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Governor Wolf seeks overhaul of Pennsylvania’s highway funding

Governor seeks overhaul of Pennsylvania’s highway funding
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In a deepening stalemate over financing highways and public transit, Gov. Tom Wolf wants to phase out Pennsylvania’s gasoline tax and is appointing a commission to recommend alternative ways to pay for the state’s needs. Wolf on Friday ordered a commission of lawmakers, transportation industry representatives, transportation planners, government officials and others to deliver recommendations by Aug. 1 of funding alternatives to foot the extra billions of dollars deemed to be necessary. The gas tax that Wolf calls “burdensome” isn’t keeping pace with construction needs as vehicles become more fuel-efficient and more motorists buy electric vehicles, transportation officials say. The gas tax is No. 2 in the nation.

Update: Victim Identified in Sunday Big Beaver Fire/ Homicide. Cause of Death: Gun Shots

(Beaver,Pa.) Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer released the identity of the  fire/muder victim from Sunday morning’s Fi. The coroner said Rolando Contreras, 26   died from penetrating gun shot wounds to the head, trunk, and pelvis.   The  death has been ruled a homicide.
The City of Beaver Falls Police Department is reporting via press release that at 6:07 AM Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department were called to the 1200 block of Shenango Road in Big Beaver Borough for a possible structural fire. First responders did locate a fire at 1095 Shenango Road. While firefighters were battling the fire they found a 26-year-old male who was deceased in the residence.

Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson said in the statement that the incident is being investigated as a homicide.  Police are asking anyone with information to the incident or anyone who may have been a witness to activity at 1095 Shenango Road between the hours of 3 AM and 6 AM to contact the City of Beaver Falls Police Department or the Beaver County Detectives Bureau at 724-846-7000 or 724-775-0880.

It’s not clear if the Be On the Look Out Bulletin issued by Pennsylvania State Police early Sunday morning for a 2014 grayish green Chevy pick-up truck with Texas registration that is wanted for an incident in Big Beaver Borough has anything to do with the fire.  The Bulletin says to that there are two people in the vehicle and they should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees this vehicle is asked to call 911 or local police.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as this story continues to develop.

Early Sunday Morning Big Beaver Fire Being Investigated as a Homicide

(Photo Courtesy of Beaver County Radio’s Matt Drzik)

Story by Beaver County Radio News/Program Director Frank Sparks

(Big Beaver, Pa.) The City of Beaver Falls Police Department is reporting via press release that at 6:07 AM Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Beaver Falls Fire Department were called to the 1200 block of Shenango Road in Big Beaver Borough for a possible structural fire. First responders did locate a fire at 1095 Shenango Road.

While firefighters were battling the fire they found a 26-year-old male who was deceased in the residence. No information is being released at this time as too the victims identity pending notification of the next of kin.

Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson said in the statement that the incident is being investigated as a homicide.  Police are asking anyone with information to the incident or anyone who may have been a witness to activity at 1095 Shenango Road between the hours of 3 AM and 6 AM to contact the City of Beaver Falls Police Department or the Beaver County Detectives Bureau at 724-846-7000 or 724-775-0880.

It’s not clear if the Be On the Look Out Bulletin issued by Pennsylvania State Police early Sunday morning for a 2014 grayish green Chevy pick-up tuck with Texas registration that is wanted for an incident in Big Beaver Borough has anything to do with the fire.  The Bulletin says to that there are two people in the vehicle and they should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees this vehicle is asked to call 911 or local police.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as this story continues to develop.

OLSH Defeats Greensburg

 

In the first quarter Our Lady of the Sacred Heart was looking strong but Greensburg was battling through it with the score after one Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 16 Greensburg 11. The second quarter was huge back and fouth battle between The Chargers and The Centurions But the score at the half The Chargers 33 The Centurions 26. The third quarter started off With Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on a hot streak over Greensburg scoring mostly three pointers the score after three Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 52 Greensburg 37. In the final quarter of the game Greensburg tried to mount a comeback but it wasn’t enough with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart consistently scoring, The final score of the game Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chargers 71 Greensburg Centurions 52.

Bishop Canevin beats Rochester for WPIAL title!

 

 

 

The Bishop Canevin Crusaders defeated the Rochester Rams 42-27 for the WPIAL Championship. The game started rocky as both teams were having trouble scoring in the first half. The Rams took a 10-9 lead going into the half, but the second half was all Bishop Canevin. The Crusaders jumped out on 6-0 run to start the third quarter, and they did not surrender the lead the rest of the game. Despite the efforts by Rochester it was still not enough to overcome the deficit. Bishop Canevin moves on the PIAA State playoffs that take place nest weekend.

CCBC Players of the Game 3/12/21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Quaker Valley vs Beaver Girls on Friday, March 12th, 2021.  From Quaker Valley High School, Lily Johns, and from Beaver High School, Maddi Weiland.  The game was heard live on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com 

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

 

Route 65 Bridge Inspection Work begins Next Week in Freedom Borough

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the Route 65 ramps (Ohio River Boulevard) in Freedom Borough, Beaver County will begin Monday, March 15 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. according to the following schedule:

  • Monday-Thursday, March 15-18 – Inspection on the ramp from northbound Route 65 to 3rd Avenue. Restrictions will occur on the ramp and on northbound Route 65.
  • Friday, March 19 and Monday-Wednesday, March 22-24 – Inspection on the ramp from 3rd Avenue to southbound Route 65. Restrictions will occur on the ramp and on southbound Route 65.

Both ramps will remain open during the inspection. Please use caution if traveling through the area.

Crews from CDM Smith will conduct routine bridge inspection activities.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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.