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Elaine (Middleton) Keriotis (1934-2024)

Elaine (Middleton) Keriotis, 90, passed away on November 10th, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 8th, 1934, and was preceded in death by her hsuband James Keriotis. She is survived by three children, Lewis Keriotis, Suzan Escott (Glenn), and James Keriotis, two grandchildren, Elias Kellum (Christen) and Ariel Kellum (Julian) and two great grandchildren, Elia Kellum and Kahana Kellum. Elaine spent her youth in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Aliquippa at the age of eighteen. She was a medical secretary who was also very much involved in the Greek Community including being a member of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Town and Country Cleaners in Aliquippa.

Friends will be received on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, as well as on Friday, November 15th from 11 a.m. until the time of  the funeral Service at noon in Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery of Aliquippa.

Antoinette (Santilli) Huwar (1930-2024)

Antoinette (Santilli) Huwar, 94, lovingly known as “Toni,” passed away on November 12th, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born in Pratica di Mare, Italy on September 25, 1930, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rosina (Colaialova) Santilli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Huwar and several of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her cherished family, two daughters and two sons-in-law: Judy and Gary McCutcheon, whom she resided with for the last two years, and Anita and Bill Grimm, four grandsons: Nick and Kerri McCutcheon, Kevin McCutcheon, Bill and Lauren Grimm, Nate and Stacy Grimm. She was also blessed with three great grandchildren: Nate Jr., Ryland and Reagan.
Antoinette was a faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Church of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Crescent Township.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Friday, November 15th, at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Township.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Aubrey at VITAS Hospice for the compassionate care that she extended to Antoinette.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Tree trimming & Times Building discussed at Commissioners Work Session

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 13, 2024 11:45 A.M.

(Beaver, Pa) The Beaver County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday morning for their weekly work session.

A situation was brought to the Commissioners attention regarding trees at the Courthouse. There are currently trees standing higher than the Courthouse and are said to be creating problems, particularly at this time of year, with drains on the roof. The County will be taking bids on having the trees trimmed to heights below the roof.

Another topic of discussion brought up once again was the former Beaver County Times building. The county has arranged another appraisal of the building from an Erie County based company. Treasurer Sandie Egley asked the Commissioners for confirmation that the company has no connections to the Courthouse in which they replied that they do not. The appraisal company is Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti, Inc.

The Commissioners hold their work session weekly as needed on Wednesdays at 10am in the Courthouse.

PennDOT planning drainage improvement work in Perry Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT announced that work to help drainage improvement will start on Thursday, November 14th, weather permitting, on Route 488, Portersville Road in Perry Township.

Both cross pipe replacement and inlet installation work are planned between Meadow Land Avenue and Hickernell Road, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays until Friday, November 22. There will also be flaggers operating single-lane alternating traffic.

Please stay safe if you are in the area.

Man from West Virginia given multiple charges after bringing a live flash-bang grenade to Pittsburgh International Airport

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man from West Virginia is receiving charges after trying to sneak a live flash-bang grenade into the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, twenty-five-year-old Zachary Velling of Morgantown, West Virginia brought the grenade in his luggage Tuesday morning and was discovered at the main security checkpoint of the airport. The grenade was pronounced live by a bomb squad technician and has since been safely taken away, but the incident has been told to the FBI. Velling has been given charges including two for misdemeanor for both criminal attempt by bringing explosives and for prohibitive offensive weapons.

Administration of Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT announce results of Operation Safe Stop 2024

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

On Tuesday, the results for Operation Safe Stop 2024, a yearly reminder for drivers to stop for school buses and make safety for students taking buses around the state, were announced by the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro, PennDOT, and other partners.  Agencies of law enforcement detected one-hundred and thirty-one violations of the law, which was decreased from the total of last year of one-hundred and seventy-seven for the time of Operation Safe Stop 2024. Drivers must stop when a school bus has it flashing lights present, and also must stay a minimum of ten feet away from that bus, according to the School Bus Stopping Law. 

According to PennDOT, here are some bus stop tips for students to stay safe.

  • Get to the school bus stop at least five minutes early, so you won’t have to run across the road to catch the bus. 
  • When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic. 
  • Line up at least five giant steps away from the curb or the roadway to wait for the bus. 
  • Never run after the school bus if it has already left the bus stop. 
  • Never push when getting on or off the school bus.

Matzie elected as Majority Caucus Chair

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 13th, 2024 at 7:20 A.M.)

(Beaver County, PA) According to a release from Liane Leshne of the House Democratic Communication Office, State Representative Rob Matzie was elected on Tuesday for the position of Majority Caucus Chair for the 2024-2025 legislative season. Matzie admitted that he is “honored and excited” to lead the House Majority Caucus. Leshne states that the House of Representatives leadership team has duties that include getting other members ready for legislation that are being recognized for the House, organizing caucus meetings and making sure that legislators can both represent the districts they serve efficiently.  

Leshne also asserts that back in 2008, the Pennsylvania House elected Matzie, and he has since been a member of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, the House Policy Committee as well as the Nuclear Energy Caucus and the Multiple Sclerosis Caucus co-chair.

PennDOT giving out tips to get you ready for winter

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

PennDOT has announced some tips to help prepare you for the winter this week. According to District 11 Safety Press Officer Yasmeen Manyisha, you should prep your vehicle, whether at an autobody shop or by yourself. Manyisha also suggests that a store-bought emergency kit needs to be kept handy that includes a flashlight, batteries, jumper cables, and a first aid kit, as well as water, salt, a shovel, a blanket, and an extra pair of clothes. Ice and snow can also be a hindrance, so make sure those are clear on your car. When driving, make sure you are slow and stay a decent distance behind a car, as well as traveling on the roads that are plowed already to make sure you are safe during the winter season. 

 

Center Township police looking for a man who robbed a purse from McDonald’s after getting in a vehicle

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, Beaver County) According to a Facebook post on Tuesday from Beaver County News and Events, Center Township police responded Tuesday to an incident that involved a man robbing a purse after entering a vehicle near the McDonald’s on Pleasant Drive at approximately 5 p.m. The post has some pictures that show what the man looks like and the pictures so if you are aware of any information about the male suspect or recognize him in the pictures, call the Center Township police through their number to contact their non-emergency dispatch, which is 724-775-0880. 

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New Brighton holding luminary fundraiser presented by New Brighton’s Historical Society

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 13th, 2024 at 6:24 A.M.)

(New Brighton, PA) According to a recent release from the Borough of New Brighton, the New Brighton Historical Society’s luminary fundraiser can help you honor a loved one by customizing a luminary, which will be lit up on Saturday, December 7th outside of the First Presbyterian Church on Third Avenue. The New Brighton Public Library and the New Brighton Borough Municipal Building are several locations where luminaries can be bought for a price of $5, or you can visit www.nbhistory.org. December 2nd is the due date when the orders must be placed. You can choose someone to make the luminary special, or you can make it yourself, however, if a New Brighton Historical Society decorator is assigned, you must provide them either a name or names of the people that you are honoring. The release also notes that proceeds will accomplish three purposes: to directly support the New Brighton Historical Society’s efforts in restoring the Irish-Townsend House, host educational programs, and share the rich history of our community.