(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

It was a dog day morning at the Commissioners’ work session, as the recent grant for the Sheriff’s office from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation turned into an extended questionnaire for Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy.

Guy, who is running for re-election in 2019, said that he hopes the $50,000 from this grant becomes of solid use in a financial situation that is already in the black:

 

Guy also responded tersely to Commissioner Sandie Egley, who had concerns about the usefulness of a second K-9 dog in the Sheriff’s unit as well as the communications process in the acceptance of the grant. Sheriff Guy’s response:

 

Commissioner Egley responded back a few minutes later, questioning Sheriff Guy on the immediate need for his backup dog. That led to this particular confrontation:

 

Coming to Sheriff Guy’s defense on the issue was District Attorney David Lozier, who explained further the purpose of having additional K9 units for the county:

 

Also in attendance were several members of Beaver County’s K-9 staff (human members, just to clarify), who also sided with Sheriff Guy on the issue. Not in attendance for the meeting was Commissioner Tony Amadio.

A SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL SCOUT FROM BEAVER IS AWARDED FOR SELLING HUNDREDS OF BOXES OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE…

THIS IS ‘SUNSHINE WEEK’…A RESOLUTION AUTHORED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROB MATZIE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

The House of Representatives Monday unanimously approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), which would improve public safety by strengthening penalties for operating a motorcycle without the proper endorsement or license. House Bill 384 would increase the fine for driving a vehicle without the proper endorsement for that type of vehicle to $200 plus fees and surcharges, making it equal to driving without an operator’s license. In Pennsylvania, the fine for driving without a license is $200 plus fees and surcharges. Meanwhile, the standard fine for operation of a vehicle without the proper endorsement is only $25 plus fees and surcharges. Kail noted that while this violation is more common with operators of motorcycles, it also happens with other motor vehicles, such as tractor trailers. According to data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, there were 1,002 convictions for violations relating to classes of licenses in 2017. House Bill 384 is the first piece of legislation introduced and passed by the House for the freshman legislator. It now awaits consideration by the Senate.

State lawmakers unveiled a proposal to enact term limits for members of the state House and Senate Tuesday in Harrisburg. The measure seeks to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to limit a member of the General Assembly to 12 consecutive years of service in each chamber. That equates to six consecutive two-year terms for House members and three consecutive four-year terms for senators. The lawmakers expressed their believe that the change would help improve the legislative environment in both chambers. Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) attended the capitol press conference and voiced his support for the new term limits proposal…

Bernstine will have more to say on the subject tomorrow morning on “Rappin’ With The Reps” on Teleforum beginning at 9am on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.

AMBRIDGE COUNCIL PLANS TO SEEK A GRANT FOR A NEW PLAYGROUND IN THE BOROUGH. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS AT LAST NIGHT’S COUNCIL MEETING. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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The Beaver County Humane Society spoke with Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak about the  man who found himself life-flighted to a Pittsburgh hospital after being attacked by a dog at the Aliquippa shelter on Tuesday. BCHS spokeswoman Susan Salyards says the incident, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m., began when a man came into the shelter at 394 Brodhead Road in Center Township to re-adopt a seven-year-old Shar-Pei mix he had surrendered in November…

Salyards says the man’s injuries are serious…

Salyards says an investigation into the incident is underway…

Staff and volunteers say they had no behavior issues or incidents with the dog while it was in their care. No word on the man’s condition this morning.

A home in New Castle went up in flames this morning. The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. at the home along West Wabash Avenue. There were no reports of injuries. It’s believed the home was vacant. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2019

 

TODAY – CLOUDY. HIGH – 57.

TONIGHT – CLOUDY. LOW – 45.

THURSDAY – CLOUDY SKIES DURING THE MORNING HOURS
FOLLOWED BY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGH – 65.