Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 1, 2023 10:32 A.M.

(Ambridge, PA) Ambridge Area School District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla   issued a statement regarding an incident involving a student and teacher at the middle school on Tuesday morning.  He said, ” The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. We have consistently taken these types of matters seriously, and it was investigated and responded appropriately, although it is inappropriate to share specific details of student related incidents. The issue will be investigated and addressed. We will continue these efforts to forge a school culture based  upon respect and personal responsibility. We appreciate the support of our families, teachers, school resource officers, school personnel and administration.”

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County’s Chief Assessor Josh Eckelberger and Solicitor Garen Fedeles will join Eddy Crow in the 10 o’clock hour on Thursday, March 2, 2023, right after Ask the Commissioners to provide information and to answer your questions about the County’s Reassessment that is coming to a close. Residents will start seeing more information with their new assessment arriving in the mail this month.

You will be able to ask any questions you have by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-888. The show will also be on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio

[PITTSBURGH, MARCH 1, 2023] — As climate disasters, blood donation needs and other emergencies upend lives, local community heroes are stepping up to care for one another.

This March, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in Pennsylvania rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood or platelets, or taking a lifesaving skills course.”

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, give blood or platelets, become a volunteer or take a class in lifesaving skills, such as first aid, CPR and how to use an AED. On March 22, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.

JOIN A REWARDING DAY OF GIVING BACK Home fires are the most frequent disaster response for the Red Cross, which is also working to help families stay safe by installing free smoke alarms during its Sound the Alarm home fire safety events in at-risk communities. Volunteers are needed for an event on May 13 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Ambridge — register and learn more at soundthealarm.org/greaterpa.

PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.*

Annville, PA – As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month in March, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds drivers that purchasing an Honoring Our Women Veterans License Plate both recognizes the importance of women who served and supports programs assisting women veterans in Pennsylvania.

Each plate costs $37, with $15 going directly to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF). The VTF regularly issues grants to statewide charitable organizations assisting veterans service organizations and county directors of veterans affairs. The grants are used to aid veterans in need of shelter, essential goods and other services.

“Pennsylvania’s nearly 64,000 women veterans have made significant contributions to our military, nation, and communities. It is with great pride that we recognize their commitment to our country with a special license plate created in their honor,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “Purchasing one of these special plates not only pays tribute to women veterans and their contributions, but a portion of the proceeds helps to fund the Veterans’ Trust Fund grants that support all veterans across the commonwealth.”

“PennDOT is proud to recognize the accomplishments of women veterans by offering this special license plate created in their honor,” said Mike Carroll, acting PennDOT secretary. “With this plate attached to cars traveling throughout the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians everywhere are reminded that we owe a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices of women veterans who served to preserve our freedom.”

The Honoring Our Women Veterans license plate is available for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

Additionally, Honoring Our Veterans license plates for passenger cars, trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds, and motorcycles are available for $38 each, with $15 from each plate also going to the VTF.

In addition to the sales of these license plates, there are a variety of programs designed to help fund the VTF in support of Pennsylvania’s more than 700,000 veterans. To learn more about how to purchase these plates and support the VTF, visit www.vtf.pa.gov or follow DMVA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/padmva.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 1, 2023 10:27 A.M.  

(Ambridge, PA) Ambridge Police were called to the middle school Tuesday morning at approximately 11 a.m. for an incident involving a student and a teacher.  Lt. John Chickos said Wednesday morning that the incident is under investigation.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 1, 2023 10:25 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, PA) Hopewell School Board met Tuesday night and approved the retirement of junior high school secretary Dixie Loverede effective August 18, 2023 and Soccer coach Chet Papczynski effective 3/1/2023. Brenna Wandel was hired as the girls tennis coach. She will be paid a $5,100.00 stipend. Madison Martin was hired as a day to day substitute teacher effective 2/21/2023.
The district’s 2023-24 school calendar was approved. Shauna Howard and Nicole Ozimok were hired for the after-school learning program that runs from 2/28/2023 to 3/30/2023. The program is funded by ESSER III 7% set aside monies by the district.

(New Brighton, PA) The Schaedler Yesco location in New Brighton has announced they will be operating under new business hours.  The location will now operate Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm and the store will stop operating on Saturdays after March 25th.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations on Reno Street (Route 1037) in Rochester Township, Beaver County will begin Wednesday, March 1 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic on Reno Street will occur between Unionville Road and Noonen Street weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, March 3.  Crews from Armstrong Drilling will conduct drilling work.

Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the bridge that carries Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) over Eckert Street in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Wednesday through Friday, March 1-3 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur in each direction on Route 65 for bridge inspection activities.  Restrictions will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, March 3.

Crews from the Larson Design Group will conduct the routine inspection activities.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area.  Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Austin Davis (Credit: Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus)

HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced he is appointing Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis as the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The Shapiro-Davis Administration has made public safety a top priority, working to invest in the safety of our children, families, and neighbors.

Then-Montgomery County Commissioner Shapiro served as Chairman of the PCCD from 2015 to 2017 and served on the Commission from 2011 to 2017. Governor Shapiro believes that all Pennsylvanians, no matter their background, want and deserve a criminal justice system that keeps our communities safe and enforces the laws in a fair and consistent manner.

“I am proud to appoint Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to lead the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency,” said Governor Shapiro. “For far too long, too many communities have been forgotten and left out of the conversation in Harrisburg. Every Pennsylvanian deserves to be safe and feel safe in their communities and together, Lieutenant Governor Davis and I will work to support the work of law enforcement, invest in our communities, promote anti-violence initiatives and youth programming, and pursue smart reforms to keep people safe across the Commonwealth.”

“A shooting in my neighborhood in McKeesport is what first spurred me to action and called me to public service, back when I was still in high school,” said Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. “Now it’s 18 years later, and this work is more important than ever. As Lieutenant Governor, I will not allow politics to stand in the way of progress on this issue. Our children are counting on us to get this done. I’m honored that the Governor has put his trust in me to lead the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. We will bring together the top experts, use the latest research, and study best practices from across the country with the goal of preventing gun violence.”

As Chairman, Lieutenant Governor Davis will work to invest in services for Pennsylvania’s youth and violence prevention initiatives and will help drive investment into communities that have been left behind for far too long.

The PCCD serves as the justice planning and policymaking agency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By bringing together a wide range of experts in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice, victim services, and related professions, PCCD finds and implements violence prevention solutions.