Author: Beaver County Radio

Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked

FILE – This is the front grill of a 2020 KIA Telluride on display at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show, Feb.13, 2020 in Pittsburgh. Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar. file)

NEW YORK (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged. Over time, this can lead to “unintended vehicle movement” while the cars are in park — increasing potential crash risks. To remedy this issue, dealers will update the affected cars’ electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts for free. Owners who already incurred repair expenses will also be reimbursed. In the meantime, drivers of the impacted Tellurides are instructed to manually engage the emergency break before exiting the vehicle.

Rowdy Tellez homers as the Pirates beat the Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings for 4-game series sweep

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is congratulated by teammates after he scored against the Miami Marlins during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

MIAMI (AP) — Oneil Cruz raced home on Jason Delay’s bunt in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 for a four-game sweep of their season-opening series. Cruz opened the 10th on second as a pinch runner for Rowdy Tellez. He advanced to third when reliever Tanner Scott committed an error on Alika Williams’ sacrifice attempt. Delay then sent another bunt toward first and Cruz beat first baseman Jake Burger’s throw to the plate. Ke’Bryan Hayes reached on a two-out infield single and Michael A. Taylor gave Pittsburgh a 9-7 lead with a bases-loaded walk.

Beaver Valley Artists hosting local figurative sculptor

(New Brighton, Pa) Artist Gadi Leshem will demonstrate his earthenware clay sculpture techniques on April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Merrick Art Gallery, 1100 5th Avenue, New Brighton, Pa.  

 

Gadi is a sculptor based in Mars, PA, with a deep passion for classical figurative sculpture and portraiture. His work explores the capture of expression, character and emotions through a combination of life studies and imaginative creations. His primary medium of choice is earthenware clay. Gadi is an active member of several local and national artists organizations. His sculptures are on display at different venues in the area.

 

Along with the demonstration, Members of Beaver Valley Artists are asked to bring their entries for the Annual Members show which will be juried the weekend of April 13.  The show will begin April 23 with a public reception on April 28 at the gallery.  The show will remain on exhibit till May 9 at 7:00 p.m. When the juror, William Kofmehl, will conduct a critique of the works in the show. Kofmehl teaches art at the college level. He has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Yale University. He is based in Pittsburgh with a focus on sculpture, and has exhibited his work nationally and internationally.

PEOPLES URGES YOU TO SPRING INTO SAFETY THIS SEASON

PITTSBURGH – April is National Safe Digging Month and Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities, Inc., company, urges everyone to Call 811 at least three business days before digging, this month and beyond – no matter how small or simple the work may seem.
Thousands of landscaping and home improvement projects kick off in the spring, making it critical for contractors and Peoples customers to take advantage of the Pennsylvania 811 One Call system to avoid potentially dangerous situations and obey the law. Contractors are required to Call 811 on behalf of their customers, but the service is not just for major projects. Planting trees and bushes, or installing a mailbox or basketball hoop, requires an 811 call just as much as building a swimming pool or installing a fence.
“Calling 811 before digging begins is essential to keep our communities safe,” said Lynda Petrichevich, Peoples Senior Director of Process Operations. “Natural gas pipelines run under streets, sidewalks, yards and homes. What is out of sight cannot be out of mind because the most frequent cause of gas incidents is when lines are hit and damaged. We urge all Pennsylvanians to take the extra step for safety and call 811 before you dig.”
The Pennsylvania 811 call system is free to homeowners. The process is simple:
  • Use Pennsylvania 811 by calling 811 or 1-800-242-1776 (for out of state callers) at least three (3) business days before the planned start of digging;
  • Peoples and other utility companies serving your home will be notified, and send locators out to mark the location of any underground lines;
  • During the project, respect the markings and excavate with due care; and
  • In the event of any damage to pipelines, line markers, locator wires or warning tape, promptly notify the appropriate utility.
In 2023, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities, issued its “50 in 5” industry challenge to reduce damages to critical underground utilities by 50% in 5 years. The CGA says that effective and consistent use of calling 811 is critical in achieving this goal and preventing damage to infrastructure that has the potential to cripple communities and cause injury or even loss of life.
Peoples is a longtime supporter of Pennsylvania 811 and strongly encourages everyone this National Safe Digging Month: Call Before You Dig! For more safe digging advice, visit Peoples-Gas.com.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving continues to be a danger to everyone on U.S. roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 30,000 motorists died in distracted-driving crashes between 2012 and 2021. In 2021 alone, more than 360,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes. AAA East Central reminds motorists that no life is worth losing to distraction and encourages everyone to remain focused on the road ahead to save lives.

 

“Distracted driving has become one of the most dangerous risks on the nation’s roads, endangering not only the distracted motorist, but also passengers, pedestrians and other motorists,” said Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs, AAA East Central. “Any distraction, whether it’s texting or talking to a passenger, takes a motorist’s attention away from the road and can have deadly consequences.”

 

Don’t Drive Intoxicated. Don’t Drive Intexticated. is AAA East Central’s ongoing initiative to end distracted driving. The campaign reminds motorists that the consequences of alcohol-impaired driving and distracted driving can be equally as devastating. While many may think distractions are limited to cell phones, they also include eating, changing music, adjusting the navigation, talking to other passengers and other distractions that take attention away from driving.

 

Many motorists are guilty of a “double standard” when it comes to distracted driving. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s 2022 Traffic Safety Culture Index found that while 93% of motorists believed it was very or extremely dangerous to text or email while driving, nearly four out of 10 drivers admitted to doing so within the previous 30 days.

 

To avoid distractions while driving, AAA East Central recommends that motorists:

 

  • Put aside electronic devices. Put smartphones away, turn them to airplane mode or activate “do not disturb” call/text blocking features.
  • Prepare for the drive. Set vehicle systems like GPS, seats, mirrors, climate controls and sound systems before hitting the road.
  • Groom before leaving the house. Don’t use time behind the wheel to fix hair or makeup. This can be a deadly decision.
  • Stay focused. Be sure to actively scan the road, use mirrors and watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Secure items. Properly secure items, children and pets that can move around the vehicle and become a distraction.
  • Be mindful of passengers. If there are passengers in the vehicle, enlist their help as a “designated texter.” Ask them to answer calls, respond to texts and program the navigation.
  • Be a good passenger. Offer to assist the driver, and don’t distract them.

Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church rummage sale

Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Mill Street will hold a rummage sale on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, April 27, 2024 will be $1 a bag day. The 2 day event  is held to support the local mission.

Hopewell township Road closure announced

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published April 1, 2024 11:25 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) A Hopewell township Road closure has been announced. Beginning, Monday, April 15, 2024 Laird Drive will be closed from the park entrance to Kane Road. Culvert repairs and much needed improvements on the roadway will take place, according to a press release issued by the road department. The closure is to be in effect until the beginning of June.
The township park will remain open and is accessible from Brodhead Road.

Genevieve Delores (Wahl) Leonberg (1929-2024)

Genevieve Delores (Wahl) Leonberg, 94, of Rochester, passed away on March 29, 2024.

She was born on October 3, 1929 in New Sewickley Township, PA, to the late Dorothy (Bolland) and Alfred Wahl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Leonberg, daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie (Harry) Stewart and JoAnn (David) Minett. She is survived by her sons Charles (Kim) Leonberg and Chris Leonberg, daughters, Jacqueline Rindle and Judy (Doug) Frederick, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family members.
Genevieve was a graduate of New Brighton High School who treasured spending time with family and friends and raised six children with her husband. She worked as a server at the original Kaufman House in Zelienople and was a sales consultant for Avon for more than forty years. Genevieve was a former member of Big Knob Grange and Fire Station Auxiliary and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, from 6-8pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, and Thursday from 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11am, with Pastor Peggy Suhr-Barkley officiating.

Private interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Lois M. Pollock (1943-2024)

Lois M. Pollock, 81, of Baden, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on February 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Warnick) Beeman.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pollock and her brother, Wayne Beeman.

She is survived by her 3 children, Todd Pollock, Christine (Jim) Niehenke, Dawn (David) Price; and 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation, services will be private with interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Dolly E. Shanholtz (1935-2024)

Dolly E. Shanholtz, 89, of Center Township, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Born February 6, 1935 in Center Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Dora Braun Howells. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen M. Mattica, Sr.; second husband, John P. Zobrak, Sr.; siblings, William Howells, Juanita Howells, Dorothy Roberts and Beatrice Caplinger. Dolly will be greatly missed by her husband, Douglas G. Shanholtz; sons, Stephen M. (Patti) Mattica, Jr., John P. (Mary) Zobrak, Jr., Douglas Shanholtz, Jr., David (Denise) Shanholtz and Timothy (Lisa) Shanholtz; daughter, Nancy (John) Black; brother, Henry M. Howells; grandchildren, Shelly (Robert) Beachamp, Rebecca Elle, John (Adriana) Mattica, Sarah and Alyssa Zobrak, Kendyl (Skylar) Carter, Joshua (Allyson) Black, Hannah and Ty Shanholtz, Elizabeth (Matthew) Rabold, and Thea (Jonathan) Jimenez; great-grandchildren, Robert, Ashley and Caleb Beauchamp, Benjamin, Isaac, Aaron and Abby Elle, and Stephen and Kathryn Mattica; and great-great-grandchildren, Harvest Elle, Daniel and Judah Black, and Carolina and Cassius Jimenez. Dolly retired following a 34-year career as a school bus driver with Rhoads Transit, having transported students from the Center, Rochester and Monaca School Districts. She was a member of the Center Twp. VFD #1 Womens Auxiliary and had taught Sunday School at the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater, where she practiced her faith and traveled to Honduras for mission trips. In her spare time, Dolly loved to read.

Friends will be received during a memorial service, Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dolly’s name may be made to the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater.