Residents in Beaver Borough receiving tax increase of 56% on property

(File Photo of Beaver Borough Municipal Building)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Borough, PA) On Tuesday evening, the council of the Beaver Borough held a meeting to announce that residents in Beaver Borough will receive a 56% tax increase on property for next year. There were several reasons that this occurred, which include the council stating that a hillside needs to be repaired while the pool house will undergo renovations, which will earn it more money. According to the council, an average jump of $500 that year will be the increase that people who own homes in the area will be expected to see in 2025. 

 

Aliquippa Police investigating incident in which a victim was shot in the hand

(File Photo of Aliquippa Police Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department on Tuesday, that same night at 6:35 p.m., police went to the 1800 block of Main Street for the report of a person shot in the hand. The post also noted that police and EMS helped and the victim, who is now in stable condition, was taken to the hospital in a vehicle that was private.  That is all the details we have at this time, and the incident is still being investigated. Please call Detective David Mosura at 724-775-0880 if you have evidence or have anything on video related to this incident.

 

Aliquippa Police investigating shots fired incident that hit a vehicle and two apartments

(File Photo of Police Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department on Tuesday, that same night, at around 7:30 p.m. police went to the 300 block of Linmar Terrace for the report of multiple shots fired. Multiple shots hit two apartments and a vehicle. After video footage was looked over, two shooters approached behind the apartments from the hill around Green Street. No people got injured and investigation continues regarding this incident. Please call the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-775-0880 if you have any information regarding that shooting. 

Gas prices increase in Western Pennsylvania this week by thirteen cents, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report

(File Photo: Source for Photo: A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession. The decline that the Commerce Department reported Thursday, July 28, in the gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — followed a 1.6% annual drop from January through March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Gas prices are thirteen cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at around $3.44 a gallon, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report. The report states that last week in Western Pennsylvania, the average price was around $3.31 for a gallon of gas, while a year ago, the price was nine cents higher at around $3.53. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for an unleaded gallon of gas here in Beaver County is about $3.33. 

According to the report, here are prices this week for an unleaded gallon of gas in certain areas in Pennsylvania:

$3.468      Altoona
$3.325      Beaver
$3.719      Bradford
$3.402      Brookville
$3.442      Butler
$3.367      Clarion
$3.452      DuBois
$3.446      Erie
$3.451      Greensburg
$3.452      Indiana
$3.379      Jeannette
$3.475      Kittanning
$3.355      Latrobe
$3.486      Meadville
$3.456      Mercer
$3.307      New Castle
$3.424      New Kensington
$3.487      Oil City
$3.399      Pittsburgh

$3.343      Sharon
$3.432      Uniontown
$3.699      Warren
$3.310      Washington

Conway fire chief future still in question after non-unanimous vote was taken at a department meeting

(File Photo of Conway Fire Department building with vehicle being stored on Truck)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Conway, PA) On Tuesday, a meeting was arranged regarding the future of Daniel Bryne, the fire chief of Conway, who got suspended last week even though allegations were not seen as criminal against him. Bob Skocich, the president of the department, held a vote with twenty-eight members that did not turn out unanimous, but an overwhelming amount of the voters chose one side of the decision about what will happen to Bryne. According to Skocich, he is going to speak to the attorney of the department involving the “executive” decision, but he did not have any other comments on the matter at this time. This is a developing story, and we will have updates as soon as they are available. 

James Edward White (1947-2024)

James Edward White, 77, of Pulaski Township passed away on December 10th, 2024 in his residence. He was born on February 14, 1947, the son of the late Vernon C. Harrison and Marian Dickinson Harrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly A. Connor and Wendy L. Longfellow. He is survived by two nieces, Kelly A. Riddell and her companion life mate Daniel J. Stevenson of Pulaski Township, Tracy L. Schroeder and her husband Michael of Supply, North Carolina, a great-niece, Julieanna Moore and her husband Colton of Germany and three great-nephews, Devon Taylor and his wife Alana of Japan, Kyle Herr and his wife Olivia and Jayden Herr of North Carolina. James was a former employee of Valley Refuse and was a member of the Phoenix Center of Rochester and New Brighton United Methodist Church. Friends will be received on Friday, December 13th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester with the service following at 8:15 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Beebe Harding. The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Mental Health Association, 105 Brighton Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074.

Robert Leroy Knight (1961-2024)

Robert Leroy Knight, 63, of Midland, passed away on December 7th, 2024, at home.
He was born in Ellwood City on September 26th, 1961, a son of the late Clyde and Dorothy Mae Knight. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Irene, daughters, Stephanie Lallement and Tracy Markin; brothers, Ralph Knight, John Knight and Ray Knight, sisters: Dorothy Montgomery, Mary L. Knight, Nancy Knight, Kim Knight, and Jackie Knight; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Robert was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and had worked for Morrow Motors of Midland and Beaver Falls for nearly 20 years.
In accordance with Robert’s wishes, no public visitation was held.
A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Cecilia J. Orsag (1929-2024)

Cecilia J. Orsag, 95, of South Beaver Township, passed away on December 8th, 2024.

She was born in Brady’s Run on January 12th, 1929, the daughter of the late Nick and Louise (Cvetnic) Orsag and the step-daughter of George Winich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Violet Winich. She is survived by numerous cousins, a godson and a goddaughter.

Cecilia graduated from New Brighton High School in 1947. She resided in Fallston for 32 years before moving to Chippewa Township. She worked in the following places: Townsend Co., Laidlaw Wire Co., J & L, Crucible Co., D. Leo Sign and the Medical Center of Beaver, where she retired from. She was a member of the Croation Fraternal Union of America as well as a member of St. Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish. In her free time, Cecilia loved to bake and make candy.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 13th from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, where prayers will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Saint Monica’s Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Beaver Valley Healthcare & Rehab (Guardian Healthcare) and Grane Hospice for the care given to Cecilia.

Bruster’s opening new location in Bridgewater

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published December 10, 2024 4:54 P.M.

(Bridgewater, Pa) Development has started on a new location for Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Bridgewater.

The new location will be just yards away from their present location on the plot of land where batting cages used to be.

The location is set to have a drive-thru and is expected to open in 2025.

Donald Carl Steinecke (1933-2024)

Donald Carl Steinecke, 91, of Darlington, passed away on December 8th, 2024, in Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

He was born in Darlington on June 30th, 1933, a son of the late Robert and Mary (McCowin) Steinecke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores (Staneart) Steinecke and a brother, Robert Steinecke. He is survived by his children, Laurie (Dave) Meyer, Judy (Scott) Campbell and Mark McKim; 7 grandchildren: Jessica Meyer, Megan Meyer, Andrew Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Shannon (Dan) Gillin, Ryan McKim and Kyle McKim; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace McKim; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Steinecke.

In his lifetime, Don was a devoted husband to his lovely wife of 48 years.  He was a loving Father and Pap and the most patient man who adored his family and home.  His passions were woodworking, hunting, making pancake breakfasts, and attending sporting events for Jessica and Megan, both in high school and college.  He became known as “Pap” to all of the basketball girls and families.  The best times of his life were raising his family with Delores and watching his grandchildren grow up and being part of their lives.

He was a do-it-yourself kind of man who loved doing renovations at his own home as well as at his children’s homes.  Don always had a home project going on and maintained his lawn immaculately.

He and Delores were regular attendees at Pathway Church.  He also enjoyed his breakfast get togethers with the guys from B & W where he had worked for 30 years.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was drafted into the Korean War.

He lived a simple life but had so many blessings and left his mark on so many people who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 12th from 2 P.M. until the time of services at 4 P.M. in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.  Morris Book will officiate.