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Aliquippa City Council Hears Report on Intermodal Grant for Fifth Avenue Hill

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa City council received word from the PA DCED  that they received an  intermodal grant for the Fifth Avenue hill, according to Mayor Dwan B. Walker. Act 47 coordinator Debbie Grass congratulated city officials  for their recently announced Governor’s Excellence Award. The virtual ceremony is on   Wednesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

Councilman Donald Walker reported that he was invited to the  junior/  senior high school with officer Fran Conkle  who was invited by Football Coach Mike Warfield to speak to the team.  has served as the district’s School Resource Officer. Councilman Walker said the students were very attentive. He added::” We have to have Officer Conkle back   in the school.  Councilman Walker  works for Western Psych at the junior/senior high City Administrator Sam Gill asked Police Chief John  if they can come up with a plan to  have officer Conkle back in the school .Former Aliquippa Police  Officer, Johnnie Schooley, who is now a state trooper was on hand with other troopers for the event..
Council meets for its regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. on ZOOM

PennDOT Survey Seeks Pennsylvanians’ Feedback on Automated Vehicles

Harrisburg, PA – On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Highly Automated Vehicle (HAV) Advisory Committee, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the launch of a survey designed to gain an understanding of Pennsylvanians’ perceptions and knowledge of automated vehicles.

The HAV Advisory Committee was established by Act 117 of 2018 and is a partnership between public and private key stakeholders that has the power to advise and consult the Secretary of Transportation on each aspect of connected and highly automated vehicles. This includes developing technical guidance, evaluating best practices, and reviewing existing laws, regulations, and policies.

The committee is making strides in preparing for this transformational technology, and seeks to gauge Pennsylvanians’ understanding of the technology, level of comfort and expectations.

“Automated vehicle technology is rapidly advancing, and many features are already available in newer vehicles,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “It is important that the department understands how Pennsylvanians feel about this technology, to help us shape our education and communication focus going forward.”

The survey is available at this link, and takes and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

For more information on PennDOT’s efforts in the realm of automated vehicles visit the Automated Vehicles page on PennDOT’s website.

Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices.” Information about the state’s infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.gov/results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Penguins star Malkin practices, nears return from injury

Penguins star Malkin practices, nears return from injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is nearing his return from a lower-body injury that’s kept him out since mid-March. Malkin skated alongside his teammates on Wednesday for the first time since being injured and will join Pittsburgh for a four-game road trip through Washington and Philadelphia. The Penguins have thrived in his absence, going 14-5-2 to move into second place in the East Division behind the Capitals.

Soler’s three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6

Soler’s three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 15-8. Soler’s doubles sparked three-run rallies in the first and sixth innings, the latter stretching the lead to 9-5. Kansas City won for the sixth time in seven games. Salvador Pérez also had three of Kansas City’s 12 hits. Hunter Dozier hit a two-run triple and Andrew Benintendi added a two-run double.

Therapy Can Be More Than Just Talk. Part 4 of 4 In The Special Series About Sexual Assault.

By Mark Peterson, Beaver County Radio Special Assignment Correspondent.

(Beaver County, PA)  April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Beaver County Radio has partnered with The Women’s Center of Beaver County to raise awareness about the topic.  Four weekly segments will air throughout the month with each focusing on different aspects of sexual assault.

 

Today’s installment is the final one in a four part series and deals with the subject of how often times follow up therapy following an assault can mean much more than just  talking about it.  Introducing physical activity can be a key factor in having a positive outcome. Beaver County Radio spoke with Jodie McGovern earlier in a live on air interview about this very subject and the potential impact of utilizing modal therapy in addition to traditional methods.  Ms. McGovern is a therapist available to victims of Sexual Assault through the Women’s Center of Beaver County.

The Women’s Center of Beaver County provides these services and welcomes inquiries.  Raising awareness of this valuable therapy service is all part of local initiatives from the Women’s Center of Beaver County to coincide with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which happens in April of every year.

For more information, call the Women’s Center of Beaver County at 724-775-0131. Help and counseling are available 24 hours a day.

Thank you for listening to this four part  special series is  from Beaver County Radio and The Women’s Center of Beaver County.

 

Planned Reopening Date For Ice Arena Announced

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

The current hockey season may be heating up in Pittsburgh, but just a few minutes up north in Beaver County the focus is already on next season.

At the County Commissioners’ work session, the planned date for when the Ice Arena would re-open its rink was announced by Parks & Recreation director Tony Caltury. The rink area is being renovated with the assistance of a grant from the Pittsburgh Penguins awarded in late winter 2020.

“Work should be done throughout the summer,” said Caltury at the Wednesday work session, “and be ready for reopening in late August.” The plans for renovation were delayed by the general contractors and the Penguins organization shortly after the initial announcement was made, due to the sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caltury also mentioned that the contractors for the project were given a “lengthy wish list” during their tour of the facility, which took place in recent days. The grant budget is $100,000.

Man Wanted In Aliquippa Escapes Police and SWAT In Valley Terrace: Drugs and Guns Seized

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) On Monday at approximately 5 p.m. security officers at the Valley Terrace Housing  Complex In Aliquippa  spotted Richard Mcleod 21, who they knew had an outstanding warrant for his arrest  on a gun possession charge without a permit. According to the report, he fled into one of the apartments, and ultimately fled the scene., Aliquippa Police were called, and at 5:10 p.m. Beaver County ESU (SWAT)  responded  to clear the apartment. Search warrants were obtained  for McLeod, a search of the apartment revealed that the suspect fled the scene. With additional search warrants, Guns and drugs were  seized.. The incident is under investigation and additional charges may be filed .

Aliquippa Police and the ESU were assisted  by the  Sheriff’s Department, PA State Police , and the Aliquippa Fire Department.
As of  Wednesday morning , McLeod was not in custody. Anyone with information on McLeod  can contact the Aliquippa Police Department 724-375-6682 .

Jam Packed Teleforum Thursday

On Thursday’s Teleforum program, host Eddy Crow welcomes Aliquippa police officer Fran Conkle to discuss the rash of ultra-realistic looking bb guns being seen on the streets; at 11am Mike Romigh Hosts the Best of Beaver Country and will be talking about tobacco use; afterwards local musician Samuel Mancini will play live and the Beaver County Times’ Scott Tady will be in the studio to talk about all the entertainment news in Beaver County. Teleforum is 9 till noon every weekday on Beaver County Radio.

Pa. State Bar Leader Charged with Patronizing Prostitute Quits

State bar leader charged with patronizing prostitute quits
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association is quitting after being charged with patronizing a prostitute who police accused of trying to extort him. David Eric Schwager was also put on leave from his job as an assistant solicitor in Luzerne County. His attorney is declining comment. Luzerne County detectives say that in late December 2019 the 58-year-old Schwager answered an advertisement for an escort by going to a house in Wilkes-Barre and paying Emily Ann Merth to engage in sex acts. The 25-year-old Merth faces charges of prostitution, theft and sexual extortion. She’s accused of demanding hundreds of dollars or she would release a video she recorded of him.