Author: Beaver County Radio

Over $5.9 million gets secured for improvements in water systems in the borough of Baden and the borough of Monaca

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie made an announcement that over $5.9 million was secured for improvements in water systems in the boroughs of both Baden and Monaca. Matzie confirmed that water lines that cannot be used anymore will be replaced thanks to the money. The Borough of Baden received a low-interest loan of $3,184,700 and the Borough of Monaca received a low-interest loan of $2,775,000 for their replacement and installation projects. According to a release from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, Matzie said the funding and projects include:

  • A $3,184,700 low-interest loan to the Borough of Baden to install more than 10,000 feet of 6-inch ductile iron water mains; replace 3,000 feet of 1-inch, authority-owned service lines that are deteriorating; and replace seven fire hydrants. Two new sections of line will be installed to loop specific distribution areas to provide consistent flow throughout the entire service area.

 

  • A $2,775,000 low-interest loan to the Borough of Monaca to replace approximately 6,700 feet of old cast iron water mains with new, ductile iron pipe in four areas of the borough where line breaks are prevalent; replace 4,175 feet of borough-owned service lines; and replace 10 fire hydrants.

Pennsylvania becomes sixth state to be part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for poker

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania became the sixth state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for poker after that agreement was signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday. The largest state in that market is now Pennsylvania and more than half of online poker players has been expanded. The pools for prizes and both the freedom and choice to play have also been increased for online poker players of about 150,000 with decreased amounts for buy-ins to play poker games. 

 

Resolution from State Representative Rob Matzie adopted by the Pennsylvania House to make April of 2025 “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie Speaking)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, A resolution from Matzie was adopted recently by the Pennsylvania House to make April of 2025 “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. Matzie made House Resolution 33 to make people aware of the accomplishments and challenges of those in Pennsylvania that do not have a limb. Matzie also confirmed that another reason that the resolution was made was for people to be aware of causes of limb loss that are preventable.

Resolution from State Representative Rob Matzie adopted by the Pennsylvania House to make April of 2025 “Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month”

(File Photo of a Person Digging with a Digging Machine)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) On Wednesday, a resolution from State Representative Rob Matzie was adopted by the Pennsylvania House to make April of 2025 “Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month.” Matzie made House Resolution 34 as a statement for people to make sure they call 811 before enduring any type of digging or project involving digging. Matzie also confirmed that the call to 811 also pertains to projects on private property of homeowners and digging projects that are shallow. 

 

Four South Side Area School District teachers will not be let go after vote from their school board is removed

(File Photo of Busses at South Side Area School District)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Four South Side Area School District teachers will not face a vote from their school board on whether they should be let go or not. The vote was dropped on Wednesday from the meeting agenda of the South Side Area School Board. The reasons the option to get rid of the teachers was considered was because of enrollment that was declining and the financial burden. It is unknown whether the reconsidering of these four teachers being let go will return.

Aliquippa man sentenced for fifteen years and given five years of supervised release for selling drugs and counterfeit pills on darknet websites

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) A man from Aliquippa was sentenced Wednesday for a stay in jail of fifteen years and five years of supervised release for selling drugs and counterfeit pills on darknet websites. Twenty-seven-year-old Jacob Blair pleaded guilty last year to going on sites like Tor2Door for a conspiracy for drug trafficking as well as a charge for possessing a firearm. Blair also had items including more than 20,000 fake oxycodone pills in his house when law enforcement searched it in 2023. 

 

Drilling operations will begin in Beaver Falls weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning Friday, April 25th weather permitting, drilling operations will occur on Route 18 in Beaver Falls in the area of 7th Avenue and College Avenue. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays through the middle of May, lane restrictions will occur between 18th Street and 32nd Street. Concrete core drilling operations will be conducted by crews from ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC and Armstrong Drilling.

Baden Academy Charter School student becomes one of ten finalists for the Edgar Snyder Coloring Contest

(File Photo of fifth grade Baden Academy Charter School student Skylar Wesley’s coloring contest submission drawing, Source for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Baden Academy Charter School)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A Baden Academy Charter School student is one of ten finalists that are qualified to win the Edgar Snyder Coloring Contest. Skylar Wesley is a fifth-grade student who competed with other students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Western and Central Pennsylvania. Skylar will get a gift card and a $1,000 donation for her school if she is in the top five in votes online. You can vote for Skylar through May 2nd at edgarsnyder.com/voting.

Marvin B. Sines (1946-2025)

Marvin B. Sines, 78, of Freedom, passed away on April 23rd, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Alton, West Virginia on November 6th, 1946, a son of the late Berlin D. and Virginia Holt Sines. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth A. Sines, one step-son, Robert E. Svanda, his first wife, Gaylorrie Sines, four sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Romilda “Ronnie” (Rega) Sines, one daughter and son-in-law, Christina L. Sines and her husband Gary Hall, of Beaver Falls, two step-daughters, Hope L. and Dianna M. Svanda of Rochester, two step-sons, Brian D. Burholt of Allison Park, Pennsylvania, and Greggory D. Burtholt, of Baltimore, Maryland, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Marvin was a retired boilermaker with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union, Local 754. He was an Airforce Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Freedom FOE, SOI, Unionville American Legion Post 512 and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA. Marvin’s wish was to be cremated, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.