Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:54 AM
(North Sewickley, Pa.) North Sewickley Township Sewer Authority customers will have to start digging a little deeper in their pockets as the authority has announced that the base rate of 1,000 gallons of water will increase from $16.60 to $18.25 a month and usage from 2,000 to 29,00 gallons will increase from $6.91 to $7.75 per thousand gallons of water used.
The Brighton Road pump station will also be getting an upgrade at a proposed cost of $725,000.00 with a tentative date of preliminary work and planning to start this year and construction to start next year.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:44 AM
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Ed Gainey was sworn in as the 61st mayor of Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon, becoming the first Black mayor in the city’s history.
During his inaugural remarks Gainey said A “Pittsburgh for all” is the mission of his administration.
Performances of music, dance and poetry were also included in the swearing-in ceremony, which was held in the City Council chamber and shared with the public virtually online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gainey, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Bill Peduto in the primary and went on to win the general election against Republican Tony Moreno.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:09 aM
(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer said via release that 37-year-old Jennifer Lynn Jeffries of Wampum and 30-year-old Tennille Renee Small of New Galilee were identified as the two victims who were killed in the accident on Centennial Ave. in New Galilee on Sunday Night. Gabauer said in the release that both women died as the result of blunt force trauma to the head and trunk.
The coroner said the manner of death was accidental.. No further information is available.

The featured image shows a lion painting inside the New Brighton High School Gym.   

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh, published January 3, 2022 at 8:15 P.M.

(New Brighton, PA) The New Brighton Area School Board held a special voting session Monday night.  The first order of business was the approval of Travis Whalen to be appointed to fill a board member vacancy.  Also approved was an authorization for the administration to work with an investment banker and bond counsel to pursue the structuring, marketing, and issuing of General Obligation Bonds for the purpose of providing funds for a Capital Improvement Project.  In addition, the board passed Resolution No. 4 which makes a declaration of official intent for capital expenditures to be reimbursed from subsequent tax-exempt borrowings for the 2021-2022 school year.

It’s a New Year, and many people seek that “New Me” look. But is making weight loss a New Year’s Resolution the right plan? Chris Coski of B-Well Nation in Chippewa will discuss the best ways to infuse exercise into your daily life, as she sits down with Matt Drzik following the 8:30 news on Tuesday’s edition of A.M. Beaver County.

Hedge fund CEO resigns ahead of anticipated US Senate run
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — David McCormick has resigned as CEO of one of the world’s largest hedge funds. That’s according to Connecticut-based Bridgewater Associates on Monday, as McCormick moves closer to declaring his candidacy for U.S. Senate in his native Pennsylvania. McCormick has already aired at least two TV commercials across Pennsylvania, bought a house in Pittsburgh and held closed-door meetings with party brass and donors. The 56-year-old McCormick has worked for Bridgewater Associates and lived in Connecticut since 2009. The race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in bellwether Pennsylvania is expected to be one of a handful of competitive contests next year that will determine control of the Senate.

Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr subpoenaed by NY attorney general
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family’s business practices. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in a court filing Monday that it is seeking testimony and documents from Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump “in connection with an investigation into the valuation of properties owned or controlled” by Trump and his company, the Trump Organization. Trump has sued attempting to end the probe, which he says is politically motivated.

FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and the FDA says they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds. The FDA also said everyone eligible for a booster can get one as early as five months after their last dose rather than six months. But the move, coming as classes restart after the holidays, isn’t the final step. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to recommend boosters for the younger teens.

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Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:53 AM
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pa State Police at the Rivers Casino has charged 38-year-old David Erkens of Moon Twp. with Forgery and Counterfeiting after an incident that occurred on December 19, 2021 at 11:34 AM.
Troopers reported via release that Erkens attempted to pass $120.00 worth of counterfeit bills to buy into a Craps game at the casino. The release stated that the money that was determined to be counterfeit was a $100 bill and a $20.00 bill. Charges were filed against Erkens in Pittsburgh Municipal Courts.