Beaver County Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley announced this morning that the report from the forensics audit on Friendship Ridge is forthcoming. That’s according to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti, who attended the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session this morning. The report is expected to reveal whether the county owes the nursing home’s new owners money or vice versa. The report is expected to be made public sometime next week.
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Nurses at Heritage Valley Beaver Set One-Day Strike Date
A one-day strike date has been set for hundreds of nurses at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. A three-year contract for the registered nurses represented by the Services Employees International Union last week. Last night, union members voted to reject the most recent offer by hospital management. Nearly 500 union workers plan to walk out on July 19th. S.E.I.U. nurses chapter Molly Romigh tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the main sticking points include escalating health care costs and staff radio. No new talks are scheduled.
Beaver County Court Hearings Continued For Aliquippa Substitute Teacher and School Board Member
A spokesperson for Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier’s office, early this morning announced that Aliquippa substitute teacher Ahna Tania Anderson’s hearing has been continued to Thursday, August 25, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Anderson is represented by Attorney Blaine Jones, who could not be present today. School board member Aileen Gilbert’s hearing has been continued to Thursday, July 28. Both women face charges in connection with their failure to report the sexual assault of a 12 year old minor on April 26. A report was made by another district employee, who reported it on the afternoon of April 27. The employee contacted school officials, law enforcement and Child Line. bAnderson is faced with a 3rd degree felony and 2nd degree misdemeanor because she violated the persons required to report suspected child abuse statue. She also faces endangering the welfare of a child, a first degree misdemeanor. Aileen Gilbert faces the same charges as Anderson.
Local Parks And Trails To Receive Grants From The State
More than 296-thousand dollars in grants have been approved to help improve local parks and trails. That announcement comes from 10th District State Representative Jaret Gibbons. The projects, according to Gibbons, include a $32-thousand-dollar greenways, trails and recreation grant for Wampum Borough Park; $52-thousand dollars for Wampum Station Park; and more than $212-thousand dollars for Slippery Rock Trail. The Commonwealth Financing Authority administers and finances projects and is an independent agency created by the legislature.
Things are Rockin’ at Thursday’s during Boom V.I.P. Party
(Bridgewater, PA) Local rock legend Donnie Iris was among the crowd gathered at Thursday’s Restaurant and Tavern for a special Beaver County Boom sponsor party on
Saturday July 2, 2016. The pre-fireworks event is held annually and organized by PUSH Beaver County. WBVP and WMBA program director Mike Romigh had a chance to catch up with Donnie Iris during a live on site broadcast from the gathering on Beaver County Radio. Click the player below to hear Mike’s Interview with Donnie.
Midland Sports Hall Of Fame Banquet Being Held This Weekend
This weekend…The Midland Sports Hall Of Fame will welcome seven all-time Midland High School greats and the first undefeated football team in school history. Chris Shovlin was recently a special guest on the Saturday Sports Slam with Frank Sparks and Greg Benedetti. He talked about Sunday’s induction ceremony and luncheon. He says the ceremony and luncheon starts at 1:00 Sunday afternoon in the Midland gymnasium and is part of the Midland Fourth of July celebration. Doors open at noon. A limited number of tickets are still available at the Midland gym lobby until 5:00 Friday afternoon. Tickets are $20 each.
Serbian Softball Tournament Being Held in Hopewell Area School District
At last week’s Hopewell Area School District’s board meeting Dave Tadich, chairperson for a Serbian Softball Tournament, asked for permission to use the junior and senior high fields on July 23, 2016. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the approval was granted and the event is from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tadich said teams from as far away as Lackawanna, N.Y. will compete with teams from the Pittsburgh area. He said he’s hoping a team from Canton, Ohio will also join the Aliquippa group. A team of non-Serbs from the Aliquippa area is expected to participate. The junior high champs play against the high school champs, Tadich said. Each team will pay $50 for umpires and expenses the group incurs. The American Serbian Club also helps to fund the event , he said. Runners-up and winners in the tournament get t shirts. Players are treated to a buffet dinner at the Serbian Club.
Alleged Bank Robber Causes Multi-Vehicle Parkway West Accident After Robbing Chippewa Twp Bank
A suspected bank robber caused a multi-vehicle crash on the Parkway West Thursday afternoon that sent a state police trooper to the hospital. State police were told to be on the lookout for a tan pickup truck with black decals on the side that was allegedly involved in a Huntington Bank robbery in Chippewa Township. A trooper noticed the truck around 2:30 p.m. He attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect – 46-year-old Josh Kehren – fled eastbound on the Parkway West and led police on a chase. Police say Kehren eventually struck the rear of the trooper in front of him. Authorities say the trooper will be okay. Four state police vehicles were damaged. Kehren is charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and fleeing and eluding.
Family Of Four Displaced by New Brighton Apartment Fire
Firefighters were called to the scene of an apartment fire in New Brighton overnight. The initial call came in around 2 a.m. at an apartment on 34th Avenue. One family is left homeless by the blaze. Judith Schaffer of the American Red Cross tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that they are in the process of assisting the four victims. There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of that fire is under investigation.
Aliquippa City Council: It’s All About The Police
Aliquippa City Council, at last night’s work session, approved the retirement of Officer Dale Nicholson. His last day will be July 29. He has served the city for more than 25 years. Johnnie Schooley was promoted from patrolman to sergeant, effective June 9. Robert Sealock was also promoted to sergeant, effective June 17. The men will also receive pay increases with the promotions. Officer Anthony Joseph Quinn served his one year probation , as did Officer James Mark Cillo. They are now patrolmen for the city. They will also receive pay increases. Police Chief Don Couch announced that Kennedy Boulevard at 21st St. northbound to Brodhead Road will close Wednesday, July 6 for road work. The lane will be closed for 3-4 weeks. Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday July 6 at 7 p.m.