Final
Riverside
Ellwood City
19
0    Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Three Rivers Conference      
Brentwood
South Side Beaver
6
42    Final
Carlynton
Seton-LaSalle
6
21    Final
                        WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference      
Union
Fort Cherry
14
26    Final
Burgettstown
Northgate
17
14    Final