Author: Beaver County Radio

Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dae Dae Grant scored 19 points to help No. 11 seed Duquesne keep retiring coach Keith Dambrot working a little bit longer with a 71-67 victory against sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Grant made four free throws in the final 10 seconds to help hold on after Duquesne blew a 14-point lead in the second half. Jakub Necas added 12 points and Jimmy Clark III had 11 for the Atlantic 10 Tournament champs celebrated their return to the tourney after 47 years with their first win there since 1969. They will play No. 3 seed Illinois on Saturday after the Illini rolled past No. 14 seed Morehead State. Jaxson Robinson had 25 points for the Cougars, who have lost five straight in the NCAA tourney.

Trump’s social media company will go public after merger with shell company is approved

FILE – Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks after voting in Florida’s primary election in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Trump’s return to the stock market could be right around the corner. All eyes are on a vote Friday by shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a shell company that is looking to merge with the former president’s media business. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is returning to the stock market. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the former president’s media business in a Friday vote. That means Trump Media & Technology Group, whose flagship product is social networking site Truth Social, will soon begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market. The deal’s greenlight arrives at a time the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is facing his most costly legal battle to date: a $454 million judgment in a fraud lawsuit.

Link for Aliquippa and Holy Cross Boys 2A Final: 03/22/24

99.3, 1230 WBVP, 1460 and beavercountyradio.com‘s Mike Azadian and Bruce Frey have the call of the WPIAL Boys Class 2A Final from the Giant Center in Hershey as Aliquippa battles Holy Cross. Air time on Beaver County Radio today, March 22, 2024 is set for 1:30PM with Tip of scheduled for 2PM .
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PA DEP Asks Shell Chemical Appalachia to Submit Title V Operating Permit Application

MONACA, PA (March 21, 2024) — Shell’s Beaver County plastics plant will no longer be able to operate under a construction permit. The Clean Air Act and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations require that a facility submit a Title V Operating Permit application within 12 months of commencing operation.

Despite starting operations in November 2022, the plant was still renewing its construction permit with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). PADEP issued a letter on February 22, 2024, directing Shell Chemical Appalachia to submit a Title V Operating Permit application within 120 days. Once that application is submitted, PADEP must issue or deny the permit within 18 months.

“Since its opening in late 2022, Shell’s Beaver County plastics plant has been a serial lawbreaker, illegally emitting many tons of pollution into the air we breathe,” said Alex Bomstein, Clean Air Council Executive Director. “PADEP’s order to Shell to apply for a Title V Operating Permit for its plant sets up the public and our environment with better protection from harmful pollution, and allows the public to file comments and petition the EPA to object to any potential shortcomings in the resulting permit.”

Shell exceeded its 12-month rolling emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOC) beginning in October 2022 through April 2023, carbon monoxide (CO) from February through March 2023, nitrogen oxides (NOx) from December 2022 through April 2023, and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from December 2022 through April 2023. In addition to emissions violations, PADEP cited Shell for flaring violations from June 2022 through April 2023, and malodor violations from its wastewater treatment plant in January, February, and April 2023 – which included discharging benzene into the Ohio River.

Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) sent a letter to PADEP today requesting that once they receive Shell’s application it will be posted on their website so that the community has ample time for view. BCMAC will also ask that a public hearing be held to allow sufficient time for public comment.

“We’re working with local, regional and national partners who have the legal and technical experience with Title V permits to ensure that Beaver County residents will be accurately informed every step of the way,” said Hilary O’Toole, Executive Director of BCMAC. She continued, “We will be scheduling meetings and educational events throughout Beaver County to engage municipal leaders and community members.”

The PADEP must receive Shell’s Title V application by June 21, 2024.

I-376 Fort Pitt Bridge Inspections Next Week in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection work on I-376 (Fort Pitt Bridge) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Wednesday, March 25-27 weather permitting.

Bridge inspection activities requiring a single-lane restriction on the Fort Pitt Bridge upper and lower decks will occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Crews from NBIS to conduct routine bridge the inspection activities.

Central Valley School Board approves dam reassessment

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 22, 2024 9:17 A.M.

(Center Township, Pa) The Central Valley School Board met Thursday night. The property tax was reduced from $3,121,400 to $2,500,000 by the board for Montgomery Dam in Potter Township.

 The Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit budget for the 2024-2025 was approved for $2,313,189.00.
All winter coaches salaries were approved along with the salary for assistant JV baseball coach, who will be paid $900.00 for the 2024 season.
The list of bus drivers and/aides for ABC and Frye Transportation were approved.
Schools in the district are closed from Thursday, march 28 to April 2, 2024 in observance of the Easter holiday.
The board’s next meeting is Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m.

Overturned Tractor Trailer causes backup for miles on I-376 Friday Morning

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published March 22, 2024 6:22 A.M.
Photo by Frank Sparks – Beaver County Radio GM

(Beaver, Pa) A tractor trailer overturned Friday morning on the Beaver Valley Expressway. I-376 East bound has been closed and backed up with traffic for over an hour as of 6:24am from the Brighton Exit to the Vanport Exit. Traffic is backed up for miles. If traveling Friday morning, it is suggested you find an alternative route.

Hampton T. Weldon (1966-2024)

Hampton T. Weldon, 57, of New Brighton, passed away March 18, 2024, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

Hampton was born June 1, 1966 in New Brighton, the son of the late Todd E. Weldon and Phyllis Woods Weldon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Clinton Weldon, New Brighton, and his sister Korleen Bower (Myron) Dillard, Lisbon, Ohio.

He is survived by a niece, Christina (Shawn) Bowser; one great-niece, Andrea; two great-nephews, Carson and Rider, all of Lisbon, Ohio; and numerous cousins.

He graduated from New Brighton High School in 1984. Hampton worked at a number of jobs during his years of employment, but his favorite was interior house painting. Hampton was an avid Steelers’ fan. He had a great passion for fishing and he enjoyed cooking for friends and family. He loved children and he delighted in helping others, especially the elderly. He especially treasured the company of his cousin Vickie Hackney and his best friend Matt Glaab.

Arrangements were entrusted to J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

Sarah Ellen Campbell (1933-2024)

Sarah Ellen Campbell, 90, of Aliquippa passed away on March 15, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late George Edward & Beatrice Grandstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Myrl Edward Campbell in 1991, a daughter, Mary Frances Craig in 2009 and a granddaughter Amanda Jones. She is survived by her two daughters: Kimberly B. Yoho and Terri Lynn (Monty Guidi) Grubich; 6 grandchildren: Jason (Joy) Jones, Jonathan Craig, Amber Yoho, Shon Campbell, Zachary (Ashley) Grubich and Myrlaena (Nate) Grubich; 13 great grandchildren: Hana, Uriah, Alivia, Carter, Chloe, Caiden, Brynlee, Brielle, Adrianna, Bryson, Gabriel, Ezekiel, and Shiloh; a sister, Bernice Maranville and two former sons-in-law; Joe Yoho and Tim Grubich. She was proud to be a foster mother for over 20 years.  During that time, she fostered more than 100 children, and she loved being a mom.  She also enjoyed singing and listening to country and religious music. All services are private.  Interment is in Veasey Cemetery.

Emma Jean Stephenson (1934-2024)

Emma Jean Stephenson, 89, of Chippewa Township, formerly of Beaver, passed away on March 15, 2024.

Born September 12, 1934 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Schroeder. In addition to her parents, Emma Jean was preceded in death by her husbands, William I. Stephenson, Jr., and Donald Dusold; sisters, Laura Mae Grant and Bertha Goodwald; and brother, Jerry Schroeder.

She is survived by her sons, Randy (Cheryl) Stephenson, Rick (Lynn) Stephenson, and Rob Stephenson; sister, Patty Schmidt; grandchildren, Michael (Jana) Stephenson, and Brad (Jenny) Stephenson; and great-grandchildren, William, Emily, Charlotte, Hudson, Parker and Campbell Stephenson.

Emma Jean was well known in the world of dachshunds. As owner of EJ Dachshunds, she was celebrated for her achievements with the breed, especially for her most prized champion, Gunner, who was one of her top producers. Emma Jean was also active with the Dachshund Club of America, Western PA Dachshund Club, National Miniature Dachshund Club, and the Columbiana Dachshund Club. She also served her community as a former Executive Director of the Voluntary Action Center, and as a member of the Women’s Club, Eastern Star, and Mount Olive Lutheran Church of Chippewa Township.

Friends will be received during a memorial visitation, Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. in Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emma Jean’s name to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1154 Shenango Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.