VIETNAM VETERANS WERE HONORED AT THE PITTSBURGH COMMISSARY IN MOON TOWNSHIP ON FRIDAY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Civil-liberties and immigrant-rights organizations say the new Pennsylvania State Police immigration-enforcement policy blurs the line between state police and federal immigration authorities. Andrea Sears reports…
The “lobbyist room” at the back of Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives chamber is now closed. For decades, lobbyists could sit in chairs, watch floor proceedings on TV, print out copies of bills and send messages to lawmakers in the chamber through House pages. It was, perhaps, a vestige of a clubbier time decades ago when lobbyists are said to have mingled with lawmakers during voting sessions. The House’s chief administrative official says he decided it isn’t appropriate.
Lincoln Park and the Midland community will sponsor a celebratory parade and ceremony today honoring the Lincoln Park Leopards boys basketball team for winning the PIAA 3A Championship on March 23 in Hershey. At 1:00 this afternoon, the celebration will begin with a parade immediately followed by a ceremony in the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School gymnasium. The parade will begin at the far end of town and end in front of the Lincoln Park main building. Immediately following the parade, attendees are invited to enter the gym where the team will be recognized by key members of the community and government — a longstanding tradition for state championship teams across Pennsylvania. Again….this will take place on Midland Avenue for the parade – from First Street by the playground to the front of the main Lincoln Park building. A ceremony will immediately follow in the gymnasium. The community is invited to attend the event and celebrate the Lincoln Park Leopards.
AN ALIQUIPPA MAN FACES A HEARING ON DRUG CHARGES TODAY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) in Bridgewater and Fallston boroughs, and Patterson Township will begin today, April 1st, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur as needed on Route 51 between the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Bridgewater Borough and Braun Road in Patterson Township weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through early October. Crews from the Duquesne Light Company will conduct distribution system improvement work.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2019
TODAY – A FEW FLURRIES POSSIBLE THIS MORNING.
OTHERWISE, A MOSTLY SUNNY DAY AND A HIGH
OF 44.
TONIGHT – INCREASING CLOUDINESS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LOW – 28.
TUESDAY – CLOUDY SKIES. HIGH – 55.
Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs – Transportation Subcommittee was instituted to work with other interested entities in the region to maximize our understanding of the planning, funding and construction methods used in Beaver County. Secondly, through the membership of the Chamber we will volunteer within each of the interested organizations that are responsible for transportation improvements to help insure that The Committee has a solid understanding of the process involved to plan, fund and implement transportation improvements within the County.
Efficient transportation systems and modalities are critical to economic prosperity and quality of life. Accordingly, the Chamber:
In order to accomplish these goals, we will be reaching out to the following organizations to partner, plan and lend our memberships expertise:
The Beaver County Partnership is a primary facilitator for economic growth and community development throughout Beaver County. The Partnership aims to facilitate and develop action plans that enhance economic and job growth, quality education, desirable housing, quality of life and good governance by collaborating with others to form true public/private partnerships.
Beaver County Planning Commission is currently updating their State mandated 10-year plan and continues to champion issues that will improve the lives of all that live, work and play in the County. As part of the planning update the Planning Commission is asking these pertinent questions:
What qualities make Beaver County a good place to live, work and invest? What issues keep the County from reaching its full potential? What assets give Beaver County a special edge? How can it capitalize on its strengths and overcome its challenges?
The Beaver County Comprehensive Plan will answer these questions and provide the County with a framework for continued progress. It will promote strategies that are consistent with the Commonwealth’s Keystone Principles, such as “Redevelop First,” and “Restore and Enhance the Environment.” The goal is to provide the County with realistic, achievable steps that build on past successes and create new paths to prosperity.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is the regional planning agency serving the 10- county Southwestern Pennsylvania region. The official Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), SPC directs the use of state and federal transportation and economic development funds allocated to the region.
Our Transportation department works with our planning partners to develop the region’s Long- Range (20-year) Transportation Plan (updated every four years) and establishment of a Short- Range (4-year) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (updated every two years). These activities range from data systems and modeling to special transportation studies to air quality activities
PennDOT’s Engineering District 11 (Allegheny/Beaver/Lawrence Counties) is responsible for the state-maintained transportation network in this region. This includes 2,570 total road miles, 1,804 total bridges, and four tunnels. We also work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders, and the public on keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently in this region.
The Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) meets the needs of Beaver County’s mass transit. The BCTA also offers transportation into Pittsburgh via Route 60, departing from several park and ride lots. For transportation to Pittsburgh area via Route 65 from the southern points of Beaver County mass transportation is available from the Allegheny County Port Authority.
The goals of these agencies are indeed common goals, and are extremely important to a vibrant, well planned, livable County. The Committee commits to understanding the process, volunteering with each partnering organization, and advocating for implementation. The Committee will work diligently with our partners to help plan, advocate and implement the projects that are important to all Chamber members and the region as a whole.
If you are a Chamber member and would like to join this subcommittee, please contact the Chamber Office at 724-775-3944 or info@bcchamber.com.
This important community update is brought to you by Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, 1st Consultants, Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick & Gefsky, Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce, Skerlec Contracting, and NovaCare!
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray stopped 37 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins inched closer to a playoff berth with a 3-1 win over Carolina on Sunday night.
Matt Cullen, at 42 the NHL’s oldest player, had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh. Garrett Wilson collected his first goal in nearly two months and Patric Hornqvist added his first even-strength score since early January. Murray did the rest while as the Penguins took a major step toward assuring itself of a spot in the postseason for the 13th consecutive year, the longest active streak in the league
Pittsburgh needs just two points over its final three games or a loss by Montreal to lock up a playoff spot.
Carolina’s bid to reach the postseason for the first time in a decade took a hit. The Hurricanes have 93 points with a week to go in the regular season, just one point ahead of the ninth-place Canadiens.
Jacob Slavin’s power-play goal with just under 8 minutes to go spoiled Murray’s bid for a shutout but by then the Penguins were firmly in control. Curtis McElhinney finished with 25 saves while losing for the third time in four starts.
Playing without injured stars Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, the Penguins relied on their depth and the kind of defensive grit they’ve lacked at times this season. Carolina came in leading the NHL in shots per game (34.5), but could get little going in front of Murray until it trailed by three.
Wilson put the Penguins in front just past the midway point of the first period, crashing the net following a feed by Cullen from the corner and then jabbing at the puck until it emerged from a pile of bodies in front of McElhinney and slid across the goal line.
Cullen, playing in his 1,513th career game — one shy of tying Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman for 19th on the NHL’s all-time games played list — doubled Pittsburgh’s advantage late in the first period when he and Olli Maatta broke in on McElhinney 2 on 1. Rather than slip the pass to his teammate, Cullen zipped a wrist shot from the right circle that sailed over McElhinney’s right arm and into the net for his seventh of the season.
Hornqvist, who left briefly in the first period when his head hit the boards while getting checked by Carolina’s Dougie Hamilton, earned a measure of revenge 46 seconds into the third period when he collected a blind backhanded drop pass from Dominik Simon and beat McElhinney from the bottom of the right circle. The goal was Hornqvist’s 18th of the year and his first non-power play tally since Jan. 6.
Carolina mustered little in response.
The Hurricanes didn’t reach double digits on the shot counter until past the game’s midway point as the Penguins clogged the shooting lanes. When Carolina did manage to find some space, Murray either came up with the stop or the Hurricanes couldn’t get the bounce they needed. Sebastien Aho hit the post from the left circle in the second period and when the Hurricanes did finally get it going midway through the final period, it was too late.
Slavin’s seventh of the season provided a bit of life, but Pittsburgh withstood a push over the final minutes to all but assure itself of a chance to make a run at its third Stanley Cup in four seasons.
NOTES: Letang, Malkin, F Zach Aston-Reese and D Chad Ruhwedel all skated on Sunday morning but remain out with injuries. … The Hurricanes went 1 for 2 on the power play. The Penguins were 0 for 1. … The teams split the season series 2-2. … Pittsburgh rookie Adam Johnson picked up the first two assists of his career.
UP NEXT
Hurricanes: Visit Toronto on Tuesday.
Penguins: Begin a home-and-home series with the Red Wings on Tuesday in Detroit.
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Radio will debut it’s brand new Pittsburgh Pirates Treasure Chest on Monday April 1, 2019 at Al’s Corner in Koppel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Stop out and join Frank Sparks, Host of Teleforum, Matt Drzik, Host of A.M. Beaver County and co-host of the Saturday Sports Slam, and Greg Benedetti, co-host of the Saturday Sports Slam and talk Pirates Baseball as the guys host their annual tailgate party on the road this year in honor of the Pirates home opener Monday afternoon.
Listen for clues on the air and Facebook during the broadcast on how you can can get your chance to open the treasure chest and pick prize. You never know what treasures are in the chest. You could win Pirates memorabilia, gift cards to different businesses, or maybe even some Pirates Tickets.
The Treasure Chest will be making appearances all season long at sponsor businesses in the area. If you would like to get a copy of the Treasure Chest Map click on the chest logo below………
