Category: News

Aliquippa City Council award bid for Phase III demolition

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 29, 2024 2:17 P.M.  

(Aliquippa, Pa) Unis Demolition’s bid of $197,000.00 for a demolition project was approved. A bid from another firm for $179,000 was withdrawn even though they were the lowest bidder. Engineer Ron Rizzo said that Uni is able to handle the project. ARPA funds will be used to pay for the project.

Council adopted a resolution for the city to  issue bonds or notes to fund various capital improvements to the city’s facilities and reimburse the capital reserve,  construction and general funds for expenditures for the projects. This motion was made because Lefty Cepull Field’s property will be sold to Aaron Donald’s firm to construct affordable housing at the site. Bids will be accepted by the city until September 25, 2024 at 4pm. Bid opening will be at the October 2, 2024 council meeting.
Mayor Dwan B. Walker said he went to the DNC in Chicago last week and told officials the city hasn’t received any funding for infrastructure they are entitled to since 1996.
Council meets in regular session on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7pm.

Various road projects to take place in New Brighton

(New Brighton, Pa) Road milling and resurfacing of various roads is scheduled to start the week of September 9.  As part of the 2024 road paving program the roads listed below will be milled and paved.

Work will be conducted during daylight hours and is anticipated to continue for several weeks. The schedule is tentative and subject to change depending on weather. Drivers should anticipate travel delays and parking restrictions during this time.  Please plan accordingly.

A map highlighting the referenced roadways is posted online at www.facebook.com/NewBrightonPA.

  • Allegheny Street from Eleventh Avenue to Valley Avenue
  • Grove Avenue from Allegheny Street to the Pulaski Township Municipal Boundary
  • Nineteenth Avenue from Seventh Street to Eighth Street
  • Thorn Street
  • Eighteenth Avenue from Fifth Street Ext. to Seventh Street
  • Seventh Street from Eighteenth Avenue to Grove Avenue
  • Dewhirst Avenue
  • Portion of T Street
  • School Alley from Eighth Avenue to Penn Avenue
  • Eleventh Street from Eighth Avenue to Penn Avenue
  • Ninth Avenue from Eleventh Street to Ninth Street
  • Tenth Street from Eighth Avenue to Ninth Avenue
  • Eighth Avenue from Eleventh Street to Thirteenth Street
  • Vincent Street from Townsend Street to Thirteenth Street
  • Townsend Street from Eighth Avenue to Vincent Street
  • Twelfth Street from Sixth Avenue to Penn Avenue
  • Twelfth Street from Fourth Avenue through the Fifth Avenue Intersection
  • Sixth Avenue from Eleventh Street to Thirteenth Street

Nippon Steel develops $1 billion plan to upgrade U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works program

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 29, 2024 at 10:40 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) Nippon Steel has put up a deal and they have successfully implied an investment of $1 billion to U.S. Steel into their operation called Mon Valley Works. On Wednesday, Nippon Steel announced that through this billion-dollar fund given, they hope to upgrade the steel industry and to provide steel to be more adaptable and to place emphasis on its quality. The Mon Valley Works operates in four separate plants, residing in Clairton, Braddock, West Mifflin, and Fairless Hills.

Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim Defoor and agency officials differ on “spread pricing” for Medicaid

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 29, 2024 at 10:36 A.M.)

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim Defoor and agency officials are disagreeing about money paid by pharmacies. Defoor released a report Wednesday that claimed the Department of Human Services caused $7 million in difference between reimbursement and price of the health plan for a prescription, which is “spread pricing” in 2022. However, agency officials have considered the differences as “transmission fees.” The report also noted that around 2.8 million Pennsylvanians are participating in The Physical Health Choices program involved with Medicaid.

Pennsylvania ammunition plant upgrading production for artillery shells

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 28, 2024 at 9:53 A.M.)

A Pennsylvania ammunition plant upped production by 50% to meet surging demand. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, who makes a key artillery shell in Russia’s attack against Ukraine recently increased production of 155 mm howitzer shells from 24,000 to 36,000 rounds per month. Government officials say three new production lines are under development that will allow the Scranton facility to produce even more of the critical munitions. On Tuesday, plant officials gave a tour of the plant to showcase an modernization that continues and is priced at $400 million.

Southwestern Pennsylvania experiences fracking increase

Fracking is on the rise in southwestern Pennsylvania, leading to more plastic production and harsh consequences for residents. Washington County is heavily fracked, with almost 4,000 fracking wells on top of current and legacy coal mines. Sarah Martik, Executive Director of the Center for Coalfield Justice, says conversations are happening at the national and global level about fracking, impacting the way the fossil fuel industry wants to operate in the area. She adds the demand for more plastic is driving some of the increased fracking in the area.

(Reported by Danielle Smith, reporter from Keystone State News Service, Published at 9:46 A.M.)

Permit applications will be accepted to sell ready-to-drink cocktails in Pennsylvania

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on August 28, 2024 at 9:19 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) Permit applications are now being accepted by The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill this summer that gives several grocery stores in Pennsylvania to sell alcoholic beverages with 0.5% to 12.5% ABV in containers up to 16 ounces for off-premise consumption. The law will take effect on September 16, and the permits will not be given until that date.

Man robs more than $85 from Dollar General Store in Aliquippa

(Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 28, 2024 at 9:12 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) A black male was caught on Sunday night after robbing a Dollar General Store in Aliquippa on Sheffield Road. According to the police report, the black male stole $85.34 in items at 5:58 p.m. The man was caught on the store’s surveillance camera.

 

Multiple local school districts dismissing students early today because of high temperatures

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 9:18 A.M.)

(Shaler, PA) Multiple local school districts were given an early dismissal schedule today because of the high temperatures recently. The schools include Freedom Area School District, New Kensington-Arnold School District, and Shaler Area School District. This comes after the announcement from a spokesperson from Pittsburgh Public Schools on Monday that 37 schools without air conditioning will also be on an early dismissal schedule for today’s school day.

President Biden and Vice President Harris to hold campaign starting this week in Pittsburgh

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published at 8:53 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) President Joe Biden and Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris will make an appearance in Pittsburgh. According to the White House, the duo will start a campaign event this week. The event will be on Labor Day, September 2nd. It is the first time that President Biden will join Vice President Harris for a campaign together since Vice President Harris accepted the Democratic Presidential Nomination and she returns to Pittsburgh after stopping by on her bus tour with Governor Tim Walz, her running mate, last week.