MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A small earthquake has rumbled parts of central Pennsylvania. The United States Geological Survey says the epicenter of Wednesday night’s magnitude 3.4 quake was about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Mifflintown at a depth of nearly 17 miles (27 kilometers). No damage has been reported. Some people reported hearing a rumble like thunder while others compared the quake to a big truck going by.
State Police in Lawrence County are investigating damage that took place last month at DelMar Golf Course in Wampum. According to police an unknown vehicle had driven on the course causing damage to portions of the course including minor damage to a tree. Police estimated the damage at three thousand dollars. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police.
Proposed legislation in Harrisburg would require schools to pass out information about eating disorders to parents in an effort to catch problems before they begin. Don Rooney has more…
THE AMBRIDGE STREETSCAPE PROJECT IS NEARING COMPLETION. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
(Photos taken by Sandy Giordano)
It took about six weeks, but Beaver County is now caught up on its I-R-S paperwork. The chief county solicitor tells The Beaver County Times today all the missing payroll tax paperwork for last year has been submitted. In April, the county was issued a 387-thousand-dollar lien by the I-R-S because of late paperwork dating back to 2016. Congressman Conor Lamb is pushing to have the fines related to the late filing forgiven.
The Pittsburgh Chapter of Not One More will be holding a vigil in Beaver this evening…in hopes of bringing awareness to the opioid epidemic, as well as remembering those whose lives have been lost to drug addiction and overdose. Beaver County Radio News intern Christina Sainovich has a preview. Click on ‘play’ to hear Christina’s report…
NEW DETAILS HAVE JUST COME IN ON THAT LATE NIGHT SHOOTING IN MIDLAND HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO STATE POLICE, 44-YEAR-OLD MATTHEW CAROTHERS OF MIDLAND WAS SHOT IN THE STOMACH IN THE AREA OF 59 MIDLAND HEIGHTS SHORTLY AFTER 11:00 LAST NIGHT FOLLOWING A VERBAL ALTERCATION. POLICE HAVE A SUSPECT IN CUSTODY, IDENTIFIED AS 52-YEAR-OLD JOHN PARSONS OF MIDLAND. HE’S BEEN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, SIMPLE ASSAULT AND RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON. PARSONS WAS TAKEN TO THE BEAVER COUNTY JAIL AND IS AWAITING ARRAIGNMENT.
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the East Rochester-Monaca Bridge (Route 51) over the Ohio River in East Rochester and Monaca boroughs will occur today, weather permitting. A single-lane restriction will occur on southbound Route 65 under the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. No restrictions will occur on the bridge. Motorists are advised to use caution, allow extra time, and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2019
TODAY – SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. GUSTY WINDS
AND SMALL HAIL ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH – 68.
TONIGHT – CLOUDY WITH PERIODS OF RAIN.
A THUNDERSTORM POSSIBLE. LOW – 51.
FRIDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 74.
SATURDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SOME SHOWERS
IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH – 75.
SUNDAY – SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH – 78.
As always, the Best of Beaver County isn’t hard to find…as long as you’re tuned into Beaver County Radio. “The Best of Beaver County” is an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. St. Barnabas spokesperson Jim Roddey, who himself is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, brought in several guests who are both in and supportive of an essential organization: The United States Military.
Today’s show began with Dave Thompson, who is a General of the Air Force from Brighton Township. Dave spoke about his time in the Air Force, as well as his upbringing in Beaver County, and the future of Beaver County through his eyes.
Then in the second segment, Jim Spoke with Kristi Hilbert, who is the CEO of Heroes Supporting Heroes In Oakdale. Kristi talked about her admiration for the U.S. Military, the mission of her organization, and how Heroes Supporting Heroes can connect with the citizens of Beaver County.
Both Dave and Kristi’s apperances showcase that the military is still seen as appreciated and loved by many members of Beaver County and the surrounding areas, and that it is important to acknowledge and take care of our current members in service, as well as the veterans who have served and sacrificed for this country.
You can watch the interviews as they streamed Live on Facebook by pressing the play button below…
The radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon from the St. Barnabas Studio on Beaver County Radio.
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