Author: Beaver County Radio

State Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Increase Volunteer Participation in Fire, EMS Companies

A package of bills designed to help reinforce Pennsylvania’s ailing volunteer fire and emergency medical services companies was the main topic of discussion at an event in Harrisburg to recognize fire prevention month. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said it is getting harder to ensure that our emergency services are staffed at all times…

Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester, Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, said the Commonwealth must do more to attract volunteers….

Pittsburgh City Officials Preparing for Visit by President Trump on Wednesday

PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh on Wednesday will close roads and a dozen schools. Police Chief Scott Schubert is advising residents and employees to leave early, work from home if they can and expect heavier than normal traffic. The president on Wednesday will speak at an annual natural gas industry conference. Road closures will begin at midnight Tuesday and continue throughout the day Wednesday. Streets will reopen on a staggered basis after Trump leaves.

Center Township Tax Collector Resigns

THE CENTER TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR HAS RESIGNED. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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A Wet, Rainy Day in Beaver County

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2019

 

TODAY – A STEADY RAIN THIS MORNING. THEN REMAINING
CLOUDY FOR THE AFTERNOON WITH A FEW
SHOWERS. HIGH – 62.

TONIGHT – A FEW CLOUDS. LOW – 43.

WEDNESDAY – SUNNY. HIGH – 58.

Surprises for Shut-Ins..can you help?

SURPRISES FOR SHUT-INS

The 33rd annual Surprises for Shut-ins is a Christmas program of the Beaver County Office on Aging.

Gifts will be delivered in December 2019 to sickly and lonely shut-ins age 60 and over who live in the community and are identified by the Beaver County Office on Aging as needing some special attention during the Christmas season.

Through December 2, 2019, the Office on Aging asks participants of senior centers, community service, civic and church groups as well as the public to donate new gifts or cash donations to cover the cost of gift wrap and supplies. If writing a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile, and a receipt will be issued.

Wrapped gifts will be appreciated, but it is not absolutely necessary to wrap them. If you wrap the gift, please put a post it note or a gift tag on the item stating what is inside. No bows, please. They get crushed in the gift bags.

Items can be brought to:

  • Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 8th Ave., Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays

  • Center at the Mall, located in the corridor next to Hallmark, Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Angela Gentile with the Office on Aging is the project coordinator. Call 724-847-2262 or 888-548-2262 for more information; or email at agentile@bcoa.us.

EXAMPLES OF GIFTS AND SUPPLIES:

new gift wrap rolls of Scotch tape toothbrush

magnets slippers soap calendar lap robe box of Kleenex

body wash note pads stamps

sun catcher perfume cards

socks pens playing cards

lotion knick knacks mugs

puzzle books aftershave jewelry

shampoo tea towels shaving cream

razors toiletry items

Beaver Falls Lions Club Student’s of the Month for October

Allyson Greco – Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heather and Shad Greco of Beaver Falls. She is a four year letter winner in Varsity Bowling and Varsity Volleyball where she serves as Captain. Allyson is a three year member of the National Honor Society and serves as Secretary. She is also a three year High Honor Roll student and Member of the Academic Excellence League. Allyson has volunteered at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and made cookies for Chippewa Twp. Police and Fire Departments. She has participated in the Walk to end Alzheimer’s and the Bowling Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association at Sim’s Lanes. During this past summer, Allyson worked at Big Beaver Falls Area School District as part of their summer grounds crew. After graduation, Allyson plans to attend, Youngstown State University.

Christopher Bannon – Son of Faith Bannon of New Galilee. He is a high honor roll student. Christopher is active in the district musicals, GATE program, Leo Club, Student Government, and Serves as Treasure of the National Honor Society. He has also been a member of the Academic Excellence League for the past two years. Christopher spends his free time volunteering at local church soup kitchens. He also helped out at the Beaver Falls Lions Club Easter Bunny Breakfast and Bingo, along with the Jeff Novak Benefit Dinner. After graduating from Beaver Falls in June, Christopher plans to attend Penn State Beaver.

Sherriff Tony Guy to Talk guns on Teleforum Tuesda October 22,2019 at 10:10 a.m.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Sherriff Tony Guy will join Frank Sparks on Teleforum Tuesday October 21, 2019 at 10:10 a.m. to talk about guns.

With a changing society more and more people are thinking about purchasing a gun for personal protection. Sherriff Guy will be discussing the do’s and don’t’s of purchasing and legally possessing a firearm. Sherriff Guy will also take you through the process of applying for a carry permit and what eaxctly that means to have one. He will also be available to answer your questions by calling 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.

PennDOT Visits Hopewell and Discusses Real ID

(All photos taken by Sandy Giordano)

PennDOT over the weekend visited Hopewell Township to discuss senior citizens’ questions and concerns over Real ID. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there..

Donuts with Dems Attracts a Large Crowd in Hopewell Township

(Photos taken by Sandy Giordano)

A political event called Donuts with Dems attracted a large crowd in Hopewell Township over the weekend. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…