AHN Wexford Celebrating First Year With Birthday Party for First Born Children at the Hospital

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(Wexford, Pa.) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital is celebrating its first anniversary and will welcome the return of its inaugural class of babies born at the hospital by hosting a first birthday party Friday morning. The fun-filled event for the birthday boys and girls will include tiny “smash” cakes donated by Pine Township Giant Eagle Market District.
The birthday party will also help celebrate AHN Wexford’s first year of service to residents of northern Allegheny County, and the adjacent communities of Butler, Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer counties. The beautiful, state-of-the-art hospital officially opened exactly one year ago on September 30, 2021.

Truck Driver Not Injured When Bridge Collapses Under His Vehicle in South Beaver Twp.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(South Beaver Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) South Beaver Twp. Police reported that an unidentified driver was driving  a one ton dump pickup truck  on Darlington Road  at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022,  and approached a  private road with a bridge on it. The bridge collapsed under the vehicle, damaging it. Officers reported that the driver was  not injured and the truck was damaged in the accident.

Mike is Back Behind the Mic on Friday’s Teleforum

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Tune into Beaver County Radio Friday morning September 30, 2022 from 9AM to Noon as Mike Romigh will be filling in for Eddy Crow on Teleforum.

Mike has line-up of guest that is sure to entertain the Beaver County Radio listeners.  The show will get underway with open talk from 9:10 AM to 10:00 AM. At 10:10 AM Mike will be joined by Kolt Codner from CCBC to talk about the “Build Back Better” plan and the funding that CCBC received from the program. Then at 11:10 AM Mike will be joined by Norm Mitry, President and CEO of Heritage Valley Valley Health System. The pair will talk about the new variant of booster shot for COVID-19 and finally at 11:35 AM Mike will be joined by Melvin Steals Sr.. Melvin and his brother wrote many Top 40 songs for Motown. They also wrote songs for Beaver County’s own Jaggerz including  “Gotta Find My Way Back to You”.

If you can’t tune into the show on 95.7 FM, 99.3 FM, 1230 WBVP, or 1460 WMBA you can listen on line at beavercountyradio.com

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Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Aid Ukraine

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters as the Senate works to pass a stopgap spending bill that would fund the federal government into mid-December, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December. The legislation also provides another round of military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to repel Russia’s invasion. The bill finances the federal government through Dec. 16, giving lawmakers time to agree on a larger government funding package after the midterm election. Assistance and money to help low-income families afford their heating bills this winter was also included in the bill, which now heads to the House for consideration.

GOP States Sue Biden Administration Over Student Loan Plan

President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, at the Ronald Reagan Building, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of Americans. They’re accusing it of overstepping its executive powers. It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping proposal laid out by President Joe Biden in late August, when he said his administration would cancel up to $20,000 in education debt for millions of borrowers. The announcement became immediate political fodder ahead of the November midterms while fueling arguments from conservatives about the program’s legality.

Cranberry Police Looking for Khalid Johnson on Charges of F3 Retail Theft-Destroy And Five Additional Charges

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(Cranberry Twp., Butler County, Pa.) The Cranberry Township Police Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of KHALID JOHNSON to please anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107 All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated.

He is being charged with F3 Retail Theft Destroy Etc., Inventory Control Tag F3 Receiving Stolen Property, M1 Retail Theft Destroy, M1 Receiving Stolen Property, M1 Possessing an Instrument Of Crime W/Intent

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®https://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers/316/warrants/johnson-khalid-f3-retail-theft-destroy-and-5-additional-charges

Commissioners Receive Updates On Brush Creek Park, Courthouse Rooftop Repairs

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Despite the cooler temperatures, the focus for the Beaver County Commissioners at Wednesday’s work session steered towards things happening outside.

Public Works director Dan Colville requested that the Commissioners approve the demolition of three outhouse areas at Brush Creek Park: “We’ve had to go out there in the past and demolish some of the old outhouses out there. We have three more out there that are leaking, and it’s costing us money to have to pump those out; otherwise, they’re going to overflow.”

Colville also discussed the installation of units by Constellation Energy on the roof of the County Courthouse is set to begin on Thursday, October 6 and will require a shutdown of Market Street in Beaver for a large crane to haul the units to the rooftop. According to Colville, the agreement had already been reached by Beaver Borough and Constellation. “They’re anticipating being done Saturday and moving the equipment out on Sunday, business as usual on Monday,” Colville added.

That same weekend, the division of Parks and Recreation is looking to hold a Grand Opening for the newly remodeled outdoor courts at Brady’s Run Park. Director Tony Caltury spoke about such possibilities at the work session: “I can look at our schedule; we have some high school tennis matches that perhaps they’d be interested in hosting on the new courts.” Caltury set a tentative date for October 8, but that date was not finalized at the work session.

The next Commissioners’ work session is scheduled for October 5 at 10:00 AM.

Hopewell School Board Approved Several Appointments at This Week’s Meeting

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Hopewell Area School board met this week and agreed to the hiring of physician  Dr. G.R. Moka as the district’s physician. Dr. Moka will charge the school District $10.00 for  each exam. Also approved was that Optometric Care will  conduct eye exams  at a cost of $3.40 per exam, and Dr. Richard Covatto will provide dental exams at a cost of $5 per exam.

In other business the board approved the updated Special Education individual paraprofessional job description, and the classroom Paraprofessional job description as presented, Precision HR will provide substitutes in those positions as needed at a rate of $17.55 per hour from july 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Mike Sundy and Mike Gilmore were hired to coach  the junior high school girls basketball team. They will receive stipends of $2,500 each. Four high school teachers  will provide educational services at the Beaver County Jail.

Retired Hopewell Teacher Recognized by Hopewell School Board

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County , Pa.) The Hopewell School Board met this week and Acting Superintendent Dr. Robert Kartychak  applauded retired teacher Rod Milanovich  who served the district for 35 years. Milanovich also sponsored  the high school’s Stock market Club.  Nick DeSalle was named to replace him.

In other business the board approved a motion  to employ 20 district teachers  for the After School Learning Program  to run from October 4 , 2022 through November 17, 2022.

Aliquippa Mayor Announces He is Going to Washington, D.C. Today, That and More From City Council Meeting

(Aliquippa Mayor Walker at Wednesday Night’s City Council Meeting)
Story and Photo by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News.
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa Mayor Dwan B. Walker announced at Wednesday night’s council work session that he is participating  in a Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania  on Thursday, September 29, 2022. at the White House.  According to information the mayor received,  he was asked to plan to share the impact  of the Biden-Harris Administration. in the City of Aliquippa.

In other business applications for police officers are due on Monday, October 3, 2022. They can be dropped off at the police department. at  300 Franklin Avenue by 3 p.m.

Council also approved a proclamation read by the mayor designating each year on October 5 as Purple. Heart Day in the city.. The mayor reported that there were many that received purple hearts during their military service time.
Thursday, October 13 a bonfire celebrating Aliquippa’s Homecoming will be from 7:30- 9 PM.  Friday , October 14  is the annual homecoming Parade beginning at 4 p.m. in front of  Auto Zone on Main Street. All city departments are asked to participate.