Beaver Valley Choral Society’s Lenten Concerts
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Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross
[MARCH 11, 2024] — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait – to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
Deluzio, Casey, and Fetterman announce $3.6 Million in Fresh Water Funding for Darlington Residents
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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) delivered $3,661,000 to expand access to clean public drinking water for Darlington Township residents, just over one year after Norfolk Southern’s train derailment and chemical explosion. Currently, Darlington residents use private wells and do not have access to a public water source. This funding will provide them access to clean, public water by connecting them to nearby Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.
Independence Man Taken Into to Custody After Suffering a Mental Health Issue
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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Independence Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police in Brighton Twp. are reporting that they were called to a residence along Ridge Road in Independence Twp. Beaver County for a report of a suicidal male around 2:40 AM Friday morning. Upon arriving at the residence, the Troopers observed an open door to the residence that was then quickly shut before Troopers could enter. After numerous attempts to contact the unnamed subject were met with negative results and based on information received that the subject had several firearms in the house Troopers determined that they needed to get a 302 warrant for the residence. After obtaining the warrant, the State Police Special Emergency Response Team then made entry into the home and took the subject into custody without incident. He was then transported to the hospital for a mental evaluation.
Beaver County Chamber’s Monday Memo: 03/11/24
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Darlington Woman drives partially over cliff, suspected of DUI
Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published March 11, 2024 9:22 A.M.
(Darlington Township, Pa) State Police in Beaver report that Troopers responded to reports of a vehicle that was off the roadway and partially over a cliff. Troopers allege that the operator identified as 42 year old Renae Majercik of Darlington, drove her vehicle while heavily intoxicated south on Edgewater Drive in Darlington Township. Troopers say she drove the vehicle off the road, ran over a downed tree, and proceeded to drive partially over a cliff, approximately 15 feet above Beaver Creek before coming to a rest. Majercik refused chemical testing and Troopers filed DUI crash charges. No injuries were reported.
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate At 3.4%
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for January 2024. Per standard practice each year, L&I also released revisions to jobs data for the previous five years.
January 2024 Preliminary Employment Situation Report
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4% in January. The U.S. unemployment rate was also unchanged from December, remaining at 3.7%.
The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was four-tenths of a percentage point below its January 2023 level of 3.8%, while the national rate was up three-tenths of a percentage point over the year.
Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was up 6,000 over the month due to a gain in resident employment while unemployment was unchanged from December.
Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 14,800 over the month to a record high of 6,129,900. This was the sixth consecutive record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count. Jobs increased from December in eight of the 11 industry supersectors with the largest gain in education & health services (+7,900), which rose to a record high.
Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 70,100 with gains in five of the 11 supersectors. Education & health services (+59,600) had the largest volume over-the-year gain among supersectors.
Route 65 Ramp Inspections Monday, Wednesday in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on Route 65 ramps in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 13 weather permitting.
Inspection activities will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day according to the following schedule:
- Monday, March 11 – A traffic shift will occur on the ramp from southbound Route 65 to northbound I-279
- Wednesday, March 13 – A single-lane restriction will occur on the northbound Route 65 ramp at the end of the Fort Duquesne Bridge
Crews from the Larson Design Group will conduct routine inspection activities.
Robert M. Nicol Sr. (1943-2024)
Robert M. Nicol Sr., 80, of Vanport, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born on May 21, 1943, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Ellsworth and Anna Nicol. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Les Nicol. Robert will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 42 years, Jackie; his children, Robert Nicol Jr, Amy Beth (Ken) Zack, and Travis Nicol; sisters, Priscilla Marie (Ron) Pander, and Mona Lisa Ann Nicol; two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Vanport VFW, and a lifetime member of the Midland Sportsman Club. He had worked at BCRC and Westinghouse, and was a former member of the Big Brother Program.
Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, from 5pm until the time of service at 7pm on Tuesday March 12, 2024. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery.
Theodore L. “Ted” McClaren (1940-2024)
Theodore L. “Ted” McClaren, 83, of Patterson Township, passed away peacefully March 6, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 9, 1940, in Beaver Falls, Ted was the son of the late Harry and Frances Kennedy McClaren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet Buckenheimer McClaren, a son, Keith, of New York City, a granddaughter, Camile E. McClaren of New York City, and grandson, Kevin, of Boston, Massachusetts. Ted was a retired employee of the former Babcock and Wilcox Company, of Beaver Falls, PA., where he worked for nineteen years and later worked for Penn Pavilion, New Brighton, PA.
Ted was a peacetime Navy Veteran, after graduating from Beaver Falls High School in 1958. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Beaver Falls, where he had a video ministry for several years. He was a former member of the Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and an elder, and most recently attending Faith on 68 Church. Ted enjoyed traveling and camping where he put to use his photography and videography skills. He also enjoyed good music and was an avid reader.
Ted was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.
Per his wishes there will be no viewing, but a private committal service will be held Tuesday at 1pm in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA., with Pastor Luke Whipple officiating. Internment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to First Assembly Church, Beaver Falls or Riverview Methodist Church.