(Photo Courtesy of Brunton’s Dairy Farm)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) A Beaver County dairy farm brought its cows back after a fire destroyed the farm in October of 2023. An electric accident caused both a bottling plant and a cow barn to set on fire at Brunton’s Dairy Farm that year. Robotic technology and new stalls for waterbeds were also provided for the cows as they are still settling in to their return.
(Photo Provided by and Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Hershey, PA) Officials from the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro spoke in Hershey on Monday about methods for both babies and pregnant mothers to achieve better care with an investment of $3.6 million. According to remarks from PA Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen, four regional maternal health coalitions received funding. Dr. Bogen also confirmed that these companies can find out what is causing mortality rates, which could lead to service in healthcare for women and their children.
(Photo Provided with Release)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Township, PA) According to a release, the Beaver County Bureau of Elections will host an instructional event for prospective and new candidates to introduce themselves to the processes of campaigning and ballot access. On Tuesday, February 11th from 6 to 8 p.m., the Community College of Beaver County’s Titan Café in Center Township will host the first-time event How to Run for Local Office 101. Topics for discussion include responsibilities for finances and fundraising, deadlines and dates, petition circulation mechanics, filing requirements and more.
(File Photo of Red Wine being poured into a glass)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Midland, PA) The Midland Fine Wine and Good Spirits store reopened to the public on Monday at noon. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board closed the store because of renovations on Saturday, January 4th. The store is open from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The store is closed on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
(File Photo of a glow in the dark gun in a suitcase)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Agents from TSA intercepted a gun at Pittsburgh International Airport for the third time this year this past weekend when they confiscated a 9 mm handgun that was loaded. The chamber of the gun also had a bullet inside of it. An airline contractor at the Pittsburgh airport owned the gun and TSA officials confirmed that person has their credentials removed and is not working there anymore.
(File Photo of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Raccoon Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a domestic incident occurred in Raccoon Township on December 28th, 2024. At 7:30 p.m., thirty-five-year-old Zachary Pietruszka of Aliquippa was physically assaulted by thirty–six-year-old Alyssa Pietruszka of Aliquippa on 130 Maplehurst Drive. Alyssa Pietruszka was apprehended by troopers and is now in the Beaver County Jail after the incident.
(File Photo of the AARP logo)
(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)
(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania cities or civic groups with ideas for improving their communities have a new chance to make them a reality. Grants from the AARP Community Challenge fund projects which do not take long to complete. Since 2017, Pennsylvania has given almost 500-thousand dollars in grants toward 41 projects. AARP Pennsylvania state director Bill Johnston-Walsh says this is the ninth year for the grants and the applications are being accepted for three different grant opportunities, capacity-building microgrants, demonstration, and what he explains are known as flagship grants. He says AARP Community Challenge Grants fund quick-action projects that boost “livability” and help improve walk and bike audits, home modifications, pedestrian safety and more. Applications are open now through March 5th.
(Photo Courtesy of the Ambridge Police Department)
(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Ambridge, PA) The Ambridge Police Department announced Monday that a new K-9 will be joining one of their police officers. The dog’s name is Pitt and the K-9 will be joining Mikey Longo, who is the K-9 officer of the Ambridge Police Department.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(East Palestine, Ohio) East Palestine, Ohio and Norfolk Southern have made a deal to settle claims from the train derailment that occurred there in February of 2023. A press release on Monday stated that $22 million will be given to East Palestine by Norfolk Southern. The release also notes that police and fire department vehicles were replaced, the renovation of the train depot continued and the water treatment plant was improved in East Palestine for $13.5 million. Norfolk Southern will continue to upgrade the East Palestine City Park with a funding of $25 million.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 28, 2025 8:09 A.M.
The photo above shows Parker.
(New Brighton, Pa) January is School Directors Appreciation month, and New Brighton Superindent Dr. Joseph Gaurino found a unique way to show appreciation to the district’s School Board.
Dr. Gaurino invited a special guest to the meeting, Parker, who is a therapy dog. Parker has become an important part of the elementary school, where he helps students on a regular basis. Gaurino credits the school board for allowing Parker to be a part of student life.
Parker’s journey with New Brighton started in 2021. 2nd Grade Teacher and Parker’s caretaker Lisa Patterson, approached Dr. Gaurino with the idea, who admits that originally he thought it was crazy. However, since then Parker has helped countless students when they are having a bad day or need assistance of any kind.
Parker shown with Lisa Patterson
Dr. Gaurino expressed his pride in New Brighton for being the first school in the county to have a therapy dog.
Patterson told Beaver County Radio about an event where the school lost electricity and Parker helped to comfort students. She also says students are always excited to see him when they get off the bus. Parker even answers to letters that students write to him.
Students also have the opportunity to be awarded with time to read to Parker, among other activities.
Elementary principal Jason Hall commented that Parker is the best person working in the building and he even has his own office.
Parker primarily visits the school on Fridays and other special days while attending school events as well. He has also made his way on to to district social media pages.
Dr. Gaurino commented that Patterson has a miniature horse as well, but they are sticking with just Parker for now.