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Ambulance Stolen in Pittsburgh Recovered in Hopewell, Suspect in Custody

(Hopewell Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) An ambulance that was stolen as paramedics treated a patient on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh was recovered on I-376 outbound from the city on Interstate 376 in Hopewell Twp., Beaver County early Monday morning.
According to police, The incident began around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning as paramedics were called to the 200 block of West Sycamore Street. A man stole the ambulance, which state police later tracked to I-376 near Hopewell.
The man who allegedly stole the ambulance was taken into custody.

Ambridge School Board Reorganizes for 2023

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Ambridge, Pa.) The Ambridge Area School Board held their annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday night and Kelly Ramasco was elected board president. Elected to vice president was Amy Fitasko. Meeting dates for the upcoming year and committee chairmen were also announced.
In other business Laughlin Memorial Library representatives will be Tom Cephas and Matt Zatchey Baden Memorial Library representative is Amy Fitsko.

Turnovers And Big Plays Put The Quips Playoff Hopes Away They Lose 41-18 IN State Championship Final

Aliquippa found them self in very unfamiliar territory as they were playing from behind the entire game. And it only took seconds for the game to start going the wrong way as they turned the ball over on the 30 yard line and Bishop MC Devitt  Went first play from scrimmage 70 yards right over the middle with a pass and catch that turned out to be Bishop Mc Devitts recipe to destroy the Quips Defense through the air. Aliquippa did show some good run defense but they could not stop the passing attack of Bishops. Also having 5 turnovers turn into 5 scores that was more than a little pressure on the Quips  defense, The Quips showed some life in the 3rd quarter scoring on a long interception , and then again put a drive together and took one more into the endzone to get the game within to scores but Aliquippa could do know more final score Bishop Mc Devitt 41 Aliquippa 18.

 

CCBC Players of the Game for Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt, PIAA 4A Championship 12/08/22

99.3 and 95.7 FM along with 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and beavercountyradio.com‘s Mike Azadian and Bruce Frey had the call from Cumberland Valley High School of this 2022 PIAA Class 4A Championship  high school football playoff game as the Crusaders battled the Quips.

Your CCBC Players of the game are:

Aliquippa: Cameron Lyndsey
Mc Devitt: Tyshawn Russell

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Scoring Updates: Aliquippa and Bishop McDevitt, 6:30 PM 12/08/22

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Ambridge Police Hold Stuff a Cruiser Event

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(Ambridge, Pa.) Ambridge Police announced  that Lt. John Chickos and officer Austin Turner filled their cruiser with toys that have been donated. The Abominable Bumble visited and cheered them on.

On Friday, December 9, 2022 Officers Tim Depenhart, AJ Bialik, and Nathan Swierkosz will be on duty. The goal is to fill 2 cruisers  for  Toys for Tots.
The crew is credited for being an asset to Ambridge. It has been reported that one of the officers is a secret Santa every year, Christmas trees are purchased for 2 local families chosen at random.
Residents are advised to drop off toys  and deposit them in the police cruiser  in the lot  located at 600 11th Street.
 This crew, it’s been reported that they plan on claiming bragging rights for the next year.

Aliquippa School Board Reorganizes, and Hires Two teachers

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) The Aliquippa School Board met on Wednesday night for their annual reorganization meeting .Tina Price Genes was reappointed president, and Nicole bible was reappointed vice president at Wednesday night’s meeting. Sam Weir was hired as the high school art teacher. An  elementary pre-k instructional aide  was hired. Superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods reported on the progress with the stadium project,   The Project Warm coat distribution by FedEX on Tuesday at the elementary  school was also reported by the superintendent. Each student received a  new coat.

Link For PIAA 4A Championship: Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt

99.3 and 95.7 FM along with 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and beavercountyradio.com‘s Mike Azadian and Bruce Frey have the call from Cumberland Valley High School of this 2022 PIAA Class 4A Championship  high school football playoff game as the Crusaders battle the Quips.
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Nominations Open for Beaver Musicians Hall of Fame

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Beaver County, Pa.) Nomination forms for the Class of 2023 Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame are now being accepted through January 31, 2023. To be considered the candidate must have a reasonable connection to Beaver County and have made an outstanding musical contribution to society. The official nomination form can be found on the Beaver Valley Musicians Union website www.bvmusiciansunion.org using the “Nomination Form” tab.
Required information includes the candidate’s contact information, as well as similar information about the individual who is making the nomination. A detailed biography of the candidate’s musical contributions and a photograph should be included.
Since 1990 several outstanding musicians have been inducted into the Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame. Their names are inscribed on the Hall of Fame Honor Roll that is displayed at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center School in Midland. Each musician receives a plaque of the Henry M. Mancini Award inscribed with the indicated class year at a ceremonial dinner.

PIAA Votes to Allow High School Athletes to Get Paid For Name, Image, Image and Likeness

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(Harrisburg, Pa.) The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has ruled that student athletes can now start making money while in high school.
The PIAA’s board of directors has reportedly approved a policy to allow high school athletes in the state to profit from their name, image, and likeness, just like college athletes.
Now young athletes in Pennsylvania are allowed to earn money from endorsement deals and promotional activities through outlets on social media and through advertisements.
There are restrictions, stating that the athletes can’t wear their school’s uniform or make any reference to their school or their team.
Some kinds of products and services are banned from endorsements, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, and weapons.
The PIAA based the rule on a third and final reading by a vote of 26-4.