Lane restriction on southbound Route 51 in Pleasant Hills Borough of Allegheny County will occur, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that today through Friday, August 29th, weather permitting, a lane restriction on southbound Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) in Pleasant Hills Borough of Allegheny County will occur. From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. from today through Friday August 29th, as needed, a single-lane restriction will occur on southbound Route 51 at the intersection with Glenburn Drive to allow signal repair work to be conducted by crews. 

Waterline relocation work on Steuben Street on Route 60 in Crafton Borough of Allegheny County will begin, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that today, weather permitting, waterline relocation work on Steuben Street (Route 60) in Crafton Borough of Allegheny County will begin. On weekdays from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. as needed through late December, single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Steuben Street at the intersection with West Crafton Avenue. Wilson Excavating will conduct this work and crews from Wilson Excavating, which is Pennsylvania American Water’s contractor will start working overnights before finishing work of restoration during the hours of daylight. 

Interchange improvement work on Interstate 79 and Route 910 in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township in Allegheny County will begin, weather permitting

(File Photo of Road Construction Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that today, weather permitting, interchange improvement work on Interstate 79 and Route 910 in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township in Allegheny County will begin. From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. today through Friday, August 22ndthere will be construction equipment entering and exiting the roadways with intermittent shoulder restrictions occurring. Equipment will be mobilized into the work zone and staging area will be prepared as part of the Wexford Interchange Project by crews from Golden Triangle Construction Company even though most of this work will happen off-roadway. According to a release from PennDOT District 11, this work will take place at these locations:

  • In both directions of I-79 between approximately 1.5 miles north of the I-79/I-279 split to Mingo Road
  • I-79 interchange on- and off-ramps at Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73)
  • Route 910 between Nicholson Road Drive and Brandt School Road/VIP

On Monday, August 25th, it is announced that anticipated additional restrictions beginning that day. In advance of the work occurring, details will be provided.

The 2025 Hookstown Fair is ready to begin in Hookstown

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hookstown, PA) Today is the last day to buy admission tickets that are discounted for the 2025 Hookstown Fair, which will occur tomorrow through Saturday, August 23rd in Hookstown. Events include its yearly pulls of tractors and trucks and demolition derbies in the main arena that the fair is held in. Local performers will provide the entertainment and attractions this year include fishing tanks, petting zoos, laser tag, square dancing and strongman competitions. There will also be a fair princess and a fair queen crowned on the main stage of the Hookstown Fair tomorrow as well as fireworks occurring tomorrow at 9:40 p.m. Ticket prices and more information about the Hookstown Fair can be found at the link below:

Click here for the link: Tickets | HookstownFair

Yankee Trader 8-16-25

08-16-25 Listings

 

Mary              Chippewa               724-843-9089

2012 John Deere Lawn Tractor with a double bagger.  Clears a 48” path.  Runs good.  $1,900

Aerator attachment $200

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Diane                     Vanport          724-774-1671

Nice heavy Dining Room Table.  Black bottom with 2 doors and lots of storage. Top is 4’ round W Dark Cherry inlaid pattern.  Open it and an internal leaf lifts out to make the table 4’ X 5’6”.  4 padded black ladder-back dining chairs also available.

Best offer.

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Howie            (Vanport)        724-774-6397

27” X 40” Hanging decorative flags.  Great assortment  Make an offer

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Rick        Chippewa               724-630-9100

 

Craftsman Snow Blower.  Clears 29” path with adjustable direction for snow-throwing.  Electric or pull start.  $100.00

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VAL        (Beaver)         PHONE:  724-513-9390

Anchor Hocking Bacon Rack for cooking bacon in the microwave.  Made of melamine.

4-5 cushioned stadium seats with carrying handle.  Also has a pocket with a nice rain poncho in it.  Best offer.

 

Several sets of silverware.  Some are sterling, some are silver.  Wooden silverware boxes also available. Make an offer.

 

Over 1,000 Baseball and Football Trading Cards.  All kept in albums so they’re in terrific condition.  Purchase individually for $1 each or by the album.  Barry Bonds, Doug Drabek. You’ll find 2 AUTOGRAPHED John Burkett cards among them (ask about price ) He pitched from 1987 to 2003, with the San Francisco GiantsFlorida MarlinsTexas RangersAtlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.  Reasonable offers accepted.

One of the albums is Topps 40 years of BB Cards.  Another is full of 40 Pirates BB Cards.

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John        Aliquippa               724-407-0342

 

Redfield spotting scope on a tripod with covers for the lenses.  This is from late 1960’s or early 70’s.  Perfectly fine condition.

$250.00

 

3–14” tires (not on rims)  175 R14

2 are Hankook Brand with 50% tread

1 is Khumo Brand-like new.

$30.00 for all 3

 

2 early 1900’s dark (oak or walnut) picture frames with bubble glass.  The wood in intricately carved.  At least 12” frames.

$40.00 for the pair.

Governor Josh Shapiro Visits Penn State’s Annual Ag Progress Days, Highlighting His Administration’s Historic Investments in Ag Innovation to Support Pennsylvania’s Farmers, Growers, and Producers

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(State College, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ annual Ag Progress Days luncheon in State College on Wednesday. Shapiro talked about the commitment of his administration that is ongoing to support farmers, growers, and producers in Pennsylvania and to talk about the continued investments by his administration in the agricultural industry of Pennsylvania. The sector of agriculture in Pennsylvania is a major driver of economics for the state, annually contributing $132 billion to the economy and assisting close to 600,000 jobs. Historic support for Pennsylvania agriculture was delivered through the first two budgets from Shapiro. The proposed budget from Shapiro for 2025-2026 is building on that progress regarding investments to spur the innovation of them, get more strength for the food supply chain in Pennsylvania and protect against animal disease. According to Shapiro in his speech at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ annual Ag Progress Days luncheon in State College on Wednesday, “Pennsylvania went from the bottom of the pack in the nation when it came to permiting times, and now we are leaders in the nation.” This is addressing permiting for farmers. Shapiro also noted that the government of Pennsylvania will both continue to back the famers in Pennsylvania and to back agriculture as central to both the strategy of growth and economy in Pennsylvania.

Last Hurrah of Summer: Top Labor Day Travel Trends

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) If you would like to travel for Labor Day of 2025, according to AAA booking data, Seattle, Orlando, and New York are the three most popular cities over Labor Day weekend*. Car rentals, flights and hotels are less expensive for the 2025 Labor Day Weekend compared to the 2024 Labor Day Weekend. In 2025, domestic roundtrip flights are cheaper by 6% compared to 2024, with a ticket price average of $720. AAA booking data also confirms that rates for hotels are lower by 11% and car rental costs are cheaper by 3% compared to last Labor Day. According to AAA car rental partner Hertz, the top destinations based on advanced bookings are Orlando, Denver, Boston, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, with the busiest day to pick up rental cars expected to be Friday, August 29th. Summer gas prices have matched the averages in 2021 as they have remained low. On Labor Day of 2024, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.33. Hotel are cheaper by 2% and airfare is more expensive by 8% for the cost to travel internationally for the Labor Day weekend of 2025. The number one spot on the top international destinations from AAA is Vancouver, with most of the cities on that list being European cities.

*According to that same release from AAA East Central, AAA looked at booking data for Thursday, August 28th through Monday, September 1st, and compared those numbers with booking data for that same five-day period in 2024.

According to a release from AAA East Central, here are the top Labor Day Weekend destinations domesticcaly and internationally:

AAA’s Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations

DOMESTIC

INTERNATIONAL

SEATTLE, WA

VANCOUVER, CANADA

ORLANDO, FL

ROME, ITALY

NEW YORK, NY

DUBLIN, IRELAND

BOSTON, MA

LONDON, ENGLAND

ANCHORAGE, AK

PARIS, FRANCE

CHICAGO, IL

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

ATLANTA, GA

BARCELONA, SPAIN

DENVER, CO

ATHENS, GREECE

MIAMI, FL

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

LAS VEGAS, NV

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car over Labor Day Weekend

According to INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, the best times to drive over Labor Day weekend are before lunchtime, and for those hitting the road on Saturday, a better time is earlier. As the day progresses, traffic congestion worsens. Early evening and in the afternoon typically the worst times to drive over the holiday weekend. An extra busy time is expected to be Saturday because of a good amount of drivers going out of town or taking trips during the day.

Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car

Date

Best Travel Time

Worst Travel Time

Thursday, Aug 28

Before 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, Aug 29

Before 12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, Aug 30

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, Aug 31

Before 11:00 AM

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday, Sep 1

Before 12:00 PM

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital Earns 2nd Consecutive 5-Star Rating for Quality, Safety and Patient Experience from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Wexford, PA) According to a release from Allegheny Health Network today, Allegheny Health Network’s Wexford Hospital has once again earned a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, for short. The only hospital in Western Pennsylvania to get a 5-star rating from CMS is AHN Wexford Hospital. The 5-star rating from CMS to AHN Wexford Hospital gives recognition to the commitment of AHN Wexford Hospital to its dedication and excellence to provide patient-centered, effective and safe care at the level that is the highest for care that it can be. 291 hospitals around the United States earned this 5-star distinction from CMS, which is about a 1 in 10 rate. CMS issued their star rankings on July 31st, 2025 and they are revised every year. 91 less hospitals in the United States earned this 5-star ranking in 2025 then the ones that did so in 2024.

Tom Young Talks About the Efficiency of Money Tuesday Moring On Beaver County Radio

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Inc. in Beaver will join Scott Tady on “The Beaver County Radio Morning Show” at 9:05 AM.

This month Tom will discuss “The Efficiency of Money  and the lies the financial world is telling you”.

Change your mindset and you change the future.

Tune in on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The special multi media presentation begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live.

Click the picture below on Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Lane restrictions on Penn Avenue in the city of Pittsburgh will occur, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning tomorrow, weather permitting, lane restrictions on Penn Avenue (Route 380/400) in the City of Pittsburgh will occur. From 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. tomorrow to allow for crane and material delivery, lane restrictions will occur on Penn Avenue in both directions between Fifth Avenue and Bakery Square Boulevard.