Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 26, 2024 7:15 P.M.
(Chippewa Township, Pa) Installation has been started on a set of new pickleball courts in Chippewa Township.
The Township Parks & Recreation Department announced courts are being built in Wright Fields. In total, 4 courts will be installed.
An official opening date has not yet been set but they are hoping to have them open by Spring 2025.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) The administration of Governor Josh Shapiro met last week to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community and honored sixty-three of them who passed away after being victims of violence. Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Dr. Val Arkoosh spoke about some ways to reduce the violence of these individuals, which included a service where an LGBTQ+ counselor can help to address mental health, and to provide a community where every Pennsylvanian can live in an equal environment.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – An early morning pedestrian is silhouetted against sunrise as he walks through the American flags on the National Mall with the U..S Capitol Building in the background in Washington Nov. 7, 2022. Americans on the right and left have a lot more in common than they might think — including their strong distrust of each other. The results of the survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago and the nonprofit group Starts With Us, reveal a stark truth at the source of the polarization that has a powerful grip on American politics: While most Americans agree on the core principals underlying American democracy, they no longer recognize that the other side holds those values too.(AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
(Reported by Zamone Perez of Keystone News Service)
(Harrisburg, PA) A bill introduced in Congress is facing backlash from nonprofit organizations that warn it could stifle free speech. The “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act” would postpone tax deadlines for citizens who are unlawfully detained abroad or held hostage. But it would also give the federal government the power to remove the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit group it deems to be supporting “terrorist organizations.” Critics of the bill claim it would give President-elect Donald Trump the power to make those decisions about churches, universities, news outlets and more. In Pennsylvania, Lisa DePaoli with the Center for Coalfield Justice says it could be used to stifle the environmental work they do.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver, PA) According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver, on Monday, a juvenile from New Brighton was arrested for harassing another juvenile from Hookstown. Police stated that this occurred on 693 Shaffer Road. After the arrest happened, police noted that they issued a citation after the incident.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from Nicole Roschella from the American Red Cross, 44% of all home fires in the United States are caused by cooking fires, which in turn, has produced an average of 158,400 home fires each year. Roschella also states some tips that the American Red Cross provides to not cause a fire on Thanksgiving:
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – A passenger uses a laptop aboard a commercial airline flight from Boston to Atlanta on July 1, 2017. Concern about new high-speed wireless service interfering with airplanes appears to be easing. Federal safety regulators said Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 they have cleared the way for Verizon and AT&T to turn on more 5G towers. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) As Thanksgiving approaches here in Pennsylvania and beyond, travelers are ready to get away to see those they love, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, more than 2.8 million people will be traveling today. Airlines in Pennsylvania and beyond are experiencing new offers to customers that cause refunds to be made automatically because of a rule from the Department of Transportation that was made at the conclusion of October. If the cancellation of a flight occurs or there is a delay lasting several hours, there will be an immediate refund to the traveler with no paperwork required. Delays of three hours for a domestic flight to six hours for an international flight count as well as a connection to a flight being given to the original flight. These refunds also cover luggage being late as well, with twelve hours late being the set point for a domestic flight, while refunds occur when baggage appears within a range of fifteen to thirty hours late.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, PA) In Aliquippa this month, there have been a bunch of fires happening that are trying to be stopped by police. According to Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane, about a year ago, there were six fires that were identified. A woman that did not want to reveal her identity said that a West Aliquippa circuit board business owned by her husband was burned down by a suspect on November 14th and that same person caused the other fires in Aliquippa. This woman was also aware that there were thirteen buildings that also caught fire, and two days before it occurred, the suspect stole things that were large after breaking into the building since the person was living there. The investigation continues regarding these incidents of fires.
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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 26th, 2024 at 5:37 A.M.)
(Beaver County, PA) At approximately 6:38 p.m. Sunday night, a northbound CSX train came in contact with an individual trespassing on the tracks just north of North Street in South Heights. The individual, a female, died as a result of her injuries. A statement from CSX Media Relations stated they appreciated the swift response from Beaver County Emergency Services who responded to the scene.
Edward L. Schupp, 62, of Rochester passed away on November 21st, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 4th, 1962 in Rochester, the son of the late William C. and Esther Emogene Minnich Schupp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth E. Schupp, Jr., Larry “Butch” Schupp, Gerry W. Schupp and Robert J. Schupp. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Donna Ann Schupp of New Sewickley Township and Patty Schupp of Jamestown, New York, as well as a special friend, Steve Jackson of Rochester. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Edward was an employee with Homer Nine and Sons of Bridgewater. He was Methodist by faith and a member of the Rochester Owl’s Nest, the West Mayfield VFW, the Rochester Turners. He was also an avid Steeler and Pirate fan. He also loved fishing and all who knew him knew him as a very generous person who helped anyone who needed him. Edward’s wish was to be cremated with no services. Arrangements are entrusted to the William F. Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
Suzanne Lee Eppley, 81, of Aliquippa, passed away on November 25th, 2024 in her home. She was born on May 8th, 1943, the daughter of the late Cloyd and Virginia Eppley.
She is survived by three cousins: Carol Brent, Robert Machen, and Sandra Machen. She is also survived by her family, Debora Casey, Brandy Patton, Casmir Reddick, Whisper Green, Nevaeh Reddick, and Syon Reddick who meant everything to her. She was employed by the Aliquippa School District as a secretary for 53 years.
The family would also like to thank Gateway Hospice for all their support.
A private service will be held in her honor. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Homes.