Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 12, 2024 9:58 A.M.
(Crescent Township, Pa) Police fire, EMS, and the state fire marshal are on scene in the 1400 block of Riverview Road of Crescent Township. As of 9:45 am Tuesday, no one was able to comment on what caused the explosion. Allegheny County Police had no details to share on the explosion.
FILE – Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. Wilson has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night, March 10, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that quarterback Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the contract hasn’t been finalized and added Wilson will receive the veteran’s minimum of $1.21 million while the Denver Broncos pay the remainder of his $39 million salary. Wilson posted his intentions on X, formerly known as Twitter. He was 11-19 in two seasons with the Broncos.
FILE – U.S. Postal Service trucks park outside a post office, Jan. 29, 2024, in Wheeling, Ill. The number of robberies of postal carriers grew again in 2023 and the number of injuries nearly doubled, even as the U.S. Postal Service launched crackdown aimed at addressing postal crime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
The number of robberies of postal carriers grew again last year and the number of injuries nearly doubled, even as the U.S. Postal Service launched crackdown aimed at addressing postal crime. Figures provided to The Associated Press indicate postal carrier robberies reached 643 last year. That’s an increase of nearly 30%. Also, robberies resulting in injuries doubled to 61 among letter carriers last year. Houston postal carrier Tijuana Abbott says postal carriers feel like “sitting ducks.” The Postal Service began a crackdown last year that included hundreds of arrests while replacing tens of thousands of the universal keys sought by criminals, and robberies slowed over the past five months.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 13, 2024 5:35 P.M.
(Center Township, PA) A medical marijuana dispensary is set to open at the location of the former King’s Restaurant in Center Township. The building has undergone a makeover and is set to start selling cannabis on Wednesday, March 13th according to sources.
Ascend Dispensary Outlet will be only the second medical marijuana dispensary to open in Beaver County since the state medicinal cannabis program started. The only other dispensary in the county is located in Aliquippa.
Under Pennsylvania law, medical marijuana use is legal for card carrying patients while recreational marijuana use is still illegal.
Chippewa Township is one of the only small municipalities in the state to have a decriminalization ordinance, in which they issue summary offense tickets for minor marijuana related offenses.
[MARCH 11, 2024] — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait – to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Additionally, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. When donors share their strength by giving March 25-April 7, they’ll get an exclusive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved GODZILLA TM & © TOHO CO., Ltd.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) delivered $3,661,000 to expand access to clean public drinking water for Darlington Township residents, just over one year after Norfolk Southern’s train derailment and chemical explosion. Currently, Darlington residents use private wells and do not have access to a public water source. This funding will provide them access to clean, public water by connecting them to nearby Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.
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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Independence Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police in Brighton Twp. are reporting that they were called to a residence along Ridge Road in Independence Twp. Beaver County for a report of a suicidal male around 2:40 AM Friday morning. Upon arriving at the residence, the Troopers observed an open door to the residence that was then quickly shut before Troopers could enter. After numerous attempts to contact the unnamed subject were met with negative results and based on information received that the subject had several firearms in the house Troopers determined that they needed to get a 302 warrant for the residence. After obtaining the warrant, the State Police Special Emergency Response Team then made entry into the home and took the subject into custody without incident. He was then transported to the hospital for a mental evaluation.
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Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published March 11, 2024 9:22 A.M.
(Darlington Township, Pa) State Police in Beaver report that Troopers responded to reports of a vehicle that was off the roadway and partially over a cliff. Troopers allege that the operator identified as 42 year old Renae Majercik of Darlington, drove her vehicle while heavily intoxicated south on Edgewater Drive in Darlington Township. Troopers say she drove the vehicle off the road, ran over a downed tree, and proceeded to drive partially over a cliff, approximately 15 feet above Beaver Creek before coming to a rest. Majercik refused chemical testing and Troopers filed DUI crash charges. No injuries were reported.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for January 2024. Per standard practice each year, L&I also released revisions to jobs data for the previous five years.
January 2024 Preliminary Employment Situation Report
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4% in January. The U.S. unemployment rate was also unchanged from December, remaining at 3.7%.
The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was four-tenths of a percentage point below its January 2023 level of 3.8%, while the national rate was up three-tenths of a percentage point over the year.
Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was up 6,000 over the month due to a gain in resident employment while unemployment was unchanged from December.
Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 14,800 over the month to a record high of 6,129,900. This was the sixth consecutive record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count. Jobs increased from December in eight of the 11 industry supersectors with the largest gain in education & health services (+7,900), which rose to a record high.
Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 70,100 with gains in five of the 11 supersectors. Education & health services (+59,600) had the largest volume over-the-year gain among supersectors.
