(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office, Deluzio and other Democrats who work in Congress sent a message to other Democrats about the state of the party at the House of Representatives. Deluzio and the others mentioned that the American Dream should be fought for again through populism and economic patriotism. They also made their stand against companies that are monopolies in their respective districts in several speeches.

(File Photo of the Community College of Beaver County logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) The Community College of Beaver County is training air traffic controllers for the next generation. According to officials, not enough people are in the position. The Federal Aviation Administration can hire students with a salary of six figures after a program of five semesters. The college is also preparing for a new campus building as a planned groundbreaking ceremony will occur in April.  

(File Photo of the PennDOT logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bridgeville, PA) Officials from PennDOT District 11 went through the expected bids of fifty-seven projects on Wednesday. These projects will be in Beaver, Allegheny and Lawrence Counties worth over $537 million. According to a release from PennDOT District 11, the two Beaver County projects include the reconstruction of Route 68 and the replacement of the Frankfort Road Bridge on Route 18. This year is when the work on both projects is expected to begin.

(Photo taken by Eddy Crow)

(Baden, Pa.) One of the mainstays of ice cream in Beaver County will not be opening this spring. The owners of Punk’s Ice Cream posted on their Facebook Page on Tuesday Evening that “sadly as of now they will not be opening.  They are still trying to process the loss of their mother and the woman who was the backbone of Punk’s. You can see their post below.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Vehicles move past signs that indicate payment methods for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the entrance ramp in Gibsonia, Pa. in this file photo from Aug. 30, 2021. Gov. Tom Wolf gave final approval on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, to legislation aimed at getting owners or operators of some 25,000 vehicles to pay their overdue bills for turnpike usage, The law that could trigger the suspension of thousands of vehicle registrations early next year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A new texting service has been launched by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. If customers of the Pennsylvania Turnpike text the word “info” to 47676, they will receive updates for roadways, incident information and times to leave after stopping. According to a news release from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, automated updates occur every fifteen to twenty minutes. Customers can message “info” to 47676 a second time to reactivate for a new incident. The service is not used for commuter traffic every day or delays related to construction and it will be another service to use with the 511 and *11 tools.

(File Photo of the American Red Cross Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed March as Red Cross Month. This recognition is for honoring American Red Cross volunteers that serve the communities of Pennsylvania. Today is the yearly occurrence of Red Cross Giving Day to help those that any disaster has affected. You can visit redcross.org to donate.

(Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Aliquippa, PA) A man who received an arrest warrant after causing a domestic disturbance in West Aliquippa on Saturday turned himself in on Monday. Twenty-seven-year-old Patrick Anderson escaped before police showed up at Main Avenue. Anderson assaulted and choked his girlfriend. The female victim also reported that an Xbox gaming system owned by her children was stolen by Anderson. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, a felony charge and a summary charge.

(File Photo of the Beaver Valley Choral Society Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver Valley Choral Society is having their 2025 Lenten Concert called “Beautiful in His Time.” The concert starts at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Raccoon Township on Saturday, March 29th at 4 p.m. and then at St. James Parish in Sewickley on Sunday, March 30th at 4 p.m. Trinity Anglican Seminary Trophimus Center in Ambridge will host the concert on Saturday, April 5th at 4 p.m. and St. Cecilia Church in Rochester will also host the concert on Sunday, April 6th at 4 p.m. 

(File Photo of the Penn State Beaver logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) According to a release from Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office, Deluzio sent a letter to the President of Penn State University urging her to keep Penn State Beaver’s satellite campus open. This comes after a plan to possibly close twelve Penn State campuses which includes the Center Township location. Deluzio mentioned that about 39% of students at Penn State Beaver are the first of their families to go to college and closing it will affect the workforce of the region.