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Northbound I-79 Lane Overnight Closure Tuesday Night in Aleppo

(Pittsburgh, PA ) PennDOT District 11 is announcing that an overnight closure of the northbound I-79 local lane at the traffic crossover in Aleppo Township, Allegheny County, will occur Tuesday night, October 18 weather permitting.

An overnight closure of the northbound I-79 LOCAL lane at the traffic split just north of the Neville Island Bridge will occur from 7 p.m. Tuesday night to 6 a.m. Wednesday morning as crews conduct concrete approach slab and barrier work at the bridge over Glenfield Road.  All northbound traffic on I-79 will be required to use the crossed-over EXPRESS lane. Northbound I-79 traffic to Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68) will be detoured.

Posted Detour

Northbound I-79 to Mt. Nebo Road

  • Continue on northbound I-79 in the EXPRESS lane to the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) off-ramp
  • Turn left onto Wexford Bayne Road (Route 910)
  • Turn left onto the ramp to southbound I-79
  • Take the ramp to Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68)
  • End detour

The on-ramp from Kilbuck Street to northbound I-79 will remain open.

The work is part of the $26.49 million I-79 improvement project. Improvements include four bridge deck replacements, one bridge preservation, milling and resurfacing, preservation work on seven sign structures, installation of five new ITS signs, guide rail improvements, signage updates, and pavement marking installation. Crossovers will occur on I-79 in 2022 and 2023 for bridge deck replacement work. The majority of the project will conclude in the fall of 2023.

The prime contractor is the Joseph B. Fay Company. Work on this project will be coordinated with other projects in the area.

To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for the I-79 Neville Island Bridge rehabilitation including traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to stcowan@pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – I-79” in the subject line.

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.

Teleforum with Tom and Jeff! (and Eddy)

Tuesday’s Teleforum talk program with Eddy Crows sees a visit from 1st Consultants’ Tom Young to talk about financial planning-and consultant Jeff Bost joins Eddy to school everyone up on the impending  flu season. (it’s expected to be a much bigger under-the-weather season for a Much larger number of people than in years past. We’ll find out why, and what you can do to protect yourself-Teleforum is on the air every weekday from 9 till noon on am1230, am1460, fm99.3, and fm95.7-all presented by St. Barnabas!

Most Say Voting Vital Despite Dour US Outlook: AP-NORC Poll

FILE – A person waits in line to vote in the Georgia’s primary election on May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. A new poll shows 71% of voters think the future of the country is at stake when they vote in November’s midterm elections. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll shows 71% of voters think the future of the country is at stake when they vote in November’s midterm elections. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll findings suggest voters are motivated to turn out despite deep pessimism about the state of U.S. politics and dissatisfaction with the country. With less than a month to go, about 8 in 10 registered voters say casting their ballot this year is extremely or very important. That’s true of voters who prefer Republicans win majorities in Congress, and those who want to see Democrats remain in control.

GOP Goes to Court Again over Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots

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By MARC LEVY and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state and national Republican parties are suing anew in Pennsylvania in an effort to block some mail-in ballots — those lacking the voter’s handwritten date on the outside envelope — from being counted in the November election. The GOP’s filing late Sunday night went straight to the state Supreme Court, with barely three weeks before Election Day when Pennsylvania’s voters will elect a new governor and U.S. senator. The court doesn’t have to take the lawsuit. The legal fight has already reached both the U.S. Supreme Court and state Supreme Court, producing conflicting conclusions on narrower issues in different courts. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration has told counties to count the ballots.

Lincoln Park Presents “Fiddle In The Box” Featuring John Parrendo On October 20

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“To come out to an actual live performance, I think, just does so much for that ambition to want to further your studies and interest in the instrument or your art.” -John Parrendo

Lincoln Park Arts will be presenting “Fiddle In The Box” featuring violinist John Parrendo at the BlackBox Theater this Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. The show is part of Lincoln Park’s “In The Box” series, which features smaller music combos and groups for a more intimate performance.

Violinist John Parrendo (Image Courtesy of Lincoln Park Arts)

“We’ve had jazz, Latin, country-rock…all different varieties of things,” spoke Eric DeFade about the BlackBox Theater. “It’s an amazing venue that can be converted from regular concert seating to a venue with tables and a bar in the back…kind of like an instant pop-up nightclub.”

DeFade joined Parrendo to discuss “Fiddle In The Box” on the October 17 edition of A.M. Beaver County; a show that Parrendo describes as a show with much variety. “This Thursday, you’re going to hear a little bit of everything,” he stated. “Pop, rock, country, jazz, instrumental…it’s not just going to be fiddle, but violin and some of the music I’ve played over the years including music from some of the artists that have inspired me over the years that I’ve been playing.” Parrendo hinted at the songs spanning “from Frank Sinatra to Dave Matthews” and hinted that there may be a Charlie Daniels song or two scattered into the evening’s repertoire.

Tickets for “Fiddle In The Box” are still available for Thursday’s show. Click the logo to the left for a link to the tickets page, or you can call the Lincoln Park box office at (724) 576-4644 for this and all other shows this season at Lincoln Park.

To listen to the interview with John, Eric, and Matt, hit the play button below!

Two Vehicle Accident on Old-Brodhead Road Causes Injuries

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Beaver County Emergency Services reported that police and firefighters were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident on Old Brodhead Road in Center Twp., Beaver County Sunday night, October 16, 2022 just after 7:30 PM. Dispatchers reported that there were and injuries.

No other information was available.

Memorial Service Held For Former Pa Governor Dick Thornburgh

(File Photo of Governor Dick Thornburgh and former Beaver County Radio Staff member Chris Shovlin in 1986)

Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Shadyside, Pa.) There was a memorial service held for former Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh in Shadyside yesterday. The former Gov. died in 2020 during one of the peak periods of COVID-19 and Family and friends gathered yesterday to remember him at a service that was held at Shadyside Presbyterian Church.

Allerdice Student Dies After Being Hit By a Car in McKnight Road Parking Lot

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Ross Twp., Pa.) Pittsburgh’s Allerdice High School is mourning the death of one of their students.
Christopher Lucas was hit and killed around 4:40 PM Saturday while in a parking lot along McKnight Road with his family. he was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no other word on how the accident occurred. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation.
Pittsburgh Allderdice will have a system in place to provide support to anyone who needs it on today.

McKees Rocks Woman Shoots at Boyfriend 13 Times During Domestic Incident

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Story  by Beaver County Radio Staff
(McKees Rocks, Pa.) 36-year-old Tiffany Johnson is currently in the Allegheny County Jail after she shot at her boyfriend who was behind a closed door 13 times around 2:20 AM during a domestic dispute on Gardner Street McKees Rocks.
Allegheny County police say that when they arrived on the scene they found a man with gunshot wounds to his foot and wrist.
The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition and has been released.
Johnson is being charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person.

Fire Crews On Scene of Structure Fire In Midland Early Monday Morning

(Midland, Pa.) Fire crews are currently on the scene of a commercial fire on sixth street in Midland. Crews were dispatched shortly after 5 AM. There is no word on the injuries at this time.
Beaver County Radio’s Sandy Giordano is looking into the fire and will get an update as soon as possible.

Update: As of 8 AM Crews were still on the scene. The fire is at the Fox’s Pizza. There is still no word on injuries or what caused the fire.