The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report shows that Beaver County ended 2017 in the black. Beaver County Radio News Intern Malik Garrett reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Malik’s report…

 

THE HOPEWELL FARMERS MARKET CONTINUES TONIGHT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS AN UPDATE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

With fireworks going off all week long, we thought this reminder for dog owners would be a timely reminder of how to care for their stressed-out canines: Fireworks can be scary for dogs. More pets are lost on July 4th than any other day of the year. Keep your pets safe by following these steps:

• Make sure your pets are wearing current ID tags.
• Microchip your pets and keep information current.
• Keep your dog indoors during fireworks.
• Never leave pets unattended even in a “secure” yard.
• Have current, clear photos of your pet on hand, just in case.
• Play music or TV to help drown out the noise from the fireworks.
• Coddling a frightened animal will reinforce their fear.
• Instead, try playing games or exercising to distract them.
• Animals typically run away in the opposite direction of the noise.
• Always check with your local shelter if your pet is missing.

For more tips or further information, please visit the following website:

beavercountyhumanesociety.org

State Representative Rob Matzie is proposing new legislation that would make coal plant operators repair their facilities and surrounding areas before receiving permission to close. Matzie says we need to consider our communities. If the bill is passed, it would create a commission that would review the impacts of coal and nuclear plants before those plants officially shut down.

Through its investigation of the death of Rachel DelTondo on May 13th, the Beaver County Detectives’s Bureau has accumulated about 300 hours of overtime. There have been few details about the investigation released. Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier says there is a lot of physical evidence that requires forensic analysis. Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and checking alibis and verifying statements.

Business is booming for local fireworks vendors….thanks to passage of a new Pennsylvania law last fall. House Bill 542 was signed into law on October 30th, 2017, officially repealing and entirely replacing the Fireworks act of 1939. Now, heading into the Fourth of July holiday – Pennsylvania residents are now able to buy the big stuff when they head to fireworks shops. Now they can purchase and use the consumer-grade, or Class C, aerial fireworks, which they previously had to go out of state to buy. State Representative Doyle Heffley is joining public safety officials statewide in encouraging consumers to exercise caution when using fireworks and reminding them that certain rules and safety regulations need to be observed…

One of the places where consumers can now buy legal fireworks in Pennsylvania is A-Rocket Fireworks, located on Route 51 in Aliquippa. You can give them a call for more information at 724-375-3333.

Here is a video of PA legal fireworks bought and set off in Beaver County:

Fireworks for sale to the public at A-Rocket Fireworks in Aliquippa.

 

 

 

Due to the over-population of kittens at the Beaver County Humane Society, the shelter is running specials all this week in an attempt to adopt them out. From now through July 7th, pet-lovers can take advantage of these star-spangled adoption prices: Kittens up to 6 months – $50.00…Cats – 6 months -7 years – $17.76…and Senior Cats – $7.04…and all dogs over 1 year – Half Off! All adopters must meet BCHS adoption criteria. For further information, visit their website at www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org/adopt

The Beaver Falls Public Library’s phone system is down. If you need to call the library, please call one of the other area libraries.

A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police within Beaver County in the upcoming weeks. State police say motorists that encounter the checkpoint will be stopped briefly when there is an indication that a driver has consumed alcohol or controlled substances, or committed any other violation of the law, the occupants may be detained for further investigation. Motorists are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to have their license, registrations and insurance cards readily available. Motorists are also encouraged to drive sober or get a designated driver, along with using their seat belts. Primary emphasis will be on driving under the influence violations, but all laws will be enforced. Motorists are also reminded of the Steer Clear Law which states that motorists must move over to lane furthest away from stopped emergency vehicles and/or slow down if it is not possible to move over.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, JULY 3RD, 2018

 

TODAY – SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH – 87.

TONIGHT – CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS. A STRAY SHOWER
OR THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE. LOW – 71.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING… THEN THUNDERSTORMS
DEVELOPING LATER IN THE DAY.
HIGH AROUND 90.