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PIAA Second Round Basketball: March 12, 2019

Who will take their next step toward Hershey? Tonight’s coverage takes us to DuBois where the Beaver Lady Bobcats take on Penns Valley out of District 6 for a shot at the state quarterfinals. Coverage begins with pre-game tonight at 5:30 on Beaver County Radio.

“West” games only are listed below; local teams labeled in bold.

GIRLS

5:00pm
[6A] Norwin vs. Northhampton Area (at Cumberland Valley)

6:00pm
[2A] OLSH vs. Allegheny-Clarion Valley (at Armstrong)
[2A] Bishop Canevin vs. Everett (at Hempfield)
[2A] West Middlesex vs. Juniata Valley (at Punxsutawney HS)
[3A] Beaver vs. Penns Valley (at DuBois HS) [WBVP/WMBA]
[3A] Shady Side Academy vs. Central Cambria (at Greensburg-Salem)
[3A] Penn Cambria vs. Delone Catholic (at Mifflin County)
[6A] North Allegheny vs. Upper Dublin (at Chambersburg)
[6A] Abington vs. Cumberland Valley (at Garden Spot)

7:00pm
[3A] Neshannock vs. Avonworth (at Hampton)
[6A] Peters Township vs. Bethel Park (at Canon-McMillan)

7:30pm
[2A] Brentwood vs. Kane (at Punxsutawney HS)

BOYS

6:00pm
[5A] Mars vs. York William Penn (at Hollidaysburg)
[5A] Meadville vs. Muhlenburg (at Bald Eagle)
[1A] Vincentian vs. Elk County Catholic (at Slippery Rock Univ.)

7:30pm
[5A] Moon vs. Archbishop Ryan (at Chambersburg)
[5A] Johnstown vs. Lower Dauphin (at Bald Eagle)
[4A] Quaker Valley vs. Bishop McDevitt (at Hollidaysburg)
[4A] New Castle vs. Grove City (at Slippery Rock Univ.)
[4A] Hickory vs. Huntingdon (at DuBois HS)
[4A] Imhotep Charter vs. Danville Area (at Central Dauphin East)
[1A] Cornell vs. Clarion-Limestone (at Armstrong)
[1A] Monessen vs. Bishop Carroll (at Greensburg-Salem)
[1A] Nazareth Prep vs. Shade (at Hempfield)

High School Basketball Playoff Tickets For Sale In Aliquippa School District

PLAYOFF TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE IN THE ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL DISTRICT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

FBI Still Trying To Solve The 12-Year-Old Disappearance Of Independence Township Woman

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says today marks the 12-year anniversary of a Beaver County woman’s disappearance. Karen Adams, of Independence Township was last seen on March 12, 2007. She was 54 years old at the time of her disappearance. According to the FBI, Adams traveled to the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Hancock County, W.Va., on March 11, 2007, to play bingo. Adams left the bingo area around 11 p.m. and possibly went to the gaming side of the resort to play slot machines. Surveillance footage shows Adams leaving the gambling complex around 3 a.m. on March 12, 2007. Adams has not been seen or heard from since then, and her car has not been found. The FBI says Adams was a teacher’s aide at a local elementary school and had a second job as a cashier clerk at a local department store. They also say she owned a dog “to which she was quite attached.” Adams is described as a white woman with brown hair and green eyes. She is about 5-feet-4-inches tall and 120 pounds. She drove a red/maroon four-door 2005 Suzuki Forenza sedan with a Pennsylvania license plate reading ETD-5587. Anyone who has information concerning Adams is asked to contact the FBI Pittsburgh Office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. The phone number for the FBI Pittsburgh Office is (412) 432-4000.

State Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Save Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Power Plants

A state lawmaker is introducing a bill he feels could save Pennsylvania’s nuclear power plants. Representative Tom Mehaffie says the Keep Powering Pennsylvania Act would add nuclear energy to the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards program. He says that would allow nuclear power to be used like solar and wind renewable energy….

The bill comes at a 500-million dollar price tag, with Mehaffie adding that the cost of doing nothing is four-point-six billion. Those against the plan say Three Mile Island has been bailed out numerous times and still isn’t profitable.

Freedom Man Acquitted Of Most Serious Rape Charges

A man formerly from Freedom is acquitted of the most serious rape charges against him. A jury found 25-year-old Zachary Dinell not guilty Friday of felony rape of an unconscious victim for the incident last June. Dinell was found guilty of sending nude photos of the woman to his ex-girlfriend.

Rumors Of Threat Brings Additional Police To Big Beaver Falls Area School District

Officials in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District say there is additional police presence today in the district after rumors of a threat on social media. A message on the school district’s website references rumors regarding the High School, Middle School, and Central Elementary. The district says school resource officers along with  the Beaver Falls police department are investigating. So far, however, they have found no credible evidence.

Ambridge Police Chief’s Trial Date Changed

THE AMBRIDGE POLICE CHIEF’S TRIAL DATE HAS CHANGED. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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Cats, Fitness, & Chili: Just Another Normal Edition Of “People Purpose Planet”

So how do those three subjects go together?

Well for starters, Dr. Pete Birchler from the Chiropractic Health Center in Chippewa hosted another edition of “People Purpose Planet”, a look at the non-profit organizations that are making a difference in Beaver County and surrounding areas. Like in February, Dr. Pete brought along Mike Romigh, the social media/fundraising coordinator for the Beaver County Humane Society. This time Mike brought in a few guests: three recently acquired cats that are looking for a new home. Mike also updated the status of the headquarters on Brodhead Road following a pipe burst in February.

Also joining Dr. Pete and Mike was David Pavkovich of SouLift Fitness in Beaver, whose gym provides a goal-based alternative to the typical gym setting. Now while SouLift IS a for-profit organization, their upcoming partnership with the Humane Society is not: that being the upcoming chili cook-off being held at the Midland American Legion on March 16 from 4-7pm. This open-for-public event is $5 for general admission, and voters can donate $1 to the favorite chili; all proceeds benefit the Humane Society.

To view the latest segment of “People Purpose Planet”, take a look at the Facebook live feed below!

And for more photos from the interview, feast your eyes on these:

Ex-restaurant owner granted bail pending assault retrial

Ex-restaurant owner granted bail pending assault retrial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A judge has ruled that a former Pittsburgh restaurant owner whose trial ended in a hung jury on some charges and acquittal on others can be freed on electronic monitoring pending retrial.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Manning granted bond Monday for 47-year-old Adnan Pehlivan over the objections of prosecutors who called him a danger and a flight risk.
Prosecutors alleged that Pehlivan — owner of now-closed Istanbul Sofra — stalked a woman and her friends from a bar to their home last May, then broke in and sexually assaulted her.
The defense contended that the alleged victim simply regretted a “hookup.” Jurors acquitted Pehlivan of simple assault and stalking but deadlocked on sex assault and burglary charges. A re-trial on those counts is scheduled for July 29.