Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published July 1, 2024 11:28 P.M.
(New Brighton, Pa) The New Brighton Borough announced Monday that the Municipal Building will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. They say the holiday will not affect the refuse collection schedule and Aiken Refuse will operate on a normal schedule and provide refuse collection Thursday morning.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 1, 2024 11:23 A.M.
(Center Township, Pa) On Friday, June 28, Center Township Police reported that Minister Myron Knox posted bail and his whereabouts are unknown. Knox was taken into custody at his home on Friday, June 7, when he was charged with several felony and misdemeanor drug and firearms charges following a raid.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 1, 2024 11:21 A.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) An Aliquippa woman was arrested and jailed Friday. Police on patrol in the city last Friday night observed Makeba Lowe, 52, walking in the area of Towne Tower Apartments at 10:15pm. They were aware that she had an active warrant for her arrest out of Robinson Township for felony retail theft and after a record check they found that there were also warrants out of Economy Borough and the Beaver County Sheriff’s office. Police took Lowe into custody and she was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the Beaver County Jail on all 3 warrants.
Sandy Giordano – Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 1, 2024 11:19 A.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) Aliquippa Police Captain Donnie Lane retired on June 9, 2024 after serving on the police force for 27 years and received a proclamation from Mayor Dwan B. Walker.
Captain Lane was honored at a retirement party last Saturday.
Aliquippa Fire Chief Dave Forringer retired after 25 years with the city, and also received a proclamation from Mayor Walker.
New Fire Chief Tim Firich was recognized by council, with the official chief’s pin.
Margaret “Peggy” Shaw, 97 of Beaver passed away peacefully in the early evening hours of Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Beaver Meadows, Beaver with her family by her side.
Born January 16, 1927 in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Eleanor Powell. Peggy was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver and was very active in a myriad of local lady’s athletic clubs.
She is survived by her son Leslie (Denise) Shaw, Beaver, a daughter, Sidney L. (Bill Haniotes) Shaw, Beaver, cherished grandchildren, Harmony (Matthew) Stewart, Dr. Heather (Dr. Frank) Grisafi, Stephanie (Allen) Johnson, Kacie (Joshua) Eckelberger, Leslie (Frank) Klutka, great grandchildren, Mia and Lucca Grisafi, Sawyer Sisk, Jack Stewart, Crew Stewart, Bronson and Bryar Eckelberger, Haven Scott, Lily Klutka, Evangeline Klutka, and Adriana Margaret Klutka. She is also survived by her beloved Yorkie, Maggie Mae.
Peggy lived her life with kindness, dignity, and class and that resulted in many beautiful friends- new and old- whom she cherished and loved. Of special note, Beverly and Carl Merriman; and faithful friend and “honorary daughter” Cindy Nardelli.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loyal and beloved husband of 67 years, Richard L. Shaw, and brother Brad Powell.
Friends are welcome to attend a funeral service which will be held Monday, July 1 at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver by her pastor, Reverend Jeffrey A. Arnold. Private interment will take place at the Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shaw Family Trust at the Pittsburgh Foundation, 5 PPG Place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 to provide college scholarships for Beaver County students; the Beaver County Foundation- Shaw Park Project, P.O. Box 569, Beaver, PA 15009 to rebuild the community pool/parks and recreation; or The Beaver County Humane Society (BCBH) 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
Pastor Donald W. MacNeil, 92, of Beaver, formerly of New Brighton, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Heritage Valley, Beaver.
Born January 27, 1932, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late James P and Mabel (Trussell) MacNeil. A true man of God, he served in the ministry for over 70 years at five churches. After serving 40 years at New Brighton Church of the Nazarene, he was currently serving as the minister at the First Congregational Church of Beaver Falls.
Pastor’s journey led him to many places, serving countless people all over Beaver County. A special place in his heart was the Beaver Medical Center, where you could find him walking the halls, holding court in the lobby or visiting those in need. If you didn’t catch him at the hospital, you were sure to find him sitting outside of Kretchmar’s, enjoying a lemon pocket. Though he could always share a childhood story of his New England years, including his love of sailing and ‘chowdah’, more than anything he loved getting to know all of you. Although he initially thought he was destined to be a forest ranger, he truly adored being the people’s pastor.
Pastor is survived by his children, Greg (Melissa) MacNeil, Kathleen (Frank) Kusnir, and Janet (Tom) Roberts; grandchildren, Brandi Fry-MacNeil, Jaclyn, Frank Jr., Daniel and John Kusnir, Jimmy and Gabrielle Nero; Great-grandchildren, Nathan and Carly Ruthann. We as a family would like to include all of you as well, his church family and the community that he served.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife, Ruth Ann MacNeil, and daughter-in-law, Kerrie MacNeil.
Friends will be welcomed Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4pm & 6 to 8pm at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, and Wednesday from 10am until the time of the service at 11am, at the New Brighton Church of the Nazarene, 423 Penn Ave, New Brighton, with Reverend Randy Owens officiating.
Private family interment will follow at Grove Cemetery, New Brighton.
We would like to thank the staff of Heritage Valley Beaver for their compassionate care of our father in his final days.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald W. MacNeil, please visit our floral store.
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(Midland, PA) – Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is delighted to host another in its series of Summer Oldies concerts. This year marks our first Pure Black & Gold Oldies Concert in the MainStage Theater, for one show only, Friday, July 26 at 7:00pm.
This special concert will feature three of Pittsburgh’s most popular and iconic oldies groups:
The Skyliners
Celebrating 66 years as one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved doo-wop groups, The Skyliners are known for their chart-topping hits “Since I Don’t Have You”, “This I Swear”, “Pennies from Heaven”, “It Happened Today”, and “Close Your Eyes.” Inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002, The Skyliners currently feature the amazing John Sarkis, Eric Bruce, Jim Gregorakis, and the incomparable Donna Groom.
The Jaggerz
Best known for their classic hit “THE RAPPER,” Pittsburgh’s own The Jaggerz, featuring founding members Jimmie Ross and Benny Faiella along with Hermie Granati, Dennis McAbee, Paul Martello and Chris Patarini, will showcase their distinctive blend of blue-eye soul, rich vocals, and soulful grooves.
Pure Gold
With a music career spanning four decades, Pure Gold will perform songs from the ’50s to present, including a blend of blues, standards, and original material to highlight their unique talent and range.
Tickets start at just $18 and are on sale now at the JR Advertising Specialties Box Office at Lincoln Park during
regular business hours, by phone at 724-576-4644,and on-line at lincolnparkarts.org.
The Beaver 95.7 FM and 1460 WMBA are the Official Media Sponsors of Pure Black & Gold Oldies
Credit: Beaver County Radio Correspondent Sandy Giordano
Thursday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Polk Street in Aliquippa for shots fired. According to the report filed by Aliquippa Police a white male wearing a Steeler jersey discharged a firearm in his garage and went back into his residence. Police identified the suspect as Bobby Crosby, 40, of Aliquippa.
When Crosby was searched the Police found a Taurus Tx 22 caliber handgun. They also found several paper folds containing a white powdery substance believed to be fentanyl. After a field test was done the papers tested positive for fentanyl. Crosby also had 2 packaged syringes on him. Three spent shell casings were found in the garage where the caller stated Crosby was shooting from.
Police placed Crosby under arrest for a felony drug possession with intent to sell, Three misdemeanor charges, drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct,, and a summary offense for discharging a firearm within city limits.
Crosby is currently lodged in the Beaver County Jail.
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT is announcing slide repair work on Route 4016 (Beaner Hollow Road) in Brighton Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, July 1 weather permitting.
Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Beaner Hollow Road between Dutch Ridge Road and Sharon Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through late July. Crews
Crews from A. Liberoni, Inc. will conduct the slide repair work which also includes shoulder reconstruction, and cross pipe and inlet replacement. Please use caution when traveling through the corridor.
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 X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Contact: Steve Cowan, stcowan@pa.gov