WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Senator Bob Casey joined with colleagues in the House and Senate to introduce a bipartisan concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel. Fogel is a U.S. citizen and career educator who Russia has imprisoned since August 2021 for carrying roughly half an ounce of medical…
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(AP) Henrik Lundqvist had posters of Mike Vernon and Tom Barrasso on a wall in his bedroom when he was growing up in Sweden hoping to play in the NHL. Decades later, they are going into the Hockey Hall of Fame together this November as part of a goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Lundqvist was elected Wednesday in…
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Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published June 21, 2023 5:33 P.M. We have chosen not to identify the students involved in this story, even though one is of the age of 18, as all claims in this incident are currently allegations and no criminal charges have been filed. …
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Guest article by Larisa May. Published June 18, 2023 2:48 P.M. (Brighton Township, PA) Dozens of classic cars and trucks gathered at St. Barnabas’s facility on Dutch Ridge Road on June 17 for the first car cruise of the summer “Cruisin’ on the Ridge” series. The event series is being hosted by Beaver County Radio…
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Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed executive orders reestablishing five Governor’s Advisory Commissions – including the Commissions on African American Affairs, Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs, Latino Affairs, LGBTQ Affairs, and Women – and established a new Commission on Next Generation Engagement. The Governor’s Advisory Commissions make recommendations to the Governor on policies and…
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Scranton, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order directing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to develop its Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year roadmap to meet the needs of Pennsylvania’s senior population and improve Commonwealth services for older Pennsylvanians. Older Pennsylvanians are vital contributors to our communities – and Governor Shapiro knows they deserve to have…
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2023 Golf Outing Date: June 23, 2023 Location: Rolling Acres Golf Course Presented by WesBanco Register before May 8th for Early Bird Rates! Early Bird Member: $150 Early Bird Non-member: $180 Foursome: $550 Details: Come join us for our Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser! If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact Molly Suehr at msuehr@bcchamber.com. Register…
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(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Radio is teaming up with numerous local businesses to honor our fallen soldiers that were killed in action and that have passed away by other means over the years. You can still submit entries to the list up until Memorial Day. e-mail all information and a photo to fsparks@beavercountyradio.com. A special…
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey will seek a fourth term in office, bringing the power of incumbency and unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a critical presidential battleground state. The announcement by Casey, the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history, gives Democrats a…
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Harrisburg – The Shapiro Administration today unveiled a first-of-its-kind plan to tackle Pennsylvania’s shortage of certified elementary and secondary teachers through apprenticeship – a workforce development strategy that creates earn-as-you-learn career pathways to family-sustaining jobs. For workers, apprenticeship is an opportunity to gain in-demand skills while earning a paycheck. For employers, apprenticeship is an opportunity to…
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