Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Hookstown, Pa.) PA State Police reported Sunday that there was a reported theft of old vehicle parts from South Side Garage in Hookstown last Wednesday night just after 8 p.m. Unknown persons in a red GMC Envoy stole rotors, drums, struts, and a hydraulic cylinder. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call PA State Police 724-773-7400.
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(Beaver County, Pa.) No injuries were reported in a slip -n-slide fender bender in the area of Nova Chemical in Potter Township Monday morning. In a separate accident Two cars had to be towed from the scene of an accident in the area of Phillips Street and Ridge Road in Economy Borough. Beaver County 9-1-1 said there were no injuries in the accident.
The dispatcher reported that due to the snowfall overnight there are have been several slip and slides and fender bender accidents.
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Story by Beaver County Radio news Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Hopewell, Pa.) Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer issued a report Saturday that William E. Whiting, Jr., 84 was identified as the victim found by firefighters early last Friday morning. at 5144 Mcintosh Drive in Clearview Estates. Firefighters were called to the scene at 2:45 a.m. according to Beaver County 9-1-1.
Gov. Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Senator Dave Arnold
Harrisburg, Pa. – In honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Dave Arnold, who passed away on Sunday, January 17, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-staff immediately.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Arnold family following the passing of Senator Dave Arnold,” Governor Wolf said. “Dave was a dedicated public servant and conscientious leader who put the people of his district first, always. He fought hard every day for his constituents, even while he was fighting a terrible disease. Our commonwealth has lost a great public servant.”
Sen. Dave Arnold represented the 48th Senatorial District from 2020 to 2021 in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
The commonwealth flag has flown at half-staff since Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in honor of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and should continue to fly at half-staff until further notice. The United States flag has flown at half-staff since Thursday, December 31, 2020, in honor of former Governor Dick Thornburgh, and should remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, January 18, 2021.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com starting Monday, January 18, 2021 at 9:10 a.m. for Mike Romigh making his return to Teleforum as guest host for the week.
Mike was the host of the ever popular Teleforum in the past and the most recent stint ending in 2017. Eddy Crow is off this week and Mike has a stellar list of guests for the listeners of Beaver County Radio. Mike will also talk about what’s going on locally and around the world. He we love for you to tune in and participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888. Some of the guests that Mike has scheduled to be on the show are Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Dr. Cynthia Maro, from the Chippewa Animal Hospital, Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy, Norm Mitry from Heritage Valley Health System, Marie Timpano from The Cornerstone of Beaver County and that ‘s just a sampling of what Mike has planned for the week. It all gets underway starting at 9:10 a.m. Monday morning. You can listen to Beaver County radio a variety of ways, on air at 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and 99.3 FM. You can also take it on the go with you by listening via beavercountyradio.com or by downloading our free apps at the google play store or apple I-tunes store. Finally you can also listen on Amazon Alexa.
Guentzel’s winner lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3 in shootout
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel beat Ilya Samsonov in the fourth round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their first win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Washington. Casey DeSmith stopped 20 shots in regulation then turned aside T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the shootout as the Penguins avoided their first 0-3 start since 2015-16. Evan Rodrigues, Colton Sceviour and Marcus Pettersson all scored their first goals of the season for Pittsburgh. Ovechkin got his 707th career goal to move within one of Hall of Famer Mike Gartner for seventh on the all-time list.
Pennsylvania lawmaker stricken with brain cancer dies
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state senator stricken with brain cancer has died. Republican Sen. Dave Arnold of Lebanon County died Sunday at home with his wife and daughter by his side, his family said in a statement. Arnold was 49. After serving 14 years as Lebanon County’s district attorney, Arnold ran for and won the state Senate seat in a special election in January 2020. During the campaign, he announced that he had undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor. Arnold had also served on the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission and as president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. Arnold is survived by his wife Alicia and daughter Reese.
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Konecny records hat trick, leads Flyers past Penguins 5-2
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had his first career hat trick to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. The Flyers did lose team MVP Sean Couturier to an unspecified injury. Couturier was plowed into the boards and may have hurt his left shoulder. He left after just two shifts and 45 seconds. He scored 22 goals last season and won the Selke Award as the NHL’s top defensive forward. Konecny scored the first goals of the game and another one late in the third to get the hat trick.
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