Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 5, 2023 7:07 P.M.
(New Brighton, Pa) An accident took place on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in New Brighton around 5:30pm Friday. Beaver County Radio saw one person on the ground being given medical attention, before being placed in an ambulance. One vehicle was seen with heavy rear end damage. Traffic was detoured temporarily. The scene was cleaned up and cleared by approximately 6pm. We have no additional details at this time.
(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)
A new year means a new business manager for the Central Valley School District, as the longtime school board member for Center and Monaca Schools officially retired on December 31, 2023.
John Maly was a 1970 graduate of Aliquippa High School and was part of the school board that decided on the merger of Monaca High School and Center High School in 2010. He also worked as a business manager for Sewickley Hospital for 27 years.
Giordano reports that Joan Wehner is the new business manager at Central Valley High School, replacing the retiring Maly.
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
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A 1,000 pound diorama depicting a connection between rural and urban Pennsylvanians gathering around a table to share a locally grown meal was revealed yesterday in Harrisburg in a public display. The catch is that the thousand-pound diorama was sculpted entirely out of butter, carved by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton of Conshohocken in lieu of the upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show.
There to help unveil the butter sculpture was Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, who thanked everyone in PA’s dairy farms and farms across the commonwealth for their continued hard work.
The sculpture, which is co-sponsored by American Dairy Association North East and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, will be displayed at the Expo Center in Harrisburg during the Farm Show starting tomorrow until January 13.
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
The Beaver County Unit of Pennsylvania State Police Troop D is asking the public for tips regarding the 1982 homicide of David Legge that took place in Independence Township. The 32-year old Legge was found hanging from the Lynx bridge on January 7, 1982, and multiple gunshot wounds were found on his body following its removal from the crime scene.
Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Station at 724-773-7400 and speak to Tpr. Thomas or the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)
Aliquippa’s Zoning Hearing Board will soon be ruling on a decision to use the former Hunter Personal Care Home located at 1916 Main Street for use by the organization Deewalk Promise Hands as an emergency shelter for women and children.
The request from Rayetta Lee was submitted to the Zoning Board last night, and that the board now has thirty days to render a final decision on variance that would allow for the change to move forward. Under current zoning regulations, the building would not be able to be used.
Lee told those in attendance at Thursday’s meeting that 72 individuals have signed a petition in favor of using the facility on Main Street as the new home of Deewalk Promised Hands.
Lorrain “Lori” M. Sadowy, 59, of Baden, passed away on January 4, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Sadowy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Rebecca Sadowy and Robert Sadowy. Suring are her brothers, Leonard Sadowy and Fiancé Nicole Moye and William (Christine) Sadowy, nieces, Kayla Sadowy, Ashley Selby, Nicole White, nephew, Joshua (Courtney) Sadowy, and numerous cousins.
Lorrain was a graduate of Ambridge Area Highschool class of 1981. She was a lifelong member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge. She had many interests in her life including bowling, bingo, and crossword puzzles. Lorrain loved the beach and adored all animals especially her dogs. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2023, from 2-5 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Monday, January 8, 2023, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Economy. Memorial contributions can be made in care of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, Ambridge.
John F. Usselman, 87, of New Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born March 26, 1936, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Close) Usselman. John was Catholic by faith. He was an avid golfer, loved the Steelers and was a member of the East Palestine Country Club.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Lockrouit) Usselman; two sons, Paul R. Schaffer, Jr. and Randy Schaffer; six brothers, Paul Hagg, Clarence Hagg, Herman Usselman, James Usselman, William Usselman and Karl Usselman; five sisters, Edith Greco, Mary Hawrylak, Jeanne Silvestri, Eleanor Manor and Ruth McNamee; also numerous nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Karen (Wayne) Souffrant.
Friends will be received on Sunday, January 7th from 1- 5pm in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton, www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Beaver County Special Unit Monday, January 8th at 10:45 am at the funeral home, followed by a Blessing service at 11 am with Father Howard Campbell as celebrant.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses at UPMC Mercy for the loving care they gave to John.
Private interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.
Jack L. Fenchel, 95, of Big Beaver Boro passed away on January 3, 2024.
While working as an operating engineer for the former J.H. Brooks & Sons, during the 1950’s, Jack invented three patents; constructed, designed and was a founding member of the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Dept. In the 1960’s he was active on the Big Beaver School Board and was a founding member of the Big Beaver Little League and Pony League Baseball. After retiring in 1990 he opened the Golden Eagle Archery Shop for a few years. Throughout his lifetime he enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid amateur photographer.
Jack was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaver Falls.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Nancy L (Javens) Fenchel, 2018; his parents, Arthur and Martha (Boyer) Fenchel; a brother, Dale Fenchel and two sisters, Jean Stinson and Eleanor Kraynie.
Surviving are his four sons, Kenneth (Donna) Fenchel, Lexington, SC, Jerry Fenchel, TX, Bill Fenchel, Darlington, David Fenchel, Big Beaver Boro; five grandchildren, Kenneth (Sheila) Fenchel Jr., Diana (Ryan) Herring, Shaun (Lindsay) Fenchel, Erin (Shawn) Gerald, Heather Fenchel; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, hillandkunselman.com , 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Big Beaver Boro.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the First Baptist Church, 616 17th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 4, 2023 12:33 P.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) Reports indicate that Coach Mike Warfield of the Aliquippa Quips has been informed by PIAA officials that Aliquippa will be required to compete in the 5A division for the 2024 football season. The reason for the bumped up classification is cited as being due to the competitive balance rule, suggesting that Aliquippa has student transfers. Aliquippa has most recently been playing and winning in 4A, including State Championship wins in 2021 and 2023, while their current school enrollment would technically put them in 2A. Aliquippa intends to appeal the PIAA.
(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)
Nora Lemon and Karma Jackson were sworn in as Aliquippa’s newest members of City Council at last night’s city council meeting, the first of the new year. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the two women were sworn in by Beaver County Common Pleas Court Judge Mitch Shahen.
Mayor Dwan B. Walker, Councilman Donald Walker, and City Treasurer Lynne Kakiou were sworn in as re-elected officials for 2024. Kakiou will also serve as delinquent tax collector for Aliquippa, with Delphine Gilliam as her assistant. Mayor Walker said that a main focus for 2024 will be to watch finances as the city enters its first year without Act 47 designation.