File – A customer uses an ATM at a Bank of America location in San Francisco, Monday, April 24, 2023. Bank of America is being ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees imposed on customers, withholding reward bonuses explicitly promised to credit card customers, and misappropriating sensitive personal information to open accounts without customer knowledge or authorization. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Bank of America is being ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening some accounts without customer consent. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found that the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday that Bank of America will pay $90 million in penalties to its organization and $60 million in penalties to the OCC.

This booking photo provided by the Warren, Pa., City Police Department shows Michael Burham. Authorities searching for the inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail on Thursday, July 6, 2023, say they believe he is still in the area and have found stockpiles or campsites in the woods he may have been using. Burham was a suspect in a homicide investigation and was being held on $1 million bail on kidnapping, burglary and other charges, authorities said. (Warren City Police Department via AP)

WARREN, Pa. (AP) — Police searching for a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail say he is likely still in the area and that someone may be helping him to evade capture. Thirty-four-year-old Michael Burham fled the Warren jail late Thursday by climbing on exercise equipment and fashioning a rope from bed sheets to escape through a window. State police say they have found stockpiles or campsites in woods near the jail that indicate Burham may have been staying there. Burham is accused in the May 11 killing of 34-year-old Kala Hodgkin, and a related arson in Jamestown. He’s also suspected of abducting an elderly couple in Pennsylvania before his arrest in South Carolina.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 11, 2023 6:27 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) District Attorney David J. Lozier was joined by Mayor Dwan B. Walker, Aliquippa Police and PA State Police Sunday afternoon at Main and Knoll Streets for a press conference. This is the area where Dahvea Sparrow, 15  was shot to death at 11:19 p.m Saturday night after he left a party.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio New Director. Published July 10, 2023 7:44 P.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) The “Hills Snack Bar”, a pop up incarnation of the former in store eatery found at the now defuct Hills stores has announced they will be having their official grand opening Saturday, July 15th. They plan to set up at a car dealership in Green Garden Plaza in Aliquippa, across from what they refer to as the former “Hills #28” store. They are set to serve food from noon until approximately 3pm. They state they will close the line at 2:30pm. The snack bar held a “soft opening” this past weekend in Independance Township.

(File Photo of Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy during a recent appearance on Beaver County Radio) 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.)  Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy in Bridgewater will discuss “The Hottest Programs” that MRS is offering this month. Dale will have tips and treatments that he will share with host Eddy Crow and the listeners. Tune in to see Dale Reckless’  monthly appearance on Teleforum with Eddy Crow at 9:10 AM Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

The phone lines will be open throughout the show to answer your questions about knee pain or any other ailment you made need advice about at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.

The show is presented on all platforms of Beaver County Radio, on-air at 95.7 FM and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and1460 WMBA and on-line at beavercountyradio.com.

You can also click on the Facebook Logo below at show time to watch the show streaming live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

In the meantime before Wednesday’s show check out the latest MRS Physical /Therapy Newsletter at :http://mrsphysicaltherapy.com/

(Ambridge,PA) Ambridge Police released the following statement on Facebook regarding the fatal shooting that took place Sunday.

“On July 9, 2023 at approximately 1840 hrs. the Ambridge Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Church Street for report of shots fired with a suspect possibly hit. Upon arrival officers found a male juvenile unresponsive in the middle of Church Street. Upon medics arrival, the juvenile was pronounced deceased. Currently, the juveniles name is not being released.

Citizens in the area did give descriptions of two male shooters fleeing the area at which time some citizens did give chase and notified the police. Officers then spotted one of the suspects that was observed fleeing into an apartment building on Olive Lane. At that time the police held the area and Beaver County ESU (SWAT) was contacted to extract the suspect.

The Beaver County Coroner was called to the scene and upon all review, the scene was released. At this time the coroner will notify the next of kin of the deceased juvenile, and upon completion of medical investigation, release the name of the deceased juvenile.

The homicide is being investigated by the Ambridge Police in conjunction with a Beaver County detectives office.

Anyone with information related to this case can you call 724-266-5977.”

Chief, John A. DeLuca

PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh’s bullpen wasted a strong start by All-Star Mitch Keller by giving up a late run and a walk-off hit Saturday night.

Given a second chance less than 24 hours later, seven Pirates took turns shutting down the dangerous Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ji Man Choi hit a two-run homer, Pittsburgh’s bullpen combined on a four-hitter and the Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

“It’s always nice to have a second chance the following day to redeem yourself,” said Pirates reliever Colin Holderman, who allowed a hit in the eighth inning after giving up the tying homer on Saturday.

Choi homered off Zach Davies (1-5) in the second inning and the Pirates bullpen took turns shutting down the Diamondbacks, a day after giving up a late lead in a 3-2 loss to Arizona.

Osvaldo Bido (1-1) allowed a hit in 1 1/3 innings for his first big league win and Jared Triolo hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning for a two-run lead. All-Star closer David Bednar worked around a walk in the ninth inning for his 17th save in 18 chances after giving up the winning hit the night before.

“We played a really good game against one of the better teams in baseball and I’m proud of the way our group finished in this road trip going in the All-Star break,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “They did a really nice job.”

Alek Thomas homered for the second straight game for the Diamondbacks, who failed to score a runner from third three times. Arizona has lost five of seven, but still heads into the All-Star break tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West at 52-39.

“Probably a little more of a frustration day for me,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We had some opportunities to score some runs. We didn’t.”

Davies gave up four runs on two homers in a no-decision against the New York Mets in his last start.

The long ball hurt him again on Sunday when Choi hit his third homer of the season out to center. Jack Suwinski put the Pirates up 3-2 with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning.

Davies allowed three runs on five hits with five strikeouts in 5 1/2 innings.

“Zach, for me, was very good, but their designated hitter clipped him for a two-run homer that kind of changed the momentum of the game,” Lovullo said.

The Diamondbacks flashed their speed to score a run off Carmen Mlodzinski in the first inning.

Geraldo Perdomo initiated a double steal by breaking from second early and scored when Pirates catcher Austin Hedges threw the ball into center trying to get the trail runner.

Thomas provided a dose of power in the third inning, lining a solo homer to right to tie the game at 2, but the Diamondbacks didn’t put up much of a fight the rest of the way.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A fast-moving fire severely damaged an historic market building in Pennsylvania’s capital city early Monday, but no injuries were reported in the blaze.

The fire at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg was reported about 1 a.m. but was brought under control a short time later. The site housed a stone building and a brick building that had stood for about 145 years, but the brick building was the only one damaged. Part of that structure was destroyed, but city officials said they are hopeful it can be rebuilt.

Authorities believe no one was in the building when the fire broke out, and the cause remains under investigation. It is believed to be the oldest continuously operated market house in the United States.

Harrisburg and other small cities scattered across central Pennsylvania have a long tradition of brick-and-mortar central market houses, where produce from local farms is alongside baked goods, prepared foods, artwork, craft beer and a variety of other things for sale. The Broad Street Market, about four blocks from the state Capitol, had in recent years bounced back from decay to become a thriving cultural and community spot.

Beaver Falls, PA – During a July 7 visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver
Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA)
Executive Director Brandon Carson, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) discussed the Administration’s plans to use more than $1.16 billion in federal funds the Commonwealth will receive to expand broadband and ensure every Pennsylvanian can access the internet. The funding is through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding and is part of President Biden’s “Internet for All” initiative.

Last week, Governor Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth will receive the funding to extend broadband infrastructure to communities that currently lack reliable, affordable, highspeed internet access in order to connect Pennsylvanians and ensure they can go to school, start and grow businesses, and access telemedicine no matter where they live.

“When Pennsylvanians are connected to reliable broadband, they have better health outcomes, better education outcomes, and better economic outcomes,” said Governor Shapiro. “That’s why we need to invest in broadband, right now, to grow our economy and strengthen our communities. Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your zip code. My Administration will continue to work with all our partners at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure that we can deliver real opportunity for every student, business, worker, and community in Pennsylvania.”

The $1.16 billion in BEAD funding to the Commonwealth will be administered by the PBDA – an independent, bipartisan agency created by law in December 2021. The PBDA is in the process of creating a five-year action plan that will put broadband in every community across Pennsylvania.

“This is truly about supporting the people of Pennsylvania and ensuring they have the resources to live prosperous and healthy lives. Everyone should have access to affordable, high-speed internet – and the PBDA is committed to making that a reality,” said Brandon Carson, Executive Director of the PBDA. “Our team has worked hard to make sure Pennsylvania received this historic level of federal funding, and thanks to this support from the Biden Administration and under the leadership of Governor Shapiro, we look forward to connecting communities across the Commonwealth.”

The PBDA worked with Penn State Extension to identify more than 50,000 locations in
Pennsylvania that lack access to high-speed internet but weren’t included in the federal government’s initial map. The Federal Communications Commission has upheld 32,000 of those submitted, making those locations eligible for federal BEAD funding and helping to ensure Pennsylvania received its share of the BEAD funding.

The PBDA is now working to complete a five-year action plan for the Commonwealth’s BEAD allocation, which must be submitted to the NTIA by August 12, 2023. Pennsylvania will receive the BEAD funding in 2024 following the NTIA’s approval of the plan. The Authority plans to begin awarding subgrants to approved, eligible applicants in 2024.

“Today we stand marking a once in a lifetime moment, a moment when our generation can stand up and bring opportunity, equity and access to all, a moment we can bridge the gap and expand infrastructure to every corner of this country,” said NTIA Senior Advisor for External Affairs Barbara Cottam. “We all know today the internet is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Governor Shapiro understands this and has made providing affordable, reliable high-speed internet a priority of his administration. Importantly, he understands the jobs coming with the internet build out and has already begun providing funding for registered apprenticeship programs to train the workforce. Pennsylvania is thinking ahead.”

Pennsylvanians are encouraged to participate in the community engagement events taking place around the Commonwealth throughout the summer. Feedback will be collected from these events, as well as an online survey, and will be used to help shape broadband programs, including the five-year BEAD action plan.

To date, Pennsylvania has received more than $1.5 billion in federal funding allocations for its broadband efforts. In addition to the BEAD funding, Pennsylvania also received $279 million in funding through the Capital Projects Fund and $6.6 million in federal planning funds in 2022.

The Governor was joined at the press conference by Congressman Chris Deluzio, Beaver Falls mayor Kenya Johns, PA State Representative Jim Marshall, State Senator Elder Vogel and County Commissioners Jack Manning and Dan Camp, among others.

Visit the PBDA’s website to learn more about its work to close the digital divide in the
Commonwealth.

(Image courtesy Commonwealth Media Services)