Author: Beaver County Radio

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Turkey, Says Cease-Fire Permanent

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Turkey has informed the U.S. it will make “permanent” a five-day cease-fire in Syria. In response, he says he’s directing the lifting of economic sanctions on Turkey. Claiming success at the U.S.-brokered effort, Trump said Wednesday, “this was an outcome created by us.” The cease-fire required Kurdish forces formerly allied with the U.S. against the Islamic State group to move out of a roughly 20-mile zone on the Turkish border.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Hopewell Twp Receives Safety Grant

(Photos of the school and of Mrs. Martin talking about the grant taken by Sandy Giordano)

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Hopewell Township has received a safety grant from the state. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

President Donald Trump Heads to Pittsburgh Today to Show Support for Natural Gas Industry

EXTON, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump is headed to Pittsburgh today to show his support for the natural gas industry, making clear he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state. As some of his Democratic opponents call for a fracking ban, Trump has been eager to tout his support for a sector he says brings economic benefits and jobs. But in the suburbs that might be key to victory, Pennsylvania voters have shown a growing opposition to fracking.

Challenge to Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment to be Subject of Court Hearing

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A challenge to a victims’ rights constitutional amendment going before voters in two weeks will be the subject of a court hearing. A Commonwealth Court judge plans to meet with lawyers before the Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg. The Marsy’s Law amendment would put into the state constitution the right of victims to be notified about, attend and weigh in during plea hearings, sentencings and parole proceedings.

State Rep. Delozier Speaks at PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence Rally

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence held a rally in Harrisburg yesterday to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Sheryl Delozier addressed the rally and commented about the 122 fatalities initiated by a domestic partner this year in Pennsylvania and expressed her commitment to ending intimate partner violence and all forms of violence against women…

Three-Vehicle Accident Results in Damage to Hopewell Township Home

A three-vehicle accident resulted in damage to a home in Hopewell Township yesterday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

BREAKING: Pirates Part Way With Frank Coonelly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Frank Coonelly’s 12-year run as president of the Pittsburgh Pirates is over after another losing season.

The club announced Wednesday that it is parting ways with Coonelly effective immediately. The team said Coonelly’s replacement will be introduced on Monday.

He helped oversee a brief renaissance that resulted in three straight playoff berths from 2013-15.

Coonelly said he understood that “change was necessary” following a stunning second-half collapse in which the Pirates went 25-48 and plummeted to last in the NL Central. The team dismissed manager Clint Hurdle on the final day of the regular season.

“Frank and I both agreed that it was clear a change in the day-to-day leadership of the club is needed,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement. “This leadership transition gives us the opportunity to refresh our entire operations.”

The Pirates have fallen off the pace in recent years, finishing below .500 in three of the last four seasons.

The freefall included a number of off-the-field incidents this season, including the arrest of All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez on felony charges relating to an improper sexual relationship with an underage girl.

Relievers Keone Kela and Kyle Crick were suspended after heated arguments with staff members.

Koppel Bridge to Officially Open This Afternoon

The new Koppel Bridge officially opens for motorists this afternoon. The route has been closed for nearly three months while crews completed the demolition of the old bridge and connected Route 351 over the Beaver River to the new bridge. PennDOT will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Koppel borough side of the bridge at 1:00 this afternoon. Beaver County Radio’s Matt Drzik will be there and will have a complete report later on.