Alicia Stankay of Baden is a  self published, writer , author, editor, and photographer.  She graduated in 1968 from St. Benedict’s Academy in North Hills, attended Pitt for 2 years where she majored in English , and admitted she’s been writing since age 10, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  At age 12 she had an original book published. She said her love for nature prompted her to have a sunroom for her plants, she said her husband calls it “the jungle.”  One of her books, one that would be of local interest is Cathi and Ktrina:ADVENTURES IN OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE.  The book combines her love of history  and her wish to give young readers a sense of curiousity about the past.  She used the museum as the setting of past and present  for the book. Mrs. Stankay;s books can be found on Amazon and Kindle . A poets and writers group is being formed at Baden library next week on Tuesday. The group is meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Beginners and advanced writers are invited.  Advanced registration is welcome  call 724-266-2463.

The borough of Conway is removing all handicapped access signs in the borough in April, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  An ordinance was changed on December 31 eliminating the restricted residential parking space program .  The reason , it was determined   there is insufficient   space  to accommodate  the significant and growing demand. Residents were notified by letter, and Catherine McLaughlin  a Fourth Ave. resident, one of those who is upset with the decision said it is unfair.  She has lymphedema in her leg, from a fall, walks with a cane, and reiterated that the decision to remove the spaces isn’t fair. In a press release  after further judging one handicapped resident’s circumstance being more compelling than another is impossible. Council said that the spaces in front of homes over time have been overtaken by residents as their own, they were never guaranteed to any individual , the mayor and council reitereated. Council and the mayor will work with residents to understand their issues individually , study the matter and look for alternatives Mayor Debbie Rose said on Friday that if a resident needs a handicapped ramp installed because of their handicap, some volunteers from churches may step in as needed. The borough  is committed to providing equal accessibility  to its public amenities, which includes its streets, residents, businesses, and visitors.

Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa  played host to 16 students in grades 5-9 from Aliquippa, Ambridge, and Hopewell ., according to Kris Jancey, teen librarian  A Pennsylvania Humanities Gran through the Humanities council of $1,500 was awarded to the library for the biweekly program  that meets for one hour every other Saturday. The program’s focus is on the humanities civic engagement, literacy, and interest in the community.  Jennie Honi the program coordinator   Jancey said a few libraries were chosen last year to host the program.  This year it’s Aliquippa’s turn. The  students are engaged in drawing, painting, writing, and were given the book “Yummy” the Last Days of a Southside Shorty” by G. Neri.  Once they read the  book they’ll have a mock  trial  to determine who committed the murder.

The Aliquippa Fire Department received a call  just after 5 p.m. for a house fire in the 500 block of Beaver Ave in West Aliquippa, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.   A fire department spokesman said there were downed wires blocking the street, which caused power to be out for a short time.  A cause for the downed wires wasn’t known A home on the street had minimal damage from the sparking wires, but no major damage to the exterior. Duquesne Light  was called and restored power to the area, the spokesman said..