Crews worked to put out a fire at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Big Beaver yesterday afternoon. The fire possibly involved two cars and a fence. No injuries were reported. No word on how the fire started.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Pennsylvania Lawmakers And Governor Preparing For Start Of Next Fiscal Year
Pennsylvania lawmakers still fatigued from a record budget standoff with Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf may not get much of a break before the fiscal year begins July 1. Lawmakers return to Harrisburg today, with six weeks before the deadline for Wolf and House and Senate Republican majorities to iron out sharp difficulties over taxes and spending.
Bridgewater Arts Festival a success
The First Annual Bridgewater Arts Festival was held on Saturday May 14, 2016. The off and on Wind and rain didn’t deter people from coming out to see the events of the day. Saturday Sports Slam hosts Frank Sparks and Greg Benedetti were broadcasting live from the festival. The Arts Festival was also the long awaited debut of the brand new WBVP/WMBA personality prize wheel. Check out the photos of all the fun!!!
Car Crashes Into Entrance to Huntington Bank In Chippewa
If you’re on your way to do some banking this afternoon at the Huntington Bank in Chippewa Township, you’re going to have to use the drive-thru. Witnesses tell Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that someone crashed their vehicle into the entrance at the bank. Beaver County Radio’s Al Goehring drove by the scene today and said it was a mess. There’s didn’t appear to be any injuries. So if you need to do banking there today, you’ll need to use the drive-thru. No other information has been released at this time.
Blackhawk School District Postpones Vote On Teacher Furloughs
Dozens of people turned out to speak at the Blackhawk School Board meeting last night. The big topics of the evening were proposed teacher layoffs and the future of an elementary school building. There were hundreds of people in attendance at the Blackhawk High School gym. The meeting lasted more than four hours. The board was scheduled to vote on laying off teachers, athletic coaches and custodians. However, they decided to postpone the vote on teacher furloughs until the next meeting, scheduled for May 20th. The other plan on the agenda was to end a contract to renovate Northwestern Primary School, where work has already begun. The board took a vote and decided to keep that contract and go on with the construction.
Cranberry Township Woman dies After Being Ejected, Run Over In Crash On I-79
A Cranberry Township woman died early this morning in a crash that shut down part of Interstate 79. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes, near mile marker 75. State police say 55-year-old Jacqueline Maloney swerved to miss a deer on the road and lost control. Her SUV hit a guardrail, overturned and Maloney was ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing a seatbelt. Police say Maloney was in the middle of the roadway when she was run over by another vehicle. That vehicle did not stop at the scene. Crews closed the northbound lanes between the Wexford and Warrendale exits to investigate. The northbound lanes reopened to traffic around 3:00 this morning. If you have any information on the other vehicle involved, call state police at (412) 787-2000.
Beaver County Commissioners Want to Know: Who Owes Who Money?
The Beaver County Commissioners have entered into agreement with the Nottingham Group, LLC to provide an audit and investigation into the sale of Friendship Ridge. Beaver County Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley tells Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti that the purpose of the audit and investigation is to determine if the county still owes money to the new owners…or if the new owners owe the county. In other business, the county is receiving from the state department of aging more than 3-million-seven-hundred-thousand dollars for senior services, beginning July 1st and running through 2021 for a total windfall of nearly 19-million dollars.
Aliquippa School Board Addresses Citizens’ Concerns Regarding Poor Conditions at Football Stadium
The Aliquippa School Board last night addressed a group of citizens concerning the conditions that prevail at Carl A. Aschman Football Stadium. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Dr. Peter Carbone, acting superintendent, told the group that the district is preparing to work on repairing broken concrete steps, repairing rotted bleachers and replacing the press box roof. Board president Terry Swanson said the board will budget for the repairs , and district employee Art Piroli, Jr. said electrical problems have to be tended to right away.
Elementary Gifted Education Class At Aliquippa Elementary School Headed To Philly
The elementary gifted education class at Aliquippa Elementary School will head to Philadelphia next Thursday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the class raised money selling doughnuts and sugar cookies and private donations also supported the students and teacher Debbie Frank’s efforts. Ms. Beth Walkney, district psychologist and special education coordinator made the announcement at last night’s board meeting. Mrs. Frank thanked all the supporters of the project when contacted this morning.
Dr. Ben Carson Speaking at Grove City College Commencement
Republican presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson will address the newest graduates of Grove City College during Saturday’s commencement, according to a news release from the college. Carson is filling in for conservative author William Bennett, who was scheduled to speak but had to decline unexpectedly. The college also will present an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Carson during the ceremony, in recognition of his contributions in advancing medical science. Commencement is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday on the Quad on the campus of Grove City College.