Close to 50 students at Penn State Beaver took part in the schools regional Martin Luther King Day of Service today. This year…about a dozen students from the Beaver campus headed to the Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport to serve….while more stayed closer to home to help out at the Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden….or to conduct a community discussion with the Franklin Center. Penn State has done the regional day of service since 2007.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closings
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most schools were closed in honor of the holiday. Post offices are closed. Regular mail is not being picked up or delivered. Banks and liquor stores are closed as well.
Man Found Dead In Pittsburgh House Fire
Authorities say a man has been found dead following a fire at a Pittsburgh duplex. The blaze was reported Saturday night in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Authorities have identified the victim as 68-year-old Joseph Mats. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Pittsburgh Gas Prices Drop To $2.10 A Gallon On Latest Oil Plunge
Pittsburgh-area gasoline prices have dropped to $2.10 a gallon on the latest crude oil’s latest plunge. The plunge has weighed down retail gas prices even further, with Pittsburgh-area stations dropping 4 cents in the past week and averaging $2.10-a-gallon today. That’s according to price-tracking website GasBuddy.com. But analysts expect the bottom-out point could be near.
Tailgate Party at the Mall
(Monaca, Pa) Beaver County Radio held a Black and Gold Tailgate party at the Beaver County Center at the Mall. Local entertainers John Tucci, Charlie Godart, and Beaver County Radio’s own Pat Septak and Mark Peterson wowed the crowd of Black and Gold Fans. The food was provided by Texas Road House and Herr’s Snacks. Special thanks to the Center At the Mall for facilitating the event and to our sponsors; the Aliquippa Giant Eagle, Point Resturant and Lounge, Napoli Restarant and Pizzaria, and M.R.S. Physical Therapy.
John Tucci entertains with patriotic ballads at the Beaver County Radio Black and Gold Tail Gate Party.
The Beaver Valley Mall Senior Center is pack with patrons participating in the pep rally.
Mike Romigh and Pat Septak provide the talent at the Tail Gate Party.
Beaver County Radio's own Pat Spetak provides part of the entertainment at the Tail Gate party.
John Tucci and Joe Spanik at the Center At the Mall Tail Gate Party.
Greg Benedetti, Bob Barrickman, and Host Mike Romigh provide some excitement at the Tail Gate Party.
Dallas Kerr wins the Beaver County Radio Sports Trivia Contest.
Center at the Mall Program Director Maureen Morelli, Secretary Kye Reese, Senior Center Manager Stacie Shearer, Beaver County Radio Station owner, Mark Peterson, and John Tucci pose for a picture at the party.
Greg Benedetti mans the Beaver County Radio Prize Wheel.
Mark Peterson sings at the Center.
Entertainer Charlie Godart lends some talent at the Tailgate Party.
Beaver County Radio Sports announcers Bob Barrickman, Frank Sparks, and Greg Benedetti make predictions about Sunday's game.
New Board of Beaver County Commissioners Meet For Their First Business Meeting
The Beaver County Commissioners met this morning for the first time since Republicans Sandy Egley and Dan Camp were sworn in as the new Republican majority. Former commissioners chairman Tony Amadio is the lone Democrat. The Commissioners immediately faced a budget dillema today. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti reports that county Controller David Rossi says the county is facing a 17-million-dollar deficit in 2016. But Egley and Camp declined comment.
Rochester School Bus Accident Under Investigation
Police in Rochetser Borough are investigating a school bus accident. Police confirmed to Beaver County Radio News that a school bus crashed into a telephone pole on East Washington Street at around 7:00 this morning. Police have not confirmed reports that it was a stolen bus that was involved in the crash. There were no injuries reported.
Beaver County Coroner’s Office Seeking Information
The Beaver County coroner’s office is seeking information for anyone who knows any relatives or friends of 69-year-old Eugene Waugh of Aliquippa. Anyone with information is asked to call Coroner David Gabauer at (724) 498-2127.
Police Make Arrest In 2 Lawrence Co. Robberies
Police say a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in Lawrence County has been taken into custody. The Shenango Township Police Department says 46-year-old John Graham Jr. was arrested overnight after the Shenango China Federal Credit Union in New Castle and the Last Minit Mart in Shenango Township were held up on Wednesday. According to New Castle Police, the Shenango China Federal Credit Union in the Town Mall was robbed just after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect was believed to be driving a white cargo van with ladder racks. Then, later last night, Shenango Township Police say the Last Mini Mart on New Butler Road was held up. Police say the suspect was armed with a knife and left in what appeared to be the same white cargo van as the New Castle robbery. Shenango Township Police say Graham is charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and simple assault.
Man Killed By Train In McKees rocks Identified
A man killed Sunday when he was hit by a train in McKees Rocks has been identified. 44-year-old Richard Schmidt – whose address was unknown – was struck by a train at the CSX crossing at River Road shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead at the scene less than 10 minutes later from multiple blunt impact injuries. The manner of death remains under investigation.