(Mahoning Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting a burglary on West State Street in Mahoning Twp. Lawrence County.

Troopers said via release that the residence was burglarized sometime between October 16 at 12:30 AM and 2:30 AM October 17.
The 27-year-old male of Elwood City and 26 year-old female of Edinburg reported that the items stolen were a leather MCM Backpack valued at $800.00 and $70,000.00 in cash.

Also a rear entry door lock worth $60.00 was damaged.

State Police in New Castle are asking anyone with information to call them at (724) 598-2211

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Despite winning multiple state titles in football over the weekend, the Commissioners’ work session on Wednesday offered a glimpse into the recognition that Beaver County is receiving for successes outside the athletic realm.

Commissioner Jack Manning attended the Allegheny Conference Legislative Reception on December 14, and he alluded to how neighboring counties have noticed and even taken inspiration from Beaver County’s recent progress.

“Between the cracker plant, what’s happening with revitalization, with leading what we’ve done with broadband–there’s so many counties tapping into what we’ve done with broadband and infrastructure,” Manning said. “We’ve got so much positive energy and momentum going on here, and the football teams have just added to [that].”

Manning also acknowledged several other commissioners from adjacent counties spoke to him at the gathering: “It just made me feel good knowing how much interest [there was]…and talking to fellow commissioners from Westmoreland, Lawrence, and Washington Counties, who were there.”

“It was just a great night, and it was exciting to see the recognition of some of the progress we’re making here.”

The Commissioners’ regular work session for December 22 has been cancelled.

(Pittsburgh, PA ) PennDOT District 11 is announcing work to inspect the I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) Vanport Bridge over the Ohio River in Vanport Township, Beaver County, will occur Wednesday, December 15 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on the Vanport Bridge in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to allow crews to conduct routine bridge inspection activities.

Crews from the Larson Design Group will conduct the inspection work.

Please use caution if traveling in this area. Remember, work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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.

The featured photo above shows remains of the former toy store in Center Twp.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh, published December 14, 2021 at 8:00 P.M.
Photos by Keith Walsh-Beaver County Radio

(Center Township, PA) The building that was once home to “Toys R Us” in Center Township came tumbling down Tuesday afternoon.  Sources told Beaver County Radio that the “GetGo” taking it’s place plans to open May 1st.  This particular GetGo location is slated to be the first of its kind featuring truck parking.  The “Toys R Us” building has been vacant since 2018, when the store permanently closed. You can see photos of the demolition below.

The featured photo above shows the 2022 Pierce Enforcer sitting in front of the station.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh, published December 14, 2021 at 7:19 P.M.

(Patterson Township, PA) The Patterson Twp. Volunteer Fire Department is proud to be able serve the community with a brand new firetruck.  Until now the department relied on an aging 20 year old pumper truck, but do to community support, a custom built 2022 Pierce Enforcer will help keep residents safe.  Fire Chief Phil Graeser told Beaver County Radio that the truck took a year to design and another year to build, all to custom specifications.  Ongoing support by Patterson Township residents made the purchase possible.  Graeser said, “It means the world for community support, and we’re proud to have it serve Patterson”.  The Pierce built truck, named “Engine 90” features a 1500 gallon 2 stage pump and a 6 man cab. See photos of the truck below!

(Post & photo by Matt Drzik)

The holiday season is a time for giving, and–in the case of The Cornerstone of Beaver County–a time to help those in Beaver County who are struggling with resources and shelter.

TCBC executive director Marie Timpano and outreach coordinator Eric Caplinger joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about an upcoming event that is part of that holiday mission; that being the Winter Gear Distribution on December 18 at their headquarters located at 600 6th Street in Beaver Falls. The event will run from 10:00 AM until Noon, and donations will be accepted.

The Winter Gear Distribution is just one event over the next several months that will help out Beaver County citizens in need, and another step towards that–as Timpano mentioned–is the men’s shelter to be completed in Vanport after a multi-year absence of any such facility in Beaver County. TCBC will also be a warming center for the upcoming winter season in Beaver County, and more information about events and ways to help can be found at their website or by visiting their Facebook page.

To watch the full interview, click on the Facebook feed below!