(Beaver County, PA) A former Monaca residentgot a prison sentence for obstructing justice and sexually exploiting a minor. According to the Department of Justice, twenty-eight-year-old Nicholas Sittig got twenty years in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release on Monday. Investigators confirm Sittig persuaded a minor from California from August of 2023 and April of 2024 to make Snapchat messages that were sexually explicit and todestroy the evidence. Homeland Security Investigations agents identified another minor from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania that Sittig also sexually exploited. From December of 2023 to March of 2024, this Eastern District of Pennsylvania minor was sexually exploited by Sittig.
(File Photo of the Central Valley School District logo)
(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Monaca, PA) The Central Valley School Board approved their 2025-2026 budget on Monday night. The budget was worth $46,621,205. The millage is about 10.78, a 5% increase, of around .51 mills. Expenditures are expected to be $47,176,479. Several motions were also approved at the Central Valley School Board meeting on Monday night. It was announced at the meeting that eleven professional employees attained their tenure and received permanent contracts in the district. The boys soccer coach resigned effective on May 29th, 2025. Carina Pavlinch was granted an extended year contract from July 7th to July 17th, 2025 and will earn $18 an hour. Frye Transportation goes into the second year of their five-year contract on July 1st, 2025. Four special education teachers were hired effective August 19th, 2025. They are Adrian Anzelone, Elisabeth Dodson, Lisa Lindner and Zachary Rosa. Bridget Sweterlich and Amy Dronel were hired as school nurses, and their salaries will be $36,500 each for 3 year contracts. Brenda Stoyer, a school nurse resigned effective July 1st, 2025. Catherine Senior was hired as an elementary teacher effective August 19th, 2025. Jamie Economos was hired as a middle school secretary effective July 21st, 2025.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from theSenate Republican Communications Office, the Senate approved legislation Tuesday to strengthenPennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law. This was in Harrisburg and will ensure fully covering diagnostic imaging, which will remove barriers of finance for patients. Senate Bill 88 ensures people who get abnormal results from screenings that are supplemental can get access now for diagnostic imaging that is necessary at no cost.
(File Photo of the Seal of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from State Representative Chris Rabb’s office, Rabb announced his bipartisan bill passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously on Tuesday. This bill known as House Bill 1406 has the intention ofgrading theft involving property titles or deeds as a second-degree felony. Rabb worked on this bill with Representative Tim Bonner. The State Senate will now look over the bill for consideration.
(Harrisburg, PA) A scam has been recently going around in which the Shapiro administration has been recently telling Pennsylvanians to avoid. A reported scam was identified when the scammer pretended to be an employee for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They are assisted by a fake email to make older Pennsylvanians pay through an inheritance that is a fraud and licensed financial institutions. According to a release from the the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), here are some ways to protect yourself from these scams:
Don’t respond to suspicious emails or texts;
Don’t trust messages about winning money or getting an inheritance from someone you do not know;
Do not feel pressured to act quickly or in secrecy;
Check email addresses. Scammers can spoof emails, sending an email that looks like it is from a trusted source. Official emails from Pennsylvania state agencies always end in @pa.gov;
Watch out for fake websites. Official Pennsylvania Commonwealth websites end in pa.gov and will always display the Commonwealth logo with the text “Official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” on the top left corner of a web page; and know that Pennsylvania agencies will not threaten immediate legal action or license suspension without proper notice.
(Beaver County, PA) The 2025 Beaver County Boom will be held in Bridgewater on Saturday, June 28th. There will be artisans that are local, live music, a variety of foods and an award-winning Zambelli fireworks show. That show is called “Cosmic Connections,” and it won Festival Grand Champion at the GlobalFest International Fireworks Competition in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2024. The full schedule and more information can be found at boomonthebridge.com.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania continues to be affected by the heat this summer, and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is providing some tips to stay safe and save energy during the summer. Accoridng to a release form the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, here are the tips they recommend to stay safe and conserve energy as well as a link fro more information.
#WaysToStayCool
Even simple, low-cost changes can make a noticeable difference:
Use Fans – Circulating air can make you feel several degrees cooler.
Follow the Shade – Spend time in cooler rooms away from direct sunlight.
Block the Heat – Use blinds or curtains to block the sun and reduce indoor heat.
Skip the Heat – Postpone use of stoves, ovens, dryers, and dishwashers until cooler hours. Consider grilling outdoors or using a microwave instead.
#SaveInPA – Conserve Energy and Support the Grid Reducing energy use during peak hours helps manage electric bills and supports grid reliability across the state:
Adjust the Thermostat – Raising it a degree or two can lead to significant savings.
Clean is “Green” – Keep filters clean and vents clear to maintain efficiency.
Turn It Off – Switch off unnecessary lights and electronics to reduce heat and usage.
Cool What You Use – Close off unused rooms and focus cooling where it’s needed most.
Seal It Up – Prevent hot air from entering by sealing cracks around windows and doors.
Shared Responsibility = Resilient Energy Late afternoon and early evening hours see the highest electricity demand. Collective efforts during these times can make a meaningful impact:
Delay Laundry & Dishwashing – Run large appliances late-evenings or early-mornings.
Limit High-Energy Use – Avoid using multiple energy-heavy devices at once.
Use Smart Thermostats – Program slight temperature increases during peak hours.
Safety First – Especially During Heat Events
Check on Neighbors – Especially older adults, children, or individuals with health issues.
Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat.
Know Where to Go – Check for community cooling centers and/or public buildings like libraries or community centers for relief from extreme temperatures.
More Information and Resources For additional summer energy tips and links to utility programs and tools, visit www.PAPowerSwitch.com. (Scroll over the website name for a link to click on.)
As millions of Americans deal with periodic heat waves this summer, AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 900 children have died of heat stroke in the last 25 years after being left or trapped in a vehicle. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can heat up by 20 degrees and become deadly.
“A child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s and when a child is left in a hot vehicle, the situation could become life-threatening very quickly,” says Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor, AAA East Central. “As parents, caregivers, and bystanders, we all play a role in ensuring children and animals are protected from these dangerous conditions.”
AAA East Central Urges Motorists To ACT:
A—Avoid heatstroke by never leaving a child in the car alone, not even for a minute.
C—Create electronic reminders or put something in the backseat like a cell phone, purse, or briefcase that will be needed when exiting the car. Always lock vehicles and never leave car keys or car remote where children can get to them.
T—Take action and immediately call 9-1-1- if a child or pet is found unattended in a car.
When it comes to heatstroke, animals are also at risk. Leaving them in a vehicle while running errands, taking a break at a rest stop during a road trip or for any other reason, can have deadly consequences. Animals left in hot cars can face irreversible organ damage, heatstroke, brain damage and, in extreme cases, death.
Signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats can include:
Panting
Excessive drooling
Vomiting
Reddened gums and tongue
Rapid heart rate
Wobbly, uncoordinated movement
Animals are also at a more severe rate of risk when they have factors like age (very young, very old), obesity, poor heart/lung conditioning, are a short-nosed, flat-faced breed, or have a thick hair coat.
AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 69 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.News releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Three new Beaver County restaurants are finalizing plans to open.
Three Rivers Roundup, a Tex-Mex restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and tequila, will be at 1440 Riverside Drive in Bridgewater. Three Rivers Roundup’s Facebook page announced Monday a “Now Hiring in Beaver County” notice, with front-of-house, kitchen and management spots available.
The dinner menu includes appetizers like Chili Rubbed Chicharrons, Mussels Del Rio, Street Corn Nibblers and Three Rivers Chips & Dip with creamy queso, fresh guacamole and smoky fire-roasted pepper salsa. Fajitas, Citrus Stone Salmon, Stone-Fired Half Chicken and a 14-ounce ribeye steak are among the entrees.
With a full-service indoor and outdoor bar, Three Rivers Roundup would be in the former Spanky D’s Restaurant, which also previously housed the Jeffries Landing restaurant.
A new Tex-Mex restaurant in Bridgewater has begun the hiring process.
Meanwhile in Monaca, the Steel House aims to open in July at 919 Pennsylvania Ave. Steel House pledges “elevated dining and classic bar culture.” A menu on Steel House’s website includes items like Gourmet Hot Dogs, such as a Pittsburgh Dog with crispy fries, coleslaw, tomato and garlic aioli, Fried Cod & Chips, Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese, Tavern Tacos, a Goat Cheese & Portobello Salad and Flatbread Pizzas.
Sandwiches include the Millworker, with grilled chicken, steak or portabella with pepper aioli, cheddar, onions and arugula.
The Burger menu includes eight varieties, such as a Buffalo Bleu Burger, Pepper Jack Crunch Burger, Beyond Burger and the Steel House Burger with beef, cheddar, bacon jam, arugula and aioli on a brioche bun, plus a build-your-own option.
Also: Philly Originals in Beaver announced it will expand to a second location at 1507 Duss Ave., Ambridge.
The Ambridge location is now hiring, according to the Philly Originals Facebook page, with a grand opening date expected to be announced soon.
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) announced today Beaver County will receive more than $495,000 in impact fees from the natural gas industry. In addition, the municipalities in the 14th Legislative District will receive an additional sum of more than $366,000.
Impact fees are levied in addition to regular business taxes paid by every corporation in Pennsylvania. The disbursements were established in 2012 to ensure communities affected by drilling receive their fair share of funding for projects such as road and bridge repairs, housing and other infrastructure needs.
“The real benefit the natural gas industry provides to Pennsylvania is a stable, reliable source of energy to power our homes and businesses,” Kozak said. “These impact fees are a welcome bonus to improve our communities.”
A complete list of disbursements to counties and municipalities is available on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s website at www.puc.pa.gov.
