(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“Today is a sign of our community’s investment in that academy.”

The “academy” referenced by Beaver County DA David Lozier is the police academy, one of three new elements in the new Center For Public Safety at the Community College of Beaver County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new facilities at CCBC on Wednesday, attended by several local leaders in law and law enforcement, and presided by Lozier, CCBC President Dr. Roger W. Davis, and Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning.

The new department comes at a time in which the numbers for staff in police departments and emergency services are moving backwards, which is creating potential burnout for the staff that remains. “We need to triple the size of our graduating classes,” Lozier added, “but like every other police academy in Pennsylvania–and probably in the country–there’s a critical shortage of young people interested in going to the academy.”

Included in the new facility are multiple classrooms for a traditional teacher/student educational setting, a crime scene room in which students can earn hands-on experience dealing with action in the moment, and Use of Force Simulation & Firearms Trainer that includes a wraparound screen to simulate a real-world experience.

“This opening of our facility reflects one of core beliefs of our institution; that the journey of education never stops,” Davis stated. “When a student earns a credential or diploma and walks across our stage at commencement, we really believe that those are just milestones and not the end point.”

To view photos from the grand opening of the CCBC Center For Public Safety, take a look at the gallery below.

(Beaver County, PA) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 A.M.  for “The Best of Beaver County”, an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Mike Romigh and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in local neighborhoods, and the people that are making it happen.  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining “The Best Of Beaver County”.  

This week Mike’s guest is Pa State Rep Josh Kail, Josh represents the 15th District which entails parts of Beaver and Washington Counties.

Josh and Mike will be talking about the recently passed budget and also legislation that has passed the house recently and what is on the table in the next voting session. Josh has been instrumental in introducing the legislation to investigate the actions of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The show is presented on all platforms of Beaver County Radio, on-air at 95.7 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.

You can also download our free apps by clicking on the proper store icon for your platform of a device:


You can also listen on your Amazon Alexa by telling Alexa to Learn the Beaver County Radio Skill.
The radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon.

(File Photo of Federal Court in Pittsburgh, Pa.)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.)  A resident of Finleyville, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of theft of government property, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Timothy L. Butler, Jr., 45, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, from June 2017 until December 2018, Butler, the former Chief of Police, stole evidence – bricks of heroin with a value of over $1,000 – from the Elizabeth Borough Police Department evidence locker for his own personal use.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

(Photo and Story by Sandy Giordano)

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa) Kenzi Mawhinney , a  2022 Hopewell High  School graduate was introduced to the board and guests at Tuesday night’s meeting buy Superintendent Robert Kartychak.. She was named Shell Beaver County ‘s Student of the year.  Dr. Kartychak announced that at the football banquet Shell donated $10,000.00  to the district.

(Photo and story by Sandy Giordano)

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Nancy Raub returned to the district on July 11, 2022, and assumed her former position as business manager.

(Stowe Twp., Pa.) In a story that we first told you about yesterday where Allegheny County police were notified around 2:05 AM yesterday morning of a shooting in the 1100 block of Island Avenue in Stowe Township. At the time police said they found evidence of a shooting but no victims.
Police then received a call for a crash in the 1400 block of Island Avenue near Shooters Bar. When officers arrived, they found who was shot multiple times and was in critical condition.
That man 38-year-old Keith Wicks of McKees Rocks later died at hospital from his injuries.
Following an investigation, Allegheny County police determined the victim and three other adults were sitting in a parked car when the shooting happened. The vehicle fled the area and ended up hitting a pole.
There are no suspects or motive at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) With the high heat and humidity Beaver County Radio has some tips for you to help you stay safe and recognize if others are suffering and need medical help.
Those who are at highest risk include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness are at a greater risk for heat-related illness. You can take the following protective actions to prevent illness or death:
Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as you can. Air-conditioning is the number one way to protect yourself against heat-related illness and death. If your home is not air-conditioned, reduce your risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air conditioned and using air conditioning in vehicles. You can go to local cooling centers. Do not rely on a fan as your main cooling device during an extreme heat event.
Some tips for the heat to help you stay healthy are
Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
Limit use of the stove and oven—it will make you and your house hotter.
Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather:
Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
Pace your activity. Start activities slowly and pick up the pace gradually.
Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
If you play a sport that practices during hot weather, protect yourself and look out for your teammates:
Closely monitor people who depend on you for their care and ask these questions:
Are they drinking enough water?
Do they have access to air conditioning?
Do they need help keeping cool?
People at greatest risk for heat-related illness can take the following protective actions to prevent illness or death:

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting this morning that 24-year-old Josiah Hufnagel was pronounced dead early this morning after he crashed his motorcycle on Kane Road just past Lakewood Road in Hopewell Township around 1:30 AM. Hopewell Police Chief Donald Sedlacek reported that the accident is under investigation. A ruling hasn’t been made by the Beaver County Coroner’s office.

(Mark Moran/The Citizens’ Voice via AP)

(Harrisburg, Pa.) No One hit The Mega Millions jackpot and it has grown to an estimated $630 million for Friday’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing.
The winning numbers drawn Tuesday were 2, 31, 32, 37, 70 and Mega Ball 25.
Make sure you check your ticket if you did play because some people who played in Pennsylvania did win some significant money.
1 PA players matched 4 of 5, the Mega Ball, and purchased Megaplier, each receiving $30,000 and 3 PA players matched 4 of 5 and the Mega Ball, each receiving $10,000.