Category: News

Ambridge School Board Approves Retirement of Teacher and Resignations

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Ambridge, Pa.)  The Ambridge School Board approved the retirement of the high school biology teacher Karen DeMarco at Wednesday night’s meeting. The board also approved the resignation of Highland Elementary School Principal Tom McKelvey, and high school Spanish teacher Gloria Correa.
Approval was given to  purchase McGraw Hill’s 2020 Wonder Works Reading Intervention Materials. The materials  are  for instructing those students with reading disabilities.

U.S. House Passes Lymphedema Treatment Act

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington D.C.) The United States House of Representatives passed the Lymphedema Treatment  Act on Thursday by a vote of 402-13.  The Senate must act on the  bill before year’s end so the president can sign it into law.
Lymphedema is a swelling caused when healthy lymph nodes are removed from  breast cancer  patients and other types of cancers There is primary and secondary lymphedema  and compression garments are not approved by Medicare, causing patients to pay out of pocket..
The Lymphedema Advocacy Group has representatives in each legislative district throughout the United States.

Aliquippa School Board Hires Four New Teachers, Accepts Two Resignations

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) The Aliquippa School Board met  this week and hired Damon Sims, Jr. as a high school business teacher effective November 2, 2022  Kaden Vandervert was hired as a high school math teacher effective November 16, 2022. The board also approved the hiring of  Amanda Beatty  who will teach special education, Elena Antonucci as the elementary technology teacher effective on November 24, 2022. Danny Bible was also hired as the high school baseball coach.
The board also approver the resignation of Marina Goodman from  her position as a high school math teacher, and Robert ivansin who was the junior/senior high school art teacher.
In other business the board approved the purchase of ten new cameras at a cost of $4,387.50 from CDW  Government  for the new football stadium.

VIDEO: From Home Rule To The Holidays, A Discussion With Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“I got to tell you…this is the best time of the year for Aliquippa, man, and I just love this time of year.”

Those words from Aliquippa mayor Dwan B. Walker relayed the current whirlwind of positive change surrounding the city, all while the tradition of Quips football staying in the picture during November returns to reality once again. The mayor made a quick visit to the Beaver County Radio studios on the November 18 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk with Matt Drzik about the latest updates about the city.

One of the biggest updates came just nine days ago, as the city strongly voted “Yes” on a Home Rule Commission that will be set in motion so that Aliquippa can move to a Home Rule Charter system within the next couple of years. “This is a part of our exit plan to come out of distress status next year,” Walker stated. “Part of that plan was for us to reevaluate the former government and bring it more into fruition, [and] how it can affect the people and have more of the being and buying into that.” Walker reiterates that the change isn’t a knock on the previous government, but simply a change to get the community more involved.

Walker also recently represented the city in Washington, D.C. as he took a tour of the White House and got to meet and talk with President Joe Biden about the financial support that cities like Aliquippa need to help with their infrastructure. While the process is slow, the mayor acknowledges that the recently elected team of Josh Shapiro, John Fetterman, and Chris DeLuzio–along with the re-elected Rob Matzie–will continue the process of refurbishing Aliquippa in the same direction it had been going.

As far as the parts that allow Mayor Walker to call it “the best time of the year,” the giving and festive nature of the Christmas season has permeated Aliquippa in several ways. One city club donated over 40 turkeys with dinner sides to families throughout the area for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the holiday cheer will continue as the city will celebrate their “Light Up Night” on December 1–further details can be found on the mayor’s Facebook page. All of this mixed with the Aliquippa football team’s current success carrying a 10-0 record into the WPIAL semifinals…and the mayor’s stance on this time of year being the best becomes full of substance.

To check out the full conversation with Mayor Walker, click on the Facebook feed below!

District Attorney David J. Lozier Issues Statement Regarding Death of an Industry Man

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County radio News
(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier released a statement about the death of 46-year-old Kenneth Vinyard of  Industry. Vinyard died Sunday, November 6, 2022  as he was rendering aid along with an off duty police officer  to a  shooting victim who was injured outside of Center Township Walmart. The circumstances surrounding Vinyard’s death have been questioned and  the district attorney said that  his office along with PA State Police are all working to ensure that the investigation is objective  and lawful in every way. State Police took over the investigation immediately since a police officer was involved. Speculation of what happened  to Mr. Vinyard has been rampant. despite releases from the DA’s office, state and Center Township Police.
The DA said in the release that  Beaver County Law Enforcement has a  clear policy on use of force and officer involved shootings. The officer is on administrative leave of absence,  and won’t return until the matter is concluded. The autopsy was performed and the lab results and toxicology reports  aren’t expected for 6-8 weeks, and no cause or manner of death  will be released until then.
The family reached out to a forensic lab to review the autopsy that was performed here in Beaver County. DA Lozier agreed that  two sets of eyes often help to reduce speculation and doubt.
Lozier said they are asking the community to be patient and for justice for the deceased, the family, the community, and the officers.

Two New Teachers Hired by Central Valley School Board

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Central Valley School Board met on Thursday night, November, 17, 2022 and approved the  hiring of  Melissa Law  and  Sydney Smith as  special education teachers for the district. Both teachers were present at the meeting and were welcomed by Superintendent Nick Perry and board members.
In other business Dave Kramer was hired as 7th grade basketball coach and he will be assisted by volunteer coach Tony Beatrice. Kramer will  be paid a $1,000.00 stipend. Board reorganization is set for Thursday, December 1 , 2022 at 7 p.m. The president and vice president will be elected by the board.

Clinton Woman Injured in One Vehicle Accident in Independence Twp. Charged with DUI

(Independence Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reported on Thursday, November 17, 2022 that they were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident on Route 151, Gringo Road, in Independence Twp., Beaver County at 8:35 AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Troopers say that when they arrived on the scene and investigated it was learned that 58-year-old Brenda Cerankowski, of Clinton, Pa., was driving a 2022 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Pa. Route 151 near Kingsley Glen Road when she under compensated a curve in the roadway and left the roadway on the right side. Her vehicle then struck a guiderail and came to a final rest while still in contact with the guiderail.

Cerankowski was transported by Medic Rescue to a local hospital for possible injuries. She was charged by State Police with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Substance at the Highest Rate of Alcohol.

 

 

Crosby Has 2 Goals, 2 Assists in Penguins’ 6-4 Win Over Wild

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) is congratulated by Evgeni Malkin (71) after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 6-4 on Thursday night. Ryan Poehling, Kris Letang, Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel also scored for the Penguins and Tristan Jarry stopped 19 shots. Pittsburgh is 3-1-1 after losing seven straight. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice and Brandon Duhaime and Matt Dumba added goals for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson, filling in for the injured Marc-Andre Fleury, made 26 saves.

Police Changes Focal Point Of New Brighton Borough Meeting

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Though it was one of the quickest meetings for the New Brighton Borough Council in recent memory–clocking in at just under 10 minutes–significant resolutions were approved on Thursday night.

Most notably, the council unanimously approved the hiring of a full-time police officer, Kylie Hermick, and the resignation of part-time officer Diontae Bradley, who–according to Borough Manager Tom Albanese–accepted a full-time position at a neighboring police department. While the staff doesn’t drop in numbers losing one officer and gaining another, it does present the borough with a challenge.

“With that hiring [of Hermick] and Diontae Bradley’s resignation, that depletes the current eligibility list and we need to test again,” Albanese warned. “So we’re asking that Borough Council request that Civil Service Commission again test for an entry-level police officer.”

The borough also unanimously approved a 1% reimbursement increase for school resource officer service fees per the CBA between the borough and the New Brighton Police Department, as well as the $17,118 purchase of a parking management and ticketing system from UpSafety to be paid over the next three years. Also approved was the authorization for the borough engineer to prepare a bid package for the draining and maintenance of the anaerobic digesters at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bills were paid at a total of $377,556.50.

Republicans Win Back Control of House with Narrow Majority

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., arrives to speak at an event early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By WILL WEISSERT, SARA BURNETT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won control of the U.S. House, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern. More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House. The full scope of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days — or weeks — as votes in competitive races are still being counted.