Author: Beaver County Radio

US will boost global vaccine-sharing, Biden announces

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the U.S. will share more COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of excess doses through the UN-backed COVAX global program. The White House has previously stated its intent to share 80 million vaccine doses with the world by the end of June. The administration says 25% of doses will be kept in reserve for emergencies and for the U.S. to share directly with allies and partners. The long awaited vaccine-sharing plan comes as demand for shots in the U.S. has dropped significantly. More than 63% of U.S. adults have received at least one dose, and global inequities in supply have become more glaring.

Ross Park Mall To Install Cameras After Criticism Following Shooting

Mall to install cameras after criticism following shooting
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania mall says it will install surveillance cameras and take other measures to beef up security following criticism from officials after gunshots that prompted a lockdown and an evacuation of shoppers over the Memorial Day weekend. The Allegheny County district attorney’s office and Ross Township police had criticized Ross Park Mall officials following Saturday’s gunfire, saying mall operators had refused requests to install cameras, although some individual stores have them. Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, Inc. said in a statement that the company already does a good job of maintaining security at its facilities but “as an additional measure, we will soon begin the process of securing CCTV cameras.”

VIDEO: Western PA Soapbox Derby To Take Place In Ambridge On Saturday

A chance to take on the world’s best can begin in Beaver County.

The Western PA Soapbox Derby Championship will take place on 14th Street in Ambridge beginning at 6:30am on Saturday, June 5. The races will feature drivers from the ages of 7 to 17 competing in stock and superstock car races, battling each other from morning to evening until the winners are crowned.

Tim Cassidy spoke to Matt Drzik about the big event coming up on Saturday, and how long it takes kids to prepare their cars for the big races, and how long the events will be running for. Cassidy also talked about the history behind the Western PA Soapbox Derby, how it returned to Beaver County, and how the winners on Saturday will have a shot in July to compete for the World Championships in Akron, Ohio.

Admission for Saturday’s event is free to the public. Check out the WPASD’s Facebook Page for more updates and information.

Police Looking For Help With Info On Signs Intentionally Knocked Down on Shenango Road

(North Beaver Borough, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they are investigating an incident in which road signs were intentionally knocked over along Shenango Road in North Beaver Borough.

Troopers said via release that they were informed that the incident happened some time between the afternoon of May the 30 and noon on May 31, 2021 in which someone intentionally drove along Shenango Road intentionally striking several signs. Police are asking anyone with information with information to contact them at the New Castle Barracks at 724- 598-2211

Longtime Steelers Broadcaster Ilkin Retiring To Fight ALS

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers radio analyst Tunch Ilkin is retiring to focus on his fight against ALS. Ilkin played 14 years on the offensive line for the Steelers from 1980 to 1993. He is 63 years old and spent the last 23 as a broadcaster for the team. He announced his diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s disease last fall.

Boom Boom Room in South Side Pittsburgh Raided and Shut Down

The Pennsylvania State Police received a search warrant to investigate the popular Boom Boom Room, on account of numerous complaints received by the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Undercover visits were made to the premises and the alleged illegal liquor sales were confirmed. On Saturday May 29th, 2021 at approximately 2:10 a.m., officers from the BLCE, with assistance from the City of Pittsburgh Police Department, obtained and served a search warrant at the Boom Boom Room, located in the rear of 1713-1715 E. Carson St, City of Pittsburgh, PA. As a result of this search warrant service approximately 6.16 gallons of malt or brewed beverages and approximately 22.35 liters of liquor was seized.

Aliquippa Water Authority Vavle Replacement on Plan 12 Complete

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa  Municipal Water Authority Manager  Bob Bible, Jr., announced Thursday morning that the authority shut off the water supply  and replaced 3 broken main  water valves  within a few blocks of each other. This occurred   in the Plan 12 neighborhood. He said two of the valves were leaking  and broke, and in the process , workers found another one that needed  to be replaced  as they were shutting the water system down. Bible said the  water service was restored before  10 p.m. last night..

A $500,000 grant  for valve replacement was awarded to the authority for valve replacement , Bible said.

Beaver Falls Woman Suffers Minor Injuries in Perry Twp. Accident

(Perry Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident on Armstrong Road in Perry Twp. Lawrence County on Tuesday Morning at 6:20 AM.

Troopers said via release that 19-year-old Chanell Daviduk if Beaver Falls was driving a 2021 Jeep Renegade on Armstrong Road and while negotiating a left curve the vehicle kept going straight and hit an embankment. Daviduk was transported to Heritage Valley Beaver for suspected minor injuries. Troopers said the vehicle had to be towed from the scene and Daviduk was cited by State Police for not driving a vehicle on the right side of the roadway.

33% Now think the CDC is Completely Untrustworthy, According to Survey

June is here, many more places are reopening and CDC guidelines are shifting. According to a Realtime Research survey by Invisibly that polled 1277 people, public sentiment on the trustworthiness of the CDC has changed.

Here’s what Invisibly learned:

  • 33% of people think the information given by the CDC is completely untrustworthy compared to 23% in July 2020, and only a slight majority of respondents think the CDC is trustworthy.
  • 18-24 years old were most likely to trust CDC guidelines, but only at 58%.
  • 50% of women trust the CDC, compared to 38% of men and 22% of non-binary respondents.

 

 

You can see the full report and all data here (this is only part of it). If you’d like to learn more, I’m happy to connect you with regular media contributor Dr. Don Vaughn Ph.D. Head of Product at Invisibly for a phone, zoom/skype or email interview.

Hopewell High School Baseball Team Given a Hero’s Welcome After Winning The WPIAL Championship

(Photos Courtesy of Hopewell AD Don Short and Sandy Giordano)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Hopewell Twp., Pa.) Wednesday night was one for celebration  in Hopewell Twp. The school’s baseball team  won 6-5 in the WPIAL  championship. Police and fire officials with sirens blaring  escorted the team to the high school  where they were greeted by their  families, the faculty, fellow students, and members of the community. This is coach  Morgan  Singletary’s first season. He said he is very proud of the team.