Governor Josh Shapiro will join Mike Romigh during “Live Mic” on Beaver County Radio Tuesday morning at 8:40am. He will discuss the East Palestine train derailment situation and what Pennsylvanians should know. Tune in on 99.3 FM, 95.7 FM, 1230 AM, 1460 AM, or stream us live from anywhere in the world on beavercountyradio.com and our streaming apps.

FILE – A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains, Feb. 6, 2023. West Virginia’s water utility says it’s taking precautionary steps following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic plume in Ohio. The utility said in a statement on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2023 that it has enhanced its treatment processes even though there hasn’t been a change in raw water at its Ohio River intake. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The president of Norfolk Southern made a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, on Saturday following criticism from residents and political leaders about the company’s response to the fiery derailment of a freight train carrying toxic materials earlier this month. Fox Business reports that company president and CEO Alan Shaw told reporters Saturday he was there “to support the community” but declined further comment. Gov. Mike DeWine earlier said Shaw needed to go to East Palestine and answer questions after company officials skipped a Wednesday public meeting, saying they were worried about physical threats. The company has vowed to ensure that residents and the environment “not only recover but thrive.”

Photo of the vehicle crashed into the pole. (Keith Walsh – Beaver County Radio)
Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published February 20, 2023 10:40 A.M.

(New Brighton, PA) A vehicle struck a pole late Saturday night in New Brighton on Penn Avenue.  There were initial reports of injuries. The condition of victims and the cause of the accident is currently unknown.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 20, 2023 8:27 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa Food Co-op is hosting a start up meeting Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the BF Jones Memorial Library at 6 p.m. this will be a start up discussion , the subjects will be, products, social and community and economic impact. Penn State Extension and the Aliquippa Food Council. The  presenter for the event  is the Keystone Development Center. Tyrone Patillo is the co-op coordinator  and developer,  he can be reached  by calling 1-440-339-6001, or by email tcpatillo06@gmail.com.  

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Impacts and Solutions: Charting a Path Through Common Sense State Regulatory Reform.” The hearing will discuss the best pathways to crafting commonsense regulations and review the impact of existing regulations on communities.

Kail; members of the committee; David Burton, senior fellow of Economic Policy, The Heritage Foundation; Robert McCafferty, operator of North Country Brewing Company; and Jelden Arcilla, chief nursing officer, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on behalf of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:  G-50, Irvis Office Building.

LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at www.PAGOPPolicy.com, www.PAHouseGOP.com, www.RepKail.com, www.Facebook.com/RepKail and www.Facebook.com/pagoppolicy.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 20, 2023 7:43 A.M.  

(Aliquippa, PA) PA State Police have arrested an Aliquippa man, Darnese Darrell Raines, 47, on homicide charges stemming from the 11/11/2021 murder of Brandon Lamar Murray, 38, on Linmar Terrace. Aliquippa Police turned over the investigation to state police. After the criminal investigation was complete and the evidence was sent  from the state police crime lab, DA David J. Lozier recommended 1 count of criminal homicide, 1 count of possession of a firearm prohibited, 1 count of firearms not to be carried without a license, and 1 count of  possession  of a concealed weapon. Raines is lodged in the Beaver County jail without bond. DA Lozier thanked the PA State Police Criminal Investigation Unit for their diligence in solving the case.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published February 20, 2023 7:28 A.M.

(Hookstown, PA) PA State Police are investigating the theft of a 5 year old’s video games in Hookstown. The games stolen value over 500 dollars and include a Nintendo Switch System, and games Minecraft, Lego Jurassic World, ARK Survival, Big Buck Hunter, Dragon Dawn of New Riders, and Off Road Racing. A 28 year old female is also listed as a victim in the police report.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 20, 2023 7:00 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) PA State Police reported that a Sewickley man was travelling west in the eastbound lane of I-376 between Center and Aliquippa exit Friday night at 9:09 p.m. resulting in the death of an Aliquippa woman.
According to the report Michael P. Pucci 42, of Sewickley’s vehicle struck unit 2 driven by Earl Travsi, and impacted Unit 3 driven by Christine McClure, 67 of Aliquippa. McClure was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Her passenger, Lorie J. Thomas, 67 of Hopewell Township, died as a result of the accident. The Beaver County coroner pronounced her dead at the scene. A search warrant was issued for a blood draw from Pucci. A container of alcohol was found in the vehicle, and the smell of alcohol was present. All vehicles involved were disabled and towed from the scene.
State Police reported that the accident is still under investigation.