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Democratic Candidates Forum Held Thursday Night At Monaca Turners

Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Monaca, Pa.) Beaver County Democratic Chairman Terri  Mitko reported Friday morning that  11 candidates appeared both virtually and in person at a forum at the Monaca Turners Thursday night. Approximately 80  Dems attended the event.

Appearing virtually was Austin Davis, candidate for Lt. Governor, and Brian Sims.  Attending was Malcolm Kenyatta and Kevin Baumlin senatorial candidates.
Lt. Governor John Fetterman was there in person, and Attorney General  Josh Shapiro was virtual. He;s running for governor.
There are no petition signing events scheduled for the general assembly  Congressional candidates from the Pittsburgh area Sean Maloy and Chris Deluzio, and 14th District Bruce Karper were in attendance, along with Ste Representative Rob Matzie from the 16th District.

Public Meeting To Get Public Input on Beaver Falls Wave Pool To Be Held

(Photo of Tyrone Zeigler along with Beaver County Radio Program Director Frank Sparks from an appearance on Beaver County Radio about the wave pool on June 12, 2022. Photo taken by Matt Drzik) 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.)Tyrone Zeigler who has been putting forth efforts to revitalize the Beaver Falls Wave Pool announced on his Facebook Page that a public meeting will be held at the Beaver Falls City Building on March 31, 2022 a 6PM to get the publics input on the former wave pools future.
Zeigler said on his Facebook post that the meeting will be conducted by Aquatic Facility Design the company that was hired by Zeigler to conduct the pool feasibility study.
Zeigler started an initiative a few years ago to revitalize the wave pool that has been closed for over 20 years. In previous interviews on Beaver County Radio Zeigler has said it is his way of giving back to the community that he grew up in.

10th Street Bypass Ramp Restriction Friday in Pittsburgh

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(Pittsburgh, PA)  PennDOT District 11 is announcing a traffic restriction on the 10th Street Bypass ramp to southbound I-279 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Friday, March 18 weather permitting.

A traffic shift will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday on the ramp that carries motorists from the 10th Street Bypass to southbound I-279 (towards the Fort Pitt Bridge) to allow for inspection activities. Crews from the Larson Design Group will conduct the inspection of the bridge ramp that carries traffic from the Fort Duquesne Bridge to the Fort Pitt Bridge.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area.  Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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.

NEED A JOB? NEED A HOUSE? TELEFORUM HAS YOU COVERED FRIDAY!

Friday’s Teleforum talk program with Eddy Crow will feature Lisa Diaz of Job Training of Beaver County to talk about all the summer jobs needing to be filled. Afterwards realtor Eric McKenna joins Eddy to explain why tar-paper shacks are selling for six figures, and Friday also means a visit with Norm Mitry of Heritage Valley Health Systems. Teleforum is on every weekday from 9 till noon on am1230, am1460, fm99.3 presented by St. Barnabas, and now also on fm95.7, as well as free streaming at Beavercountyradio.com

VIDEO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County Receive Grant From Joe Namath Foundation

The featured image above shows Kim Anastas in the Beaver County Radio studio following an interview.
Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio

Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County, Kim Anastas, spoke on the air with Beaver County Radio Thursday morning.  Anastas had the pleasure of announcing that the Bigs and Littles of Beaver County received a grant from the Joe Namath Foundation.  The conversation also gave insight on the impact that the organization has on mentors and children. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County are a driving force behind providing opportunities to children of all ages, while giving valuable experience to their mentors.
You can listen and view the full interview below:

 

 

Two Charged with Theft of Mislaid Property Involving a $28,000.00 Necklace at Rivers Casino

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(Pittsburgh Pa.) Pa State Police at the Rivers Casino are reporting that they have charged two people with theft of mislaid property after an incident at the casino on February 25, 2022 around 7:35 PM.
Troopers said via release that they charged both 48-year-old Lisa Gonzales and 49-year-old Donald Stipetich both of Pittsburgh with Theft of Mislaid property involving a $28,000.00 Diamond Bracelet that belonged to a 62-year-old Gibsonia woman.
Troopers didn’t release any other information about the incident.

Pa State Police Need Publics Help With Damage That Occurred at Wampum Park

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(Wampum, Boro, Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are asking for the publics help with an incident that occurred at Wampum Park in Wampum Boro, Lawrence County.
Troopers said via release that on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 around 5 PM they were alerted that an unknown person damaged a door hinge on a tool shed at the park. Troopers are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to call the Pa State Police Barracks in New Castle at 724-598-2211

Rivers Casino Asking For License Renewal Ahead of New Hotel Opening This Summer

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh is asking for a license renewal ahead of its new The Landing Hotel that is expected to open this summer right next to the casino. A group of Pittsburgh city leaders and some community groups are raising concerns about kids possibly being left unattended in the hotel. They said there have been countless incidents at other casino hotels.
Rivers Casino leaders said they have plans in place so incidents like that do not happen at The Landing Hotel.

Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard Single-lane Restrictions Today Thru Saturday in Sewickley and Glenfield Boroughs

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Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Sewickley and Glenfield boroughs, Allegheny County will occur Thursday through Saturday, March 17-19 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 65 in both directions between Chestnut Street in Sewickley Borough and the Neville Island Bridge in Glenfield Borough daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday as crews repair roadway sensors along the corridor. Off-duty uniformed police officers will be staged at various intersections as needed to assist motorists through the work zone.

Lindy Paving will be performing the work.

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.

Police Arrest Person Who Broke Into the Pittsburgh Zoo Wednesday Evening

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Someone breached the perimeter fence of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Wednesday night, March 16,2022 shortly before 8 PM.
According to a release sent out by the Zoo the suspect was apprehended a little after 8 p.m. and all animals, personnel, and property are safe.
Ian Hunter, Public Relations Manager for the zoo said in the release that the Zoo maintains a 24 hour security presence and became aware of the breach immediately. Police were notified and arrived quickly. In cooperation with Zoo security, the suspect was safely apprehended with no injuries occurred. A full sweep was conducted of the Zoo by security and animal care staff and all animals remain safe in their habitats. Zoo property remains undamaged.
Dr. Jeremy Goodman, President & CEO said in the release that “As part of our extensive safety protocols, the Zoo conducts regular drills for emergency situations to keep animals and guests safe. We responded quickly and we had the right people here to take action.
The Zoo intends to continue with standard operations on Thursday