FILE – Varieties of disposable flavored electronic cigarette devices manufactured by EB Design, formerly known as Elf Bar, are displayed at a store in Pinecrest, Fla., Monday, June 26, 2023. U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China. The rise in new products continues despite a record number of vaping shipments seized at U.S. ports in recent months. The figures underscore the chaotic state of the nation’s $7 billion vaping market. They also raise questions about how to stop the flow of fruit-flavored disposable e-cigarettes used by 1 in 10 American teens and adolescents.

FILE – Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. In an interview with NBC’s `”Meet the Press,” the Pennsylvania Democrat described his thoughts at that time as, “I can’t be a blueprint for my children. I can’t let them be left alone or not to understand why he would have done that.” So he checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last February. Fetterman wondered whether he’d survive politically. He said that “when it got released where I was and where it was going, it was a big story. And so, I had assumed that that would be the end of my career.”

Story by Curtis Walsh- Beaver County Radio News. Published December 30, 2023 10:51 P.M.

(New Sewickley Township, Pa) Emergency responders were called to an accident shortly after 10pm Saturday on Big Knob Road in New Sewickley Township. Dispatch reported a vehicle struck a pole and power lines were down, as well as a transformer on fire. Big Knob Road was shut down between the area of Miller Road and Route 989. Residents in the area were also reportedly experiencing power outages. We do not have any additional details at this time.

Story by Curtis Walsh- Beaver County Radio. Published December 30, 2023 10:47 P.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) Fire crews were called to the corner of Penn Avenue and 5th Street on Oak Hill in New Brighton around 7:15pm Saturday. Beaver County Radio did not see any fire or smoke showing at the scene. We do not have any further information at this time.

On Sunday night, 99.3 FM and 1230 WBVP present a special New Year’s Eve edition of Scott Paulsen’s “Radio Stella” at 3:30 PM, presented by Frye Transportation. Scott will ring in 2024 with a selection of tunes you may never forget.

Following Radio Stella will be the Pittsburgh Penguins battling the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena at 6:00 PM. The Penguins last played the Islanders on Wednesday, stomping their Metropolitan foes by a score of 7-0. Coverage on WBVP & 99.3 FM begins with pregame at 5:30 PM.

A replay of Radio Stella can be heard on 95.7 FM and 1460 WMBA at its regular time of 7:00 PM.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published December 29, 2023 2:07 P.M.

(Monaca, Pa) The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture released an inspection report on Andy’s Barbecue Stand in Monaca from an inspection that took place on December 26th. The inspection states that the stand is out of compliance due to 9 violations.

One violation was that the person in charge in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety, according to the inspector. The report goes on to say that an employee stated he did not wash his hands in the trailer sink. The trailer hand sink was determined to be dry to the touch and water was not connected.

An employee was also observed cleaning a knife with a dry towel during the inspection. The knife was not washed and sanitized as required by the State, and the facility did not have running hot water of 100 degrees for the 3 bay sink. The inspector also determined the facility did not have water connected to a permanent source after being located in the same spot for 3 years. Hard plumbing is required for supply and discharge for a non-mobile facility.

On the Facebook page for the stand, the business made a post stating that their “really long hose is no longer an acceptable option for getting water down to our trailer”. They also stated that they are “grateful to have had the chance to make work fun outside for so long, and we intend to keep that positive attitude going forward”.

The stand is owned by Bowsers Restaurant.