Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published November 14, 2023 3:08 P.M.

(Brighton Township, Pa) Dr. Marcus A. Platz joined Eddy Crow on Teleforum Tuesday to discuss his chiropractor practice that has moved into Brighton Township in the St. Barnabas Tusca Plaza. Dr. Platz, who is an Ohioville native, is excited to bring his practice to the residents of the county. “I think the beauty of chiropractor isn’t getting you out of pain quickly, the beauty of chiropractor is holding function for a lifetime”, Platz said.
You can learn more or book an anointment with MAP Chiropractic by visiting MAPchiropractic.com, calling 724-201-7400, or by email at MAPchiropractic@gmail.com.

(Brighton Township, Pa.)  Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy in Bridgewater will be bringing the “Stretch Elf” with him Wednesday morning when he makes his monthly appearance on Teleforum. Dale will also be discussing MRS’s stretch experience and  gift certificate Christmas gift deals.  Tune in at 9:10 AM Wednesday, November 14th, 2023.

The phone lines will be open throughout the show to answer your questions about knee pain or any other ailment you made need advice about at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.

The show is presented on 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and on-line at beavercountyradio.com.

You can also click on the Facebook Logo below at show time to watch the show streaming live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

In the meantime before Wednesday’s show check out the latest MRS Physical /Therapy Newsletter at :http://mrsphysicaltherapy.com/

ETNA, Ohio (AP) — An emergency official says a charter bus carrying students from a high school was rear-ended by a semi-truck on an Ohio highway, leaving three people dead and 18 others injured. Licking County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Grady says the charter bus was transporting students from from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District in eastern Ohio. There were a total of 57 people onboard. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed that people were killed in the crash but declined further comment since they were still notifying the victim’s families. The accident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 70 West in Licking County, near the Smoke Road underpass. The cause wasn’t immediately known.

PITTSBURGH [November 14, 2023] – Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination – Kennywood – is serving up a one-of-kind experience next spring: The park’s classic bumper car ride will undergo a total transformation, themed to Kennywood’s iconic fresh-cut Potato Patch® fries. This mouth-watering makeover showcases two beloved Kennywood staples, the bumper cars and Potato Patch, coming together as the park staples both celebrate 50 years. 

 

The tasty transformation will be completed ahead of the 2024 season as Kennywood continues its multi-million-dollar park-wide improvement project. The bumper cars, located in the front of the park, will undergo a full makeover with 20 new cars modeled after the park’s signature snack. Each car will be fitted with fries, oozing cheese sauce and an oversized fork, completing an appetizing look for the most drool-worthy attraction around.   

“This classic ride showcases what Kennywood is known for, a perfect blend of modern thrills with a mix of the park’s beloved traditions,” says Kennywood Assistant General Manager, Rick Spicuzza. “The all-new Potato Patch themed bumper cars continue the massive multi-year park enhancement project, keeping Kennywood fun and unique for future generations to enjoy.”  

 

Kennywood announces the new Potato Patch® themed ride coming in 2024 to coincide with the start of the popular Holiday Lights, nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice award for the Best Theme Park Holiday Event. Beginning Saturday, November 18, this year’s event features more than two million twinkling lights and is highlighted by an all-new Santa experience in Thomas Town™. To celebrate the culmination of this momentous year, the park has expanded its calendar for the 2023 season, with an extra weekend added to the season and 3 p.m. openings for more time to enjoy the festive fun. 

 

Holiday Lights transforms Kennywood into a winter wonderland with 20 rides, new seasonal culinary delights and the nightly tree lighting at the tallest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania, standing at 100 feet. The enormous evergreen lights up the park with more than 125,000 sparkling lights strung across its nearly 2,500 branches. For the first time during Holiday Lights, Santa will make Thomas Town® his home leading up to Christmas Eve.   

Festive entertainment and seasonal treats add to the Kennywood experience including local celebrity readings of “The Night Before Christmas,” a massive model train display, strolling bands, a Christmas buffet with all the trimmings and much more. Guests can also feast on this year’s new Holiday Lights food offerings including freshly made donuts, turkey legs and cobblers. With classic rides like the Jack Rabbit and Kangaroo plus the first multi-action spin ride of its kind in the U.S., Spinvasion, Holiday Lights offers the most unique holiday outing in the region with something for everyone.  

 

The best way to experience Holiday Lights this year, and the “cheesiest” bumper cars around in the spring of 2024, is to take advantage of the blockbuster Black Friday Sale going on now. Guests can now save up to $40 now, and get unlimited visits to Holiday Lights for free in 2023, plus all of 2024 with a Gold Season Pass. For the best deal, visitors can upgrade to a Platinum Season Pass and get unlimited visits to Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild, Dutch Wonderland and more through 2024.

FILE – This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Brands include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold in stores and online. (FDA via AP, File)

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children. At least 22 toddlers in 14 states have sickened by lead that’s linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Cases were reported in children ages 1 to 3 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern. The illnesses are linked to recalled WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published November 14, 2023 11:11 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) In many areas of Hopewell township, there are still political signs that must be removed, according to Zoning officer John Bates. He said Friday is the deadline to remove all signs posted from the November 7, 2023 election.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department reports on their Facebook Page that at approximately 6:45pm Monday evening, Station 22 was called to a motor vehicle crash on Rt. 51 in front of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
When units arrived, they found a Chevrolet pickup with heavy front end damage in the intersection and a BMW with moderate drivers side damage over the embankment.
No injuries were reported. Crews remained on scene for about half an hour while the vehicles were removed. The Chippewa Township Police Department is investigating the accident.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawmakers are advancing a bill that would keep students in school while officials and parents settle disputes about residency. That measure would prohibit school districts from withdrawing a student until a parent has exhausted all options to prove their residency or has declined to dispute the district’s decision. The bill unanimously passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday. Current state law lets districts remove a child from school if the district believes the student isn’t a resident of that district. The proposal has been sent to the Senate for its consideration.