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(New Sewickley Twp., Pa.) A fatal crash has that happened around 3 AM this morning had the westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike closed between Cranberry and New Castle. The accident happened at mile marker 20 in New Sewickley Twp.
Pa. State police are reporting that two tractor-trailers and a box truck were involved in the crash. , as well as a pedestrian, and one person was killed.
Police believe the pedestrian was along the shoulder of the road when a tractor-trailer struck them. They were then hit by other vehicles.
The lanes were expected to reopen around 7:00 a.m.
The Westbound Lanes will be closed until police and emergency responders clear the scene.
Traffic is being detoured from the Cranberry exit and drivers will be able to get back on the Turnpike at the New Castle Interchange.

The featured image above shows a sign leading to the Freedom Area School District. Photo by Carissa Sutter.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published February 15, 2022 1:30 P.M.

(Freedom, PA) Beaver County Radio spoke to Freedom Area Schools Superintendant Diane Workman regarding the student actions that took place during a varsity basketball game against New Brighton last Friday. Workman confirmed the district has identified multiple people involved at different levels in the incident. When asked how many people, the superintendant declined to answer stating that the investigation is ongoing.  At the New Brighton Area School Board meeting Monday night, Dr. Joseph Guarino stated that Freedom had identified some of the perpetrators and are handling it from a discipline standpoint within their district. Workman said that Freedom “took it seriously”, and “We’re sorry it happened”.  During the varsity basketball game Friday night at Freedom, organized chants were typed on paper and demonstrated against New Brighton players including one that involved a players deceased father. You can read the original story here: https://beavercountyradio.com/news/inappropriate-and-disgraceful-comments-made-to-new-brighton-basketball-players-at-freedom-game-under-investigation/

(Photo of Beaver County Radio window display and other photos taken by Mark Peterson)

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County has a tradition of President’s visiting Beaver County and even one President calling into a Beaver County Radio talk show.  It all started with with John F. Kennedy’s campaign visit to the city building in Beaver Falls in 1960. Kennedy returned to Beaver County, specifically in Aliquippa in October of 1962 for another campaign stop. In 1980 President Jimmy Carter visited Beaver Falls. President Bill Clinton and future Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Bill’s wife and the First Lady at the time visited the Laughlin Memorial Library in 1993. Future President Donald Trump came to Ambridge Field House just one month before being elected President in 2016.  Finally one President even called in live on the air on Beaver County Radio. Dave Felts who was the host of AM Connection on 1230 WBVP took the phone call of President Ronald Reagan. Felts answered the phone with “Go ahead caller” only to learn it was the President of the United States.

Tune into 95.7 and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and beavercountyradio.com Monday, February 21, 2022 is the national holiday of Presidents Day. Beaver County Radio is celebrating Presidents day by paying tribute to the rich tradition of Presidents of Beaver County starting at 7:35 AM on Presidents Day.

Matt Drzik will start the morning out on AM Beaver County being joined at 7:35 AM by Jenifer Cushman the Chancellor at Penn State Beaver Campus. Dr. Calvin Troup, President of Geneva College in Beaver Falls will join Matt at 8:35 AM.

Starting at 9 AM on Teleforum host Eddy Crow will welcome in President and CEO of St. Barnabas Broadcasting and St. Barnabas Health System William Day. Eddy will then visit with August Grupp from Stoelzle Glass Company  in Monaca at 9:35 AM.  At 10:00 AM Eddy will be joined by Helen Kissick, President of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.  At 10:35 AM Dr. Roger Davis, President of CCBC will join Eddy, We’ll wrap up President’s Day in Beaver County at 11:10 AM as Norm Mitry, President and CEO of Heritage Valley Health System will join Eddy.

All the interviews will be streamed on our Facebook Page and Website at beavercountyradio.com

AAA: Gas Prices Increase in Western PA; Crude Stays Above $90 per Barrel
Gas prices are three cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.629 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average                $3.629
Average price during the week of February 7, 2022                                $3.598
Average price during the week of February 16, 2021                              $2.810

The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:      

$3.695      Altoona
$3.598      Beaver
$3.699      Bradford
$3.660      Brookville
$3.600      Butler
$3.668      Clarion
$3.609      DuBois
$3.678      Erie
$3.566      Greensburg
$3.601      Indiana
$3.595      Jeannette
$3.613      Kittanning
$3.551      Latrobe
$3.687      Meadville
$3.710      Mercer
$3.563      New Castle
$3.590      New Kensington
$3.699      Oil City
$3.588      Pittsburgh
$3.621      Sharon
$3.618      Uniontown
$3.699      Warren
$3.551      Washington

Trend Analysis:

The national average price for a gallon of gas rose sharply last week to $3.48, four cents more than a week ago. The main culprit behind the recent climb in pump prices continues to be the high cost of crude oil, which is currently staying above $90 per barrel. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a potential fading of the omicron variant have led to an increase in gas demand.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks dropped by 1.6 million barrels to 248.4 million barrels last week. On the other hand, gasoline demand rose from 8.23 million barrels per day to 9.13 million barrels per day. A decrease in total stocks and increased demand have contributed to upward pressure on pump prices, but rising crude prices continue to play the dominant role in pushing pump prices higher. Gas prices could continue to increase as demand grows and crude oil prices remain above $90 per barrel.

At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, West Texas Intermediate increased by $3.22 to settle at $93.10. The tension between Russia and Ukraine continues to contribute to rising oil prices. Additionally, EIA reported that total domestic crude stocks decreased by 4.7 million barrels to 410.4 million barrels. The current stock level is approximately 13 percent lower than at the beginning of February 2021, contributing to pressure on domestic crude prices.

Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 72 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.  News releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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(Union Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to the scene of a reported shooting in the West State Street Wal-mart Parking lot in Union Twp. on Sunday afternoon around 4:15 PM.
Police are reporting that 43-year-old Melissa Spring, a mother of two from Grove City was randomly shot in the stomach in the parking lot of the Wal-mart. She was taken to to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio in critical condition.
There’s no word on why she was shot or any suspects
state police are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information, call New Castle state police.

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state court is stopping a Philadelphia ordinance that requires gun owners to tell police when a firearm has been lost or stolen. A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel on Monday issued a permanent injunction, saying the Uniform Firearms Act preempts city ordinances. One of the judges says the decision is legally correct but warns it also puts people’s lives at risk. Philadelphia Police had sought a $2,000 fine against a man charged with violating the reporting mandate. The judges cited a 1996 state Supreme Court decision that said assault weapons restrictions in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh weren’t allowed, saying the Legislature alone can regulate guns. A city spokesman said the decision will be appealed.

(Washington, D.C.) The IRS has launched a new tool to make preparing your taxes easier this year.
The tool has been launched on the IRS’ website and is called Special Tax Season Alerts.
The page provides you with the latest information affecting the 2022 tax season, and provides updates on the efforts by the agency to address the inventory of previously filed tax returns.
Click Here for more info https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/help-for-taxpayers-and-tax-professionals-special-filing-season-alerts