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(Franklin Twp., Butler County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they were called to the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Franklin Twp., Butler County at 9:43 AM yesterday, November 16, 2022, for reports of a burglary.
Troopers said that they were informed by Church Pastor Benjamin Osterling that an unknown actor entered the church through an unlocked window and gained access to vehicle keys before stealing the church van overnight. The stolen vehicle is a white Chevrolet Express G3500 with Pa registration plate JXV-3689. The van also has Mount Zion Baptist Church written on the side and back of the van.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pa. State Police in Butler.

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(North Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle said they started investigating last Friday after three female students at Mohawk Junior/Senior High School alleged an invasion of their privacy against an unnamed male school district staff member.
Troopers did not detail the allegations but did say the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for updates as they become available.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions are underway on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Haysville Borough, Allegheny County.

People move through a market in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The world’s population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, Nov. 15, according to a United Nations projection. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)
By DAN IKPOYI and CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The United Nations says the world’s population is reaching the 8 billion mark on Tuesday. The projection came in a U.N. report released in July that said much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries. Half of those are in sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria, Congo, Ethiopia and Tanzania. The U.N. says that populations in the region are growing at 2.5% — more than three times the global average. Still, experts say the bigger threat to the environment is consumption, which is highest in developed countries not undergoing big population increases. The report also said that India is expected to overtake China next year as the world’s most populous country.

FILE – Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at Mar-a-lago on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night. Trump is looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party may be waning. The former president had hoped to use the GOP’s expected gains in last week’s elections as a springboard to win his party’s nomination by locking in early support and keeping potential challengers at bay. Instead, Trump now finds himself being blamed for backing a series of losing candidates in last week’s midterm elections.

(File Photo of Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy during a recent appearance on Beaver County Radio) 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.)  Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy in Bridgewater will discuss MRS’s new facial nerve therapy program during his monthly appearance on Teleforum with Eddy Crow at 9:10 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

The phone lines will be open throughout the show to answer your questions about knee pain or any other ailment you made need advice about at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.

The show is presented on all platforms of Beaver County Radio, on-air at 95.7 FM and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and1460 WMBA and on-line at beavercountyradio.com.

You can also click on the Facebook Logo below at show time to watch the show streaming live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

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(WEST MIFFLIN, PA) Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination – Kennywood – will take flight next season with a new, out-of-this-world attraction unlike anything else in America. Spinvasion, an intergalactic multi-action spin ride, will blast off as the centerpiece of the all-new Area 412 in the spring of 2023. Spinvasion provides an electrifying combination of speed and gravity, along with its unique single rider experience.

“Spinvasion is a first of its kind attraction, which offers our guests something they can’t get at any other park in the country,” says Kennywood General Manager Mark Pauls. “This extra-terrestrial thrill ride is the centerpiece of the all-new alien-inspired Area 412 section of the park. Featuring a massive themed ride backdrop, along with a fresh new look to the Cosmic Chaos and an improved retail shop, this is one giant leap for all Kennywood fans and Season Passholders.”

Spinvasion puts its daring pilots in the middle of the Battle for the ‘Burgh. Set against a giant interplanetary space mural, riders strap in to their solo manned aircraft and prepare for a classic swing experience after takeoff. Next-level fun quickly begins by crisscrossing with other pilots, flying sideways at certain points parallel to the ground. Spinvasion thrills with every revolution while gliding along the giant waves. The illusion of close encounters with the rider in front fuels the excitement and energy while in flight. The whole experience is enhanced by a spectacular, colorful light display that makes riders feel as if they’ve entered the fourth dimension.

The new Area 412 will feature otherworldly upgrades and additions as part of the multi-year park enhancement project celebrating Kennywood’s 125^th season in 2023. Along with the new ride construction, Cosmic Chaos recently received a vibrant, new paint job, and the nearby Cosmic Gift Shop will get an out-of-this-world overhaul to tie the section of the park together.

Guests can start preparing their flight plans for next summer now with the just-launched Black Friday Season Pass Sale. The annual blockbuster offers the best deal of the year, with savings up to $40 off 2023 Gold Passes. A Gold Season Pass offers unlimited visits now through 2023, including admission to Holiday Lights for free this year at Kennywood, where more than two million sparkling lights will illuminate the park from November 19 through January 1. The Brightest Holiday Lights Event ever will include new rides, loads of live entertainment, and festive treats like fresh doughnut holes and peppermint shakes. Plus, can’t-miss favorites like the nightly tree lighting of the tallest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union

Kennywood’s sister parks – Idlewild & SoakZone, plus Sandcastle Waterpark – also begin their Black Friday Season Pass Sales, featuring:

• Unlimited visits all of 2023 at Idlewild & SoakZone for only $99.99 –a savings of $30 per pass with the free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass. Enjoy all the thrilling family-fun during the summer, soak up the sun at Soakzone and trick-or-treat in Story Book Forest during HALLOWBOO!
• Enjoy the Better, Brighter and Fresher Than Ever Sandcastle Waterpark for only $59.99 with a 2023 Bronze Season Pass. – a savings of $40 per pass good for unlimited weekday admission all summer long for as low as 6 payments under $10.

For the best value, guests should purchase a Platinum Pass – Pittsburgh’s Passport to Fun. Enjoy unlimited admission through 2023 to Kennywood, Idlewild & SoakZone plus Sandcastle for one low price. The Platinum Pass also includes free admission to Kennywood’s Holiday Lights in 2022, free friend tickets, free drink refills, the biggest discount on food and retail, plus much more. Black Friday Season Pass Sale continues until Sunday, December 4.

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have identified the remains of a World War II soldier from Pennsylvania who was killed during an ambush in France in 1945. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on Monday announced scientists used DNA, dental and anthropological analysis to determine unidentified remains buried in Belgium were 25-year-old Army Pfc. Francis Martin of Scranton. Officials say Martin was on truck convoy bringing supplies to the front lines in France when it was attacked by German forces in January 1945. His was among 37 unidentified sets of remains that were recovered in 1947 and buried. They were disinterred in 2021 and taken to Nebraska for analysis. Martin will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined.

FILE – Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night event, Nov. 8, 2022, in Oaks, Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro will take office with a decisive mandate from Pennsylvania voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive to pare back abortion rights and voting laws in the premier battleground state. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro will take office with a decisive mandate from Pennsylvania voters, who overwhelmingly rejected a Republican drive to pare back abortion rights and voting laws in the premier battleground state. The state’s two-term attorney general will take the reins in a state riven by bitter partisanship over voting laws and the management of the COVID-19 pandemic by his predecessor. And, with the 2024 presidential election looming, big questions remain unresolved over the state’s voting laws. Still, Shapiro stresses that his blowout victory is a salute to crossover support from Republican voters. He says he has a “mandate” to bring people together and work with Republicans.

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(Perry Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident at 7:02 PM Saturday, November 12, 2022, along Wilson Ave. in Perry Twp., Lawrence County,
Troopers reported via release that upon arriving and investigating that 20-year-old Tyler Bettner  of Ellwood City was operating a 2005 Ford Mustang downhill on Wilson Ave. towards River Road when he said he heard a noise and his vehicle started pulling to the right. Bittner said he attempted to turn the vehicle to the left but it kept going to the right. He said he then hit the brakes to try and stop and slid on gravel that caused him to strike a 2013 Kia Optima that was parked. The crash disabled both vehicles.
No injuries were reported but Bittner was charged by Troopers with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection.