State Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s Bill to Appeal Asset Tax Passes State House

A bill proposed by State Representative Aaron Bernstine that would repeal an asset tax has been passed by the state House. Beaver County radio news intern Alex D’Itri has the report…

Career Day at the Mall Was a Success!

(Monaca, PA): The PA Career Link in the Beaver Valley Mall hosted their annual Job and Career Fair from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, which brought over 90 vendors to the event and a lot of people from the Beaver County area to the Mall. Zach Ulrich was there broadcasting live during “Teleforum” hosted by Frank Sparks. Beaver County Radio also had a table there for people that were interested in a Career in Radio, along with all the other various Career possibilities there as well. Government, Retail and Construction were just some of the many categories of Careers that were at the event today. PA Career Link is located right across from Planet Fitness in the Mall (Next to the Senior Center) for all career help, info or if you need to make a resume.

 

 

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Graham Resolution Condemns ‘Closed’ House Impeachment Probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump, is introducing a resolution condemning the Democratic-controlled House for pursuing a “closed door, illegitimate impeachment inquiry.” Graham announced the move Thursday. The nonbinding resolution gives Senate Republicans a chance to show support for Trump at a moment when Trump is urging his GOP allies to get tougher and fight harder for him as the House impeachment probe gathers steam.

Chippewa Township Police Release Results of Aggressive Driving Enforcement

(All photos taken by Sandy Giordano or provided by PennDOT)

Chippewa Township police have released the results of its first day of aggressive-driving enforcement. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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Ambridge Man in Jail on Assault Charges

An Ambridge man is in jail this morning on assault charges. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Amazon Breaks Ground on First Fulfillment in Pittsburgh Area

Amazon broke ground Wednesday on its 11th fulfillment center in Pennsylvania and its first in the Pittsburgh area. The new facility will be located on Westport Road in Findlay Township, not far from Pittsburgh International Airport. Members of the West Allegheny High School marching band’s drum line performed at the groundbreaking yesterday. The new fulfillment center will be open in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season. Amazon expects to create more than 800 new full-time jobs.

Thousands of Supporters Turn Out to Hear President Trump in Pittsburgh

Supporters of President Donald Trump turned out in Pittsburgh for the Shale Insight Conference. The event was open to the public as the President spoke at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. President Trump spoke about energy jobs that he says will benefit the area. About two-thousand people showed up to hear the president speak. But not all people were supporting what President Trump was saying. Penn Avenue at Tenth Street was filled with Trump supporters and protesters. There were peaceful protests all day, though 14 people were arrested early Wednesday morning.

Brush Creek Road Repairs Underway in North Sewickley Township

Repairs to Brush Creek Park Road in North Sewickley Township are now underway. While the county plans to repave the road in June, residents requested a “band-aid” to cover the worst of the potholes. Public Works crews shut down the entrance to the park yesterday to patch the worst of the potholes along the access road to Brush Creek Park. Potholes were covered with material that will temporarily fix the roads.

 

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Senate Votes to Devote Mansion to Veterans, Guard Families

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state senators are moving to transfer control of what had been the lieutenant governor’s residence at Fort Indiantown Gap to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The Senate voted Wednesday to send the House a bill that directs use of the property to support veterans’ programs and National Guard families. The current lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, rents an apartment in Harrisburg and opened the Fort Indiantown Gap home’s pool this summer for children to swim.