Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard Single-lane Restrictions Today Thru Saturday in Sewickley and Glenfield Boroughs

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Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Sewickley and Glenfield boroughs, Allegheny County will occur Thursday through Saturday, March 17-19 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 65 in both directions between Chestnut Street in Sewickley Borough and the Neville Island Bridge in Glenfield Borough daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday as crews repair roadway sensors along the corridor. Off-duty uniformed police officers will be staged at various intersections as needed to assist motorists through the work zone.

Lindy Paving will be performing the work.

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 twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Police Arrest Person Who Broke Into the Pittsburgh Zoo Wednesday Evening

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Someone breached the perimeter fence of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Wednesday night, March 16,2022 shortly before 8 PM.
According to a release sent out by the Zoo the suspect was apprehended a little after 8 p.m. and all animals, personnel, and property are safe.
Ian Hunter, Public Relations Manager for the zoo said in the release that the Zoo maintains a 24 hour security presence and became aware of the breach immediately. Police were notified and arrived quickly. In cooperation with Zoo security, the suspect was safely apprehended with no injuries occurred. A full sweep was conducted of the Zoo by security and animal care staff and all animals remain safe in their habitats. Zoo property remains undamaged.
Dr. Jeremy Goodman, President & CEO said in the release that “As part of our extensive safety protocols, the Zoo conducts regular drills for emergency situations to keep animals and guests safe. We responded quickly and we had the right people here to take action.
The Zoo intends to continue with standard operations on Thursday

State Supreme Court Upholds New Maps for Pennsylvania General Assembly

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By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — New maps of General Assembly districts that reflect the past decade’s population changes in Pennsylvania are now in place as the state Supreme Court has turned down all legal challenges. The court order Wednesday clears the way for legislative candidates to begin circulating petitions to get on the spring primary ballot. The Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the new maps 4-1 more than a month ago, with only House Republican Leader Kerry Benninghoff of Centre County voting against them. That began a period of legal challenges the justices rejected Wednesday. The court said that starting Friday, candidates will have 10 days to collect signatures to get on the May 17 primary ballot.

Oz Vows to Renounce Turkish Citizenship if Elected Senator

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By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Mehmet Oz says he’ll renounce his dual citizenship in Turkey if he’s elected to the U.S. Senate. He’s warding off criticism from a key rival in Pennsylvania’s heated Republican primary race. Oz is the celebrity heart surgeon best known as daytime TV’s host of “The Dr. Oz Show.” He made the statement Wednesday. Oz had previously said he’d keep dual citizenship if elected so he has power to make health care decisions in Turkey for his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother. But now he says it has become a distraction in his Senate campaign. Senate historians have been unable to find a senator who maintained dual citizenship.

Blackhawk Girls Great Season Ends with a 26 & 1 Record

The Blackhawk Girls undefeated season came to a end against the states number one ranked team Villa Maria out of Erie pa , the game took place in Oil City last night with high hopes for Blackhawk. Villa Maria a team that has been to the state the last 3 years and 11 times in school history  got the Cougars on a off night which it seemed liked not a lot of shots where falling for Blackhawk. The Cougars can be very happy with the 26 & 1 record they accomplished. not many teams can say they ever had a record like that and got beat by the number one team in the state.

Fire Department Funding Questioned at Chippewa Twp. Board of Supervisors Meeting

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The featured image above shows the Chippewa Twp. Municipal Building sign. 
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 16, 2022 8:27 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, PA) The Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors met Wednesday night for a meeting.  The board approved the purchase of a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 pickup for the street department due to the aging of current department vehicles.  Also approved was a storm drain repair project.  The repair will take place at the intersection of Woodland Road and Constitution Boulevard.  Members of the fire department were in attendance to question funding that the fire department receives from the township.  The department would like to see more funding, and suggested a one mill tax increase as a possible solution. Members of the board said that they will need to receive more detailed financial statements before they can make any decisions.  It was stated that the fire department has failed to provide statements on money they have made with fundraising and community support in recent years, only reporting their expenses. A member of the fire department responded by saying that the township shouldn’t need to know how much they make.
Listen to audio clips from the discussion below:

 

 

VIDEO: Beaver Falls CDC Presents “Stories Of The Steel Mills”

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For some, it was like yesterday. For others, they never lived through it. But on March 23, generations of all ages are invited to learn about the days when the steel mill was king.

The Beaver Falls CDC is presenting a speaking series entitled “Stories Of The Steel Mills”, a three-part series that showcases multiple perspectives about life and work in the mills that once adorned Beaver County’s roads and rivers. Wendy Whelpley, the Executive Director of the BFCDC, joined Matt Drzik to discuss this series on the March 16 edition of A.M. Beaver County.

Whelpley spoke about the importance of telling these stories and preserving its honest history, as well as the possible effects it may have on those who are continuing to understand the spiritual landscape of places like Beaver Falls. The series will be held at the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls on March 23, April 6, and April 20 (all Wednesdays) at 7 PM.

To watch the full interview with Matt and Wendy, click on the Facebook feed below.

VIDEO: Center At The Mall Looks Forward To Regular Activity Once Again

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After a year of closure and another year proceeding with caution, the Center at The Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall is looking to have fun just like old times–and new times as well.

Lori Kennedy, the Assistant Program Manager for the Center, joined Matt Drzik on the March 16 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the upcoming events taking place at the Center, which come amidst a one-year anniversary of re-opening and one day after the masking guidelines at the Center were lifted. Kennedy spoke of the possibilities for members, staff, and volunteers to come together for upcoming holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day and Mother’s Day.

The Center at The Mall is located in the Rural King corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. Their hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday, and from 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday. They can be reached by calling (724) 774-5654, and can also be found on Facebook.

Speaking of Facebook–check out the BCR Facebook feed below to watch Matt’s interview with Lori Kennedy!

Pa State Police Investigating Possible Vehicle Arson Fire in Ellwood City

(Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are investigating a possible arson fire of a vehicle that occurred on West Lawrence Ave. in Ellwood City.
Troopers reported via release that they dispatched to 1510 Lawrence Ave on February 19, 2022 at 7:04 PM to investigate a vehicle fire involving a black Jeep. Troopers don’t know what year and model of Jeep it was. The incident is currently under investigation as no other information was released. Troopers are asking anyone that may have information regarding this incident to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at the New Castle Barracks at 724-598-2211

7.3 Magnitude Quake Hits North Japan, Tsunami Risk Receding

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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there’s no longer a tsunami threat though the Japan Meteorological Agency kept its low risk advisory. The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns. The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster said workers found no abnormalities there. TV says there are reports of fire, damage to buildings and falling rocks in Fukushima. There has been no word on casualties.