Author: Beaver County Radio

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine Believes Vandalism On His Property Was Politically Motivated

STATE REPRESENTATIVE AARON BERNSTINE SAYS HE BELIEVES THAT THE VANADALISM THAT OCCURED AT HIS NEW BEAVER HOME EARLIER THIS WEEK WAS POLITICALLY MOVIATED. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK SPOKE WITH BERNSTINE EARLIER THIS MORNING…

I ASKED BERNSTINE IF HE CALLED CONTACTED THE POLICE…

NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE CASE.

The 75th Big Knob Fair Begins Next Week!

For 75 years, the Big Knob Area of New Sewickley Township has brought in legions of Beaver County residents to the Big Knob Fair. The fair features many local groups and attractions, as well as fan favorites such as the tractor pull and weekend demolition derby.

Bill Steele, one of the head coordinators of the Big Knob Fair, stopped by A.M. Beaver County to talk with Matt Drzik about this year’s 75th anniversary celebration, including new features to celebrate 75 years, as well as ways citizens and groups can help out during fair week.

If you want to know more about this year’s fair, listen to the interview between Bill and Matt by clicking the players below.

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Joe’s Crab Shack Employee From Aliquippa Speaks Out Over Robinson Townsihp Restaurant Closing

JOE’S CRAB SHACK IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP IS CLOSING ITS DOORS FOR GOOD…AND ONE OF ITS EMPLOYEES – FROM ALIQUIPPA – IS SPEAKING OUT, CLAIMING SHE WAS GIVEN NO WARNING ABOUT THE CLOSURE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Former Ambridge Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty

A Freedom man and former Ambridge youth basketball coach is pleading guilty to forcing two teenage girls to have sex with him. Ralph Ruprecht entered the plea Tuesday just as jury selection was slated to begin. He was sentenced to eight-to-16 years in prison. Prosecutors say Ruprecht had sex with the girls multiple times between 2015 and early 2016. The victims also testified that Ruprecht brought in other men to assault them.

Beaver County Double Homicide Trial Breaks Today; Cross Examination Expected To Resume Friday Morning

A BEAVER COUNTY DOUBLE-HOMICIDE TRIAL WILL BREAK TODAY, AND CROSS EXAMINATION OF COUNTY DETECTIVE TIMMIE PATRICK IS EXPECTED TO RESUME FRIDAY MORNING. DANE MATHESIUS AND WILLIAM BOOHER WERE SHOT AND KILLED IN ALIQUIPPA BACK ON SEPTEMBER 29TH. 18-YEAR-OLD RONALD FOSTER IS ACCUSED OF ASSISTING IN THE PLANNING OF THE ROBBERY-TURNED-SHOOTING AND IS FACING TWO COUNTS OF HOMICIDE, ROBBERY, CONSPIRACY AND CRIMINAL USE OF A PHONE. TEXT MESSAGES DETAILING THE PLANNING OF THE DRUG DEAL THAT PRECEDED THE DOUBLE HOMICIDE WERE READ IN COURT ON WEDNESDAY.