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Warrant Issued for Baden Man Accused of Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend in Ambridge

A warrant has been issued for a Baden man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Ambridge. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more…

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Election Bill Headed to Pennsylvania Governor

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Legislation headed for the governor’s desk in Pennsylvania will deliver the biggest changes to state election laws in decades while helping counties buy new voting machines ahead of next year’s presidential election. The Republican-controlled Senate passed it Tuesday, 35-14, hours after the House passed it comfortably. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf negotiated it privately with top Republican lawmakers and his office says he’ll sign it.

Teen Rescued After She got Stuck Between 2 Buildings

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued a teenager in Butler after she fell from a roof and got stuck between two buildings. Officials say the 14-year-old was jumping from roof to roof in Butler on Tuesday when she fell and became wedged in a space less than 2 feet wide. Fire Capt. Jim Kaufman tells KDKA-TV there was a space in between the building about as wide as his shoulders. Firefighters reached the girl through a window. She was flown to a hospital. Her condition is not known.

Paper: Family Suit in Police Shooting Settled for $2 Million

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A newspaper reports that a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by the family of a black teenager killed by a white Pennsylvania police officer has been settled for $2 million. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a federal judge approved dismissal of the suit against the city of East Pittsburgh, and county court records include the settlement amount. Family attorneys declined comment. Authorities said 17-year-old Antwon Rose was shot after bolting from a car during a June 2018 traffic stop.

Pittsburgh Plans Appeal After Gun Laws Tossed

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The city of Pittsburgh plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that it can’t enforce gun laws passed in the wake of the synagogue massacre. A spokesman for Democratic Mayor Bill Peduto says the city expected a long legal battle and “will continue to fight for the right to take commonsense steps to prevent future gun violence.” An Allegheny County judge ruled Tuesday that Pittsburgh’s firearms laws are “void and unenforceable” because Pennsylvania state law forbids municipalities from regulating guns.

BREAKING NEWS: County Commissioners Receive Update on Flood Damage at Courthouse

The Beaver County Commissioners held their regular weekly work session this morning. During the meeting they received an updated report on damage from a flood in a courthouse restroom. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more…

Free Drop Spindle and Introduction to Spinning Class at Old Economy Village

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Old Economy Village
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Tel: (724) 266-4500   Fax:  (724) 266-3010
www.oldeconomyvillage.org

Old Economy Village in Ambridge will conduct a free drop spindle and introduction to spinning class on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Diane Yorkshire, the instructor, is an accomplished spinner, who demonstrates at Old Economy Village and other venues. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to card fiber from a raw fleece and spin yarn on a drop spindle. The spinning wheel will be also be discussed and participants will be given a chance to try a spinning wheel. Space is limited to 6 participants so please register before November 13. 
 
To register for this free class or if you have any questions please contact David Miller at davmiller@pa.gov or (724) 266-4500 x 110. 
 
 
Drop Spindle and Introduction to Spinning Class at Old Economy Village
Saturday, November 16, 2019 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Contact David Miller davmiller@pa.gov or (724) 266-4500 x 110

Old Economy Village is a gemstone site of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful nineteenth century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth.  Old Economy Village was the heart of the Harmony Society’s home from 1824 until the commune was dissolved in 1905.  Old Economy Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Friends of Old Economy Village.  It is part of Ambridge’s Old Economy National Historic District and is among the region’s most important historic sites. 

Rain Showers Move into Beaver County This Afternoon

WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30TH, 2019

 

TODAY – CLOUDY THIS MORNING WITH OFF AND ON RAIN
SHOWERS FOR THE AFTERNOON. HIGH – 67.

TONIGHT – CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS WITH
OCCASIONAL RAIN SHOWERS. LOW NEAR 60.

HALLOWEEN – PERIODS OF RAIN. HIGH – 66.