Central Valley School District superintendent retiring

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 18th, 2024 at 8:23 A.M.)

The superintendent of Central Valley School District is retiring. On January 17, 2025, Dr. Nick Perry will be retiring from the district, the announcement was made at last Wednesday’s school board work session. The board will be working with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit to search for a new superintendent. 

 

 

Update on Streetscape projects in Ambridge

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 18th, 2024 at 8:18 A.M.)

Ambridge’s Streetscape projects now have an update. Borough Manager Mario Leone reported that a new storefront facade improvement is being made for the future site of Cafe Nero. Contractors poured the first sidewalk ADA ramp in front of R&S Enterprises and Ambridge Bricklayers started working on the sidewalks last Monday at Wholesale Tire. Last Wednesday, twenty yards of concrete were poured in the 900 block near Merchant Coffee and the Verizon building

On Monday, November 18, 2024, plans are to have the concrete poured at Fermata Brewing’s entranceway. 

Leone told Giordano that all work is being done weather permitting.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania advises tips to stay safe during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Canonsburg, PA) According to a release from Lee Gierczynski (Geercisinski) from Columbia Gas Communications in Canonsburg on Thursday, November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is reminding Pennsylvanians that carbon monoxide is a gas that can be made when certain materials such as natural gas, gasoline, propane, or oil incompletely burns, and safety from it is prominent. According to Gierczynski, here are some tips to prevent spreading carbon monoxide and to stay safe from it:

  • Purchase carbon monoxide detectors or make sure yours are operating properly 
  • Make certain all fuel-burning equipment (coal, wood, natural gas, propane, pellet stoves, kerosene, and fuel oil) is installed, inspected, and operating properly 
  • Hire a professional to install all fuel-burning appliances, including ovens, stoves, and clothes dryers 
  • Do not cut off or restrict air sources to appliances 
  • Provide adequate indoor ventilation when using fireplaces or unvented space heaters 
  • Never burn charcoal indoors or in an enclosed space 
  • Clean chimneys and check for blockages 
  • Open garage doors before starting vehicles 
  • Do not heat your home with a gas oven or burn anything in a fireplace that is not vented 

 

PennDOT announces lane closing on the Beaver Valley Expressway and on the I-376 Vanport Bridge occurring this week

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Vanport Township, PA) The closing of lanes on the Beaver Valley Expressway, part of I-376, this Monday through Thursday, weather permitting, was announced by PennDot on Friday. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, starting on Monday, November 18th through Thrusday, November 21st, bridge washing operations will occur as a single lane will be closed on the I-376 Vanport Bridge. Please stay safe when you are driving around the area, as traffic patterns could be changed. 

 

Attempted homicide in Aliquippa still being investigated

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that at 9:11 p.m. on Sunday, an attempted homicide occurred at 400 Superior Avenue in Aliquippa. According to the report, Aliquippa police responded to the parking lot of 400 Superior Avenue B Building after gun shots were reported. The victim was identified as twenty-five year old male Javen Alford of Aliquippa, who had a gunshot wound. Alford was taken to a local hospital after the incident, and the investigation continues at this time. 

Crash in New Sewickley kills one teenager and injures two more

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) On Friday, a teenager was killed and two other teenagers were injured after a crash that occurred in North Sewickley Township. According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a single vehicle motor crash in the 600 block of Harpers Ferry Road. Three teenage boys were driving a vehicle that went off of the road and then hit a tree, which killed the sixteen-year-old boy in the passenger’s seat. The male driver, according to troopers, was also sixteen, and the male in the back seat was fourteen. Both teenagers who survived were taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital after getting injured. The investigation regarding the crash is still continuing at this time. 

Janice L. (Heitman) Swan Adamski (1938-2024)

Janice L. (Heitman) Swan Adamski, 86, passed away on October 18th, 2024. She was born on July 8th, 1938, in Aliquippa, the daughter of the late Virginia J. (Lux) Heitman Trehar and William H. (Bill) Heitman. 
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband George W. Swan, her second husband, Charles Adamski, a daughter, Janice Louise and a granddaughter, Sara Morgan. 
She is survived by her three loving children, David Alan (Susie), Michele Anne (Jim) and Mark Eric, four grandchildren, Melanie, Eric (Nikki), Kristina (Kevin), Amanda (Scott), and nine great-grandchildren: Ashley, Landon, Noah, Parker, Elizabeth, Camryn, Louise, Bohdi, and James. 
Janice worked as a bus driver for the Hopewell School District for twenty years. She belonged to the House of Prayer Lutheran Church for many years. After her second marriage to Charles Adamski, she joined the Ohio U.P. Church in Hopewell, where she served as a Deacon. She was also one of the original members of The Neighborhood Saddle Club, where Janice and her first husband owned, and trail rode horses. She had a love for all animals and gave many of them a loving home. 
All services were private. Janice was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofransesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. 

Mary Ann Sasinovich (1940-2024)

Mary Ann Sasinovich, 84, of Economy, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26th, 1940, a daughter of the late Peter and Florence Brasko. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. “Digger Joe” Sasinovich, and her sister, Rosella Sepella. 

She is survived by her devoted children: Mary Jo (Don) Sivy, Sandy (Drew) Pszenny, Joanne (Nicholas) Tisak, and Debbie Sasinovich; her brother, Peter (Kathleen) Brasko, and her cherished grandchildren: Matthew (Jessica) Sivy, Nicole (John) Gehan, Joseph Tisak, James (Julianna) Tisak, Joshua Tisak, and Amanda Pszenny; five great-grandchildren: Ava, Ella, Ethan, Kristianna, and Clara, along with her beloved furry companion, Cleo. 

Mary Ann was a dedicated fan of Elvis Presley who loved spending time at the casino playing the slot machines. She also enjoyed bingo, pokeno, and watching WWE wrestling. However, her greatest joy in life was always her family. The family would like to thank Veronica and the entire staff of Concordia of Franklin for their loving care of our mother. 

In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge. 

Mark Livingston (1962-2024)

Mark Livingston, 62, of Darlington Township, passed away on November 15th, 2024, in his home. 

He was born in Beaver Falls on August 16th, 1962, in Beaver Falls, the son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Staggers) Livingston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Livingston and Sue Ellen Cormier. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Donna (Schockling) Livingston, a son, Dylan (Tiffany) Livingston, a daughter, Sarah (Jake) Livingston, four grandchildren, Jakob Taylor, Rylie Livingston, Isobel Daniels, and Jacob Daniels, two sisters, Debra Pyle and Beth Guillespie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Mark had been an arborist for Asplundh for many years.  He enjoyed music, playing guitar, hiking, watching Steelers football, and was a talented woodworker. 

In accordance with Mark’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services are being planned at this time. 

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to assist Mark’s family during this time.

 

Gerald L. Young (1926-2024)

Gerald L. Young, 98, of Raccoon Township passed away on November 14th, 2024. 
He was born on April 15th, 1926, the son of the late Everett and Martha (Graham) Young. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (Selick) Young, an infant son, David, his siblings: Dorothy, Pete, Betty, Jean, Graham, Richard, Donna, Edra and Joanne; and a son-in-law, Joe D. McPherson. 
He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Patricia McPherson and Cathy (Gus) Eaton,  three cherished grandchildren, Katie (Marshall) Foster, Chelsey (Eric) Eaton, Elijah (Amanda) Eaton and three great grandchildren, Kellan, Cheyenne and Sophia. Gerald was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the military police as a Sargent. 
He took great pride in farming and had a passion for agriculture. He learned hard work at a young age and instilled that ethic within his family. 
He was also a driver for the Port Authority meeting many people throughout his working years. 
He was also involved in the Beaver County Antique Association having served as a past president and as a member. 
 
Arrangements and services have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.