District 11 Road Closures and Restrictions – 8 A.M.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding and slides at 8 a.m. Wednesday:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 at Saxonburg Boulevard in Shaler Township – Northbound lane restriction
  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough – Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Saxonburg Boulevard (Route 1013) south of Berryhill Road in O’Hara Township – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Lincoln Way (Route 2031) between Coulterville Road and Route 48 in White Oak Borough – Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions
  • Route 68 (Sunflower Road) between Zeigler Road in Beaver County and Muntz Run Road in Butler County – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Wolf Run Road and the Shippingport Bridge in Industry Borough – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough – Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Route 588 (Concord Church Road) between Hartzell School Road and Pine Run Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Wises Grove Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township – Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township – Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township – Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed
  • Wolf Run Road (Route 4034) between Paradise Road and Murphy Hill Road in Industry Borough – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road – Closed

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Pearl Harbor veteran from Freedom identified and to be buried

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published April 3, 2024 7:47 A.M.

(Freedom, Pa) A veteran who was born in Beaver County and died during Pearl Harbor will soon be buried. Fireman 1st Class Walter Schleiter, born in Freedom, Pennsylvania, and raised in Massillon, Ohio. He died during the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor. He will be buried in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, at 1 p.m., April 11.
Prior to a 2015 disinterment on USS Oklahoma, which marked the beginning of Project Oklahoma, 388 service members were unaccounted for. Since then, 356 have been individually identified.

Over 100 power outages as of 7:30am in Beaver County

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published April 3, 2024 7:44 A.M.

(Beaver County, Pa) Following the storms and rain, Duquesne light has reported power outages in the Beaver County area. As of 7:30am, over 100 outages are known in Independence Township and some in Hanover Township.

UPDATE at 6:15 AM: Road Closures Due to Flash Flooding From Storms and Rain

(Pictured is the Beaver River in Bridgewater at 5:45 AM Wednesday Morning in Bridgewater . The Beaver River is on the rise and Creeks and streams are over their banks in Beaver County causing many Road Closures)

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday:

Allegheny County

  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough – Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 148 (5th Avenue) between Hartman Street and Evans Avenue in the City of McKeesport – Closed
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Lincoln Way (Route 2031) between Coulterville Road and Route 48 in White Oak Borough – Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 68 (Sunflower Road) between Zeigler Road in Beaver County and Muntz Run Road in Butler County – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough – Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township – Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township – Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed
  • Wolf Run Road (Route 4034) between Paradise Road and Murphy Hill Road in Industry Borough – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road – Closed

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

UPDATE at 4:45 PM: Road Closures Due to Flash Flooding From Storms

​Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday:

Allegheny County

  • Northbound Route 837 under the Duquesne-McKeesport Bridge in the City of Duquesne – Closed
  • Bull Creek Road (Route 1034) between Metz Road and Ridge Road in Fawn Township – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • McKee Road (Route 3103) between Route 978 and Crossroads Drive in Oakdale Borough – Closed
  • Reis Run Road (Route 4022) at the intersection with Rochester Road in Ross Township – Closed

Beaver County

  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Melon Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township – Closed
  • Duss Avenue (Route 2011) in Baden Borough – lane restriction
  • Lovi Road (Route 2006) near Route 989 in New Sewickley Road – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Beaver, Allegheny, Lawrence County Road Closures and Restrictions Due to Flooding

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding:

Allegheny County

  • Route 65 in Emsworth Borough – Closed
  • Route 51 near Ewing Road in Stowe Township – lane restriction
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Montour Street Extension (Route 3081) between Rosedale Avenue and Grace Street in Coraopolis Borough – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 168 near Green Hill Road in Shippingport Borough – lane restriction
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Duss Avenue (Route 2011) in Baden Borough – lane restriction
  • Lovi Road (Route 2006) near Route 989 in New Sewickley Road – Closed
  • Shenango Road (Route 4021) between Park Road and Braun Road in Chippewa Township – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) in Neshannock Township from Woodland Drive to Oakwood Way

Duquesne Light Company Preparing Customers for Severe Weather

PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is encouraging customers to be safe and prepare for high winds beginning this afternoon until late tonight. The National Weather Service is warning southwestern Pennsylvania of severe weather with heavy rain and wind gusts potentially reaching over 55 mph. In addition to strong winds, the area could also see hail and heavy rain, resulting in flash flooding. Strong winds can damage electrical equipment and result in potential power outages.

 

DLC has increased staffing to ensure that any outages are responded to safely and as quickly as possible. Because of potentially hazardous conditions, some response times may be delayed during the weather event.

 

In light of this forecast, DLC is reminding customers to:

  • Call 9-1-1 for any emergency medical issues that could be impacted by an outage.
  • Avoid downed power lines and give ample space to lineworkers.
  • Avoid walking under or around trees that have a visible trunk or dangling limbs.
  • Review DLC’s storm plan on what to do before, during and after an outage, including:
    • Checking emergency supply kits to ensure that essential items (batteries, battery-powered radio, first-aid kit, medication, flashlights, water, blankets, etc.) are within reach.
    • Charging all important electronic devices such as cell phones.
    • Checking medications that require refrigeration and may be affected by a prolonged outage.
    • Having an alternate source of heating available (along with extra fuel), including wood for wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.

 

In the event of an outage, the quickest way to report it is through DuquesneLight.com or the free DLC Mobile app. Those without internet access can call 888-393-7000. Customers should keep in mind that crews are aware of outages as soon as they are reported, even if they do not immediately appear on DLC’s outage map.

 

Customers can follow DLC on Twitter/X (@DuquesneLight) and Facebook (@DuquesneLight) for additional updates.

Judge refuses to toss out tax case against Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden and is wife Melissa, arrive with President Biden on Air Force One, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. President Biden is returning from New York after a fundraiser. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has refused to toss out a tax case against Hunter Biden, moving the case closer to the possible spectacle of a trial as his father campaigns for another term as president. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi on Monday denied eight motions to dismiss the charges accusing President Joe Biden’s son of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax offenses. His attorneys contended the prosecution is politically motivated, among other arguments seeking to have the case dismissed.

Cargo ship’s owner and manager seek to limit legal liability for deadly bridge disaster in Baltimore

Wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the container ship Dali, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

The owner and manager of a cargo ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed are seeking to limit their legal liability for the deadly disaster. The two Singapore-based companies filed what’s known as a “limitation of liability” petition Monday. The filing is a routine but important procedure for cases litigated under U.S. maritime law. Grace Ocean Private Ltd. owns the Dali, the vessel that lost power before it slammed into the bridge last Tuesday. Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. is the ship’s manager. Their joint filing seeks to cap the companies’ liability at under $44 million.