PA Senator Camera Bartolotta, 46 District representing a portion of Beaver County held a teleconference last night on issues  such as the opiod crisis facing the state,, property tax reform, domestic violence,  and the  public   school budget crisis, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Some callers felt that the domestic violence laws aren’t sufficient.Many callers were from Greene County, only a few from Canonsburg.  She addressed those at length, not so with other callers. Constituents were able to address Bartolotta on the issues during the one hour conference.   She held a  poll on some of the issues that were addressed. She said if property tax is eliminated personal income tax   could rise to 4.9%  School taxes would have to be paid until the debt is erased.She said I’m looking to help areas like Beaver County. she said seniors can’t afford the high property taxes, and I can’t stand to see seniors lose their homes. Bartolotta addressed the problem of school funding, she said the  $2 billion dollar deficit is due in part to  the pensions.  She said the formula needs changed.  Several teachers in Beaver County have to pay out of pocket for classroom needs. Bartolotta is  scheduled to  have a representative in H opewell. at the Municipal building on Monday morning.. The representative is scheduled the second Monday of every month.

Cindy Baldrige, Principal of St. Peter and Paul Catholic School was on
“A.M. Beaver County” Tuesday, January 31st from 8:40 – 9:00 a.m.    The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

The Wolf administration is planning to close Pittsburgh State Prison. Governor Wolf made the announcement yesterday, saying the move will save money. Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy says he wasn’t surprised by the announcement, but he did concede that the closure will have an effect on his office. Guy tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the closure will mean increased travel time to transport jail inmates who receive state prison sentences and will add an additional cost to the budget.

For the past several months scammers have accessed  personal computers  and placed not only viruses on them, but have obtained passwords and email addresses along with Facebook contacts, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. A frantic woman from the Erie area called her family  here in the county about the issue.. She was advised to delete any info  she thought was suspicious. Beaver County Detective Tim Staub advises against responding to the scammers whether they intercept your computer or call you by phone.  A number that has popped up is a Chicago, Ill. exchange it is 1-312-967-5168, They say to the person answering we’re calling about your computer.  Do not answer the phone, do not give out any info , a Staples tech services representative advises.. The tech said they even call the store, BEWARE!!! it is a scam!!!

Tonight the public is invited to a free wine and cheese night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 128 in Rochester. Former Beaver County Emergency Services Director Wes Hill is board president of the post. He tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that tonight’s event will be a chance for the community to learn more about the project to relocate the Veterans Memorial. He says the Civil War Soldier Monument in Rochester will be part of the new Veterans Memorial planned for the roundabout. The event runs from 7 to 9 pm tonight and donations will be accepted.