On this week’s edition of “Wake Up Beaver Valley”, Pastor Dave Grove talks about the “true Israel” within believers and within Scripture, as he uses excerpts from Romans and the Book of Isaiah to reveal the truth.
“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.
Hosts Jeff Bost and Dr. Joseph Maroon talk about sugars, sweeteners, and what they can do to your body on this week’s edition of “Living Well”.
Dr. Joseph Maroon is a world renown neurosurgeon with extensive experience in neurosurgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery to speed recovery for his patients. He is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, personal fitness and nutrition. Dr. Maroon is also the Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor.
Jeff Bost is a consultant to the St. Barnabas Health System. Bost is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a consultant to the WWE, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Chatham University. He has a special interest in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery and have collaborated on scores of scientific medical papers and books in these areas. Over the last 15 years he has researched, lectured and written on the use of alternative treatment for pain control.
Bost, along with Dr. Joseph Maroon have authored two books on the use of omega-3 fish oil, including: Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, currently in its forth printing with over 75,000 copies sold and recently, Why You Need Fish Oil. He has given over 100 invited lectures, 24 national posters and oral presentations, 29 coordinated research projects, five workshops presentations, 35 scientific articles and 10 book chapters.
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MOON TOWNSHIP, PA — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced a multi-million-dollar federal investment to the Moon Transportation Authority for reconstruction efforts at Montour Run Road and Market Place Boulevard roadways. He was joined for this announcement by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Moon Township Board of Supervisors Member and President of Moon Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors John Hertzer, and Moon Transportation Authority Executive Director Lynn Colosi.
These funds will allow Moon Township to fight traffic and enhance and upgrade state and local roads that will facilitate the next phases of construction on the new Moon Township Marketplace District. This district is a transformative, mixed-use development project that will create jobs, new businesses, commercial areas, and housing in the region.
“The people of Western Pennsylvania deserve infrastructure they can count on, that connects communities, and that supports safe transportation in every form,” said Rep. Deluzio. “The Marketplace District marks an exciting new chapter for Moon Township, one with a bold new community and that grows our local economy. As this new development project reaches its final stages, I am proud that $3.5 million in congressional, federal investments will go toward critical road upgrades that will safely connect this new community with the wider region.”
The $3.5 million dollars in congressional Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding that Congressman Deluzio announced today will allow Moon Township to upgrade 1.25 miles of both a state-owned arterial (Montour Run) and a locally owned road (Market Place Boulevard) to facilitate private development of Marketplace District. Congressman Deluzio commended his predecessor, former Congressman Conor Lamb, for his support of this project in the last session of Congress.
Marketplace District Transportation Improvements is a 1.25-mile reconstruction of Montour Run Road, which includes adding through lanes and turn lanes, and upgrading intersections, and a quarter-mile reconstruction of Market Place Boulevard, which includes road widening, adding turn lanes, and installing sidewalk, all of which are required to enable private development of 700-acres at Marketplace District, Moon Township.
The overall economic activity at the new Marketplace District in Moon Township is forecasted to bring back $14 million in taxes every year to local and state governments. The Marketplace District also includes hundreds of new housing units, both in the form of apartments and single-family homes. New businesses and recreation areas are also part of this mixed-use development plan. The Marketplace District is expected to create more than 1,900 direct construction jobs and more than 1,500 ongoing, permanent jobs.
Harrisburg, PA – In keeping with Governor Josh Shapiro‘s commitment to expand Pennsylvania’s workforce and serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a new, modernized commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills test will be implemented at all PennDOT Driver License Centers that offer CDL skills tests and at all third-party CDL driving skill testers beginning August 28, 2023. As new technologies emerge, the modernized CDL skills test ensures that CDL drivers have the knowledge and skills to drive safely on the road while waiving outdated requirements that hold workers back.
For example, the Shapiro Administration recognizes school districts have been dealing with the school bus driver shortage since the pandemic and school bus engines have become more complex and modern. That’s why, starting August 28th, PennDOT will waive the “Under the Hood requirement” for school bus drivers, which means that potential school bus drivers will no longer need to take the portion of the CDL test that requires them to identify engine components.
“Governor Shapiro has made it clear that the Commonwealth should help people succeed, not get in the way. Under his direction, PennDOT is working to make our services more accessible and effective for the people of Pennsylvania,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “As someone with a CDL, I know that technology in our vehicles has greatly evolved and improved, even in our commercial vehicles. This modernized test is another way PennDOT is enhancing its services to better serve our CDL applicants while still ensuring the safety of school bus passengers.”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a long-term waiver extension that allows a state to modify the Commercial Driver’s License test for drivers seeking to obtain a school bus endorsement. PennDOT will implement this waiver granted by FMCSA, and as a result, potential school bus drivers no longer need to take the portion of the CDL test that identifies engine components “under the hood.” Under the current federal waiver, the “under the hood” portion of the test may be waived for school bus driver applicants through November 27, 2024.
“Knowing the components of a school bus engine does not impact a school bus driver’s safe driving skills,” said Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. “By implementing this waiver from FMCSA, we hope that more drivers will apply for the school bus endorsement and become school bus drivers.”
As always, the CDL skills test examines an applicant’s knowledge based on vehicle features and focuses on key skills needed to safely operate a commercial vehicle. Now, the skills test has received a much needed update to reflect modern vehicle features. Applicants must pass the full CDL Skills Test – which includes pre-trip inspection, basic control and a road test – to receive their CDL. Prospective applicants scheduled to take the test after August 28, 2023, are encouraged to review and study the updated Commercial Driver License Manual to prepare for each portion of the knowledge and driver skills test.
The Vehicle Inspection (VI) test and the Basic Control Skills (BCS) test were updated during the modernization process. CDL applicants may be asked to identify up to 90 different components on the vehicle and describe what they are looking for to ensure it is safe and ready for use compared to the current requirement of more than 100 items. In addition, a checklist is now authorized to be used as a memory aid for this segment.
The BCS Test will require CDL applicants to demonstrate four maneuvers to demonstrate control:
Applicants who have already completed portions of the skills testing prior to August 28 will need to complete current versions of CDL Skills Testing. These applicants should continue to review and study the current Commercial Driver License Manual to prepare for each portion of the knowledge and driver skills test.
More information on commercial driver licenses and copies of the Commercial Driver License Manuals can be found on the Commercial Drivers page on PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website.
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is inviting the public to attend a recruitment event on Thursday, August 17 to learn about winter maintenance position opportunities the department offers in Allegheny County.
The recruitment event will be held at PennDOT’s Aspinwall Maintenance Building located at 51 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 17.
Recruiters will be available to discuss current and future openings within the Commonwealth. On the spot applications and interviews will take place for individuals with their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) license for winter equipment operator positions. Individuals without standard transmission experience are welcome to apply as many PennDOT trucks are now equipped with automatic transmissions.
Additionally, individuals with a CDL Class A license can interview for full time and temporary positions working in Tunnel Maintenance.
Other permanent and seasonal employment opportunities with the department that don’t require a CDL license are also open for applicants.
Laptops and staff will be available to assist interested participants navigate the new electronic application system.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for July 2023.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.5% in July, the lowest rate on record (back to January 1976). The U.S. unemployment rate was also at 3.5%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from June. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points below its July 2022 level of 4.3%, and the national rate was unchanged over the year.
Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was down 9,000 over the month. Resident employment rose by 6,000 over the month and unemployment fell by 15,000.
Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 14,400 over the month to a new record high of 6,149,000 in July. This was the seventh month in a row that jobs have set a new all-time high level. Jobs increased from June in eight of the 11 industry supersectors with the largest gain in education & health services (+6,700), which rose to a record high level. Professional & business services also rose to a record high.
Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 143,100 with gains in all 11 supersectors. Education & health services (+45,200) had the largest volume over-the-year gain among supersectors.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 18, 2023 9:58 A.M.
(Midland, PA) Over 100 apartments at Scenic Hills Homes, in Midland, PA have had no gas or water since Tuesday, August the 15th. Beaver County Radio reached out to the owners, but no calls have been returned. Mayor Angela Adkins said Friday morning that the owners of the housing complex found a broken gas pipe to be the problem, and crews are working as fast as they can to restore water and gas to the residents. She was assured by the owners that by tonight or tomorrow water and gas will be back on.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 18, 2023 7:27 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) On Thursday night Aliquippa Fire Chief Dave Foringer, his wife Brenda and firefighters, manned the hamburger stand with help from Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane. Aliquippa Police, along with state police were on hand. Hot dogs were being served by House of Prayer Lutheran Church’s Little Free Food Truck volunteers. Homemade cookies and snacks were also available, served by volunteers. An ice cream truck with frozen delights was part of the food available DRUG FREE ALIQUIPPA was there to help anyone that needed information.
Police Chief John Lane was observing the crowd during the festivities.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 18, 2023 7:25 A.M.
(Center Township, PA) Two veteran elementary teacher’s retirements from the elementary school were approved. Michele Goodwill retired after 30 years Dawnlyn Valli retired after 27.9 years.
Jim Frederick (left) and Bruce Frey call a game at Oak Hill Field in New Brighton.
(Photo/BCR Archives)
Longtime WBVP and WMBA sports broadcaster Jim Frederick has passed away at the age of 71.
Frederick started as sports director at WMBA in 1995, and served as a sportscaster at Beaver County Radio for over a decade, up until the early 2010s. He called dozens of football and basketball games for the two AM stations along with Tom Hays, Bruce Frey, and the late Bob Barrickman among others.
One of Frederick’s most legendary calls took place on February 26, 2005 at the former A.J. Palumbo Center in Pittsburgh, when a three-overtime match between Beaver Falls and Aliquippa for the Class 2A WPIAL Championship was decided on a last-second shot by Lance Jeter (shot takes place at :56 in the clip below):
Frederick also served for nearly two decades as Deputy Treasurer in the Beaver County Courthouse, working from 2002 until 2020. Prior to his work at WMBA and later WBVP, Frederick worked at WHIZ-TV as sports director from 1974 until 1989.