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Mckeesport Man Ordered Held For Trial On Charges He Flushed Grandparents’ Ashes Down Toilet

MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a western Pennsylvania man must stand trial on charges he flushed his grandparents’ ashes down a toilet after his mother kicked him out of her home. Thomas Wells faces two counts of abuse of a corpse and a criminal mischief charge. McKeesport police say the Pittsburgh man had been staying with his mother for a brief time before she asked him to leave last September. She says a relative later told her what happened with the ashes. Wells has denied flushing the ashes.

Hopewell Junior High Principal Resigns

THE HOPEWELL JUNIOR HIGH PRINCIPAL HAS RESIGNED…AS WE HEAR IN THIS REPORT FROM BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Penn State-Beaver Professor On Administrative Leave For Alleged Attempted Kidnapping

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a Penn State-Beaver professor working as an Uber driver has been charged with harassing and holding two women in his vehicle over the weekend. Pittsburgh police allege that Richard Lomotey was supposed to drive to Penn Hills but veered from the route. They say he pulled over and tried to lock the doors, but the women were able to escape. He’s charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment and harassment. Uber calls the alleged actions “unacceptable.”

UPDATE!!! Girlfriend who ran away with missing Darlington Twp. Teen has been found and is safe with her Mother!!

(Beaver Falls, Pa.)  Pa State Police have issued an update on the missing Darlington Twp. Teen and his juvenile girlfriend.

State Police reported yesterday that  Decklin Oshop willingly left his home on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019 around 8 p.m. and through investigation it appeared he is with his juvenile girlfriend headed in and unknown direction. Police believe that Oshop is operating a 2008 Silver Honda Civic. Oshop is a white male with brown hair and browns eyes. He is approximately 5′ 11″ and weighs 150 pounds. Oshop was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and white shoes.

Pa State Police in a press release stated that on Monday May 13, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m.  Oshop and his girlfriend were tracked to Nicholasville Kentucky. Oshop’s girlfriend was taken into custody by the Jessup County Sheriff’s Department and released into the custody of her Mother. Oshop fled in the 2008 Honda Civic prior to law enforcement’s arrival. He is believed to have switched the registration plate to an Ohio plate. The registration on the car at this time is unknown. Oshop is still considered missing and State Police are asking If anyone has information regarding Oshop they are asked to please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Barracks at 724-773-7400.

Another Overcast, Chilly Spring Day In Beaver County

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, MAY 14TH, 2019

 

TODAY – CLOUDY SKIES. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH NEAR 60.

TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW – 45.

WEDNESDAY – INTERVALS OF CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE IN
THE MORNING…WITH MORE CLOUDS FOR
LATER IN THE DAY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A
A RAIN SHOWER. HIGH NEAR 70.

WPIAL Softball First Round: May 14, 2019

3:00pm
[1A] Quigley Catholic vs. Springdale (at Shaler)
[1A] Bishop Canevin vs. Greensburg CC (at Fox Chapel)

4:00pm
[1A] Rochester vs. Jefferson-Morgan (at Trinity)
[1A] Monessen vs. Sewickley Academy (at McMurray)
[3A] Ellwood City vs. Freeport (at North Allegheny)
[3A] North Catholic vs. Keystone Oaks (at Hampton)
[5A] West Allegheny vs. Shaler (at Hampton)
[5A] Mars vs. Connellsville (at Gateway)

5:00pm
[3A] Beaver vs. Derry Area (at Fox Chapel)
[3A] Deer Lakes vs. Southmoreland (at Shaler)

6:00pm
[1A] Jeannette vs. Mapletown (at McMurray)
[5A] Gateway vs. Trinity (at North Allegheny)
[5A] Montour vs. Franklin Regional (at Hampton)
[5A] Hampton vs. Latrobe (at Gateway)
[5A] Albert Gallatin vs. South Fayette (at Trinity)

Toni Sadecky From United Way Is Guest On “People Purpose Planet”

Every month, Dr. Peter Birchler from The Chiropractic Health Center in Chippewa presents a local non-profit organization in Beaver County that gets spotlighted on A.M. Beaver County, and receives proceeds from the CHC for the month.

For May, Dr. Birchler is again choosing the United Way of Beaver County as his spotlight non-profit, and allocation officer Toni Sadecky joined Dr. Pete and Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the United Way. Sadecky talked about what it means to be an allocation officer, the end of the fiscal year, and the dinner at Shadow Lakes that is open to the public. Toni and Dr. Pete also discussed the connection between profit and non-profit businesses when the former looks to help the latter.

If you want to listen/look back at the segment, click on the Facebook Feed below.

 

Pa. State Police need your help finding missing 17 year-old Decklin Oshop from Blackhawk

(photo courtesy of PA State Police)

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police need your help in finding Decklin Oshop. Oshop is a 17 year-old Darlington resident who has been missing since 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 12, 2019.

State Police report that Oshop willingly left his home and through investigation it appears he is with his juvenile girlfriend headed in and unknown direction. Police believe that Oshop is operating a 2008 Silver Honda Civic. Oshop is a white male with brown hair and browns eyes. He is approximately 5′ 11″ and weighs 150 pounds. Oshop was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and white shoes. If anyone has information regarding Oshop or his girlfriend they are asked to please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Barracks at 724-773-7400.

Wayne Kress Democratic Candidate for Beaver County Sheriff stopped by Teleforum with Frank Sparks on Monday, May 13, 2019.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) by Frank Sparks Beaver County Radio

On Monday, May 13, 2019 during Teleforum with Frank Sparks in the 11 o’clock hour Frank continued his series highlighting the candidates running for office in Beaver County.

Frank’s guest in the 11 o’clock  hour was Wayne Kress who is once again seeking  his parties nomination for Beaver County Sheriff . Kress won the nod of the party in 2015 beating out then Sheriff George David. Kress then faced of against current Sheriff Tony  Guy in the fall of 2015 coming up short as the people of Beaver County voted in Guy as the Sheriff.

Kress said he learned a lot from that election that he has taken forward and feels that he is the best candidate to be the Sheriff of Beaver County. He is facing off against the above mentioned David who will also be appearing on Teleforum on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.. The winner of the Democratic primary between the two will then face-off against Guy in the General Election on November 5, 2019.

The guys talked about Wayne’s family and his personal life, his experiences serving in the Air-Force and being a Pennsylvania State Trooper. He talked about the Sheriff’s department and what he would like to do and some ideas he has if elected. Kress talked about how he would be committed to the office and the people of Beaver County and if elected he will be out there with his deputies working. Finally they talked about accessibility and transparency in the Sheriff’s office and how he believes both are very necessary.

You can watch the entire interview as it streamed on Facebook below by pressing the play button…..