Author: Beaver County Radio

Ambridge Mother Facing Attempted Homicide Charge After Allegedly Beating Baby

An Ambridge mother is facing a charge of attempted homicide after allegedly injuring her three-month-old child. 21-year-old Kayla Hummel is accused of causing life-threatening injuries to her daughter. According to the criminal complaint, a CYS worker contacted police in late September after the baby arrived to Pittsburgh’s Children’s Hospital with multiple injuries, including a fractured skull and bleeding on her brain. The infant is in serious condition and currently in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Hummel told police her child was injured in a crash with an Ambridge police car. She blamed other injuries on “earlier accidents,” often changing her statements to police. The father of the baby told police Hummel told him the baby was crying when she became frustrated, then shook the baby, then “blacked out.” Hummel is in custody at the Beaver County Jail on $100,000 bond.

One Injured In Overnight Big Beaver Borough Crash

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Big Beaver Borough early Sunday morning. The accident happened in the northbound lanes of State Route 18, outside of the Lark Motel. Beaver County State Police confirmed at least one person was transported. No further information was provided.

Road Paving Complete In Aliquippa

Tom Moore, Lindy Paving  project manager for Aliquippa’s road project  said that  if allgoes well, the Kennedy Blvd. and Broadhead Rd. project could be complete  by Thanksgiving.Targetted completion date is December 23, he said. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Moore was at Mac’s Donuts this morning and said all paving is done, and we’re waiting for road signs to be placed at the intersections, signal poles, and wheel chair ramps.”

Aliquippa 36, Hopewell 30

Last week Aliquippa had to come back to find victory. In this final week, they had to hang on for dear life.

The Quips hold on to beat the Hopewell Vikings 36-30 in the season finale at The Pit on WMBA. Hopewell was able to erase a 30-3 lead to get within six, but the Quips held on late to clinch the #1 seed in the Beaver Valley Conference. Aliquippa finishes at 5-1 in the section and 8-2 overall. Hopewell finishes 5-5 overall, 1-5 in the BVC.

Daveon Jones (Aliquippa) and Billy DePaul (Hopewell) were named the CCBC Players of The Game.

Beaver Falls 20, Beaver 15

Beaver went into this week ranked #1 in the WPIAL and #1 in the PIAA in Class 3A.

At the end of the week, they are out of the WPIAL Playoffs.

The Bobcats lose out and fall to fourth in the Beaver Valley Conference with a 20-15 loss to Beaver Falls at Pat Tarquinio Field on WBVP. The Tigers’ win gave them a share of the BVC title (with Aliquippa), and will host a playoff game in Round 1. Beaver finishes 7-2 overall and 4-2 in conference, good for fourth place. BF finishes at 5-1 in the conference, 8-1 overall.

The Tigers’ Dalton Cleckley joins the Bobcats’ Brad Barker as the CCBC Players of The Game.

Bob Barrickman has the recap for beavercountyradio.com.

Bill Clinton Visits Aliquippa

Former president Bill Clinton was welcomed to Aliquippa this morning by a crowd of over 500 to Broadcast Street Cafe .  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Clinton was introduced by Senator Bob Casey. Clinton was welcomed by Mayor Dwan Walker who presented him with a city flag.  Clinton thanked the mayor’s parents for raising 2 fine sons, Dwan, and brother Donald who is on council.  Mayor Walker is a Clinton delegate. Clinton said if everyone brought attitudes to work everyday like the Walker’s there would be fewer problems.”  “If you don’t want someone to drive the truck over a cliff, ‘VOTE FOR HILLARY”. Clinton’s slogan “STRONGER TOGETHER”  was displayed, and several citizens wore Hillary buttons in support of her candidacy for the first female president of the United States. If Clinton, Katie McGinty, for senator and Erin McClleland  for Congress are elected, it would be the first time 3 women would be elected to serve in Washington.”‘ As Clinton exited the event, photographers from all media sources,  and crowds of Beaver Countians, not just from Aliquippa tried to get a glimpse of the 42nd president of the United States. Everyone was encouraged by the speakers to vote for Hillary on November 8.