(The all new Baden Mc Donald’s opened to the public on Wednesday)
Story and Photos by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
October 28, 2021, 10:56 AM
(Baden, Pa.) The long anticipated re-opening of a brand new Mc Donald’s restaurant on Route 65 in Baden happened on Wednesday morning. The original Baden McDonald’s was built in  1961,  and reconstructed in 1991. The old Baden Mc Donald’s closed for business on May 30, 2021 and torn down.  Construction of an all new modern and up to date facility  began in June 2021.
The updated restaurant  is one of 19 owned by the  Sweeney family, Meghan Sweeney is a 3rd generation family member  and her father Paul Sweeney is still a part of the management.
A Ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday with local police, fire, and community officials, and Vietnam Vets, who conducted flag raising.
George Culhame, the  supervisor overseeing operations of the Baden restaurant said the store opened to customers on Wednesday at 8 a.m.  and by 2 p.m.  over, 1,100 customers had crossed the red carpet. The first 100 customers to cross the red carpet received a coupon for  one free combo meal every week for a year.. At 5 p.m. the Hamburglar was on hand for Family Night.

(Photo of Dawn and Gabi Sparks Trick or Treating in New Brighton in 2018) 
Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
October 28, 2021 09:28 AM

(Beaver County ,Pa.) These Communities will have Trick or Treating from 6-8 pm tonight: Aliquippa, Ambridge, Baden, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Big Beaver, Bridgewater, Brighton Township, Center Township, Chippewa Township, Conway, East Rochester, Eastvale, Economy, Frankfort Springs, Hanover Township, Harmony Township, Homewood, Hopewell Township, Independence Township, Industry, Koppel, Marion Township, Midland; Monaca, New Sewickley Township, Ohioville, Patterson Heights, Patterson Township, Rochester, Rochester Township, Shippingport, South Beaver Township, South Heights, Vanport, West Mayfield, and White Township.
The Following Communities will have Trick or Treating from 6 p.m. to 7:30 tonight: New Brighton, Daugherty Township, Pulaski Township, Fallston, New Galilee, and Darlington Township. Tomorrow night the Community College of Beaver County will be holding Trick or Treat and Saturday, October 30, 2021, Franklin and North Sewickley townships will have Trick or Treating from 4 to 6 p.m.
On the actual holiday of Halloween Freedom, Greene Township and Hookstown  will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Potter Township from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and Raccoon Township from 5 to 7 p.m.

by Frank Sparks, News/Program Director
October 28, 2021 06:25 AM
(New Castle, Pa.)  The New Castle City Police Department needs the publics help in finding a New Brighton man who is wanted for criminal homicide.

18-year-old Daniel Lee Tweedlie is wanted in the death of Devon Thompson. The incident occurred on Sunday night around 7pm when NCPD were dispatched to UPMC for a reported gunshot victim which was brought to the hospital. Responding officers learned that the victim, identified as Thompson had died of his injuries.

Police investigation determined that the shooting occurred at 413 Leasure Avenue 2nd floor, in the City of New Castle and charges of Criminal Homicide and Possession of a Firearm With Manufacturer Number Altered were filed against Tweedlie.

There is currently has an active arrest warrant for Tweedlie arrest. He is described as a white male, 5’5” tall, 150 pounds, brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the NCPD at 724-656-9300 or tips can be left their tip line at www.Newcastlepd.com.

Keystone State News Connection

Emily Scott

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With nearly two weeks to go until the Commonwealth Court hears arguments about whether Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional, members of the Pennsylvania Schools Work campaign took to the state Capitol steps yesterday to highlight the issue.

The Education Law Center and the Public Interest Law Center are representing school districts, parents and educational organizations in the case, arguing the way schools are funded in Pennsylvania violates the education clause and the equal protection provision of the state constitution.

Deborah Gordon Klehr, executive director of the Education Law Center, said the demonstration was meant to show residents the Keystone State is failing to support public education.

“Eighty-six percent of Pennsylvania school districts have an adequacy gap, and what it looks like for students and the student experience is crumbling buildings or lack of technology, libraries that are shuttered, limited or no access to career-training programs,” Klehr outlined.

Pennsylvania ranks 45th for the share of K-12 school funding provided by the state. The state constitution requires the Commonwealth to ensure there is a “thorough and efficient” system of education for all students.

Fifty percent of Black students and 40% of Latino students in Pennsylvania are concentrated in 20% of the districts with the lowest wealth.

Tomas Varela, director of advocacy and communications for the Urban League of Philadelphia, said it is time for the state to adequately support all students.

“When we fight for economic and social justice, we know that it starts with ensuring that our children have what they need to achieve their hopes and dreams,” Varela asserted. “The fight for adequate and equitable funding requires a collective effort, a collection of urban, suburban and rural people who demand equal opportunity for all students.”

The lawsuit is scheduled to be heard starting Nov. 12. The state Department of Education, state legislature leadership and Gov. Tom Wolf are among those named as defendants in the suit.

Part 4 of 4 In A Special Series Designed To Raise Awareness During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By Mark Peterson – Beaver County Radio. October 28, 2021 5:41 A.M.

(Beaver County, PA) October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Women’s Center of Beaver County has partnered with Beaver County Radio to produce and publish a four part series on issues associated with Domestic Violence.

Domestic violence is a big enough problem by itself  if one had to pay for follow up therapy and shelter services, the problem would only get worse for most folks. The Women’s Center of Beaver County provides all of their services for free. This makes access easier, and provides all important support to victims of domestic violence when they need it the most. Beaver County Radio spoke to Women’s Center Therapist, Jodie McGovern Eearlier this month.  She shed a little light on how the Women’s Center of Beaver County can continue to do what they do, at no cost to the victim of domestic violence, or their families.

The Women’s Center of Beaver County provides free therapy services around the clock, 365 days a year. and makes one of their therapists available daily via their 24 hour helpline for those who need assistance regarding domestic violence situations.  For more information about meeting with a domestic violence therapist from the Women’s Center of Beaver County, or how you can help out with a donation, call 724-775-0131.

This is the fourth and final segment in a special series that was focused on domestic violence, as part of an overall effort to educate and raise awareness of the issue during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor, is breaking with Gov. Tom Wolf on the centerpiece of Wolf’s plan to fight climate change amid the pushback it has received from influential building trades unions. Wolf has worked for two years to impose a price on carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. But Shapiro is suggesting that Wolf’s plan does not satisfy criticism that it will hurt the state’s power industry, drive up electric prices and do little to curtail greenhouse gases. Shapiro’s statement came as he prepared Wednesday to address union leaders from the pipeline trades who planned to question him about his position.

House moves bill to add seniors to prescription drug program
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House is advancing a bill to expand income eligibility limits for the state’s prescription drug subsidy program. The House voted 199-to-0 on Wednesday to approve the bill that would increase the maximum income for PACENET to $33,500 for single people and $41,500 for married couples. It’s expected to bring more than 20,000 more seniors into the program. The bill was sent to the state Senate for its consideration. PACENET and its companion program, PACE, are funded by the state lottery.