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BCTA Cancels Bus Service for Monday
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(Center Twp., Pa.) The Beaver County Transit Authority has cancelled all bus service for Monday, January 17, 2022. Bus service will resume with a normal schedule on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
PennDOT Removes Tier Restrictions on Certain Vehicles in the Pittsburgh Region. Speed Limit Still Reduced
PennDOT Removes Tier Restrictions on Certain Vehicles in the Pittsburgh Region
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT has lifted the temporary Tier restrictions on certain vehicles from traveling on several roadways in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties.
The following roadways have been lifted from the Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:
Allegheny County: Interstates 79, 376 (Parkways East and West), 279 (Parkway North), and 579
Beaver County: Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)
Lawrence County: Interstates 79 and 376
Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT temporarily restricted certain vehicles from using the interstates earlier today to help ensure that the interstates remained open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm.
Speed limits remain restricted to 45 mph on these roadways in addition to Routes 22 and 28 in Allegheny County for all vehicles, and commercial vehicles not affected by other roadway restrictions must move to the right lane.
New Castle Man Charged with DUI After Accident on I-79 Earlier This Year
(Portersville, Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they have charged a New Castle Man with DUI involving a crash after an accident that we first told you about earlier this month in which 60-year-old Andrew Smith crashed his vehicle into the median of Interstate 79 at mile marker 94.8 near the Portersville exit. Smith was traveling north bound when he crashed his 2007 Lexus RX350 and was trapped in the vehicle and had to be rescued by emergency personnel and flown to Allegheny General Hospital. During the investigation it was suspected that Smith was driving under the influence of alcohol and he was subsequently charged with dui.
The Cornerstone Beaver County and Partners Open Warming Centers in Beaver County
BEAVER FALLS, PA (JANUARY 12, 2022) – The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) – a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County – has coordinated with community partners to provide warming centers this winter for those experiencing homelessness or housing-related crisis in Beaver County.
Warming centers provide relief from inclement and potentially dangerous winter weather, including extreme cold and wind chill. Those who turn to TCBC for warming center service can also access basic needs and housing resources that are part of the organization’s regular, year-round programming.
Local Warming Center Locations and Hours of Operation:
The Cornerstone of Beaver County
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
600 6th Street, Beaver Falls
Trails Ministry
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1217 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls
Central United Methodist Church
1227 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls
New Brighton Municipal Building
Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton
Rochester Free Methodist Church
Call ahead 724-774-5304
480 Jefferson Street, Rochester
Current CDC and Pennsylvania State COVID-19 guidelines apply.
TCBC’s website — CornerstoneBeaver.org — contains a resources page that provides the warming center information and a list of community organizations offering meals, groceries, clothing, and other assistance.
“Winter is dangerous for people experiencing homelessness. As the temperature drops, living outside in the elements, in cars, in tents, in abandoned buildings, not only becomes harder and more uncomfortable, but it can also result in illness, injury, and even death,” said TCBC Executive Director Marie Timpano.
Timpano continued, “We’re grateful to have wonderful community partners coming together to help keep those who are homeless out of harm’s way this winter. And as we work to obtain the support needed to start construction on our county’s long-awaited 24/7 men’s emergency shelter, we are hopeful that this will be the last winter without a men’s shelter in Beaver County.”
TCBC works to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County by providing and coordinating emergency shelter, permanent housing, basic needs, and resources.
For more information about TCBC’s emergency and permanent housing programs as well as utilities and basic needs assistance, visit CornerstoneBeaver.org or call 724-846-6400.
Steelers lose 42-21 to the Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught a TD pass and threw another one, and the Chiefs sent Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger into his expected retirement with a 42-21 win in the wild-card round of the playoffs Sunday night. Byron Pringle caught touchdown passes from both Mahomes and Kelce, and Jerick McKinnon and Tyreek Hill also reeled in scoring catches for the Chiefs. Their pursuit of a third straight AFC title now includes a date with the Bills next week. The 39-year-old Roethlisberger finished with two TD passes in his likely finale.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST Today
(Photo of 5th Street in New Brighton taken by Frank Sparks at 5:15 AM)
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Snow continues to fall this morning and roads are snow covered and treacherous. Penn dot is asking that if you don’t need to go out don’t. Below is the forecast for today and the rest of the week.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS:AFTERNOON…Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches through 9 AM, highest across western and northwest Pennsylvania.
M.L.King Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High 28. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low 22 Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy High 33
Wednesday: A chance of afternoon rain and snow showers. High near 42
Thursday: Mostly cloud High 22
Friday: Partly sunny High 22
Can You Catch “Debt Disease” from a 401K? Find Out More On Tuesday.
By Mark Peterson, Beaver County Radio January 14, 2021 3:00 P.M.
(Beaver County, PA) It’s a wonder that the word “confiscation” starts with a “C”. It would seem to be more appropriate if it began with a “K”, and then spelled “Konfiscation”. At least then, the word used for certain types of retirement plans, “401K”, would make more sense! It’s true. a 401K is really just another way to “Konfiscate” your money. Think about it, You put money into the account, then cant access your cash until certain terms are met. Meanwhile, to survive, you have to borrow from the bank. Anything that causes you to borrow money causes “debt disease”, and absolutely cannot be considered wise move.
Tune in on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Inc. In Beaver will point out how the only thing a 401K guarantees is the fact that you’ll be paying the highest tax rate possible at retirement, and it cannot be avoided. Don’t miss this compelling discussion. Tom’s monthly multi media presentation begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.
Stop Letting Others Confiscate Your Money!
Do you want to know more?
You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live this Tuesday January 18, 20212.
Click the picture below at Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.
Hear Tom Young’s most recent radio commercial:
In case you missed it, here is an archived presentation of Tom Young’s multimedia program from last month that originally aired on December 21, 2021 on Beaver County Radio:
https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/videos/421403893002332
In the meantime, click this screenshot preview to watch one of Tom’s recent daily noontime video messages:
https://www.facebook.com/1stConsultantsInc/videos/1002758763921509
Perseverance Is The Theme For MLK Day Event To Be Held Monday By Midland Women’s Civic Club
(Published by Matt Drzik)
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
That quote, from the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the theme for the upcoming MLK Day celebration being held by the Midland Women’s Civic Club. It is a virtual event being livestreamed at 1:00 PM on January 17 by the Lincoln Park Performing Arts center via their Facebook and YouTube pages.
Stephanie Pennington of the MWCC joined Matt Drzik to preview the event on the January 14 edition of A.M. Beaver County, which is underwritten by Lincoln Learning Solutions. Pennington spoke about the importance of the message being shared by all participants, along with the charitable donation drive being held in concurrence with the MLK Day event that are benefiting the Women’s Shelter of Beaver County and the Center Food Bank.
To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!
LAMB ANNOUNCES PA TO RECEIVE $1.6 BILLION TO FIX BRIDGES UNDER THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW
(PITTSBURGH, PA) – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the largest Bridge Formula Program in American history, made possible by the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17), whose Support for Community Bridges Act legislation was included in the final language of the infrastructure bill, announced that Pennsylvania will receive a total of $1.6 billion over the next five years, with $327.2 million being designated for the program in Fiscal Year 2022.
“Western Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of bridges that are in desperate need of repair,” said Lamb. “This historic federal funding – passed with bipartisan support – will ensure that we are able to invest in these critical transportation connections in communities across our region and create good, union jobs for construction and trades workers.”
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania has 3,353 structurally deficient bridges across the state. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave Pennsylvania’s bridges a D+ grade in its most recent Infrastructure Report Card.
The Bridge Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment ever made in fixing the nation’s bridges, dedicating a total of $26.5 billion to states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over the next five years. The FHWA guidance issued today also encourages states to direct increased funds to off-system bridges owned by a county, city, town or other local agency and that federal funds can be used for 100% of the cost of repairing or rehabilitating such locally owned off-system bridges with no local or state funding match requirement.
Click here for more details on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for Pennsylvania, and click here to see a map of bridges in poor repair and in need of funding.