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Victim’s Name Released Who Was Killed In Route 8 Fatal Accident Tuesday Morning

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(Slippery Rock Twp., Butler County) We now have an update on that fatal accident that occurred on Route 8 yesterday in Slippery Rock Township.
Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that 47-year-old Ruth A. Alben was killed when the sedan she was operating went thru a flashing red signal at the intersection of Branchton Road and William Flynn Highway (Route 8) and was struck by a logging truck going north bound on Route 8.
State Police said that Alben was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred around 6:08 AM yesterday morning and had Route 8 closed for a long period of time as police investigated and removed the vehicles from the scene.

Chick-Fil-a at the Beaver Valley Mall Offering Drive-Thru Service

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(Monaca, Pa.) The Chick-fil-A at the Beaver Valley Mall announced on Facebook yesterday that they are starting drive-thru service today .
Owner Justin Lombardozzi said in the video that customers have been asking for a drive-thru and starting today they will have a team member at a kiosk in the mall parking lot who will take your order on an I-Pad. You will then pull up into one of the curbside stops and a team member will bring your order out to you.
Chick-Fil-A is open Monday thru Saturday from 11 AM to 8PM.

Bobby Rydell, 60’s Teen Idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Star, Dies

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(Philadelphia, Pa.) Singer and teen idol of the early 1960s Bobby Rydell has died at age 79. A spokesperson said in a statement that Rydell died of complications from pneumonia yesterday at a hospital. Rydell got his big break in 1959 on “American Bandstand,” which was broadcast from his hometown of Philadelphia. His first hit, “Kissing Time,” quickly followed and the 17-year-old rocketed to stardom. Between 1959 and 1964, he had a string of nearly three dozen Top 40 hits including “Wild One,” “Volare” and “Wildwood Days.” He also had a major role opposite Ann-Margret in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Local music legend Jimmie Ross posted about Rydell’s passing on his Facebook page yesterday saying that he is shocked by the passing of his longtime friend Bobby Rydell. Ross stated that him and Rydell recorded a song together called “It Must Be Love”

Avalanche Beat Penguins 6-4 for Win No. 50, Clinch Playoff Spot

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By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguin. The Avalanche became the first NHL team to 50 wins this season. J.T. Compher, Darren Helm, Josh Manson and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Colorado. Darcy Kuemper stopped 41 shots. Bryan Rust, Evan Rodrigues, Jake Guentzel and Mike Matheson all scored for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry made 26 saves for Pittsburgh, which has lost five of its last seven games.

Wednesday’s AMBC: Ridin’ The Storm Out

On the Wednesday edition of A.M. Beaver County, Matt Drzik gives his thoughts on the Penguins’ match with the Colorado Avalanche, as the push to the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue.

Frank Sparks starts things off with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.

“Hike 4 Kidz” Event To Benefit Trio Of Organizations To Be Held On April 30

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“It’s a pretty easy walk, so everybody should have a good time.”

Dennis Garrett, from the Knights Of Columbus Council #604, spoke those words in regards to the upcoming “Hike 4 Kidz” event to take place on April 30. Garrett, along with Korin McMillan from St. Anthony’s Schools, Allison Dixon from McGuire Memorial, and Stephen Cantanzarite from Saint Monica Catholic Academy joined Matt Drzik on the April 5 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the hike, which benefits the aforementioned organizations.

The hike will take place along a 2.5-mile stretch of the North Country Trail along the Little Beaver Creek east of Enon Valley in Lawrence County. However, hikers have the option to walk the stretch for increments of 5, 7.5, or 10 miles if they so choose. Hikers participating will gather at the Enon Valley Community Pavilion between 8 AM and 10 AM on April 30, and the event will happen regardless of the weather that morning.

Council #604 is seeking hikers for the event, but they are also seeking pledge sponsors for the event as well. Two parishes within the council area–the aforementioned Saint Monica in Chippewa as well as sister parish St. Blais in Midland–are competing to see which parish can raise the most funds for the trio of charities. Further details about the event can be seen by clicking here for more information or by finding more about the event on Facebook.

To listen to the full interview, click on the media player below.

Officials: One Shot at Erie School in Good Condition

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ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say one person was shot at a school in northwestern Pennsylvania, but that person’s injuries weren’t life-threatening. Erie city and school officials said shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday that police had been called to Erie High School where the city said “a single individual” was shot. Officials said that person was in good condition and had been taken to a hospital. Erie Public Schools reported that the building was “on hard lockdown” and “evacuation by orderly dismissal” as soon as police cleared the district to begin that process. There was no immediate word on whether anyone was arrested.

Lawmakers Fail To Override Key Element of Governor Wolf’s Climate Plan

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature has failed in a last-ditch effort to block the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to fight climate change, a regulation requiring fossil fuel-fired power plants to pay a price for every ton of carbon dioxide they emit. A 32-17 vote Monday in the state Senate failed to reach a two-thirds threshold to block a regulation written by Wolf’s administration that could make Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon pricing policy. It still could face a legal challenge in the courts from opponents. Otherwise, the compliance obligation on power plants that are subject to the regulation could start July 1.

Ambridge Police Arrest Two Suspects in Recent Car-Break-Ins

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Ambridge, Pa.) Ambridge Borough Police Chief John A. DeLuca informed residents  late Tuesday, April 4, 2022, that two suspects were arrested in relation to the recent car break-ins in the borough. DeLuca said his department has been working vigorously with extra patrols on all shifts  and several plain clothes details.

A Search warrant was executed  for the residences of the accused and some of the personal items stolen have been recovered. Police will be posting photos of some of the items recovered that may have been stolen outside the borough in hopes they can be returned to the rightful owners. Ambridge police will be reaching out to  recover items confirmed stolen after referencing incident reports. Victims are asked to be patient as police go through these items. Once confirmed, residents will be notified by phone or in person.
Chief DeLuca thanked all of his officers and the surrounding police departments  for doing such a great job on the investigation.  Later this week, the defendant’s names will be released.

Two Charged After Fight Inside the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pa State Police at the Rivers Casino are reporting that they have filed charges against a pair of women after they were involved in a fight inside the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.
Troopers said via release that on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 4 AM, 34-year-old Ashley Clarke and 40-year-old Latasha Howard engaged in a verbal argument at one of the gaming tables. The verbal altercation escalated and the pair began to physically assault each other. Troopers said video surveillance showed the pair stand from their seats and threw left-handed punches at each other simultaneously. The pair then continued to throw open and closed hand punches and pulled each others hair. Troopers said the fight continued for approximately two minutes. The pair were separated by Rivers Casino Security Clarke suffered a laceration to her lower lip and irritation to her head. Clarke also ripped some braids out of Howard’s head. Witnesses told Troopers that the pair mutually engaged in the fight. Both Clarke and Howard have been charged with Simple Assault, Harassment, and disorderly conduct at the local magistrate’s office.