THE OLD ECONOMY PARK SWIMMING POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY…BUT THEY NEED MORE STAFF. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Old Economy Park Pool Opens Memorial Day, Needs More Staff
Author: Beaver County Radio
Free lecture at Beaver County Genealogy Center 5/22/19
You’re Invited! Don’t miss the next public lecture presented by the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center. Genealogist Mark H. Welchley discusses the latest advances in genetic technology (DNA) and how it relates to your genealogy on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 PM in Beaver Train Station, 250 East End Ave., Beaver, PA. A brief business meeting precedes the lecture to adopt a revised set of bylaws. Refreshments also will be served that evening to celebrated the organization’s founding in 1971 and sixth anniversary in the Beaver facility. Invite a friend,neighbor or relative to come with you.
As always, admission if free.
Senior Republican In PA Senate Wants To Sell Lieutenant Governor’s Residence At Fort Indiantown Gap
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A senior Republican in the Pennsylvania Senate wants to sell the lieutenant governor’s residence at Fort Indiantown Gap, telling fellow senators it would save money. President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati on Thursday asked for co-sponsors for legislation he’s drafting to unload the three-story, 2,400 square-foot house. Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman isn’t living there and has plans to let children use the pool this summer.
PA State Board Of Education Giving Its Support To Gov. Wolf’s Schooling Proposals
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s State Board of Education is giving its support to proposals by Gov. Tom Wolf to require students start schooling by age 6 and continue until they’re at least 18. The board voted unanimously Wednesday for the Democratic governor’s proposals that he unveiled in February. Lawmakers still must approve the proposals for them to take effect.
All Military Personnel invited to join Beaver Parade 5/27/19
THE BEAVER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY Monday, May 27th, 2019, starting at 10:30 AM
Each year the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation sponsors the colorful Beaver Memorial Day Parade. All military personnel, whether retired or active service, are invited to march or ride, joining with the Beaver Area Senior High School Marching Band, JROTC and many other local organizations. A special Memorial Ceremony in the Beaver Cemetery immediately follows. The program features an invited speaker, the BAHS Concert Choir, recitation of the Gettysburg Address by the Senior Class President and a military salute. A new addition this year is a restored Revolutionary War-era cannon which will be fired as part of the military salute. A complementary luncheon is provided by the Fort McIntosh Foundation on College Ave. for all military personnel and their families. For additional information, contact Chuck Snitger at 724-728-3783
Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Help Pennsylvania Farmers
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have introduced a number of bills to help farmers across the state. Don Rooney has details on four new pieces of legislation…
Lawmakers In PA Introduce Package Of Hate-Crime Bills Inspired By Mass Shooting In Pittsburgh
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are introducing a package of hate-crimes bills that are inspired by a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshippers. Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa said Thursday the October attack at the Tree of Life synagogue showed Pennsylvania law has shortcomings on hate crimes and ethnic intimidation. Among other things, the bills would require municipal police officers to be trained to investigate crimes of ethnic intimidation.
Fayette County Father Convicted Of Third-Degree Murder In Starvation Death Of 23-Month-Old Daughter
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania father has been convicted of third-degree murder in the starvation death of his 23-month-old daughter, who weighed just 10 pounds when she died in 2016. It took Fayette County jurors about two hours of deliberations Thursday to convict Michael Wright Jr. Wright told reporters he was “innocent” as he was escorted to jail afterwars.
Road Collapses After Large Water Main Break In Crescent Township
A road in Crescent Township has partially collapsed after a water main break. The break occurred on Crescent Boulevard Extension. Police said crews struck a gas line trying to repair the break. Police and firefighters were called to the scene this morning. People who live in the area are asked to use caution on any flooded roads.
It’s Going To Be A Wet, Cool Mother’s Day Weekend In Beaver County
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, MAY 10TH, 2019
TODAY – RAIN ENDING THIS MORNING. REMAINING
CLOUDY. HIGH NEAR 70.
TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES. LOW – 45.
SATURDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH – 65.
MOTHER’S DAY – LIGHT RAIN EARLY…THEN REMAINING
CLOUDY WITH SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGH – 54.