Aliquippa School Board adopts its tentative budget and approves a 2025-2026 preliminary budget at their recent meeting

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa School Board adopted its tentative budget at their meeting Wednesday night. The board approved the 2025-2026 preliminary budget of $33,284,307. The millage rate will be announced when the final adoption takes place at the Aliquippa School Board meeting in June. The budget will be available to residents for 30 days in the Aliquippa school district office.

Damar Hamlin announced as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in health

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation.
The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New York City, NY) Damar Hamlin, a Pittsburgh native and NFL football player, was named one of the top 100 people that are the most influential in health this week, according to TIME magazine. Hamlin got a cardiac arrest during an NFL football game in 2022. Hamlin was someone who supported the Access to AEDs Act. This act makes sure that secondary and elementary schools have automated external defibrillators through government funding. 

 

Hershey Kiss Bill sets to make Hershey’s Kisses Pennsylvania’s official state candy if approved

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – A mixture of Hershey’s chocolates is displayed in the company’s Times Square store, March 1, 2017, in New York. Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends with rising cocoa costs that are leading to higher prices for chocolate. Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an unprecedented $5,874 per metric ton Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in intraday trading. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Dauphin County, PA) The Hershey Kiss Bill was passed earlier this week in Pennsylvania, which would make Hershey’s Kisses the official state candy of Pennsylvania. Representative Tom Mehaffie is the sponsor of the bill. Mehaffie also said to media outlets that the bill would be made official by Governor Josh Shapiro if it goes to him. Pennsylvania will become the first state in the United States to have an official state candy when the Hershey Kiss Bill becomes official. 

Rapid DNA program starting to go to police troops in Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) A rapid DNA program with fifteen fully automated genetic analyzers going to troops across Pennsylvania has started, according to an announcement from the Pennsylvania State Police. The recent announcement comes after the Monaca Police Department used this tool to identify the man who robbed the Monaca Market in April. This technology is now secured in Beaver County thanks to a grant from the budget proposal of Governor Josh Shapiro. 

Congressman Chris Deluzio is advocating for employees getting reinstated

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio is one of those working to go against the administration of President Donald Trump regarding the layoffs of federal employees. Some respirator certification workers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health facility of Pleasant Hills got reinstated this week. Deluzio commented that first responders and those who work in trades for building are those that benefit from the respirators that come from the work of these employees. 

One group in Beaver wants to address taxes and budget as the Beaver Borough conucil makes decisions in their community before the primary elections in Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) As the primary elections in Pennsylvania are approaching, one group of candidates under the “Better for Beaver” banner wants to address their community regarding budget and taxes. The Beaver Borough council made an approval for an increase of 56% in the taxes of community property and the expected budget of their community increased in 2024 by $1 million. Since 2023, the budget for the police of Beaver has seen an increase of $540,000. 

Independent investigation confirms “Bucco Bricks” were removed from the Pittsburgh Pirates even though they had two options, to either keep them or return them to fans

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates got rid of the “Bucco Bricks” after being given options to save them, according to an independent investigation from the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority. The findings from that authority were released Thursday stating that the Pirates refused the choices of both returning the bricks to fans and the team keeping them. A spokesperson for the team said it was “flat-out wrong” to remove the bricks that Pirates fans can customize to honor someone.

Robert D. “Rob” Allison (1969-2025)

Robert D. “Rob” Allison, 55, of Beaver, passed away on May 13th, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 24th, 1969, a son of Robert and Linda Allison. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved and cherished wife, Miriam, his brother, Shawn (Jessica) Allison, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kirk and Lorinda Troxler, his brother-in-law, Mark Troxler, her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Troxler, Anna Troxler and Lydia (Kevin) Paluk and his nieces and nephews: Natalia Troxler, Alexis Allison, Lexington Holly, Chase Allison, Theodore Paluk and Cillian Paluk.

Robert graduated from Beaver Area High School and the Youngstown College of Massotherapy. He enjoyed nature walks, waterfalls, and the beach. He was a vital supporter of his wife’s music instruction business who stage crewed for numerous recitals and musical events.

A private memorial service was held for the family officiated by Rev. Scott T. Homer.

Professional Arrangements were entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Sherry L. Poppenger (1957-2025)

Sherry L. Poppenger, 67, of Raccoon Township, passed away on May 14th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus. She was born in Sewickley on December 16th, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Etta (Ritenour) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Ray Poppenger, Jr. and a sister, Lynn Long. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Ray Poppenger, Sr., her children, Tammy (Rob) Forrest, Tomie (Brian) Kalinowski and Josh (Dawn) Kovacik, her grandchildren, Shyanne (Brandin) Hooper, Kaden Kalinowski and Conner Kalinowski, her siblings: Debbie (Dave) Johnston, Vicki Hall, Allen Hall, Carl (Bev) Hall, and Christina Hall; along with a brother-in-law, Albert Long, a niece, Kayla Long, her feline companion, Noel and numerous other family members and friends.

Sherry was an office administrator in the healthcare industry for many years. She was a past member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church of Shippingport. In her free time, Sherry enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, bird watching, taking pictures, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Friends will be received on Sunday, May 18th from 1-5 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. A funeral service will also be held in the funeral home on Monday, May 19th at 11 A.M. with Pastor Robert Kerns as officiant. Friends will also be received on Monday, May 19th at 10 A.M. until the time of that service at 11 A.M. in the funeral home.

Private interment will follow in Coraopolis Cemetery.

The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, has been honored to care for Sherry and her family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to Samaritan’s Purse-International Relief, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.

Theodoria Pauline Stasik Stedina (1950-2025)

Theodoria Pauline Stasik Stedina, 74, passed away on May 14th, 2025 in Beaver after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25th, 1950. She is survived by her daughter Laura Harding of Glendale, Arizona, her brother, Paul Stasik of Highland, California, her sister, Maria Stasik Cook of Oswego, New York and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen P. Stasik and Pauline Hardobey Stasik and her sisters, Stephettia Stasik Frey Shriner and Anna Stasik Bennett. Theodoria was born in Baden and lived most of her life in Baden, Beaver Falls, and Rochester. She was extremely fond of animals, rescuing numerous cats and dogs over the years. Additionally, she was an avid fan of reading and crossword puzzles. Theodoria will be interred at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester, after a private ceremony. Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.