Two of the local winners in yesterday’s mid-term elections appeared on Teleforum with Frank Sparks on Beaver County Radio this morning to discuss their victories. Incumbent state Rep. Jim Marshall – who won re-election to a seventh term in the 14th Legislative District – said two things he’d like to see accomplished in Harrisburg over the next two years are election reform and economic development:
…and incumbent state Rep. Aaron Bernstine – who will serve another two-year term in Harrisburg after winning re-election in the 10th Legislative District – said he believes voters re-elected him because of his bi-partisan approach to legislating:
The cause of a couple of Midland structure fires remain under investigation this afternoon. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
The County Commissioners went through a varied slew of topics and announcements during their weekly work session on Wednesday. It started with an appearance from local representatives for the U.S. Census Bureau, asking that the Commissioners along with the public start to help out with the upcoming 2020 census; asking that thorough accounts of all citizens be an imperative part of the County’s agenda.
Then it was the Commissioners’ turns to present their reports and findings; among the most notable was Sandie Egley’s finding in regards to renovation (or even replacement) of the Beaver County Ice Arena:
The Ice Arena has, in the past year, come under considerable scrutiny about upkeep, renovation, and lack of overall acceptability.
However, when the floor was open for audience comments, the subject turned sharply to discussion about the budget. There was some confusion over the ideals that were brought forth involving Susquehanna Consulting firm; confusion that Chairman Dan Camp wanted to clarify:
The Commissioners will reconvene for tomorrow’s Public Session at 10 AM.
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the newly constructed Freedom Road has opened to traffic in New Sewickley Township. Crews from Independence Excavating, Inc. have completed reconstruction work on Crows Run Road and relocated Freedom Road to follow the corridor between Route 65 in Conway Borough and Park Quarry Road in New Sewickley Township. Additionally, crews have conducting utility and stream relocation, wetland mitigation, intersection improvements at Route 65, bridge and culvert replacement, and roadway widening. The project enhances safety and addresses substandard roadway features. Construction related activities requiring restrictions will continue through the spring of 2019, however no full closures are anticipated. The roadway will continue to be posted at 10 tons until the next phase of the overall project is complete.
ELECTION DAY 2018 IS BEHIND US…AND VOTER TURNOUT WAS GOOD IN BEAVER COUNTY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE TURNOUT NUMBERS…AND THE ELECTION RESULTS:
IT’S BEEN A PRETTY BUSY ELECTION DAY IN BEAVER COUNTY SO FAR. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS AN UPDATE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE HAVE PROVIDED A DESCRIPTION OF A THIEF IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN ALIQUIPPA. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Authorities are identifying the body of a 38-year-old Ambridge man discovered last month in the Ohio River. The body of Gerald Payne was found near the Montgomery Locks and Dam in Industry Tuesday morning by tug boat operators from Industry Terminal and Salvage. There’s no word yet on the cause of death.
Investigators are charging two Beaver County women with welfare fraud. Aundria Shriver of Beaver Falls is accused of lying about the number of children living with her to increase her benefits. Cherelle Burks of Rochester allegedly didn’t report she had a job to her caseworker during a six month span from late 2017 to April of this year.
