Voters in Pennsylvania are casting ballots on primary contests, including the state’s first competitive Republican presidential primary in decades. In addition to presidential candidates, voters today are also deciding hotly contested Democratic primary races for U.S. Senate and state attorney general. One Republican voter from the Harrisburg area, Laura Seyler, calls Donald Trump a bully, and she says that’s exactly why she voted for him. For primary election results, listen to AM Beaver County Wednesday morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.
Category: News
Raccoon Twp Water Bills Revisted
Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority general manager Bob Bible said the authority revisited the bills sent to Raccoon Twp. residents in recent weeks last week. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Goirdano, those using up to 6,000 gallons per quarter will pay $75, any additional 1,000 gallons will pay $12.50. Bible said some homes use less water, and that helped with the decision. He said a lot of the meters are 3/4″ or 1″ .
Saturday Sports Slam on vacation
This Saturday April 30, 2016 The Saturday Sports Slam Will be taking a vacation so that The Annual Rotary Radio Auction can be on the air. Frank and Greg will return on Saturday May 7, 2016.
Lane Restrictions Start Today Between Conway and Rochester
Long-term lane restrictions on Route 65 between Conway and Rochester began this morning. PennDOT says the restrictions are in place between Crows Run Road in Conway and the Monaca-Rochester Bridge in Rochester. In addition, a single-lane restriction is taking place on Northbound Route 65 from the Monaca-Rochester Bridge to the Route 51 North/ Route 68 West Off-Ramp.
Three Presidential Candidates To Campaign In Pittsburgh Area Today
Three presidential candidates will make campaign stops in the Pittsburgh area today, one day before the Pennsylvania primary election. Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, as well as Republican presidential candidate John Kasich are all in the area today. Sanders will hold an event at 2:30 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Field House on the University of Pittsburgh campus. At the same time, Clinton will hold a rally at Westmoreland Community College in Youngwood. Kasich will hold a town hall meeting at Montour High School at 7 p.m.
Police Say Woman Aimed Gun At Motorist Who Flipped Her Off
A Fayette County woman has been jailed on charges she pointed a gun at a man who gave her the finger after she cut him off in traffic. Jesse Blackburn told Uniontown police that 32-year-old Lindsey Diehl tracked his vehicle and confronted him outside his house on Friday night. Police say Blackburn caled 9-1-1 to report Diehl pointing a gun at him, during which she got out of her car and hit him with her cellphone. Police say Diehl denied pointing either of two guns they found in her car at Diehl. Police say Diehl was upset because Blackburn wouldn’t apologize for the hand gesture. She faces a preliminary hearing May 10th on charges of simple assault and reckless endangerment.
Police Say Shooting In Philadelphia Has Political Vibes
Police say an 18-year-old man has been shot and killed in Philadelphia in retaliation for the death of a 21-year-old man who was shot while talking to a candidate for the Pennsylvania House. Officials say a man was shot in the head Sunday afternoon while speaking to Democratic candidate Chris Rabb. Later Sunday, an 18-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Sharon Speedway Cancels tonights event
Tonight’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, Steel Valley 50 at Sharon Speedway has been canceled. With the forecast for continued rain on an already saturated track and facility, Speedway and Series officials have been forced to cancel the event.
Anyone who purchased advanced tickets to the Steel Valley 50 will receive a refund. Please mail tickets along with name, address, and phone number to: Sharon Speedway, PO Box 159, Hartford, OH 44424.
Tune into the Lead Lap at 10:00 A.M. Tomorrow morning for update information on all the local racing action scheduled for this weekend.
Blackhawk School Board Postpones Meeting
The Blackhawk School Board has postponed its Thursday meeting another week. Items on the agenda of this meeting included an employee layoff vote and discussions on a bond to finance renovations on Northwestern Primary School. The announcement did not give any explanation for the delay, but board members have since said that not every member was able to attend the originally scheduled meeting, and they felt each member should have a say in these important decisions. The meeting is now re-scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 28th in the high school library.
Aliquippa School Board Approves Two Programs To Help Transition Students Into Next Grade Level
The Aliquippa School Board approved two programs at last night’s meeting to help students k-3 to transition into the next grade level. This is according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. She says that Dr. Pete Carbone says the program Jumpstart is targeted for k-1. It begins in August and ends August 11th. No services will be held on Friday. The k-3 program is for reading and math and begins Monday, June 6 and ends June 30. Funding is from the Kto program for both elementary teachers. Mrs. Debbie Frank, Mrs. Renee Bufalini and Mrs. Pam Owen, elementary teachers, will attend the KtO conference in Hershey June 20-23.
