(File Photo: Caption for Photo: African american boy take a drink of cool water from one of the schools water fountains)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(York County, PA) A bill called the Flouride Choice Act was recently introduced by Pennsylvania Senator Dawn Keefer to ban fluoride in drinking water that is public across Pennsylvania. Keefer made the model for the bill after a bill that banned fluoride in water that is public in the state of Utah. There was no response from the office of Governor Josh Shapiro about if he would sign the bill from Keefer or not. The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee got a referral about this bill. 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, a person uses a smart phone in Chicago. Nearly all Americans agree that the rampant spread of misinformation is a problem. Most also think individual users, along with social media companies, bear a good deal of blame for the situation. That’s according to a new poll from The Pearson Institute and the Associated Press—NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Delaware County, PA) Pennsylvania State Representative Lisa Borowski recently had legislation introduced to ban sneaky tactics of subscription enrollment. Borowski wants to prohibit the practice known as negative options. She believes that opting into a service instead of opting out will save Pennsylvanians millions of dollars every year. This legislation has already passed the House of Representatives in the state of Pennsylvania and is now going to the Pennsylvania Senate. 

(File Photo of Bridge Closed Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ross Township, PA) According to an announcement on Thursday from Allegheny County Public Works, Jacks Run Road Bridge No. 3 is closed because of corroded steel in its only pier. The steel was found by inspectors and the Ross Township bridge will be closed for a time that is undetermined after it gets inspected. The reason the bridge got closed is because the corroded steel made it impossible for the weight that the bridge can hold to be determined by engineers.

(File Photo of the Aliquippa School Board and Aliquippa Quips Logo)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa City Council addressed a decision at their regular session Wednesday night. San Rocco’s Cultural Committee requested to hold an event at Lefty Cepull Field in Aliquippa. The event was supposed to be held at the center of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa on Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 10th. Fred Persi confirmed to the Aliquippa City Council that the church did not respond to his request yet.

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to police, a tattoo artist from the Pittsburgh area now has multiple charges against him after he sexually assaulted a customer. An announcement on Thursday from Allegheny County police confirms that thirty-six-year-old Sean Seretti, who works for All Good Tattoo in Robinson Township was charged. Detectives discovered that Seretti assaulted a woman when he was giving her a tattoo. The charges for Seretti include indecent assault and aggravated indecent assault. The assault happened on June 6th and a preliminary hearing for Seretti will occur on July 15th.  

(File Photo of the Kennywood logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) Someone was hit by a cellphone on Wednesday night at Kennywood Park while riding the Phantom’s Revenge roller coaster and was taken to the hospital. There are no further details on this incident, but it occurred at about 8:45 p.m. According to a statement from Kennywood, “Safety is our top priority. Loose articles, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited on all attractions.”

(File Photo of the PennDOT logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced on Thursday that the PennDOT Driver License Center in New Castle will temporarily close for renovations of the facility. Tuesday, July 8th to Saturday, July 12th is when the 973 Old Youngstown Road location will close. Tuesday, July 15th is when that location will reopen and work includes installing new flooring and replacing furniture. You can still visit the Beaver Falls, Butler and Mercer PennDOT locations for services. 

(File Photo of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) According to a release from Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office, Vogel’s Rochester and Cranberry Township offices are available for those looking to apply for the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program. The deadline for this program is on December 31st, 2025. The maximum income limit currently is $46,520 and the range of maximum rebates is $380 to $1,000 depending on the renter or homeowner and their income levels. Call 724-774-0444 or 878-978-2575 for more information. 

(File Photo of the Beaver Cemetery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) A mother from Beaver County has recently received proof that her two-month-old daughter who passed away was not buried where her headstone is in West Mifflin. Sudden infant death syndrome killed Italia Laird, the daughter of Christine Berezanich in 2005. According to Berezanich, those who manage the Holy Name Cemetery in West Mifflin have insisted the gravestone was placed where Italia was buried. The Catholic Parish Charities Association is now taking over probing with their team of operations trying to find where Italia was buried.