• Draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which identifies the region’s priority roadway, transit, and multimodal transportation improvements programmed for advancement over the next four years
• Environmental Justice Benefits and Burdens Assessment of the Draft 2023-2026 TIP
• Air Quality Conformity Determination for the Draft 2023-2026 TIP
• Amendment to the region’s long-range transportation plan SmartMoves for a Changing Region to reflect updated revenue projections and a revised project list including project phasing and cost information included in Draft 2023-2026 TIP
• Access these documents at www.spcregion.org

(Wayne Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa state Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident on River Road in Wayne Twp., Lawrence County around 9:10 PM on Thursday May 5, 2022.
Troopers say that upon arriving on the scene and investigating it was that 58-year-old Todd Kelosky of Ellwood City was operating a 2008 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle north on river Road near Tony Ditko Road when the motorcycle left the east side of the roadway and went into a muddy ditch for an unknown reason. As Kelosky’s motorcycle entered the ditch he was thrown from the motorcycle in the direction of travel before hitting the muddy ditch head first.
Troopers said in the release that Kelosky fled the scene and was found at his residence with multiple head injuries.
Kelosky was then transported to Heritage Valley Beaver for evaluation. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Update: According to a phone call to Beaver County Radio. Kelosky died from his injuries on Sunday May 8, 2022.

(North Beaver Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa state Police in new Castle are reporting that they were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident on Mount Jackson Road in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County Saturday afternoon around 12:52 PM.
Upon arriving and investigating it was learned that 34-year-old Cody Schubert from Enon Valley was operating a 2012 Toyota XD north on Mount Jackson Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail.
Schubert was injured in the accident and transported to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio. His condition is not known at this time. Troopers said in the release that Schubert’s vehicle suffered severe damage and had to be towed from the scene.

(Photo provided with Release)

Keystone State News Connection

Emily Scott

Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers and community leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians.

Earlier this year, Wolf unveiled a $1.7 billion proposal aimed at helping communities recover from the pandemic through American Rescue Plan dollars.

Part of that plan includes the $500 million Pennsylvania Opportunity Program, which would provide direct payments for households with an income of $80,000 or less.

Wolf said with inflation climbing, more Pennsylvanians are experiencing financial insecurity.

“The problem is that far too many people live paycheck to paycheck,” said Wolf. “And even now, with a small increase in living expenses – even if that’s all people were facing with the inflation, that can have devastating consequences. Pennsylvanians deserve better and there are ways we can help.”

Pennsylvania has $2.2 billion unused American Rescue Plan dollars that must be used by the end of 2024.

Democratic leaders in the state Senate and House have introduced legislation to support the Opportunity Program. Both were referred to the respective chamber’s Finance Committee last month.

Wolf and legislative leaders also are continuing their calls to increase the state minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour and has not had an increase since 2009.

State Rep. Patty Kim – D-Dauphin – has introduced a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $12 per hour by July and would reach $15 by 2028.

“If we learned anything from this pandemic, we need to go back to the basics,” said Kim. “We need safe, affordable housing, we need good schools, we need a living wage, we need to value our workers and we need each other.”

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage calculator shows that today, a single adult in Pennsylvania needs to earn nearly $17 per hour to support themselves – while a single adult with one child needs nearly $33 per hour to support their family.

(Findlay Twp., Allegheny County, Pa.) The Fire Marshall is investigating after one person was injured after a fire broke out inside a home on Ferguson Road near Cork Bocktown Road and Route 30 in Findlay Township around 9:30 PM Sunday night.
There is no word on what caused the blaze and the condition of the person injured has not been released.

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(Lancaster, PA) Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman released the following statement from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital:

“On Friday, I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the hospital to get checked out. I didn’t want to go – I didn’t think I had to – but Gisele insisted, and as usual, she was right. I hadn’t been feeling well, but was so focused on the campaign that I ignored the signs and just kept going. On Friday it finally caught up with me. I had a stroke that was caused by a clot from my heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long. Fortunately, Gisele spotted the symptoms and got me to the hospital within minutes. The amazing doctors here were able to quickly and completely remove the clot, reversing the stroke, they got my heart under control as well. It’s a good reminder to listen to your body and be aware of the signs.

“The good news is I’m feeling much better, and the doctors tell me I didn’t suffer any cognitive damage. I’m well on my way to a full recovery. So I have a lot to be thankful for. They’re keeping me here for now for observation, but I should be out of here sometime soon. The doctors have assured me that I’ll be able to get back on the trail, but first I need to take a minute, get some rest, and recover. There’s so much at stake in this race, and I’m going to be ready for the hard fight ahead.

“But our campaign isn’t slowing down one bit, and we are still on track to win this primary on Tuesday, and flip this Senate seat in November. Thanks for all the support, and please get out there and vote.”

John and Gisele also released this video from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday.

The kick-ass staff and doctors at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health are working closely and constantly with our campaign team to ensure there is only one voice speaking on behalf of John. They have been extremely supportive and helpful over the course of the past couple days.

(Story by Frank Sparks, Photos by Curtis Walsh and Frank Sparks)

(Brady’s Run Park, Beaver County Pa.) Beaver County bounced back in a big way on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Beaver County Behavioral Health along with the Beaver County Zero Suicide Initiative hosted Beaver County Bounces Back at the Brady’s Run Park walking trail. The event was held from 11 AM to 2PM.

Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Curtis Walsh hosted a live broadcast during the event. The Beaver County Radio Prize Caddy was also there and Sparks and Walsh gave away delicious food from Beaver Falls Mc Donald’s to winners on the world famous Beaver County Radio Personality prize wheel.

Elisia Majors, from Beaver County Behavioral Health, started the day and welcomed everyone who came out to the event. Majors said that it’s been a couple stressful year and they wanted to celebrate our resiliency and also to promote acceptance and recovery from mental health challenges that we have all faced.

There were food trucks, Free Games, a bounce house, health screenings, children’s activities, and give aways. There were also health screenings and many community resources.

Chris Coskey from B-Well Nation showed everyone how to warm up before you exercise. She then led participants on a wellness walk and demonstrated Yoga.

Jared Boyer the owner of Premier Youth and Community Center led a group that he is training to a demonstration of exercise and how good it can make you feel.

The day finished with Elisia pulling the names for different prize baskets that were donated by various offices and  businesses in the county.

Check out all of the photos below of a fun Saturday for a good cause in Beaver County.

(Harrisburg, Pa.) Pa Attorney General Josh Shapiro has issued a consumer alert this afternoon about being scammed overpaying for baby formula with the baby formula shortage.

Shapiro’s Tweet warning scammers can be seen below:

You can file a complaint be following the link below:

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(Pittsburgh, PA ) PennDOT District 11 is announcing the start of long-term detours as part of the final phase of the Freedom Road Upgrade Project in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, May 16 weather permitting.