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SPC Brodhead Corridor Study Holds First Virtual Public Meeting

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Center Twp., Pa.) Last night the Southwestern PA Commission  held a public meeting via ZOOM to discuss  the future development of a corridor plan for Brodhead Road. The study begins at the Allegheny County Line and ends  at Route 18 in Monaca. There’s 11 miles of roadway to consider, there are more residences in the southern end of  the county, and mixed residential areas to the Allegheny County line.   The study will take a look at  transit on Brodhead Road

 

Josh Spano, transportation planner for  SWPC  said the group is gathering information  and data and they want feedback .  The study  should make recommendations to  improve safety and accessibility and improve the quality of life, in Beaver County  and enhance land use  in the  corridor.
Planning consultant Jenni Easton was on hand  for the meeting. Ned Mitrovich, engineer for Center Township and Jamie Yurcina Hopewell Township manager  discussed the safety  issues involving Brodhead  Road from  Hopewell to Center Township where there are shopping centers. Yurcina said the entrances and exits  are where the issues create safety concerns. ON Brodhead Road in the area of Mt. Olivet Cemetery there have been many accidents over the years., one occurred recently, knocking out part of a fence. Five Points in  Hopewell Township is a major concern, Yurcina said. Mitrovich told the group Chapel Road  is dangerous in Center Township due to drivers’ excessive speeds., and Brodhead Road in the area of East Shaffer Road, and the area of Baker Road where you can enter the  schools in Center.
A second public meeting for recommendations will be held sometime in  May., a final plan  could be drafted in  July.

Center Grange Primary School First Graders Honor Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

(Photos Courtesy of  Carla Kosanovich)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Center Twp., Pa.) Dr. Nick Perry, superintendent  in the Central Valley School District and Principal Carla Kosanovich  virtually read  the book ‘GREEN EGGS AND HAM” to students yesterday. The students, according to Mrs. Kosanovich were   served green eggs and ham in the cafeteria for breakfast. Other activities  were planned  yesterday to celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, Mrs. Kosanovich said.   A spirit week is planned  for all students  featuring Dr. Seuss themed dress. Her final comment was, “Fun  was had by all.”

Central Valley School District Principal Carla Kosanovich  virtually read  the book ‘GREEN EGGS AND HAM” to students
Each Student who Participated received a certificate
Two Central Valley Students show off their certificates

 

Pennsylvania Republicans stop just short of censuring Toomey

Pennsylvania Republicans stop just short of censuring Toomey
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican Party has expressed its disapproval of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey over his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former president’s second impeachment trial. But the state party stopped short of issuing a more serious, albeit still symbolic, censure. Vote-counting wrapped up late Monday night, 128-124, with 13 abstaining, to approve a statement expressing disappointment with Toomey. Toomey’s vote and his earlier assessment that Trump had committed “impeachable offenses” in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol set off a wave of pro-Trump county party condemnations of Toomey. Toomey announced in October that he won’t run again for office.

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of century-old Conneaut Lake Park

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of century-old amusement park
CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved the sale of a century-old amusement park in northwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Jeffrey Deller on Tuesday morning approved the sale of Conneaut Lake Park to Keldon Holdings LLC for a cash price of $1.2 million. Conneaut Lake Park, which didn’t open for the 2020 season, opened in 1892 as Exposition Park. The sale includes the amusement park and its rides, including the historic Blue Streak roller coaster, as well as the water park, the beach area, Hotel Conneaut, a campground and active leases on assets.

Lawmakers call for improved vaccine distribution for seniors

Lawmakers call for improved vaccine distribution for seniors
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are imploring state officials to do better at getting COVID-19 vaccines to seniors while the Health Department says the recent approval of a third vaccine will help. Aging Secretary Robert Torres told a state House committee on Tuesday that his agency has dedicated employees from its subsidized prescription drug and disabilities services programs to help older adults make vaccine appointments. At a separate press briefing, the Health Department’s senior adviser for COVID-19 response says the state has administered more than 2.48 million vaccine doses, among a state population of nearly 13 million people. Pennsylvania received more than 500,000 doses last week.

Teachers to get 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Wolf says

Teachers to get 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Wolf says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says teachers will receive doses of the newly approved one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, under a plan his administration will release. In a news conference on a separate topic, Wolf said his administration’s plan will be released Wednesday. State officials expect 94,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to arrive this week. Education groups say vaccinating school staff is essential to reopen schools and keep them open. The state is still in Phase 1A of its vaccine plan, offering the shots to people age 65 and over and younger people with high-risk medical conditions. That’s about 4 million people.

Big Beaver Borough Council Hold Monthly Meeting

Big Beaver

(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

The Big Beaver Borough Council held their monthly meeting tonight and they discussed multiple topics and issues from within the borough. The first topic of discussion was a from a man that owns a popular dirt bike and ATV trail park in New Beaver.  He wants to expand his business, starting with trails, into the Big Beaver area.  Council members are supportive of his ideas, but they want to be sure that his business is going to be able to help support the borough financially in some way.  He stated that as his business expands, they will offer camping services which should be taxable by the borough.  Another issue discussed was the protocol of agreements when approving construction permits for houses.  A member of council stated there have been issues with people who are granted permission to build houses, begin the project, and then leave them incomplete for years to come.  They are looking to revise the process in which these permits are given.  And also on the agenda was the agreement to accommodate Big Beaver police officers with a locked room at the municipal building to be able to do paperwork, fingerprinting and other duties without having to run back and forth to Beaver Falls.  Audio from the meeting can be heard below:

Trail Expansion:

Home Building Agreements:

Police Room:

 

 

CCBC Players of the Game 3/2/21

The CCBC Players of the Game for West Greene vs Rochester Boys on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021.  From West Greene High School, Caleb Rice , and from Rochester High School, Parker Lyons.  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:

Rochester advances after beating West Greene 60-32!

 

 

The Rochester Rams defeated the West Greene Pioneers tonight 60-32 to advance in the WPIAL Play-offs. The Rams started the game on fire, jumping out to an early 10-0 lead in the first quarter. They  did not let off the gas going into the half with a commanding 42-8 lead.  Despite the slow start in the second half the Rams did not give away the lead and ultimately winning 60-32, the Rochester Rams will take on the Western Beaver Golden Beavers, Friday night.

You can listen to the postgame here: