Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published March 21, 2023 10:17 A.M.
(Center Township, PA) Two fires were reported at the Hilton Garden Inn in Center Township shortly after 2 am this morning. We have not heard of any injuries or what caused the fires.
Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.733 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in Beaver County is $3.754
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Obstacles to Opportunity: PA’s Permitting Process” to hear the challenges of Pennsylvania’s permitting process and explore possible solutions.
WHO: Kail; members of the committee; Mike Ford, secretary, PA Building Trades; Kevin Sunday, director of government affairs, PA Chamber of Business and Industry; and others.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Room 205, Ryan Office Building in Harrisburg.
LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at www.PAGOPPolicy.com, www.PAHouseGOP.com and www.RepKail.com.
Darlington Township, PA – Today, the Shapiro Administration announced plans to maintain a long-term, physical presence in Darlington Township, Beaver County to continue assisting residents impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred on February 3 in East Palestine, Ohio.
Starting on Thursday, March 23, staff from the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Protection (DEP) and Health (DOH) will be onsite at the Darlington Township Building, 3590 Darlington Rd., Darlington, PA 16115 every Thursday from Noon to 5:00 PM to meet with residents. Additional staff will be available via video conferencing during that time, as well. In addition, state agencies are working with Township staff to ensure they can help residents access state resources related to the derailment.
Staff from Commonwealth agencies and Beaver County also plan to hold open house events Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM to offer one-on-one discussion to individuals who attend, as well as provide resources and information.
“Since it opened last month, the Center has been an invaluable community resource for residents in Western Pennsylvania, providing everything from clinical evaluations to behavioral health assistance, and even spiritual guidance,” said Acting Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen. “It takes time and proven commitment to build trust, and the Shapiro Administration is pledging to do just that. Residents should be assured we are here to help in any way we can.”
“Under the direction of Governor Shapiro, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken direct action to safeguard Pennsylvanians’ soil and water,” said Acting Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection Rich Negrin. “The Department of Environmental Protection worked diligently to conduct independent water sampling throughout the affected area to closely monitor water contamination risks related to the East Palestine train derailment. DEP has been on the scene since the first hours after the derailment, and we will continue to stay in affected communities as long as it takes to assure Pennsylvanians’ their air, water and soil are safe.”
“Farmers depend on healthy soil and water to produce food that is safe for their families and customers,” said Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “As we wait for DEP and EPA experts to carefully review and validate results of water and soil testing, the Department of Agriculture has been present, listening to area farmers so that we can take the critical step of validating their concerns. The Health Resource Center has been a valuable tool in hearing, and responding to concerns of Pennsylvanians who depend on healthy soil and water for their lives and livelihoods.”
Residents will continue to have access to expert staff and be able to ask questions about their health, pets, farm animals, and inquire about air, soil, and water quality testing. Resource materials will also be available for pickup, including on days when agency staff are not on site.
This extension of operations furthers the Administration’s commitment to helping residents affected by the derailment and assist in their recovery.
Since Norfolk Southern’s train derailed more than six weeks ago, the Shapiro Administration has been on the ground in Western Pennsylvania, assisting local residents and ensuring they have the information and resources they need to keep themselves, their families, and their property safe.
Governor Shapiro has visited the affected areas in Western Pennsylvania several times, meeting with local leaders and residents, and he has tasked his Administration with making all possible resources available to help local communities. PEMA Director Randy Padfield, DEP Acting Secretary Richard Negrin, DOH Acting Secretary Dr. Bogen, and PDA Acting Secretary Russell Redding have all visited the affected areas several times, as well.
See below for examples of how the Shapiro Administration is continuing to respond:
Department of Health staff are continuing to conduct the Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) survey among residents and first responders living near the derailment. The surveys help residents identify symptoms, experiences, and concerns about the impact of the train derailment on their lives.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 21, 2023 10:11 A.M.
(Center Township, PA) Center Township Engineer Ned Mitrovich reported to the supervisors at Monday night’s meeting that the bids for both projects will go out in late spring or early summer 2023.
Anyone interested in volunteering to assist with the event can email mcelvy@newbirghtonpa.org.
99.3 and 95.7 FM along with 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and Beavercountyradio.com present the players of the game for March 20th, 2023!
Your CCBC Players of the game are:
Lincoln Park: Brandon Cummings
Uniontown: Calvin Winfrey
The Hershey Kisses were flying in a packed gymnasium at Charleroi High School for the boys 4A Semifinal state playoff game between the Lincoln Park Leopards and the Uniontown Red Raiders Tuesday night and they were welcomed by the Lincoln Park Leopards who earned a spot in the big dance in Hershey Thursday night at 7:00 pm that game will be broadcast right here on Beaver County Radio with Mike Azadian And Bruce Frey on the call. The game started out with Uniontown getting off to a good start that did not last long , Braden Cummings hit 3 three pointers in a row to get the Leopards back in the game and they doubled up the Red Raiders in the first quarter 27 to 14. And to start off the second after a quick time out by Uniontown, the Red Raiders went out to the foul line and missed 2 foul shots and Lincoln Parks Brandon Cummings took the ball and went off from 10 feet away (quote) Mike Azadian with a tomahawk slam dunk that absolutely brought the full house on its feet and the Leopards fans erupted in cheers. At the end of the second quarter the score was 53 to 30 Lincoln Park with a good lead and they were playing as if they wanted to get out ahead by 30 to start a running clock, it took a while after they ended the third quarter with a 69- 44 lead they were able to get the lead they needed with about 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter. And they started to replace some of their players who had to battle the very hard playing the team from Uniontown who never up gave or made anything easy for the Leopards. And when the buzzer rang and the scoreboard read 85 to 54 and they were victorious, the Hershey kisses came raining down by the hundreds everywhere and they new that Chocolate Town was the next stop. Brandon Cummings scored 25 pts Meleek Thomas had 20pts and Deandre Moyle scored 15 for the Leopards. Tomorrow night 3-21-23 the Blackhawk Girls will play North Catholic for a chance to go to Hershey in a 4A PIAA playoff game from New Castle PA, that game will be broadcast here on Beaver County Radio 99.3 95.7 1230WBVP/1460WMBA with Mike Azadian and Bruce Frey on the call at 6:00 pm.