Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published June 26, 2024 2:03 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) Thursday afternoon, a new page in the history of Aliquippa School District with the opening of the clubhouse to serve students ages 10 to 18. A ribbon cutting took place at the clubhouse and the Aliquippa band performed opening the program. Dr. Phillip K. Woods gave opening remarks.  The development was made possible through collaborative effort with the Greater Aliquippa Advisory Committee. They aim to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for the youth in the community. Members of the advisory committee include: Dr. Mitchel Nichols, District Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods, Joe West, Tina Price-Genes, Olivia Benson, Ed Palombo, Ed DeMailo, Tyrone Patillo, Mike Warfield, Michael Hauser,  Genetha Short, Nora Lemon, Rob Jones, Sam Gill, Rick Szymoniak, Tamu Gilbert, Robert Digiovine, Jr. and Salina Moreland.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 26, 2024 1:59 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) On Thursday, August 23, 2024 at 2:35am, police were summoned to Towne Towers Apartments for a male being stabbed. Upon arrival, they found Vincent Hall with a stab wound on his left arm and a deep laceration on his forearm. He told police the stabbing occurred while he was walking on Sheffield Avenue prior to entering the apartments. A witness who provided aid to Hall said he was attacked in the building’s elevator. Aliquippa Police said they canvassed the building and also found nothing in the elevator. Outside in a dumpster, police said they found bloody clothing. Hall was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment, The investigation is ongoing.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 31, 2024, through Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.

A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2024 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT’s On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 9:16 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) A full time library social worker will now assist visitors with life needs at the Aliquippa Library District. The Aliquippa Library System hired Michael Moore, the former director of Northside Common Ministries. During this role, Moore will travel through the library system to help communities with access to housing, job searches, and applying for government or health benefits.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 8:43 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) UPS is adding both a bigger airplane and a cargo flight each week for service at Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the Allegheny County Airport Authority, the schedule will end up five days a week in the daytime as well as predawn flights to Louisville, Kentucky, where the UPS hub is located. UPS continues to be one of Pittsburgh International Airport’s most prominent users.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 8:28 A.M.)

(Moon Township, PA) After 4 decades of making music, the band Black Crowes are returning to Pittsburgh as they perform a show at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township. The Georgia band is celebrating their new 10 track album released in March which includes a track featuring country star and Grammy winner Lainey Wilson. This is the Black Crowes first show in Pittsburgh since September of last year, when they opened for Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” farewell tour, which has now been cancelled.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 7:49 A.M.)

(Beaver, PA) Wine connoisseurs will be flocking to Beaver on September 14 for the annual Beaver Wine Festival. 16 wineries across Pennsylvania will be providing samples to those with wristbands from 3-7 p.m. on Third Street in Beaver. Beaver restaurants and shops will be open during this event. Tickets are $35 on the day of the event with presale tickets being $25 on eventbrite.com. Purchases of wine will also be available for ticket holders until 6:30 p.m. This is a 21 and older event sponsored by the Beaver Area Chamber of Commerce.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 7:20 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania is offering its first ever mobile infant formula bank. On Wednesday, it was shown off to the public by Beverly’s PGH at no costs, with providing both supplies and consultations for lactation. Since its inception in 2022, the company has taken care of more than 3,000 babies in both Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 7:15 A.M.)

(Ambridge, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro has announced that communities in 32 counties in Pennsylvania will go through 66 transportation projects that total nearly $51 million, including Eighth Street in Ambridge. On Tuesday, Shapiro confirmed that $1.9 million will be used to affect Eighth Street in the middle of Route 65 and Merchant Street, and there are plans to place a median to control speed and turning of traffic, as well as enhancing sidewalks and crosswalks.