The Community College of Beaver County announces their schedule for the 56th year of their Celebration Week

(File Photo of the Community College of Beaver County logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) The Community College of Beaver County will send off their graduating class of 2025 during their Celebration Week this week while honoring that class, their faculty, staff and students. The events occurring this week will be on several locations across the CCBC campus today through Thursday leading up to the commencement. According to CCBC, the list of events, times and locations for the 56th year of Celebration Week at CCBC are:

Monday, May 5 – High School Celebration
Event: Barbeque Bash
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Courtyard (Titan Cafe as rain location)
Tuesday, May 6 – Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony
Event: Nursing and Radiologic Technology graduates gets their pins on their graduation outfit by a loved one signifying graduation and transitioning into the force of work.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Dome
Wednesday, May 7 – Legacy Celebration
Event: Celebrating the legacy of the CCBC community by honoring employees, thanking people that have retired, honoring every legacy, and recognizing the service of the board employees.
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Location: Titan Café
Thursday, May 8 – 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Event: Commencement for the 2025 graduating class
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Dome

 

 

Cancellations and Delays for Monday, May 5th, 2025

The following school districts and businesses are either delayed or canceled today.

Monday, May 5th, 2025

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education in Rochester
  Aliquippa Area School District               
  Ambridge Area School District                                                 
  Avonworth Area School District                                                 
  Baden Academy Charter
  Beaver Area School District           
  Bethel Christian-Racoon Twp.       
  Beaver County CTC          
  Beaver County Christian School           
  Beaver Valley Montessori School
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District         
  Blackhawk Area School District           
Butler County Community College (All Locations)
  Center at the Mall in Monaca           
  Central Valley School District         
  CCBC
  CCBC School of Aviation Sciences
  Chippewa Alliance Church
  Cornell School District Remote Instruction Day Monday due to a power outage
  Early Years (All Locations)
  Eden Christian Academy
Education Center at Watson (Sewickley)
  Ellwood City Area School District
  Freedom Area School District
  Head Start of Beaver County -All   Centers
Heart Prints Center for Early Education in Cranberry Township
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell Area School District
 Life Family Pre-School
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter   School
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC     
  Mc Guire Memorial School
  Midland Borough School District
  Montour Area School District
  Moon Area School District
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus                       Pre-school (Moon Twp.)
 My Family Preschool in New Brighton
  New Brighton Area School District
  New Horizon-Beaver County
  North Catholic High School
  Our Lady of Fatima-Hopewell
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
  Parkway West CTC
  Penn State-Beaver
  Provident Charter School West
  Quaker Valley School District
  Riverside Area School District   (Beaver  County)
  Road to Emmaus Baptist Church in Beaver
  Rochester Area School District
  Seneca Valley School District
  Sewickley Academy
 South Side Beaver School District (Hookstown)
  Sto-Rox School District
 St. James School (Sewickley)
  St. Kilian Parish School in Cranberry
  St. Monica Catholic Academy (Beaver Falls)
  St. Peter & Paul (Beaver)
   St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople
  Vanport VFD
  West Allegheny
  Western  Beaver
  Zelienople/Evans City Meals on Wheels in Zelienople
  Zelienople Preschool

 

Real ID deadline approaching and Pennsylvanians can qualify online to obtain one

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvanians can qualify to obtain a Real ID online before the deadline to get one Wednesday with four necessary documents. According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website, you need two documents, one to prove your identity and one to prove your lawful status. You also need proof of a document with your social security number and two documents with where you live. The link for more information can be found below:

Click here for the link: Apply for REAL ID | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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05-02-25 Listings

 

Howie             (Vanport)        724-774-6397

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Solid Chrome 2 Pen Set in a box.  Will make a great gift.  Best offer

 

Cross Gold plated pen with Chrome pencil set in a box.

Make an offer.

 

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Bud         (Rochester)            724-321-0695

 

LTB (looking to buy) Dodge or Plymouth A-body cars (for parts) from ’63-’81.  Models include Dart, Sport, Barracuda, Valiant, Duster & Scamp.  These are smaller rear wheel drive cars.  Looking mainly for 2 door, but if you have a 4 door, please call.

 

LTB a lawn tractor or Zero Turn mower in any shape.  Electric would be fine also.

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Tony              (Monaca)        724-770-0762

For Sale:

 Commercial Grade Garden Hoses.  Both have brass fittings & will last a lifetime.  1 is 75 ft ($35) and the other is 50 ft ($25)

 

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Ron         (Rochester)            724-581-8021

Brand new Vinyl Siding (not in a box). Beige color. 12’ X 8’.  Also 5 corner pieces.

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Charlie           (Beaver Falls)         724-843-2560

Blank Cassettes for High 8 Video camera.  These are brand new and will record 2 hours each.  Yours FREE.

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

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The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach. Sullivan was out of a job for less than a week after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed Monday to part ways. Sullivan replaces Peter Laviolette, who was fired after the Rangers missed the playoffs following a trip to the Eastern Conference final last year. Sullivan, who coached Pittsburgh to the Stanley Cup back to back in 2016 and ’17, is tasked with trying to turn the Rangers back into an immediate contender. General manager Chris Drury made the move to get Sullivan not long after receiving a multiyear contract extension of his own.

Part of roof of Frankfort Presbyterian Church tears off thanks to the Western Pennsylvania storms on April 29th, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Frankfort Presbyterian Church (PA))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A Beaver County church is still feeling the effects of the Western Pennsylvania storms as part of the roof of Frankfort Presbyterian Church on Route 18 was teared off of the building Tuesday. Crews assisted on Wednesday to fix the hole temporarily. In 2007, a lightning strike and fire damaged the same roof, which caused it to be replaced. On Thursday, the services for Sunday, May 4th at Frankfort Presbyterian Church were cancelled.

Pennsylvania “Day of Action” planned for higher minimum wage and immigrants’ rights

(Source for Photo: Pennsylvanians will gather at the Capitol for a policy hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, followed by a rally at 10:15 a.m. Participants will then meet with lawmakers to advocate for a minimum wage increase and immigrants’ rights. (Adobe Stock) Caption for Photo: People on strike protesting with megaphone (Source for Photo: Courtesy of Adobe Stock) Danielle Smith – Keystone State News Service

(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Thousands are expected to rally in Harrisburg on Monday, for a “Raise the Wage and Immigrant Rights Day of Action.” More than 47-thousand Pennsylvania workers earn the minimum wage of 7.25 an hour, or less. Jarrett Smith with the Service Employees International Union says Pennsylvania hasn’t raised its minimum wage in over 15 years, while more than 30 other states and Washington, D.C., have all moved toward 15 dollars an hour. Smith says this makes it harder for the state to stay competitive. Smith says the coalition “Pennsylvania Stands Up” is leading the protest, backed by labor and community groups, and some lawmakers. Two years ago, the House passed a bill to raise the state minimum wage to 15 dollars by 2026, but the Senate hasn’t acted. Smith says Governor Josh Shapiro has pointed out it could bring in up to 60 million dollars a year in tax revenue.

 

Antonietta DeVitis (1935-2025)

Antonietta DeVitis, 90, of Conway, passed away on May 1st, 2025, in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lettopalena, Italy, on March 6th, 1935, the daughter of the late Eugenio and Camilla (Martinelli) Cavicchia. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Ermando DeVitis, three sons, Phil (Cindy) DeVitis, Gene (Tracy) DeVitis and Tim DeVitis, a daughter, Maria (Michael) delaChevrotiere, five granddaughters: Justine (John) Holleran, Mya and Marisa delaChevrotiere, and Bianca and Morgan DeVitis; as well as two great grandsons, Jack and Ethan Holleran.

Antonietta and her firstborn son, Phil, joined her husband, Ermando, in the United States in 1957. After settling in the United States, their family grew by three more children, Eugene, Timothy, and Maria. Antonietta loved to cook, and she was the best cook, as described by her oldest granddaughter, Justine. Her days were surrounded by meals. As soon as she finished preparing a meal, her mind quickly geared toward the next one. She enjoyed crocheting, watching her “stories;” especially The Young and the Restless. Her favorite color was purple.  Above all, she absolutely adored and loved her grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation for Antonietta will take place on Sunday, May 4th from 2-5 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Blessing Service will take place on Monday, May 5th at 10 A.M. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Freedom. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Jude Children Hospital.

Judith M. Lindner (1943-2025)

Judith M. Lindner, 82, of New Galilee, passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2025 at Providence Health Care.

She was born on February 8th, 1943, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lindner and her daughter, Sherri Baxa.

She is survived by her son, Chris (Becky) Lindner, her grandsons, Christopher (Kyla) Lindner and Jeff (Melanie) Lindner, her great grandsons, River Thomas and Silas Brown Lindner and her close friends, Jerry and Mary Richeal and Anissa Heaton.

In accordance with her Judith’s request, there are no visitations.

The family would like to thank the staff on 1B for their compassionate care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Raymond Thomas “TR” Carter, Jr. (1969-2025)

Raymond Thomas “TR” Carter, Jr., 55, of Chippewa Township, passed on April 27th, 2025 in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Rochester on August 16th, 1969, the son of Caren (McNear) Carter, and the late Raymond Thomas Carter, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 31 years, Darcie (Lambright) Carter, their children, Creighton (Alexi Milburn) Carter and Brynn (Tyler Lemak) Carter, a sister, Cammie (Jeffrey) Schoeneweis, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends throughout the community.

Raymond’s selflessness and dedication to others will be greatly missed. He served the Beaver Falls school district as a counselor and teacher for 32 years. He was just 26 days away from retirement, a milestone he had earned through decades of service and care for the students and staff he worked with so closely.

In accordance with Raymond’s wishes, there will be no visitation and all services are private.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to Raymond’s family during this most difficult time.