Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 26,  2023 12:54 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) At 4 p.m. Monday, Chippewa Township Police were engaged in a high speed pursuit of a white BMW that ended in South Beaver Township. Police Chief Eric Hermick said one of his patrol officers observed the vehicle, stopped it, and saw drugs in plain view. The operator then fled the scene. The pursuit had to be called off  due to schools being dismissed. Chief Hermick said South Beaver got a call  that the vehicle operator Trezeir Epps, 23 of New Castle, PA, struck a tree in front of a house, and fled into the woods. The pursuit began at 10 pm. Police then set up a perimeter, using multiple k-9’s drones, and manpower, trapping him at a house on Route 51 at Bradford Drive. Epps threw a duffle bag into the woods, and police are searching for it  with the help of drones and k-9’s.

BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA– The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Beaver/Lawrence County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^® on September 30, 2023 at the Gazebo at Irvine Park in Beaver. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.

“We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s,” said Natalie Boyanovsky, development manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.”

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 280,000 people living with the disease and 400,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Beaver/Lawrence County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.

As students struggle with the finances necessary to pursue their lifelong dreams, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing to delve into the escalating expenses of higher education tomorrow, Sept. 27, at 9 am at the Republican Caucus Room, Room 418, Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg. Barring any technical difficulties, the events will be streamed on Facebook.com/pagoppolicy, www.PAGOPPolicy.com, www.PAHouseGOP.com and www.RepKail.com.

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election would be moved up five weeks under bipartisan legislation approved by the state Senate last week, said Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47).

Senate Bill 224 would move the 2024 primary election to March 19.

In many presidential elections, the outcome is largely decided before Pennsylvania voters have a chance to cast a ballot. Moving up the spring election date would give voters in the fifth-largest state a better chance of weighing in on the presidential primary.

The current primary date also conflicts with Passover, during which observant Jewish Pennsylvanians are prohibited from writing, driving, or using electricity.

“Last week the Pennsylvania Senate stood unified in wanting to ensure all Pennsylvanians have an equal opportunity to cast their vote, especially with next year being a presidential election year,” Vogel added. “It is now in the hands of the House of Representatives where we hope they will take swift action in getting this to the Governor’s desk.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for its consideration.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 26, 2023 10:26 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) A man has been found guilty in the attack of an Aliquippa Police Officer. On the night of July 28-29, 2022 PA State Trooper Johnnie Schooley was attacked and severely injured by Damian Bradford in front of and inside the Franklin Avenue Mini Mart in Aliquippa. At 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 after the jury deliberated for six hours, Bradford was found guilty of attempted homicide, multiple counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and other charges.
Judge Mitchell Shahen will sentence Bradford on the charges on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Assistant DA’s Chad Parks and Steven Necaster represented the Commonwealth . District Attorney Lozier’s staff, Trooper Schooley, Trooper Palmer, their families and fellow troopers all thanked the jury.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published September 25, 2023 10:06 A.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) Pizza Joe’s in New Brighton has apparently abruptly closed, at least temporarily. The restaurant has had an empty parking lot recently and google lists them as permanently closed. An automated message can be heard when trying to call their phone number, stating that the pizza shop has suspended operations citing staffing issues and the struggling economy.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published September 25, 2023 9:39 A.M.

(Zelienople, Pa) Young’s Custard Stand has officially closed its window after 75 years. The longtime custard and food stand shut down Sunday evening. A long line of people were all served their final frozen treat when they decided to stay open past closing to ensure everybody got what they wanted. The present owners of Young’s, which was a family run business, cited their closing as a chance to finally take a break after years of growing up and working at the business.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published September 25, 2023 9:40 A.M.  

(New Brighton, Pa) Two apartments have been deemed uninhabitable following a fire late last night in New Brighton. Shortly after midnight, fire crews were called out to Brightwood Manor apartments. According to the fire marshal, the cause of the fire is under investigation. There were not any injuries reported.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing work to inspect the I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) Vanport Bridge over the Ohio River in Vanport Township, Beaver County, will begin Monday, September 25 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on the Vanport Bridge in each direction weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through early October to allow crews to conduct routine bridge inspection activities.

Crews from Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Rigging Company will conduct the inspection work.

Please use caution if traveling in this area. Remember, work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett gives his glove to a fan in the stands after a win over the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday. Team spokesman Burt Lauten posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that every one on the plane is safe and the team is making plans to arrive in Pittsburgh later in the day. The team was originally scheduled to arrive in Pittsburgh around 5:30 a.m. EDT after improving to 2-1 by holding off the Raiders.