Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 13, 2024 11:45 A.M.

(Beaver, Pa) The Beaver County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday morning for their weekly work session.

A situation was brought to the Commissioners attention regarding trees at the Courthouse. There are currently trees standing higher than the Courthouse and are said to be creating problems, particularly at this time of year, with drains on the roof. The County will be taking bids on having the trees trimmed to heights below the roof.

Another topic of discussion brought up once again was the former Beaver County Times building. The county has arranged another appraisal of the building from an Erie County based company. Treasurer Sandie Egley asked the Commissioners for confirmation that the company has no connections to the Courthouse in which they replied that they do not. The appraisal company is Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti, Inc.

The Commissioners hold their work session weekly as needed on Wednesdays at 10am in the Courthouse.

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(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT announced that work to help drainage improvement will start on Thursday, November 14th, weather permitting, on Route 488, Portersville Road in Perry Township.

Both cross pipe replacement and inlet installation work are planned between Meadow Land Avenue and Hickernell Road, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays until Friday, November 22. There will also be flaggers operating single-lane alternating traffic.

Please stay safe if you are in the area.

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(Pittsburgh, PA) A man from West Virginia is receiving charges after trying to sneak a live flash-bang grenade into the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, twenty-five-year-old Zachary Velling of Morgantown, West Virginia brought the grenade in his luggage Tuesday morning and was discovered at the main security checkpoint of the airport. The grenade was pronounced live by a bomb squad technician and has since been safely taken away, but the incident has been told to the FBI. Velling has been given charges including two for misdemeanor for both criminal attempt by bringing explosives and for prohibitive offensive weapons.

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On Tuesday, the results for Operation Safe Stop 2024, a yearly reminder for drivers to stop for school buses and make safety for students taking buses around the state, were announced by the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro, PennDOT, and other partners.  Agencies of law enforcement detected one-hundred and thirty-one violations of the law, which was decreased from the total of last year of one-hundred and seventy-seven for the time of Operation Safe Stop 2024. Drivers must stop when a school bus has it flashing lights present, and also must stay a minimum of ten feet away from that bus, according to the School Bus Stopping Law. 

According to PennDOT, here are some bus stop tips for students to stay safe.

• Get to the school bus stop at least five minutes early, so you won’t have to run across the road to catch the bus. 
• When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic. 
• Line up at least five giant steps away from the curb or the roadway to wait for the bus. 
• Never run after the school bus if it has already left the bus stop. 
• Never push when getting on or off the school bus.

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 13th, 2024 at 7:20 A.M.)

(Beaver County, PA) According to a release from Liane Leshne of the House Democratic Communication Office, State Representative Rob Matzie was elected on Tuesday for the position of Majority Caucus Chair for the 2024-2025 legislative season. Matzie admitted that he is “honored and excited” to lead the House Majority Caucus. Leshne states that the House of Representatives leadership team has duties that include getting other members ready for legislation that are being recognized for the House, organizing caucus meetings and making sure that legislators can both represent the districts they serve efficiently.  

Leshne also asserts that back in 2008, the Pennsylvania House elected Matzie, and he has since been a member of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, the House Policy Committee as well as the Nuclear Energy Caucus and the Multiple Sclerosis Caucus co-chair.

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PennDOT has announced some tips to help prepare you for the winter this week. According to District 11 Safety Press Officer Yasmeen Manyisha, you should prep your vehicle, whether at an autobody shop or by yourself. Manyisha also suggests that a store-bought emergency kit needs to be kept handy that includes a flashlight, batteries, jumper cables, and a first aid kit, as well as water, salt, a shovel, a blanket, and an extra pair of clothes. Ice and snow can also be a hindrance, so make sure those are clear on your car. When driving, make sure you are slow and stay a decent distance behind a car, as well as traveling on the roads that are plowed already to make sure you are safe during the winter season. 

 

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(Center Township, Beaver County) According to a Facebook post on Tuesday from Beaver County News and Events, Center Township police responded Tuesday to an incident that involved a man robbing a purse after entering a vehicle near the McDonald’s on Pleasant Drive at approximately 5 p.m. The post has some pictures that show what the man looks like and the pictures so if you are aware of any information about the male suspect or recognize him in the pictures, call the Center Township police through their number to contact their non-emergency dispatch, which is 724-775-0880. 

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 13th, 2024 at 6:24 A.M.)

(New Brighton, PA) According to a recent release from the Borough of New Brighton, the New Brighton Historical Society’s luminary fundraiser can help you honor a loved one by customizing a luminary, which will be lit up on Saturday, December 7th outside of the First Presbyterian Church on Third Avenue. The New Brighton Public Library and the New Brighton Borough Municipal Building are several locations where luminaries can be bought for a price of $5, or you can visit www.nbhistory.org. December 2nd is the due date when the orders must be placed. You can choose someone to make the luminary special, or you can make it yourself, however, if a New Brighton Historical Society decorator is assigned, you must provide them either a name or names of the people that you are honoring. The release also notes that proceeds will accomplish three purposes: to directly support the New Brighton Historical Society’s efforts in restoring the Irish-Townsend House, host educational programs, and share the rich history of our community. 

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According to a release on Tuesday from Nicole Roschella, the Regional Communications Director of the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, those are encouraged to both give blood and platelet donations and to bring friends along to help others. Roschella notes that individuals that are eligible are encouraged to prioritize donating blood, especially for those giving platelets and those with type O blood. Roschella also comments that in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of the hit show FRIENDS, those who attend between November 18th through December 8th will get two pairs of custom socks with both the logos of the American Red Cross and FRIENDS, thanks to the collaboration of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Projects. Roschella also states that those who decide to donate until November 17 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, as well as being entered immediately for a chance to win a single $7,000 gift card of two that are available. The websites are as follows to get more information, courtesy of Roschella:

To find out more about the FRIENDS socks giveaway, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/Friends.

To find out more about the gift card giveaway, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks

To find out how to donate blood, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 12, 2024 8:19 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The Beaver Falls City Council met Tuesday evening at 7pm for thier first meeting of November. Council approved a list of General Fund & Payroll expenditures in the amount of $567,409.37.

Council also approved the reappointment of Marybeth Quinn to the planning commission.

A repository purchase of an empty lot at 827 2nd Avenue was approved for Marigold Captital Group LLC.

During citizens comment, one resident relayed to Council that he has been working to remove trash from walking trails in town. He asked Council where he could dispose of large items such as sinks and tvs. In response, the Public Works Department said they will pick the items up from the head of the trails and dispose of them if you call and let them know. Mayor Dr. Kenya Johns also responded to remind residents that the trails are not to be used for dumping and violators will be prosecuted.

It was also announced during the meeting that the annual Beaver Falls Christmas Parade will take place on November 30th. Anybody interested in having their organization be part of the parade should contact the city for more details.