A Beaver Falls man accused of stealing more than $40,000 from the Century 3 Mall has been sentenced to nine to 18 months in jail. 52-year-old John Sabino pleaded no contest in October to one count each of theft by deception and receiving stolen property. Authorities allege that the former Century 3 Mall manager created vouchers for events purportedly being held there and collected reimbursement. Investigators allege that Sabino issued fake checks to himself from the mall and then deposited them into his bank account. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Sabino was ordered to spend five years on probation, do 300 hours of community service and pay more than 40-thousand dollars in restitution.
Author: Beaver County Radio
The First Huntington Business Spotlight program aired earlier today.
(Beaver County, PA) Huntington Bank, in conjunction with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce aired the first in a series of monthly radio shows designed to promote entrepreneurship and focus on the local Beaver County Business Community. Sam Huston from Huntington Bank , Jack Manning from the Beaver County Chamber Of Commerce, and Mark Peterson from WBVP and WMBA were special guests on the program which was hosted by Mike Romigh, and part of the stations’ popular Teleforum talk show. On the third Thursday of Each month, in the nine O clock hour, different businesses will be featured as special guests. The goal of Huntington Business Spotlight is to serve as an on air forum of sorts for existing and would be business owners to get advice and exchange ideas.
Beaver County Commissioners Chairwoman Defends Financial Administrator’s Salary Approved By County Salary Board
Beaver County Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley is defending the salary that was approved by the county salary board yesterday, for the county’s new financial administrator. Ricardo Luckow will be paid 120-thousand dollars a year. The new salary is 41-thousand dollars more than was paid former financial administrator Vince LaVelle. LaValle’s salary was just over 78-thousand dollars a year. In an interview with Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak this morning, Egley said the job requires that wage and that LaValle is worth every penny. Commissioner Tony Amadio told Mike Romigh on Teleforum today that he voted against the wage because he had a problem with the salary itself, and that his vote had nothing to do with the person who is currently in that position.
Beaver County Sheriff Declines To Comment On Lawsuit Filed By Former Deputy
New Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy has declined to comment this morning on reports of a lawsuit that was filed by a former deputy sheriff, alleging wrongful termination and damages. Paul Clark worked for the sheriff’s office from July 2010 until January 4th, when Sheriff Tony Guy took office and fired him. According to the complaint, Clark claims he did his job without any complaints, but because of his Democratic Party ties, he was terminated. Sheriff Guy is a Republican. Clark also claims he was not given 30 days notice of termination or 30 days of paid leave. Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak spoke with Sheriff Guy this morning and requested a comment, but after speaking with county solicitor Bernard Rabik, Guy declined to comment for legal reasons, although he did admit there’s a lot he wish he could say on the matter.
State Senate Majority Leader Challenging Governor To Bring Budget Stalemate To An End
State Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman says Governor Tom Wolf needs to talk with GOP House leaders if the budget stalemate is ever going to end. After a bipartisan budget deal collapsed in the House last month, Wolf administration officials suggested the Democrat was done negotiating.
Philadelphia Proposal To Require Kids To Wear Safety Gear While Riding Hoverboards
A Philadelphia official wants to require youngsters in the city to wear helmets and wrist, knee and elbow pads to ride hoverboards. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports city council member William Greenlee’s proposal also would fine parents if their kids don’t wear the gear. Dozens of people have been hurt in board falls.
Rowan and N C State Bury Panthers
Former Lincoln Park star Maverick Rowan scored 14 points as North Carolina State buried the Pitt Panthers 78-61 at the Peterson Event Center Tuesday night. The Wolfpack was lead by point guard Anthony “Cat” Barber who scored 31 points and eight assists in the rout. They lead by as much as 28-points in the first half and fought off two attempts by the Panthers to get back in the game. The Panthers were lead by Jamar Artis’s 16-points. Pitt travels to Florida State for a Saturday afternoon game.
Former Kicker And Defensive End Dies
Lou Michaeles a former kicker and defensive end with the Steelers from 1961-1963, has died. He was 80-years-old. A 1960 4th Round draft pick played his first three years with the L A Rams before being traded to the Steelers. He also played for Baltimore and Green Bay before retiring in 1971
No Surgery For Big Ben
On his radio show Tuesday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed that the bruised AC joint and injured ligaments in his throwing shoulder will not need surgery. He has been advised by the Steelers medical staff to rest the arm and it will heal on it’s own.
Stewart Gets Two Years
The Pirates and back up catcher Chris Stewart have agreed to a three million two year deal with a club option for a third. Stewart will earn 1.35 million in 2016, 1.4 million in 2017. The club option for 2018 is 1.5 million with a team buy out of 200-thousand. Stewart’s deal comes less than a week after the Pirates avoided arbitration with starting catcher Francisco Cervelli. Cervelli will make 3.5 million in 2016.