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New Brighton Business District Authority is hosting an Earth Week Fishing Derb

The New Brighton Business District Authority

is hosting an Earth Week Fishing Derby this spring from April 22 through April 25. The inaugural Derby will be a fully virtual event with participants posting pictures of themselves with their catches on the Business District Authority Facebook page.

The free event will highlight the beautiful waterfront parks in New Brighton where participants will find official measuring stations located in Big Rock Park and the New Brighton Fishing Park.

Prizes will be awarded to winners in each of three categories for two different age groups. Participants can win a prize for the biggest fish, most fish caught, and viewer’s choice.

Any business or individual interested in sponsorship opportunities for the event is asked to email nbbda@newbrightonpa.org.

New Brighton is holding Memorial Day service will be held in Townsend Park

New Brighton is holding A Memorial Day service will be held in Townsend Park on Monday, May 31 at 10:15 AM. While the annual parade in its traditional form is postponed until next year, the community is invited to walk together on Third Avenue, starting at 10:00 AM, from Thirteenth Street to the park and view the new downtown banners honoring local service men and women. See Less

Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist

Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist
By SCOTT BAUER and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter. Orput’s announcement comes a day after Potter resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department, where she had served for 26 years. It carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. The shooting ignited days of protests and unrest. It happened while the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, in the death of George Floyd is progressing.

Beaver Valley Choral Society Working On “God Of Our Fathers” Spring Project

The Beaver Valley Choral Society is going virtual once again this spring–and they’re looking to bring the house down.

Sharon Burchill, who is the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for the BVCS, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss “God Of Our Fathers”, the project that will bring dozens of musicians together virtually to create an ensemble recording of the Daniel C. Roberts-penned song.

Burchill explained the spiritual draw to choosing this piece for the BVCS to perform, from the recovery undertones in lieu of the current state of living in 2021, to the concurrence of using a piece initially written for the United States centennial, now being used to acknowledge the Choral Society’s own 100th Anniversary.

“God Of Our Fathers” is still a work in progress, however, and Burchill acknowledged that the BVCS is still looking for musicians to participate in the virtual ensemble as either a singer or instrumentalist. Full details on participation protocol and fees can be found by clicking here. Deadline to submit material is May 10, and the project will be released Memorial Day Weekend.

To watch the full interview between Matt and Sharon, click on the Facebook feed below!

Teleforum Thursday with Helen

On Teleforum Thursday host Eddy Crow welcomes Helen Kissick, the president of the
Beaver County Chamber of Commerce joins Eddy at 9, on the latest installment of the Huntingdon Business Spotlight. At 11a Mike Romigh steps in to host the Best of Beaver County, and at 11:30 Beaver County Times entertainment editor Scott Tady takes part in the show-it’s Teleforum every weekday on Beaver County Radio.

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and TOM HAYS Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, has died in prison. Madoff’s death at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina, was confirmed by his lawyer and the Bureau of Prisons.  A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that his death was due to natural causes. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity. Last year, Madoff’s lawyers filed court papers to try to get the 82-year-old released from prison in the COVID-19 pandemic, saying he had suffered from end-stage renal disease and other chronic medical conditions. The request was denied.

Man Trapped While Working on Machine in Slippery Rock Twp.

(Slippery Rock Twp., Pa.) A man who was trapped while repairing a machine at the Natural Sand and Gravel facility on Route 108 in Slippery Rock Twp., Lawrence County was rescued by first responders with assistance from a neighboring business around 8 AM on Tuesday. The man was taken to an area hospital and his condition was unknown.

Tent Stolen from Shed in Perry Twp.

(Perry Twp., Pa., Lawrence County) Pa. State Police are reporting that they were called to 1134 Gorder Mill Road in Perry Twp for a theft from the home owners shed.
Troopers said via release that Brain Haswell reported to them that some time in the past week at an unknown time someone opened an unlocked shed and took a 10 person Blue Ozark Tent. The tent is valued at $200 and Troopers are asking anyone with information to call Pa. State Police in New Castle.

Turkey Causes Accident on Pa Turnpike

(Little Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Gibsonia are reporting that they were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident on the Pa Turnpike at mile marker 4.6 in Little Beaver Twp.
Troopers report that an un named person was driving a 2019 Kenworth Truck West Bound on the Turnpike when a Turkey flew through the drivers side window. there is no report onthe extent of the accident besides that Troopers report damage to the driver’s side window and rear view mirror. The driver of the truck was not injured in the incident and no charges were filed.