Author: Beaver County Radio

AHN Wexford Leap Year Baby 2024

(Photo Courtesy of AHN Wexford)

(Wexford, Pa.) AHN Wexford announced the birth of a leap year baby girl on Thursday. New parents Ashley and Sean Winser welcomed a healthy baby girl at 8:48 a.m. on February 29, 2024 at Allegheny Health Network’s Wexford Hospital. She came in at 8 lbs. 1oz & just a little over 21 inches long and is one of AHN’s first babies born this Leap Year!

The chances of being born on February 29 are one in 1,461 and it’s a birthday shared by roughly 360,000 people across the country – by comparison, about 1.6 million can say they were born on March 1. Those who are born on a Leap Year are lovingly referred to as “leaplings.”

The next leap year will be in 2028.

Bad diesel recently sold at Center Township GetGo, sources say

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published February 29, 2024 2:14 P.M.
Photo of Center Township GetGo in July 2023 (Google Maps)

(Center Township, Pa) The GetGo location in Monaca has been accused of selling bad diesel recently. State testing results from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture indicate that the diesel particle count is outside of specified limits and failed to meet ASTM D975 workmanship requirement due to visible water contamination.

A man who purchased diesel at the location on Tuesday, February 20th says his truck stopped running not long after buying the fuel and it has been in the shop since. He says he called the store to ask if they had problems with their diesel, and they denied any issues telling him he was the only person to ask about it. The man says they were “rude and difficult to work with”.

Sources say diesel sales at the location will be forced to stop until the issue is resolved and an inspection is done.

Beaver County Radio reached out to Giant Eagle, the parent company of GetGo for a response. Representatives of GetGo say a customer reported an issue regarding diesel fuel purchased at their Monaca GetGo last week. They say they have remained in contact with the customer as they investigate the claim.

They added “We quickly tested the fuel at the site and found no evidence of contamination. Additionally, no other customers have come forth with concerns. We have reached out to the State and are coordinating appropriate next steps, but have nothing further to report at this time.”

 

 

 

Aliquippa City Council accepts Fiscal Officer’s retirement notice

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 29, 2024 12:40 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) Fiscal Officer Cheryl McFarland announced that she plans to retire from her current position, and the council members announced at Wednesday night’s work session they will advertise the position. She was worked for the city for 11 years, and her retirement date hasn’t been determined.

Firefighter Joe Trone will retire on March 4, 2024, and it will commence on April 2, 2024. He has served the department for 28 years. Nate Abbott resigned from the fire department to take another  position.
The city will apply for a Beaver County Block grant, for 2025.  The application is due April 1, 2024.
Council’s next regular meeting will be held  Wednesday, march 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the city building.

School Resource Officer saves choking student at Freedom Elementary

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published February 29, 2024 12:22 P.M.  

(New Sewickley Township, Pa) The New Sewickley Township Police Department reports that on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at approximately 12:40pm, school Resource Officer Richard Jones of the New Sewickley Township Police Department was notified by the staff of the Freedom Area Elementary School that an eight-year-old student was choking in the cafeteria.  School Resource Officer Jones then ran to the cafeteria where he found the school nurse attempting to administer aid to the student who was clearly choking and unable to breathe. School Resource Officer Jones immediately performed the Heimlich Maneuver, which successfully dislodged a plastic bottle cap that had been lodged in the students’ throat, preventing the student from breathing.  The student was able to begin breathing once the bottle cap was dislodged and suffered no injury because of this event.

The department says School Resource Officer Jones has been assigned to the Freedom Area Middle School as a School Resource Officer with the New Sewickley Township Police Department for the past three years. The Freedom Area Elementary School and Middle School are connected and share a cafeteria.

The department went on to say that this event highlights the importance of First Aid and emergency training for not only police officers but also all first responders.    

Maude Williams (1926-2024)

Maude Williams, 97, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on February 25, 2024. She was born in Aliquippa on November 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Henry and Cecilia (Lockhart) Williams.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. Williams (2006), her siblings, Harry, John and Mary, and a grandson, Garrett Williams.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Calderone, Scott Williams (Teresa) and James Williams; her grandchildren, Adam Calderone (Carissa) and Sabrina Williams; great grandchildren, Violet, Luke and Landyn.

After a brief employment, Maude became a devoted mother. Family first was most important to her. Over the years she attended many games, and events her children participated in. She also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, trips to Florida and her beloved dog, Abbey. Maude was a loyal member of the Ohio U.P. church for over 70 years.

All services will be private. Arrangements by the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc of Aliquippa (2345 Mill St.)

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio U.P. Church or to the Shriners Hospital.

Pennsylvania sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest

FILE – Chester County, Pa. election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester on Nov. 4, 2020. Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators have begun meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate how they will identify and fight election threats with the presidential contest just eight months away in the battleground state, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators are meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate against election threats with the presidential contest eight months away. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said Thursday that he’s created the Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force. The state became a magnet for baseless allegations about election fraud and failed lawsuits in an effort to undo Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 victory there and keep then-President Donald Trump in power. The task force’s mission is to design plans to share information and coordinate in the fight against threats to the election process, voter intimidation and misinformation about voting and elections. Partners include federal, county and state officials.

A pregnant Amish woman is killed in her rural Pennsylvania home, and police have no suspects

SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigators says they have no suspects in the killing of a pregnant 23-year-old Amish woman inside her home in rural northwestern Pennsylvania. A state police spokeswoman said Wednesday that Rebekah A. Byler had been killed inside her home near Spartansburg. They say a relative and a family friend discovered her body around noon on Monday. They also found her two young children who were unharmed. State police say an autopsy conducted on Tuesday is giving them some clues, but they need tips from the public to help solve the crime.

Aliquippa Water Authority Manager releases update on lead levels in water

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 29, 2024 8:50 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) The Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority performed lead and copper testing at 34 homes in the city. The Water Authority Manager Matt Mottes reported of the 34 homes tested, only 5 had higher than normal levels in the water. Old lines are being replaced and the cost is funded by a grant. Water lines are being replaced in areas where homes were built in the 1940’s or 50’s, according to Mottes. Public Education Material is being sent to all of the authority’s customers to provide additional information regarding lead in drinking water. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact the water authority.

Frederick “Fred” Dettinger (1934-2024)

Frederick “Fred” Dettinger (Pap), 89, of Beaver Falls, passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  The proud son of a coal miner, Fred was 3 days shy of his 90th birthday.

Born on March 2, 1934, in North Sewickley Township, he was the son of the late Bill and Martha (Beck) Dettinger.  In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his brother, Chalmers “Shorty” Dettinger, an infant sister, and his wife, Joyce (Ostrom) Dettinger, whom he was married for 66 years.

Fred is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Jack) Reda, Debbie (Ron) Atkinson; son, Bill (Devonna) Dettinger; grandchildren, Lori Reda, Brant Dettinger, Jamie (Mike) DeMarco, Jon (Cara) Atkinson, and Dane Dettinger; great-grandchildren, Elli DeMarco, Mikey DeMarco, Jace Atkinson, and Cooper Atkinson; brothers-in-law, Bob (Pam) Ostrom and Dave Ostrom; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Fred loved Pittsburgh sports, especially the Steelers.  He had a strong work ethic, having worked in construction, steel mills, and hauling coal for the family business, Dettinger Coal Yard, which he owned and operated until the age of 85.  Fred never really retired.  Staying busy was his passion and something he instilled in others.  He always found something to do; from gardening, remodeling, to helping anyone that needed a hand.  He belonged to the Local Union 833.

Friends will be received on Sunday, March 3rd, from 1PM until the time of services at 3PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Ann Morrison Au (1939-2024)

Ann Morrison Au, 84, of Brighton Township, passed away February 26th, 2024 in the Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. She was born September 26, 1939, in Easton, PA. Ann is the daughter of the late Harry and Grace Remaley Morrison. She was a retired employee with the Crayola Crayon Company, Easton, Pa. Anne is survived by her husband, John P. Au, one daughter and son in law, Linda M. and Wayne Parker, New Brighton, PA, and one son and daughter in law, Michael J. and Cynthia Au, of Bethlehem, PA, seven grandchildren; Christopher, Jeremy, Grace, Hope, Jonathan, Shayna, Amanda, and nine great grandchildren.
Ann’s wish was to be cremated. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adam St. Rochester, PA 15074. The family wishes memorial contribution be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001.