(File Photo of Aliquippa Police Department)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 27th, 2024 at 8:09 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane announces significant actions due to the recent fires. According to Lane: “In light of the recent  increase in fire across Aliquippa, we want to assure the community  that significant actions are being taken  to enhance investigations and prevent future occurrences. The chief added, “We understand the anxiety these incidents have caused  within our community, and we are dedicated to ensure the safety of all residents. We will continue t o provide  updates as new information  comes available, and as we implement these crucial measures. I am asking  the resident for the last fire that claims that they saw something  to please come forward. Please provide the police department  with any information you may have, whether it is relevant or not. I have also ordered officers to perform extra patrols for the area ofWest Aliquippa, effective immediately. I am asking any resident and/or visitor who sees something suspicious to please report it to the police department  immediately, call 911, or the non-emergency number 724-775-0880.”

(Update reported by Giordano, added by Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News on November 29th, 2024 at 9:52 A.M.)

Lane also confirmed that at least half a dozen fires were reported to date.

(File Photo of a Thanksgiving meal)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Even if you are having a great Thanksgiving meal tomorrow with those you love, there are several places here in Beaver County that are offering a delicious Thanksgiving meal that you can enjoy. First, the Club at Shadow Lakes in Hopewell Township will feature roasted turkey, New York strip steak, glazed ham, several side dishes, and tasty desserts as part of their Thanksgiving Buffet. Next, at the hall of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rochester, a Thanksgiving bounty of mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, and more will be offered for free by Second Baptist Church and Our Lady of Valley Parish from noon to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Then, Grand Valley Inn in Fallston will be having their buffet for Thanksgiving with sides, turkey, ham, roast beef, and desserts. Finally, Quality Time and Carryout in New Brighton will provide takeout reservations as well as their buffet with dishes of green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, stuffing, turkey, along with desserts and drinks.

Numbers to call for Reservations:

The Club at Shadow Lakes: 724-375-5511, ext. 6.

St. Cecilia’s Church Hall: 724-843-9000

Grand Valley Inn: 724-775-4111

Prices:

The Club at Shadow Lakes: $46.78 for adults, $20.19 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children under 5, as well as a service charge, a 10% server gratuity, and the PA sales tax

St. Cecilia’s Church Hall: free

Grand Valley Inn: $34.99 for adults and $15.99 for children 12 and under

Quality Time and Carryout: $25 for adults and $14 for kids 12 and younger

 

(Source for Photo: FILE – Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., during a campaign rally at J.S. Dorton Arena, Nov. 4, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden’s administration, but several people of color and women appear likely to serve in top roles.

While Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government, his Cabinet selections and other high-profile staffing choices include some barrier-breaking nominations. The Cabinet, if confirmed, is set to be one-third women and include some historic firsts.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick to lead the State Department, would be the first Latino secretary of state. Scott Bessent, an American hedge fund manager and Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, would be the first openly gay man in that post.

Susie Wiles, Trump’s choice for White House chief of staff, will also be the first woman to serve in the position.

Scott Turner, a former NFL player who led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council in the first Trump term, will serve as secretary of housing and urban development. Turner, who is Black, will be the fourth confirmed HUD secretary of color since 2014. Neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who is also Black, served in that post under Trump.

Trump’s first administration also included some historic firsts, including Veteran spy Gina Haspel serving as the first female director of the CIA, but, overall, it still lagged behind his predecessors on diversity.

The incoming administration is set to include some people of color in other high-profile roles.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and 2024 GOP presidential candidate, will co-lead an outside advisory committee on government efficiency with billionaire Elon Musk. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, is Trump’s pick to serve as director of national intelligence, the chief coordinator of the nation’s intelligence departments. Gabbard is of Samoan descent and Ramaswamy is Indian American.

Mehmet Oz, a former TV doctor who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania, has been tapped by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And Janette Nesheiwat, a physician and Fox News personality, is Trump’s pick to serve as surgeon general. Nesheiwat is the daughter of Christian Jordanian immigrants; Oz is Turkish American and would be the first Muslim to serve in the role.

Trump’s Cabinet also includes a wide breadth of ideological diversity with some nominees holding views broadly considered eccentric in Washington. Others have clashing opinions on priorities for the incoming administration like trade and foreign policy.

 

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 26, 2024 7:15 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) Installation has been started on a set of new pickleball courts in Chippewa Township.

The Township Parks & Recreation Department announced courts are being built in Wright Fields. In total, 4 courts will be installed.

An official opening date has not yet been set but they are hoping to have them open by Spring 2025.

(File Photo of people waving Pride Flags)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The administration of Governor Josh Shapiro met last week to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community and honored sixty-three of them who passed away after being victims of violence. Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Dr. Val Arkoosh spoke about some ways to reduce the violence of these individuals, which included a service where an LGBTQ+ counselor can help to address mental health, and to provide a community where every Pennsylvanian can live in an equal environment.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – An early morning pedestrian is silhouetted against sunrise as he walks through the American flags on the National Mall with the U..S Capitol Building in the background in Washington Nov. 7, 2022. Americans on the right and left have a lot more in common than they might think — including their strong distrust of each other. The results of the survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago and the nonprofit group Starts With Us, reveal a stark truth at the source of the polarization that has a powerful grip on American politics: While most Americans agree on the core principals underlying American democracy, they no longer recognize that the other side holds those values too.(AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

(Reported by Zamone Perez of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) A bill introduced in Congress is facing backlash from nonprofit organizations that warn it could stifle free speech. The “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act” would postpone tax deadlines for citizens who are unlawfully detained abroad or held hostage. But it would also give the federal government the power to remove the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit group it deems to be supporting “terrorist organizations.” Critics of the bill claim it would give President-elect Donald Trump the power to make those decisions about churches, universities, news outlets and more. In Pennsylvania, Lisa DePaoli with the Center for Coalfield Justice says it could be used to stifle the environmental work they do.

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver, on Monday, a juvenile from New Brighton was arrested for harassing another juvenile from Hookstown. Police stated that this occurred on 693 Shaffer Road. After the arrest happened, police noted that they issued a citation after the incident.

(File Photo of the American Red Cross logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from Nicole Roschella from the American Red Cross, 44% of all home fires in the United States are caused by cooking fires, which in turn, has produced an average of 158,400 home fires each year. Roschella also states some tips that the American Red Cross provides to not cause a fire on Thanksgiving:

• Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on. 
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. 
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking. 
• Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from cooking areas. 
• Keep anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains — away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat. 
• Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup. 
• Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen. 
• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to make sure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off. 

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – A passenger uses a laptop aboard a commercial airline flight from Boston to Atlanta on July 1, 2017. Concern about new high-speed wireless service interfering with airplanes appears to be easing. Federal safety regulators said Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 they have cleared the way for Verizon and AT&T to turn on more 5G towers. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) As Thanksgiving approaches here in Pennsylvania and beyond, travelers are ready to get away to see those they love, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, more than 2.8 million people will be traveling today. Airlines in Pennsylvania and beyond are experiencing new offers to customers that cause refunds to be made automatically because of a rule from the Department of Transportation that was made at the conclusion of October. If the cancellation of a flight occurs or there is a delay lasting several hours, there will be an immediate refund to the traveler with no paperwork required. Delays of three hours for a domestic flight to six hours for an international flight count as well as a connection to a flight being given to the original flight. These refunds also cover luggage being late as well, with twelve hours late being the set point for a domestic flight, while refunds occur when baggage appears within a range of fifteen to thirty hours late.

(File Photo of Aliquippa Fire Department and Truck)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) In Aliquippa this month, there have been a bunch of fires happening that are trying to be stopped by police. According to Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane, about a year ago, there were six fires that were identified. A woman that did not want to reveal her identity said that a West Aliquippa circuit board business owned by her husband was burned down by a suspect on November 14th and that same person caused the other fires in Aliquippa. This woman was also aware that there were thirteen buildings that also caught fire, and two days before it occurred, the suspect stole things that were large after breaking into the building since the person was living there. The investigation continues regarding these incidents of fires.