A Pennsylvania House vote could be near this week on a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The state Senate approved a medical marijuana proposal last May only to see it stall in the House.
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Toddler Playground To Be Built In Hopewell
Hopewell Parks And Recreation held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner Saturday at the Aliquippa Elks. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Pam Fiejdasz, director, announced that a toddler playground will be built at the park this summer. Janice Gibson, board member, told the group that a fund drive to raise funds as a nonprofit to add to the park, Friends of Hopewell Park, is being formed. She said, “We need help”. The township acquired additional property and the funds will be used to build in that area.
Shovlin returns to WBVP and WMBA
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County broadcasting legend and former WBVP and WMBA talk show host and sports anchor, Chris Shovlin appeared as a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County“. Shovlin, who now serves as the Community Engagement Manager for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, talked about the positive benefits of Charter schools for the community and the students who attend, and how Cyber and Charter schools are legally established public schools in Pennsylvania. Shovlin spoke at length with show host Al Goehring about the opportunities that charter schools like Lincoln Park provide for area students.
Penn State Extension office may close due to state budget stalemate
Penn State PR Specialist, Chuck Gill appeared on Teleforum with Mike Romigh and told our audience what is at stake for 4H, Master Gardeners and other programs if the $50.5 million dollars in state funding isn’t restored.
Will Beaver County union employees vote to strike?
Listen to Teleforum with Mike Romigh Monday morning at 10:00am when Al Smith and Joe Mann talk about issues facing Beaver County employees.
Ambridge Demolition Appeal Denied
An appeal to halt the demolition of 439-441 Merchant Street property owned by Ted Babich was denied last night, according to attorney George Patterson, representing the board of appeals. According to Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano, borough manager Joe Kauer said that he doesn’t know what direction the property owner will take now.
State Rep. Jim Christiana Among Group Of Lawmakers Holding News Conference Today
Local State Representatives say they want to set the record straight. That’s why several area lawmakers – including Rep. Jim Christiana – say they plan to speak today in opposition to Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed massive tax increases. Christiana told Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak just before beginning his news conference that they planned to discuss enacting what they call a fiscally responsible state spending plan without unnecessary new taxes or borrowing.
May 1st To Be A Critical Date For Aliquippa School District
Just how bad is the impact of the state budget impasse on our school districts? Just ask Dave Wytiaz, the outgoing superintendent of schools in the Aliquippa School District. As we wrap up our 4-part special news series, Wytiaz tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that they’ll be able to survive without funding from the state through the end of this school year, but he anticipates running out of money by May 1st. He says they’ve already stopped paying vendors. Wytiaz is resigning from his position. His last day on the job is April 1st but he insists his resignation has nothing to do with the mess in Harrisburg.
PennDOT Closes Beaver Falls Bridge For Safety Concerns
We have news of a bridge closing in Beaver Falls. PennDOT has indefinitely closed the bridge at 24th Street in Beaver Falls because of a road collapse. The small bridge will remain closed indefinitely as a safety precaution. PennDOT says traffic will be detoured and signs will be posted. No schedule has been announced for when repairs might be made.
Midland School District Among Those Feeling Devastating Effects Of State Budget Impasse
Many Beaver County School Districts are feeling the devastating effects of the state budget impasse. We’ve been talking with school administrators all week…and today we spoke with Midland Schools Superintendent Sean Tanner. Tanner tells Beaver County Radio newsman that they have put a freeze on all purchasing, continue to take out loans which only take them deeper into debt and have monthly conversations regarding the possibility of closing the schools.