Category: News

No One Injured in Early Morning Fire in Vacant West Aliquippa Duplex

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:47 AM
(West Aliquippa, Pa.) Fire broke out inside of a duplex in West Aliquippa shortly before 4:30 AM Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021 on  Erie Avenue.

Aliquippa Fire Captain Joe Trone reported to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that the fire is now out. Captain Trone said ‘STRIKE TEAM” assisted at the scene.
The captain said the home is under renovation and the fire started in a bedroom.

No injuries were reported.
Preliminary investigation suggests a person somehow made their way into the building and started the fire to keep warm.

Beaver Man Slipped and Fell Off Over-Pass While Trying to Help Another Motorist on I-376 Causing His Death

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:56 AM

(Hopewell, Pa.) We are now learning more about the accident that claimed the life of a Beaver man. PA State Police in Beaver reported yesterday that 41-year-old Timothy Baclit of Beaver was pronounced dead after he fell from an overpass on Interstate 376 in Hopewell Twp. early Sunday morning when he stopped to assist a motorist according to a release.
Baclit and another unnamed motorist stopped to help another motorist who had wrecked on Interstate 376 Westbound near Bryson Road. Baclit went around the back side of the vehicle to help extract the individual. He Stood up on the concrete wall and slipped and fell off the bridge
Troopers say the incident happened around 1:10 a.m.
According to a release Baclit suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead when police found him at the bottom of the hillside.
The incident is still under investigation.

Two Tigers Test Positive for COVID-19 at The Pittsburgh Zoo

Tuesday December 7,, 2021 at 6:51 AM
(Pittsburgh, Pa.)  The results of a rapid antigen test have shown that two tigers at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium have tested positive for COVID-19. The tigers began displaying clinical signs including occasional coughing and loose stool but have otherwise been in good condition. Voluntary nasal swabs were gathered from the cats, providing the initial results. Additionally, PCR testing of fecal matter has been submitted for analysis. 

Animal care staff continue to provide supportive care to the tigers; the felines are eating normally and are expected to make a full recovery.

“We are taking this situation seriously and are continuing to provide the best care possible to our tigers,” says Dr. Jeremy Goodman, President and CEO. “We do not allow any of our visitors to come within close proximity to any of our cats, so the risk of transmission to our guests is very low.”

All animals have been closely monitored throughout the pandemic and staff continue to follow appropriate biomedical security measures. The infected tigers likely contracted the virus after exposure to an asymptomatic zoo employee. At this time, limited quantities of vaccination have been made available for animals in human care and the Pittsburgh Zoo is currently on the waiting list for the preventative treatment. 

In April of this year, two female lions tested positive for COVID-19 and made a full recovery. There has been no evidence that wild or domestic cats have played a significant role in spreading the virus to humans in the US, nor have there been any domestic fatalities of tigers who have contracted the virus. 

Former State Senator and Congresswoman, Melissa Hart, To Run For Governor

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:43 AM
(North Hills, Pa.) Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart a Republican, in an interview on KDKA-TV yesterday said she is running for governor of Pennsylvania next year. There are 12 declared candidates for the Republican nomination for governor.
Now Melissa Hart wants to do what no woman has ever done in Pennsylvania and become governor.
For ten years, Hart represented the North Hills in the state Senate in Harrisburg and then served another six years in Congress.

Hart will make a formal announcement of candidacy in January

Guentzel Scores Twice, Crosby Once as Pens top Kraken 6-1

Tuesday, Decemebr 7, 2021 at 5:51 AM
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer
SEATTLE (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Danton Heinen scored 25 seconds apart early in the first period, Jake Guentzel extended his point streak to 13 games with two goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Seattle Kraken 6-1. Jeff Carter scored 1:47 into the game, Crosby followed with his fourth goal at 4:42 and Heinen scored on a wrist shot moments later to leave the expansion Kraken stunned at the early onslaught. Guentzel scored his 14th of the season late in the second period and added his 15th midway through the third. He has five goals in the past two games. Jordan Eberle scored for Seattle.

The Beaver County Polar Plunge Takes Place January 8 To Raise Funds For Special Olympics PA

Whether or not the confluence of the Beaver and Ohio Rivers will be freezing on the morning of January 8 is up to Mother Nature. The amount of good fun and good charity, however–that’s in the hands of Beaver County.

Andrew Fee, the Regional Executive Director for Special Olympics PA, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the 2022 Polar Plunge taking place at the Bridgewater Landings Marina on January 8 at 9 AM. Participants will have the chance to plunge into the cold morning waters of the Beaver River, join in the fun with food and music, and donate to the many competitive and social events put on every year by Special Olympics organizations.

It was also brought up by Andrew that similar to 2021–when the in-person Plunge was not held–the option is available once again for the “Polar Pop”, a virtual participation from the confines of home. Participants are allowed and encouraged to send in a video of themselves engaging with cold water, with all proceeds going to the same goal of helping out Special Olympics PA.

To watch the full interview with Andrew and Matt, check out the Facebook feed below!

Tuesday Teleforum with Eddy Crow

Tuesday’s Teleforum program brings you more chances to win a 100$ Aliquippa Giant Eagle gift card. Listen from 9 till noon on Teleforum to get registered for your chance to win! Teleforum is every weekday from 9 till noon on AM1230, AM1460, and 99.3FM presented by St. Barnabas. Also listen to the livestream on BeaverCountyRadio.com.

Christine Kroger Celebrates Opening Of “Neighborhood North: Museum Of Play” In Beaver Falls

After months of research, development, and focus…a new land for learning has taken up residence on 8th Avenue in Beaver Falls.

Neighborhood North: Museum Of Play opened last week, and executive director Christine Kroger joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the new learning center for children and their families. The museum is located in the old SkyBank/Huntington Bank building at 716 14th Street in Beaver Falls, located just a few block from the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. The facility is open three days a week–Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday–and admission is free through the end of January 2022.

Kroger spoke about the importance of bringing Neighborhood North to the community not just in Beaver County, but throughout all of Beaver County as well. She highlighted the communication with the Beaver Falls community and its leaders as a key contributor to the development of the museum, and a key component to its future, too–Kroger hopes to see Neighborhood North take up permanent residence at the old News-Tribune building located across from the Carnegie Free Library.

To hear the full interview with Matt and Christine, click on the Facebook feed below!

PIAA Championship Football Coverage Will Be On Beaver County Radio This Week

Two Beaver County teams are entering the chocolate capital of Pennsylvania, and they hope to leave with a sweet taste in their mouth–not of candy, but of gold.

The Aliquippa Quips (12-1) in Class 4A will join Central Valley (14-0) in Class 3A in going for PIAA State Championship titles on the gridiron of Hersheypark Stadium this week, and Beaver County Radio will be live for all the action.

The Quips, making their first state title game since 2018 when they won it all, will battle Bishop McDevitt (12-1) out of District 3 on Thursday night at 7:00pm. Coverage on Beaver County Radio begins with pregame at 6:30.

The Warriors will also be battling a District 3 foe, as the rematch with Wyomissing Area (15-0) takes place Saturday afternoon at Noon. Last year Central Valley knocked off Wyomissing 35-21, and the Warriors are riding a 26-game winning streak heading into the championship match. Coverage on Beaver County Radio begins with pregame at 11:30 AM on Saturday.

Coverage of both games can also be heard on the Trib Live High School Sports Network.

Beaver Man Dies After Falling Off Over Pass on I-376 in Hopewell Twp.

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Story By Frank Sparks, News/Program Director
(Hopewell Twp., Pa.)PA State Police in Beaver are reporting that 41-year-old Timothy Baclit of Beaver was pronounced dead after he fell from an overpass on Interstate 376 in Hopewell Twp. early Sunday morning when he stopped to assist a motorist according to a release.
Troopers say the incident happened around 1:10 a.m. westbound on I-376 at Bryson Road.
Another motorist crashed into the guard rail and Baclit and another motorist stopped to check on the driver who crashed.
According to a release Baclit suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead when police found him at the bottom of the hillside.
The incident is still under investigation.