With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining. Since last week, pump prices have fallen six cents to $3.30. Since the price peak for 2023, the national average has either fallen or remained flat for 60 straight days. Ten states now have averages below $3 per gallon. Today’s national average is 25 cents less than a month ago and 37 cents less than a year ago.
The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in Beaver County is currently $3.76.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published November 21, 2023 10:06 A.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The City of Beaver Falls Police Chief, David Johnson, released a statement regarding a shooting incident that took place Saturday, November 18th. Officers were dispatched at 8:20pm Saturday to the area of the 400 block of 33rd Street for a report of a single gunshot.
When officers arrived, they found that the involved parties fled the scene. After launching an investigation, police and detectives determined that a physical altercation took place that led to a juvenile recieving a non life threatening gunshot wound.
During the altercation, there was a struggle over control of the firearm that the juvenile possessed, resulting in the weapon being fired. The juvenile recieved treatment at a local hospital.
The City of Beaver Falls Police say the incident was isolated and they have no reason to believe that there is any ongoing danger to the community. The incident is still under investigation.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published November 20, 2023 3:14 P.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) On November 1, 2023, Hopewell Township was notified that they received a DOJ/COPS HIRING GRANT. It’s a competitive process to receive the grant Chief Sedlacek said. The township collaborated with the state representatives, the commissioners, and the school district. The commissioners made the decision concerning the difficulty in hiring officers, and the upswing in active shooter swatting incidents. The need for additional school resource officers was addressed. The grant is for $250,000. Eventually the SRO will be a shared investment by the township and the school district.

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Inc. in Beaver will join Eddy Crow on “Teleforum” and co-host a guest segment on 99.3 FM and 1230 WBVP to talk about the ways in which human nature can create “pitfalls” that lead to financial mistakes. How does one turn into their own worst enemy when trying to combat other elements that can bring them down? Tune in to find out the answers to your questions. The special show starts at 9:10 A.M. as part of an ongoing monthly series of multi media forums.

Change your mindset and you change the future.

Tune in on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The special multi media presentation begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live.

Click the picture below on Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published November 20, 2023 8:26 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) Hopewell Commissioner’s chairman Rich Bufalini, the Police Commission, Police Chief Don Sedlacek, and the department received PLEAC accreditation on October 26, 2023.
To attain the certification the department, worked diligently over the past 10 months.
PLEAC officials will be in the township at the Monday, January 22, 2024 commissioner’s meeting to re-present the certification to the township, in which Hopewell is only the second township to receive.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published November 20, 2023 8:02 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) At approximately 3:48 pm Friday, Aliquippa Police and firefighters were called to a home in the 2100 block of Buchanan Street for a structure fire. When firefighters entered they discovered that a 63 year old white male was on fire. He was the only one in the residence according to Police Chief John Lane.
State Police are assisting with the investigation. Crews were on scene for almost 6 1/2 hours. The coroner was called to the scene and Fred Edward Poore, II of 2100 Buchanan Street has been identified as the homeowner. No foul play is suspected, and the investigation into Poore’s death is ongoing. PSP was called to assist Aliquippa Police at the scene Friday afternoon at 4:21 pm.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Route 151 (Laurel Road) in Hopewell Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, November 20 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur as needed on Route 151 near the intersection with Brodhead Road weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of November. Crews from Peoples Natural Gas will conduct gas pipeline relocation work.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published November 17, 2023 3:46 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) On Saturday, November 18, 2023,  the Heal Your Heart Thanksgiving meal in Aliquippa for families is being held from 11 am to 2pm in the high school cafeteria.