Category: News

Aliquippa Police apprehend 2 fugitives from Westmoreland County

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published October 14, 2024 1:20 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) On Sunday morning a report was issued to Aliquippa Police by the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s office Fugitive Task Force for a LPR hit on a Black Dodge charger  in the area of the city. The report stated that the fugitives were on the run due to an incident that occurred involving an officer being assaulted and for fleeing and eluding police.

According to the report, Aliquippa police spotted the vehicle in the area of the Hollywood Bridge at 16th Street and they were able to identify the vehicle ‘s license plate from information provided by the Fugitive Task Force. Aliquippa Police initiated the traffic stop. The male in the rear seat of  the vehicle was identified as 43 year old Westley Matthews, and the driver was identified as Bobbi Jo Hutchinson. Thier warrants were confirmed by Aliquippa Police. The pair were handed over to the Westmoreland County Fugitive Task Force and transported there to face charges for the incident involving the assault of a Scottsdale Police Officer.

Beaver County Chamber’s Monday Memo: 10/14/24
Join us for our Annual Meeting & Business of the Year Awards Dinner as we celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and celebrate our award winners.

  • Large Business of the Year: Michael Baker International
  • Small Business of the Year: Pittsburgh International Race Complex
  • Non-Profit of the Year: St. Barnabas Health System, Inc. Beaver Meadows
  • Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Award: Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
  • Leadership Beaver County Award: Lisa Purk
  • Shon D. Owens, Sr. Diversity Award: Sisters of St. Joseph
  • Lynell Scaff Citizen of the Year: DJ Frye
  • Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Kristen Doerschner
  • Entrepreneur of the Year: Leroy Ball (BIL Holdings, LLC)

November 6th from 5 PM – 8 PM at The Club At Shadow Lakes

Join us on November 6th as we celebrate the contributions of this year’s

award winners, celebrating with food stations, cocktails, networking,

and music. You will also receive an update on the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce initiatives.

Member Rate: $65.00

Non-Member Rate: $85.00

Sponsorship Opportunities: If you are interested in any sponsorships, please contact Molly Suehr at msuehr@bcchamber.com or call 724.906.4286.
REGISTER HERE for Business of the Year Awards & Annual Meeting  
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On Thursday, October 10th, we joined Seth Whitted at the Ribbon Cutting for his dream turned reality, CONTENT HOUSE Whitted Media Services, located in Downtown Beaver Falls. This was a fantastic opportunity to see the capabilities offered at CONTENT HOUSE and network with many friends and family, business owners, and community leaders. View all the photos here.
Thank you to Fermata Brewing Company in Downtown Ambridge for hosting us on October 10th for our final Afterhours of the Brewery Trilogy this fall. Networking with friends and new business connections was hoppin’ during our time at Fermata.
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Submit your member news to msuehr@bcchamber.com

FREE: Dyslexia Simulation

Provident Charter School West

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:30PM

This powerful simulation will open your eyes to the daily struggles children can experience. Participants will take part in simulated activities which mimic the experiences and processing of those with dyslexia.

REGISTER NOW!

CA$H BA$H

Benefiting Beaver County

Cancer & Heart Association

The event is on Sunday, October 20th from 1 pm – 5 pm at Bill’s Valhalla (Beaver Falls). Tickets are available now via BCCHA and limited tickets are left!

Must be 21+ for day-of admission, which includes food & refreshments.

$30 Per Ticket

To purchase tickets contact 724.774.6600 or email info@bccha.org.

JOIN A COMMITTEE TODAY:
Events Committee: This committee is responsible for working directly with Chamber staff to determine and plan programming and events for the year as well as reviewing the effectiveness of current events and programming. Committee members should help to further the Chamber’s strategies

by providing business community insights and ideas to staff to collaborate on strategies and events. In addition to this committee, subcommittees are established for each signature event – such as the

Annual Gala and Golf Outing to assist the staff directly in executing these larger events and include more members in the process.
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Residents gather outside of courthouse for World Homeless Day

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 11, 2024 1:09 P.M.

(Beaver, Pa) Numerous Beaver County residents gathered on the steps of the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver Thursday afternoon. The gathering was held for World Homeless Day. The Cornerstone of Beaver County organized the event. Commissioner Jack Manning and Dina Ciabatoni of the Continuum of Care were among the guest speakers in attendance. The Cornerstone’s Marie Timpano energetically spoke to those in attendance about the goals and solutions for ending homelessness.

World Homeless Day is a global day of awareness to advocate for improved policies and funding that can reduce and end homelessness with a focus of those in our own communities.

The Cornerstone of Beaver County is a nonprofit organization that works to provide and coordinate emergency shelter, housing, basic needs and more for those in need in the County. You can find out more about TCBC by visiting CornerstoneBeaver.org.

 

Maya Stokes and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick are officially parents!

(Photos provided with release from AHN)

(Pittsburgh, PA.) Maya Stokes and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick are officially parents! Their little guy, Uzai Fitzpatrick, made his grand entrance on Monday, October 7 at 5:44 p.m. weighing in at 6 lbs. 8 oz.

Dr. Ronald Cypher, OB/GYN at Allegheny Health Network and the preferred OB/GYN provider for the Pittsburgh Steelers, delivered their beautiful bundle of joy at Allegheny Health Network’s labor & delivery unit at Wexford hospital.

Since its doors opened in 2021, AHN Wexford has welcomed more than 4,000 babies into the world.

Congratulations to the new parents and a very, very happy birthday to Uzai!

Bridge Washing Operations Next Week in Beaver County

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing daylight bridge washing activities on I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) in Brighton Township and Route 51 in Darlington Township, Beaver County will occur Monday through Thursday, October 14-17 weather permitting.

Bridge washing operations requiring traffic shifts and lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. according to the following schedule:

  • Monday through Thursday – Route 51 in each direction between Cannelton Road and Lemp Way.
  • Tuesday through Thursday – I-376 in each direction between the Chippewa (Exit 31) and Brighton (Exit 36) interchanges.

Crews from Green Acres Contracting will conduct the bridge washing.

Motorists should allow extra time if traveling in the area.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh waiving adopting fees for “HARP-O-Ween”

(Pittsburgh, PA) Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is waiving adoption fees for cats and dogs six months and older this weekend for “HARP-O-Ween,” sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Each day, adopters will be registered to win a Halloween-themed prize package to make the adoption process even sweeter. Adoption of any pet includes:

  • Spaying/neutering 
  • Vaccinations appropriate for their age at the time of adoption 
  • Microchipping 
  • Basic health check 
  • Flea/tick protection 
  • Dogs 6 months or older are tested for heartworm.

For more information, you can visit humaneanimalrescue.org.

Columbia Gas still investigating gas leaks from homes in Cranberry Township

(Cranberry Township, PA) On Wednesday, over thirty homes in Cranberry Township had gas leaks, as Cranberry firefighters and crews from Columbia Gas checked for gas leaks in homes in the Fox Run neighborhood. Cranberry fire chief Scott Garing confirmed the department got bunches of calls from homeowners around 3 p.m. complaining of gas odors coming from their basements. A Columbia Gas spokesperson said no gas lines were hit or damaged and the pressure was normal in the lines. Columbia Gas will continue to investigate what caused the leaks, and Fire Chief Garing suggests that you call either 911 or a gas company if you smell either gas odors or a rotten egg smell in your house. 

Winning lottery ticket sold in Findlay Township worth over a million dollars

(Findlay Township, PA) A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket for the Oct. 6 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-3-24-25-32, was sold to win $1,003,457 less withholding.

A $10,000 bonus was given to Center Independent Oil (Shell), 1424 Route 30, in the Clinton area of Findlay Township, for selling the winning ticket.

After prizes are claimed and tickets are validated, winners can be identified.  The prize must be claimed within one year of the drawing date for a main Cash 5 game. Any Quick Cash game prizes won must be claimed within one year of the purchase date. Anyone holding this ticket should contact the nearest office of the Pennsylvania Lottery or call 1-800-692-7481.

Western Psychiatric Hospital nurses getting ready to strike for understaffing and low pay

(Pittsburgh, PA) UPMC nurses with Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh are planning to strike for both increased staff and better levels of pay. These nurses assert that both closing beds and understaffing has affected the hospital’s ability to provide vital services. According to a news release from the union, Western Psychiatric Hospital has experienced staff turnover of about 100% over the past three years, with about 123 nurses exiting their jobs in that period, as well as the unanimous vote to authorize a strike this week. 

Lead detected in drinking water in several Pennsylvania schools

(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Pennsylvania) Concerning levels of lead have been detected in the drinking water at some Pennsylvania schools, according to a new report. The investigation examined nine large school districts across the state and reveals widespread noncompliance with safety regulations. David Masur with PennEnvironment says his organization filed a set of “Right to Know” requests with school districts across the state – and in all nine cases, found the districts were not implementing best practices to protect kids from lead in drinking water.