November 3, 2021 at 1:33 PM
(New Brighton, Pa.) New Brighton Borough has started the road milling and resurfacing of various roads started today, November 3. As part of the 2021 road paving program, Second Street, from Thirteenth Street to the mid 1500 block; Sixth Avenue, from Eleventh Street to Thirteenth Street; Twelfth Street, from Fifth Avenue to the mid 600 block; Fourth Avenue, from Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Street; and Fourteenth Street, from Third Avenue to Sixth Avenue will be milled and paved.

Work will be conducted during daylight hours and is anticipated to continue for approximately two weeks. The schedule is tentative and subject to change depending on weather. There may be travel delays and parking restrictions during this time. Please plan accordingly.

(AP Photo)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol after both tested positive. Coach Mike Sullivan says Crosby is dealing with mild symptoms while Dumoulin remains asymptomatic. They are the seventh and eighth members of the Penguins to test positive for COVID-19 since training camp opened in September. Pittsburgh is off to a 3-3-2 start and is currently tied for last in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Last year, the County Commissioners cancelled the work session on the day following Election Day, because the ballots were still being counted.

This year, it was a full crew at the Beaver County Courthouse for the regular Wednesday work session. Why such a difference?

“There was a lot less volume this year,” said Commissioner Dan Camp. “Next year I think there’ll be more ballots and it’ll take longer. This year it took about 8 hours.”

Despite a 5% increase in post-presidential participation from the 2017 election, Beaver County’s presence at the polls went from 94,645 ballots in 2020 to 37,803 in 2021–a drop from 80% to 33%.

“Credit to everyone at the polling places as well,” Commissioner Jack Manning added. “There’s been a lot of issues across the state with getting people to volunteer and work the polls. Fortunately, we’ve got some good folks here and new people who have stepped up.”

“We need to thank the volunteers,” spoke Commissioner Tony Amadio. “It was a smooth operation.”

Less smooth is the current situation at the Ice Arena, where ice activity has been halted since October 29 due to the two zambonis being sidelined. According to Parks & Recreation director Tony Caltury, the 1992 model blew an engine three weeks ago, while the 2008 model is being worked on for separate issues.

“We’re about five days out from the other zamboni’s issues major issues getting fixed,” Caltury said. “I tried reaching out to several other rinks to see if they had a zamboni that we could lease or rent for a month before we get over the hump, but it seems everyone else is in the same boat.”

Caltury has also propositioned for a new zamboni for the Ice Arena, a measure which the Commissioners provided no verbal challenge toward.

The Commissioners’ next work session is scheduled for November 10 at 10:00 AM.

Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent 
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:14 AM
(Aliquippa, Pa.) VEBH Architect Dan Egan discussed  the steps  to be taken  prior to the  demolition and construction of a new football stadium at Aliquippa High School Monday night. Egan met with the board, athletic director and some members of the coach staff and the public.  Originally, Egan gave the board a cost estimate of $2.5 million dollars, and Monday night he  reported it could cost $3.4 million dollars. District Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods asked Egan to furnish him with an updated list on the costs involved.. Egan said once all the permits are issued for the project and demolition and construction is done it could take 5 months. The visitors section has been closed  for a few years because it’s not structurally sound.  The stadium is 85 years old, and was built in 1936 and is not up to code.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:56 AM
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
Schoolchildren take the spotlight this week as the U.S. enters a new phase in COVID-19 vaccination aimed at curbing deaths, hospitalizations and more than a year of disrupted education. With authorities promising enough vaccine to protect the nation’s 28 million kids ages 5-11, pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals and schools were poised to begin the shots after the final OK late Tuesday.  Many locations planned mass vaccination events in coming days. The vaccine — one-third the dose for teens and adults — requires two shots three weeks apart. Children who get vaccinated before Thanksgiving will be fully covered by Christmas.

Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 10:53 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh city employees who are not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Dec. 22 could be fired under a new mandate announced by the mayor. Mayor Bill Peduto said Monday that workers who remain unvaccinated by the deadline and who do not obtain a medical or religious exemption could face “employment actions,” including unpaid leave or termination. The mandate builds on an earlier vaccine requirement for new hires. It’s already facing pushback, with the head of the police union pledging legal action.

(File Photo)
Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 10:45 AM
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) UPMC announced Tuesday that its 92,000 employees will receive a $500 bonus for their dedication during the coronavirus pandemic.

CEO and President Leslie C. Davis wrote in an email to employees. “Over the past 20 months, you have risen in truly exceptional ways to meet challenges we could have never anticipated. With your critical support, UPMC continues to care for so many affirming our dedication to excellence, as well as our fundamental mission of service.”

The $46 million in bonuses is part of about $300 million the health-care provider said it plans to spend in 2022 to improve compensation and benefits. Additional enhancements to compensation are expected to be announced later this week.

(File Photo of Rochester Giant Eagle)
Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 10:38 AM
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) All Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo locations will be closed on Thanksgiving. Giant Eagle’s transportation and retail support centers will also be closed.
The company said the closure on Nov. 25 is to give employees the opportunity to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. Because Giant Eagle’s locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, shoppers are encouraged to plan for their holiday fuel and grocery needs in advance.
Supermarket and GetGo locations will resume normal operating hours on Friday, November 26.

Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 10:04 AM

(Beaver County, Pa.) The General Election was held in Beaver County yesterday with a modest amount of the 112,744 registered voters voting. Overall 37,803 people cast a vote whether in person or by mail-in ballot for a 33.53 percent turnout. The majority of voters returned to the polls with 29,695 people going to their local polling place to cast a ballot and 8,103 people voting by mail.

Compared to 2017, the last year after a presidential election, Beaver County had an almost 5 percent increase in ballots cast. In 2017 the turnout was 28.88 percent. There are also almost 4000 more registered voters in Beaver County in 2021 with 112,744 being registered compared to 2017 the county had 108,931.

There were many races that were contested and some incumbents were beat. In the City of Beaver Falls Mayor George Quay fell short of his write-in campaign to defeat Kenya Johns who defeated Quay in the primary earlier this year. Johns received more votes, 778, than write-in votes that were cast, 580, thus guaranteeing that Johns will become the first black and women mayor of Beaver Falls.

Ambridge will have a new Mayor as Democrat Gerald “Duke” Mc Coy defeat Republican Dennis Lapic by under 100 votes and Green Party candidate Lorianne Burgess  by nearly 300 votes.

Incumbent Ambridge School Board member Denise Maganello was defeated for both a 2 year and 4 year term.

Incumbent Blackhawk School Board member Melissa Ziegler was also ousted and Rochester school board while closely contested remained for the most part the same.

You can see all of the election results by clicking the link below to go the Beaver County Bureau of Elections unofficial results page:

http://www.beavercountypa.gov/Depts/Elections/Documents/Nov2021Results/SummaryResults11022021.pdf