Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Ambridge, Pa.) 1-800- SHOP CVS announced yesterday that the Ambridge pharmacy is fully booked, there are no available vaccine appointments. An official said that the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and , Johnson vaccines were obtained for the site.
Lawmaker’s departure produces fourth May 18 special election
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A special election to fill a western Pennsylvania state House seat that is vacant because of a lawmaker’s retirement is scheduled for the state primary on May 18. The speaker’s office said Wednesday that voters will choose a new state representative in the district that had been represented until Tuesday by Republican Rep. Jeff Pyle. There will also be special elections on May 18 for open legislative seats held most recently by the late Rep. Mike Reese in Westmoreland County, former state Sen. John Blake of Lackawanna County and the late state Sen. Dave Arnold of Lebanon County.
(Baden, Pa.) A Baden woman is being held in the Beaver County Jail after being charged with drug delivery resulting in death three months after a man was found dead inside a home.
Natalie Robinson, 32, was being held in the Beaver County Jail.
On Dec. 3, 2020, Ryan Fedorka was found dead in a home in Baden with a syringe near his body and stamp bags of heroin nearby.
During an investigation, police interviewed 32 year-old Natalie Robinson, who, according to the criminal complaint, described herself as a “middle man,” buying drugs for Fedorka from a dealer in Aliquippa.
Robinson is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on March 30.
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) The former president and CEO of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 712 Federal Credit Union in Beaver is accused of stealing more than $2 million Dollars between May 2017 and March 2020.
In Paperwork filed Monday in U.S. District Court prosecutors said Stacey Shaw opened six credit cards issued by the union and fraudulently raised the credit limits on each card, making a combined $2,099,437 worth of charges and cash advances.
Shaw is also accused of willful failure to file tax returns in regard to tax years 2018 and 2019 in relation to the stolen money.
She earned $589,222 in 2018 and about $1.1 million in 2019, according to court papers.
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Business Writer
The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility. The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further guidance in coming days. The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the IRS alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic. The decision postpones when individual taxpayers must file their return and when their payment is due. The IRS said taxpayers who owe money would not face any further penalties or interest if they pay by May
17.
Whether it was the “luck of the Irish” or the skill of guessing any of the “new” names on the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel, it was a great day for customers of Al’s Corner in Koppel to celebrate.
In celebration of Customer Appreciation Week, Al’s Corner invited Matt Drzik and Eddy Crow to come out and have some fun, giving away great prizes and enjoying the great food that Al’s always is serving from 5 AM to 11 PM. Rachel and the staff wore their green and gave away t-shirts, gift cards, and plenty of other “gold” from the end of the rainbow located on the corner of Routes 351 & 18 on Arthur Street in Koppel. Frank Sparks, Curtis Walsh, and Gavin Reese from Beaver County Radio came out to enjoy the festivities themselves, and every customer walked away happy.
To see some of the great times had at Al’s, take a look at the photos below!
Thursday’s Teleforum program is Huge! The first hour with the Huntington
Business Spotlight features Chuck Cooper III, the president and CEO of the Chuck Cooper Foundation. After 10a state representatives Josh Kail and Natalie Mahalic join the program to talk about the latest at the Pa. Unemployment system. Teleforum is from 9 till noon every weekday on am1230, am1460, and fm99.3 presented by St. Barnabas.
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Brighton Twp. Pa.) Brighton Township Police Officer Donald E. Sanders was driving his vehicle on Tuscarawas Road while under the influence of alcohol Friday night, according to PA State Police. The second vehicle operated by Mya R. Converso, 19 of Midland attempted to swerve to avoid a collision with Sanders vehicle, but was unsuccessful, and her vehicle was struck by Sanders’ vehicle. Converso’s vehicle continued to travel on the road damaging property at 4620 Tuscarawas Road. Skid marks were observed on the road from Sanders’ vehicle , placing the vehicle in the wrong lane of traffic. The skid marks continued eastbound and came to finally rest on the southside of the road, and damage to his vehicle was evident. Brake Stop towed both vehicles from the scene, state police reported.
After a long delay and a shortened season in 2020, should baseball fans expect the sport to return to normal with a full 162-game schedule?
According to Joe Block, the answer is no.
The Pirates broadcaster joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about how the Pirates starters, while playing relatively well in Grapefruit League action, will see a diminished role as far as innings pitched. Block sees that as a trend that will happen throughout the season due to last year’s rearranged schedule, and that it may open up a new level of competition throughout the MLB.
To listen to the full Spring Training Report, listen to the link below!
(New Castle, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting a one car accident that happened at 6:10 yesterday morning.
Troopers are reporting that a 2017 Buick Regal driven by Deanna Durbin of New Castle struck a deer as she was exiting US 422 and entering Pa. State Route 65. Durbin’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.