Multiple people have been injured after an incident on an amusement park ride at around 7:25 p.m. Saturday night at Waldemeer and Water World in Erie. According to Erie News Now, multiple riders on the attraction “The Flying Swings” were injured, but no life threatening injuries were found. The president of the park has confirmed that “The Flying Swings” will remain closed but all the others will fully operate after this incident.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Man arrested in Aliquippa for escaping police, probation, and receiving stolen property
Kendrew Dallas, a black male in Aliquippa has been arrested outside of 392 Linmar Terrace after officers were aware of a warrant issued from the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department. According to the police report, Dallas attempted to flee from a back door but was stopped and placed in police custody. He was taken to the Beaver County jail for a probation violation and for receiving stolen property.
Story reported by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 19, 2024 at 5:57 A.M)
Woman killed in Aliquippa has been identified and death is being investigated as a homicide
A woman’s body was found in an Aliquippa alley behind 1205 Wade Street early Saturday morning, and she has died in what state troopers are investigating as a homicide. State police have identified the victim as 20-year-old Treonna Washington. Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer reported Sunday that the Washington, Pennsylvania woman died of a single gunshot wound to the head. State police are still investigating this incident.
Written by Beaver County Radio Part-Time Producer Noah Haswell and story reported by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 19, 2024 at 5:49 A.M, Updated at 7:14 A.M.)
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.4% in July
A hiring sign shows in Wheeling, Ill., Sunday, March 21, 2021. The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market. The Labor Department said Thursday, April 22, that applications declined 39,000 from a revised 586,000 a week earlier. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Total nonfarm jobs sets 12th consecutive record high adding 12,200 jobs over the month
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for July 2024.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month at 3.4% in July. This was the tenth consecutive month at 3.4% and remains well under the U.S. unemployment rate which rose by two-tenths of a percentage point from its June rate to 4.3%.
The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was two-tenths of a percentage point above its record low July 2023 level of 3.2%, while the national rate was up eight-tenths of a percentage point over the year.
Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was down 1,000 over the month to 6,602,000 in July. The decline was due to a drop in resident employment which also was down 1,000 from June.
Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 12,200 over the month to a record high of 6,191,000, setting the 12th consecutive record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count. Jobs increased from June in six of the 11 industry supersectors. The largest supersector movement was a gain of 7,700 jobs in government. Education & health services reached a record high for the 14th consecutive month.
Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 105,000 with gains in eight of the 11 supersectors. Education & health services (+57,100) had the largest volume over-the-year gain among supersectors.
Note: The above data are seasonally adjusted. Seasonally adjusted data provide the most valid month-to-month comparison. July 2024 data are preliminary and subject to revision.
Additional information is available on the L&I website at www.dli.pa.gov or by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
| Pennsylvania Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment | |||||||
| Seasonally Adjusted | |||||||
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| Change from | Change from | ||||||
| July | June | July | June 2024 |
July 2023 |
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| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | volume | percent | volume | percent | |
| Total Nonfarm Jobs | 6,191.0 | 6,178.8 | 6,086.0 | 12.2 | 0.2% | 105.0 | 1.7% |
| Goods Producing Industries | 849.6 | 848.3 | 848.0 | 1.3 | 0.2% | 1.6 | 0.2% |
| Mining & Logging | 22.9 | 23.0 | 22.7 | -0.1 | -0.4% | 0.2 | 0.9% |
| Construction | 259.1 | 258.3 | 260.0 | 0.8 | 0.3% | -0.9 | -0.3% |
| Manufacturing | 567.6 | 567.0 | 565.3 | 0.6 | 0.1% | 2.3 | 0.4% |
| Service Providing Industries | 5,341.4 | 5,330.5 | 5,238.0 | 10.9 | 0.2% | 103.4 | 2.0% |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 1,147.1 | 1,141.1 | 1,143.2 | 6.0 | 0.5% | 3.9 | 0.3% |
| Information | 92.4 | 91.2 | 92.5 | 1.2 | 1.3% | -0.1 | -0.1% |
| Financial Activities | 343.3 | 344.0 | 339.3 | -0.7 | -0.2% | 4.0 | 1.2% |
| Professional & Business Services | 836.0 | 838.9 | 840.4 | -2.9 | -0.3% | -4.4 | -0.5% |
| Education & Health Services | 1,373.1 | 1,370.5 | 1,316.0 | 2.6 | 0.2% | 57.1 | 4.3% |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 587.9 | 590.3 | 561.6 | -2.4 | -0.4% | 26.3 | 4.7% |
| Other Services | 262.6 | 263.2 | 257.4 | -0.6 | -0.2% | 5.2 | 2.0% |
| Government | 699.0 | 691.3 | 687.6 | 7.7 | 1.1% | 11.4 | 1.7% |
| For a more detailed breakdown of seasonally adjusted jobs data at the sector level, please contact the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis at 1-877-4WF-DATA, or visit www.paworkstats.pa.gov | |||||||
| Note: August 2024 labor force and nonfarm jobs statistics will be released on September 20th, 2024. | |||||||
Rochester-Monaca Bridge Has Reopened
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing the reopening of the Rochester-Monaca Bridge, which carries Route 18 over the Ohio River, in Rochester and Monaca boroughs, Beaver County.
Crews closed the bridge to traffic on Tuesday, June 11 to conduct expansion dam joint replacements, zone painting, concrete deck overlay, steel, concrete, sidewalk, barrier and fence repair work, and other miscellaneous construction activities. The work requiring the full closure has been completed and the bridge has reopened to traffic four days ahead of schedule.
There will continue to be the following restrictions, as needed, through late September to allow crews to complete pier work, downspout work, and other miscellaneous construction according to the following schedule:
Rochester-Monaca Bridge (Route 18)
- Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
Route 51
- Single-lane restrictions will occur on westbound Route 51 in Rochester Borough from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays between the South Route 18/East Route 68 Rochester off-ramp and the North Route 51/West Route 68 Beaver/Chippewa off-ramp
Additionally, there will be work expected to occur at the intersection of Seventeenth Street (Route 51) and Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 4044). Details including work hours will be provided in advance of the work.
This $6.69 million bridge preservation project is located on the Rochester-Monaca Bridge between Atlantic Avenue in Monaca Borough and Pleasant Street in Rochester Borough. Preservation work includes expansion joint replacement, zone painting, concrete deck overlay, downspout repair and replacement, steel and concrete repairs, as well as sidewalk, deck, barrier, and fence repairs, pavement marking upgrades, and other miscellaneous construction activities. This project is expected to be completed in late 2024.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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.
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Matzie: Nearly $630,000 secured for new EV charging station in Monaca
Matzie: Nearly $630,000 secured for new EV charging station in Monaca
Project planned for GetGo located at I-376 exit 39
MONACA, Aug. 16 – A $627,038 grant secured through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will fund construction of an electric vehicle charging station at the GetGo market and convenience store in Monaca, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.
Matzie said the project, funded by a grant to Giant Eagle, Inc., will bring multiple benefits for the area.
“As electric vehicle sales continue rising, it’s important that we have the charging infrastructure in place to support them,” Matzie said. “Securing this new funding will allow Giant Eagle to construct a charging station at the GetGo in Monaca. It’s a project that will create jobs and add convenience for motorists who drive EVs.”
The funding is part of a $7.1 million package of grants awarded to 10 projects statewide. The grants are part of $171.5 million in federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that PennDOT will receive and distribute for EV charging infrastructure over five years.
More information is available here: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/pages/all-news-details.aspx?newsid=1157.
Central Valley School Board member receives award while board approves several items
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 15, 2024 at 10:28 A.M.)
Central Valley Board vice president Dennis Bloom received a plaque from PSBA Wednesday night for his 25 years of service to the district. The board approved several items, including the 2024-25 bus schedule for students, the sale or disposition of obsolete textbooks, furniture, and equipment and depositing any amount of money in the district’s general fund. All agreements with agencies providing services to students needing their services were approved.
Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance stresses veteran protection, their health care, and shows criticism of Governor Tim Walz
Yesterday, Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance spoke at VFW Post 92 in Westmoreland County both stressing veterans and their healthcare while criticizing Governor Tim Walz. He wants to exceed and continue Trump’s efforts to make Veterans Affairs more efficient. Vance criticized Walz of retiring and what his military credentials are.
Mushcup is shredding the Beaver Valley again with show in Bridgewater
A local rock band who shredded the Beaver Valley in the early 2000s, Mushcup, will play their first concert in 11 months at Mario’s 410 Grille in Bridgewater on Saturday. The band, led by vocalist Ian Sallese, is celebrating their 20th anniversary of their self-titled album, and Sallese commented that the audience is going to be surprised by the tunes they play, as well as playing songs that they haven’t sung in two decades. The cost is $13 at the door, but cost will be $10 if you purchase advance tickets at InnerGroove Records in Monaca. Tickets are also running low for Mushcup’s 8 p.m. show in Bridgewater as of now.