“I’ve been in local government for twelve or thirteen years, and I have not once heard anyone say what they’re going to do for the kids. What are we going to do for them?”
The pleas coming from Rochester mayor Keith Jackson during his July 13 chat with Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County reflect a disconnect between council members and the youth. As the mayor noted, several of those who work for the borough have kids of a young age, but others have kids who are much older and may see the needs of the youth differently.
Jackson also spoke about taking chances on businesses in the borough: “You can’t just pick and choose who you want to come in to start a business…I believe in giving everyone a first chance and second chance, because each and every one of us out here has received not just a first chance, but a second chance and third chance. Let them come in and open up their businesses…if they can’t stay in business, I’m pretty sure they have enough sense where they’re back away from it. But give them an opportunity to make something happen for our town.”
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(Photos Provided with release by Beaver County Humane Society)
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Beaver County Humane Society said via release that they rescued 11 Dogs from deplorable conditions in a Beaver Falls residence on Tuesday afternoon.
The release stated that Beaver County Humane Society Humane Officers were called by the Beaver Falls Police Department after they received a call about a dog running at
large. Neighbors identified the dog and provided information that led the police
to the Beaver Falls residence. Upon arriving at the property, three of the dogs
were seen standing on the windowsill of a second story open window.
Officers said that all of the animals lacked access to clean water, dirty food was strewn around, there were feces, urine, and trash covering the floors; and flies were swarming around the animals.
“It was clear to our officers that these animals needed to be immediately removed from the filthy environment where they were living so they could receive medical treatment and care,” commented Susan Salyards, Executive Director of the Beaver County Humane Society.
“A number of the dogs were dehydrated, underweight, and are suffering from medical
issues including overgrown nails and dirty coats with fecal staining and a stale odor of urine.”
In addition to the filthy living conditions, several animal carcasses, including the decaying body of a dog, were also found at the residence.
“Brittany Sanner and Essence Jackson were arrested and charged with six felonies for
aggravated cruelty to animals, 11 misdemeanors for cruelty to animals, and 11
misdemeanors for neglect of an animal living in unsanitary conditions,” Salyards said.
The good news is that most, if not all, of the animals are expected to fully recover. The bad news is that the Humane Society is bursting at the seams, especially
with homeless dogs.
These animals are not available for immediate adoption as they are being medically
evaluated. “The need is going to be ongoing. Over the next week or two, our team will
be doing medical and behavior evaluations of all the animals taken in,” Salyards said.
The mother dog and three newborn puppies are being sent to foster care.Salyard’s said that “This confiscation comes at one of Beaver County Humane Society’s busiest times and they are accepting all of the help they can get. Salyard’s said the Humane Society is glad to provide these vital services as our way of serving the community, but humane cases are taxing on financial resources. Monetary donations to the TLC Fund are urgently needed to cover the costs for these extra animals; however, donations of dog and puppy food (Purina One or any meat-based food) and supplies for the ferret are always welcome.
The Humane Society is averaging $150/dog in vet care and that does not include those who need bloodwork, X-rays, dentals, biopsies, etc. It also does not include daily costs, which currently run about $50/day,” reported Salyards
Other ways to help include becoming a volunteer or a temporary foster home; anyone interested should visit their web site. Donations can be made to the shelter at https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org
Salyard’s said the BCHS thanks the Beaver Falls Police and Code Enforcement Departments for their incredible teamwork and collaboration with our humane society police officers.
(Photo taken by Ashley Inman and used with her permission)
Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio (Chippewa Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Chippewa Township Police responded to an accident at 3:45 PM Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Route 51 and Darlington Road according to Beaver County 9-1-1. A female driver hit the traffic post, knocking out the traffic lights, necessitating the road to be closed until almost 5 PM. The driver wasn’t injured. Traffic was backed up following the accident. As of 7:45 AM Wednesday morning 9-1-1 said the traffic lights were still out in the area near GetGo.
No other information was available Wednesday morning.
(Photo and Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio)
(Ambridge, Pa.) Jake Turner and Lawrence Charlton were approved by Ambridge Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Jake Turner’s starting date is September 6, 2022, Charlton will begin his duties on January 2, 2023. Fire Chief Donnie Larrick, Jr. introduced the officers to the council and the citizens present.
Councilman Jerome Gill resigned as chairman of the finance committee. He wants everyone to work together..
Councilwoman Mary Jane Gilliam , who chairs the code committee reported that 159 high grass letters were sent, 153 properties were abated, and 13 citations were issued by code enforcement.
Council approved the switching of phone service for police and fire cell phones from Verizon to AT&T FirstNet. All police officers and first responders will have their own phones, according to Borough Manager Marion Leone.
(Gov Wolf signing the Budget, Photo Courtesy of Pa Media Services)
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers have wrapped up a budget package nearly two weeks late, approving billions of dollars in new spending, tax breaks for businesses and substantial sums for public schools. The package caps the eighth and final budget for the Democratic governor. Pennsylvania is in its best fiscal position in years, with the state treasury benefiting from federal coronavirus subsidies. Wolf secured big new subsidies for public schools, perhaps his top priority as governor. Pennsylvanians won’t see a cut in income or sales taxes. But Wolf and lawmakers are cutting the corporate net income tax rate, one of the nation’s highest.
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s elections agency is suing three Republican-controlled county governments to force their election boards to report primary results to include ballots with undated exterior envelopes. The Department of State on Tuesday sued Lancaster, Berks and Fayette in Commonwealth Court. The complaint describes them as “outlier counties” that have not properly certified vote tallies in the May 17 election that included nominating contests for U.S. Senate, governor and most of the Legislature. The department wants an order forcing the three counties to include in their primary election tallies all absentee and mail-in voters, “even if the voter failed to write a date on the declaration printed on the ballot’s return envelope.”
(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing restrictions on the bridge that carries Friendship Road over Toll Interstate 376 in Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County, will occur Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-14 weather permitting.
Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as crews from CDM Smith conduct routine inspection activities.
Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down, and be prepared for changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
(Mt. Lebanon, Pa.) A Mt. Lebanon school board member resigned after he was arrested on a child sex charge in Florida last week. According to the school districts website Andrew Freeman resigned on Saturday.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 17-year-old girl said she was on vacation in the Davenport area with family and friends, including Freeman, when he sexually assaulted her on July 4, 2022.
When Freeman was initially questioned by officers he denied the allegations. Investigators said that he eventually admitted to assaulting the victim, saying that “mistakes were made.”
Freeman is being charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor, a second degree felony.
(Bellevue, Pa.) Pa State police are reporting that a wrong-way driver was pulled over on the Parkway North a little before 3 a.m. near mile-marker 6, in the area of Bellevue-West View.
Thankfully there were no injuries and police describe the incident as a traffic stop.
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking RBI triple and Jake Marisnick homered for the second straight game, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-2. Diego Castillo had two hits for the Pirates in their fourth straight victory. Pittsburgh is 14-6 against Miami since 2018. Dillon Peters got the win with 2 2/3 innings of one-run relief. Cruz made it 2-1 when he tripled home Castillo in the fifth. Cruz then scored on Jason Delay’s single against Daniel Castano.
