It was a very successful day for the Beaver Valley Choral Society as the organization, teaming up with Rome Monument and Beaver County Radio, gathered hundreds of non-perishable food items for Families Matter Food Pantry in Monaca.
Beaver County Radio broadcast from the main drop-off site at Grace Lutheran in Monaca, while others donated their food items to New Brighton United Methodist Church and Chippewa United Methodist Church. Overall, the goal towards helping eradicate hunger for the holidays in Beaver County took a grand step forward during the “Sharing The Bounty” food drive!
Darren Miller scores on a first quarter run for Wilmington High.
(Beaver Falls, PA) The Wilmington Greyhounds have been as good as advertised. At halftime, they lead Beaver Falls 13-6 at the half in the class 2A PIAA High School Football State Semi Final. Darren Miller has been the workhorse for the Greyhounds, grinding out 87 yards rushing thus far in the contest at Reeves Field in Beaver Falls.
(Photo From New Brighton Foodland used with permission)
Story by Beaver County Radio Program Director Frank Sparks with contributions from News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Beaver County, Pa.) There have been reports that paper products and other non-perishable foods are starting to be high in demand and stores inventory is evaporating like it did earlier in the spring when the COVID-19 Pandemic first hit. As cases start to rise and the threat of another lock down looms consumers are headed to stores to stock up in case there is another Stay at Home Order.
Fully stocked shelves of paper towels at New Brighton Foodland
Beaver County Radio Program Director Frank Sparks and News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reached out to local retailers to find out what there supply and inventory is like. Frank talked with Mike Fischer, he and his brother Ron own the New Brighton Foodland, and he said that he has everything in stock his main problem is variety of the products. Mike said he is well stocked now and is stock piling products from the warehouse to be able to supply his customers. Fischer added that the thing that surprises him is that turkeys are becoming hard to re-inventory and that we are facing a shortage of turkeys and he was told to expect the same with hams. Mike isn’t sure if it’s because of the restaurants being closed or eating capacity drastically reduced and more people are eating at home or what.
Toilet paper shelves at New Brighton Foodland display that toilet paper is in stock it’s just a lack of variety says Mike Fischer store owner
Sandy Giordano reported that Giant Eagle in Green Garden Plaza’s manager said this morning that they are well stocked on all products and food during this pandemic.. There is a limit of 1 package of paper towels, 1 package of toilet paper, any cleaning supplies have a limit of 1 per customer.
Kuhn’s Market in the Hopewell Shopping Center said customers have a limit of 1 package of paper towels and toilet paper, and any cleaning supplies.
The Dollar Tree located in the Shops on Brodhead Road in Aliquippa is not experiencing any shortages of products, but the manager said they don’t have enough employees”, no one wants to work during the pandemic.”
A shortage of cleaning supplies at the local Dollar General on Brodhead Road is their only problem, according to a manager.
CVS in the Aliquippa Shopping Center’s manager said they don’t get the normal amount of supplies they used to get prior to the pandemic.
Dick Roberts a representative for Giant Eagle released the following statement to Beaver County Radio about supplies at Giant Eagle Corporate locations locally:
File Photo of Rochester Giant Eagle taken by Frank Sparks in April of 2020
“Giant Eagle has been working tirelessly from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep its shelves well-stocked with essential grocery and household items. Through daily deliveries to each location, strong relationships with existing suppliers, and the identification of new partners and alternate supply sources, we have been able to return to a strong stock position across the most in-demand items and categories in our stores.
“As we enter an uncertain holiday season, we encourage guests to help one another by continuing their traditional grocery shopping and refraining from bulk purchasing. If we all work together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the items they need for themselves and their families. We do not currently have any purchase limits in place but will continue to closely monitor inventory of various household items and will consider implementing purchase limits if and when necessary.”
Sandy Giordano put in media request to Walmart and they haven’t responded, local management doesn’t talk to the media is what Sandy was told.
In a year full of bad news, it’s good to know that good news is coming back.
Pastor Rod Smith, leader of Mountain Ministries, announced on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik that “Good News From The Mountain” will be returning to the Beaver County Radio Airwaves on December 2 at 6:30pm. The half hour will be a presentation of worship that can be heard locally or worldwide at beavercountyradio.com.
Not only did Pastor Rod make the announcement to Matt, but the two of them discussed the importance of having faith in this time of constant strife, and the difference between happiness and joy that many different people get confused with.
To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Monaca, Pa.) Dwayne Randall Wells, 30 of Beaver Falls, PA was arrested Thursday following a traffic stop at Beaver and Pennsylvania Avenues in Monaca Thursday afternoon. Wells was a passenger in the vehicle , he pushed the operator from the vehicle, and took control of it. State police pursued the vehicle, the vehicle left the road, crashing into an embankment. Wells fled from the scene and was later apprehended, according to the report. He was taken to heritage Valley for treatment of his injuries.
He is lodged in the Beaver County Jail on an outstanding bench warrant and charges of robbery, drug possession, and numerous traffic violations stemming from the incident, according to the report.
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Big Beaver, Pa.) State police responded to a call to the Super 8 Motel in Big Beaver yesterday afternoon and found a white male in a hotel room in severe respiratory distress. The male was identified as Jeffrey Hogue, 49 of Wampum, and a female in the room identified as Chelsea Burkhammer, 32 told troopers Hogue is addicted to heroin. A trooper administered a dose of Narcan to Hogue prior to the arrival of EMS Hogue was transported to Heritage Valley Beaver by MedicRescue. Burkhammer was taken into custody on unrelated warrants and transported to PSP Beaver and taken into custody by Beaver County Sheriff’s deputies..
GOP wins court order on mail ballots in state Senate contest
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court is stopping elections officials in one county from counting ballots that came in envelopes without handwritten dates on them. A state Senate race may hinge the decision issued Thursday on the fate of more than 2,000 ballots. Republican challenger Nicole Ziccarelli is currently trailing Allegheny County Democratic Sen. Jim Brewster by just 17 votes. The Associated Press hasn’t called the race. The issue of ballot markings is currently before the state Supreme Court. In that case, President Donald Trump’s campaign wants to invalidate thousands of ballots cast in Philadelphia.
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month. Friday’s step comes days after Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced its vaccine appears 95% protective in a large but not yet finished study. Over the next few weeks, the Food and Drug Administration and its scientific advisers will have to decide if there’s really enough evidence to allow emergency vaccinations. If so, first supplies will be scarce and rationed. Experts warn it likely will be spring before there’s enough for everyone.
Republicans OK election study despite House Dems’ opposition
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are getting a review of election procedures despite opposition from Democrats. The chamber voted Thursday for a resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct the study and report back by early February. Republicans say they’re responding to constituents who were confused by some of the procedures as the state conducted a high-turnout election during a pandemic and under greatly expanded mail-in voting eligibility. Democratic arguments that the measure should be revised or isn’t constitutional were defeated by the GOP majority.
