This image provided by Pennsylvania State Police shows Michael Burham, a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape a northern Pennsylvania jail after being captured. (Pennsylvania State Police via AP)

YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a couple checking out a barking dog on their northwestern Pennsylvania property led to the capture of a homicide suspect who had used bed sheets to escape from jail. Thirty-four-year-old Michael Burham was recaptured Saturday, nine days after he fled the Warren County jail by climbing on exercise equipment, going through a window and scaling down a rope fashioned from jail bedding. Officials said Burham looked wet, dirty and “worn-out.” After arraignment, he will not be held in the Warren County jail, where an investigation into the escape is going on.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 17, 2023 7:45 A.M.

(Monaca, PA) Early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, Monaca Police confronted Keenan Anderson on Front Street where he was damaging homes and cars and ranting in an apparent mental health or drug event. Police took control of Anderson with the use of a  drive stun gun. He was handcuffed and placed on an ambulance gurney for transport and possible mental admission.  After police left the ambulance to conduct their investigation, the crew reported he was suffering from a medical emergency and CPR was administered. He was pronounced dead at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Monaca Police turned the matter over to state police enabling them to do an outside investigation. According to DA David J. Lozier, the autopsy performed by the coroner, revealed no sign of trauma. The forensic examination of the lab and other reports will usually take 6-8 weeks, according to the report.  Anderson’s next of kin have been notified.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 17, 2023 7:38 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) A gathering of friends and family of Dahvea Sparrow, 15, who died last Saturday after he was shot and killed at Knoll and Main Streets in the city. Saturday morning the gathering began at Uncommon Grounds Cafe on Franklin Avenue.  A procession of vehicles drove up Franklin Avenue onto Main Street near the site where Daveah was shot down. Another  gathering that included food was offered to those attending.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 17, 2023 7:27 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) Lamar Deavion James Seymour, 17, is lodged in the Beaver County  Jail  without bail  following a juvenile/adult interest of Justice Hearing Friday afternoon, according to DA David J. Lozier. Seymour is charged with criminal homicide and  possession  of a weapon by a minor for the murder of  Dahvea Sparrow, 15, of Aliquippa last Saturday, July 8, 2023. The murder occurred at Main and Knoll Streets in the city.

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Beaver County Radio and The Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company held Cruise number two of four on Saturday at the new Beaver County Radio Studios in Brighton Township.

Drivers showed up early to get their spot and hear Beaver County Radio’s own Curtis Walsh and his band “Better Think Twice” belt out the tunes . The day got started at Beaver County Radio General Manager Frank Sparks along with Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company owner, David Rodenbaugh welcomed the crowd. That was followed by Beaver County Radio’s JD Merkel singing the National Anthem. “Better Think Twice” then played for an hour followed by JD Merkel doing his Solid Gold Show from outside the radio station. There was a Chinese Auction and a 50/50. Check out the photos below of all of the fun.

The third cruise in the series of four is scheduled for August 19, 2023 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

In this week’s episode of Highmark Heroes, Jim Roddey talks with Allegheny Health Network’s Dr. David Stapor about his practices and experiences as an orthopedic surgeon.  Then, Mr. Roddey sits down once again with Eric Zahren from the Carnegie Hero Fund to discuss civilian heroes who’ve been awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for sacrifice to fellow civilians.

“Heroes” is presented by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Allegheny Health Network, airing Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at 12:30 PM on Beaver County Radio. Archived editions of “Heroes” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

Who are the “enemies of the cross”? Pastor Dave Grove takes a look at the scripture in the book of Corinthians to discuss that, as well as how worshippers should conduct themselves in their time here on Earth.

“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

On this week’s edition of “Living Well”, hosts Jeff Bost and Dr. Joseph Maroon get into the topic of Type 3 Diabetes, how it is caused, and how it can link to other diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Joseph Maroon is a world renown neurosurgeon with extensive experience in neurosurgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery to speed recovery for his patients. He is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, personal fitness and nutrition. Dr. Maroon is also the Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor.

Jeff Bost is a consultant to the St. Barnabas Health System. Bost is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a consultant to the WWE, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Chatham University. He has a special interest in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery and have collaborated on scores of scientific medical papers and books in these areas. Over the last 15 years he has researched, lectured and written on the use of alternative treatment for pain control.

Bost, along with Dr. Joseph Maroon have authored two books on the use of omega-3 fish oil, including: Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, currently in its forth printing with over 75,000 copies sold and recently, Why You Need Fish Oil. He has given over 100 invited lectures, 24 national posters and oral presentations, 29 coordinated research projects, five workshops presentations, 35 scientific articles and 10 book chapters.

You can rune into “Living Well” every Saturday morning at 8:30 on 95.7 and 99.3 FM, 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and beavercountyradio.com.

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Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 14, 2023 12:19 P.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) DA David J. Lozier in a press release sent out a message that Lamar Seymour, 17, surrendered to the Beaver County Sheriff.  PA State Police will take custody of Seymour and transport him to the Freedom District magistrate’s office at 2:30pm. He will have a juvenile/adult interest of justice hearing for the murder  of Daveah Sparrow that occurred last Saturday night in Aliquippa.
The DA said we wish to thank the citizens of Aliquippa for assisting law enforcement  and making this arrest possible and we again extend our prayers and sympathies to the Sparrow family and the citizens of Aliquippa.

HARRISBURG – Governor Josh Shapiro today announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was ranked among the top employers in the nation by recent college graduates in a new survey conducted by Forbes Magazine and Statista. The Commonwealth was one of only six states included in the list of best employers for new graduates.

“Under my Administration, we are making sure Pennsylvanians know that the doors of opportunity are wide open to those who want to serve our Commonwealth. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or have gained skills and experiences outside the classroom, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a great place to work where state employers are committed to serving our communities every single day,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “We’re breaking down barriers for those who want to work with us, and that’s why I signed an executive order emphasizing skills and experience in hiring for state government jobs, appointed a chief diversity officer to work across all of our agencies, and expanded internships to expose more students to public service. No matter what you look like, where you come from, who you love, or who you pray to, you have a place here in Pennsylvania, and I am building an Administration that represents the entire Commonwealth and gives folks a real opportunity to succeed.”

“The Commonwealth employs Pennsylvanians in nearly every career field you can imagine, and there are hundreds of openings across the state waiting to be filled, said Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver, whose office oversees recruitment and hiring. “If you are looking for a job that makes a difference, we want to hear from you.”

Graduates who work for the Commonwealth may qualify for tuition forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, as well as scholarships to continue their education at a State System of Higher Education university. Other benefits include flexible work schedules and telework schedules for certain positions, access to free mental health counseling and wellness resources, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and working for an employer committed to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone feels appreciated. The Commonwealth also offers a choice of high-quality health and retirement plans, free life insurance, wellness programs, and paid leave and holidays, including paid parental leave.

Job seekers can visit Employment.pa.gov to view and apply to current job openings, receive notifications about new vacancies in their field, and learn more about the Commonwealth’s Total Rewards benefits for employees.

The Shapiro Administration is committed to making state government work for Pennsylvanians and delivering real results. On his first day in office, Governor Shapiro signed an executive order eliminating four-year college degree requirements for 92% of state jobs and directing the Office of Administration to emphasize skills and experience in Commonwealth job postings in order to open up the doors of opportunity to more Pennsylvanians.

Under Governor Josh Shapiro’s leadership, the Office of Administration is working to expand pathways to Commonwealth employment and create more diverse and inclusive workplaces. They include:

• Expanding internship opportunities across state agencies to expose more high school and college students to career opportunities in public service.
• Developing work-based learning opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, for non-degree students pursuing careers in a variety of fields.
• Offering the two-year William and Hannah Penn Fellowship for job seekers with advanced degrees.
• Appointing a Chief Diversity Officer to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across Commonwealth agencies.

The Office of Administration is also updating the hiring process for the 30 percent of Commonwealth jobs that are non-civil service, with the goal of reducing the average time to hire to 50 days.

To determine the top employers, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista, and surveyed more than 28,000 young and early career professionals (defined as those with less than 10 years of work experience) in the U.S. working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Throughout the survey period, which ran from February to March 2023, participants were asked to rate their employer in areas such as reputation, salary and benefits, education and career advancement opportunities, working hours and atmosphere, quality of work, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), whether good performance is recognized, and whether they would recommend their employer to friends and family.