The Beaver County coroner’s office is seeking information for anyone who knows any relatives or friends of 69-year-old Eugene Waugh of Aliquippa. Anyone with information is asked to call Coroner David Gabauer at (724) 498-2127.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Police Make Arrest In 2 Lawrence Co. Robberies
Police say a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in Lawrence County has been taken into custody. The Shenango Township Police Department says 46-year-old John Graham Jr. was arrested overnight after the Shenango China Federal Credit Union in New Castle and the Last Minit Mart in Shenango Township were held up on Wednesday. According to New Castle Police, the Shenango China Federal Credit Union in the Town Mall was robbed just after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect was believed to be driving a white cargo van with ladder racks. Then, later last night, Shenango Township Police say the Last Mini Mart on New Butler Road was held up. Police say the suspect was armed with a knife and left in what appeared to be the same white cargo van as the New Castle robbery. Shenango Township Police say Graham is charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and simple assault.
Black and Gold Pep Rally planned
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County radio has announced that it will host a free Black and Gold live broadcast pep rally at The Center at the Mall, in the Beaver Valley Mall, from noon to 2 P.M. on Friday January 15, 2015, in preparation for the big divisional playoff game on Sunday. The general public is invited to attend and wear their black and gold for the event, which will feature free food courtesy of Texas Roadhouse and Herr’s Potato Chips. Charlie Godart, star of the new reality TV show, “Hoodbillies”, along with Pat Septak and the Beaver County Radio Singers will perform Black and Gold fight songs. Attendees will also be able to register for prize giveaways. Mike Romigh, Host of Teleforum on WBVP and WMBA, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event is sponsored by Aliquippa Giant Eagle and The Point Restaurant and Lounge.
For more information call WBVP and WMBA at 724-846-4100.
Man Killed By Train In McKees rocks Identified
A man killed Sunday when he was hit by a train in McKees Rocks has been identified. 44-year-old Richard Schmidt – whose address was unknown – was struck by a train at the CSX crossing at River Road shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead at the scene less than 10 minutes later from multiple blunt impact injuries. The manner of death remains under investigation.
No End In Sight In State Budget Battle
There’s been no letup in the fighting over a state budget. The GOP-controlled House yesterday voted to stop Governor Tom Wolf’s use of a formula targeting extra school subsidies to districts hardest-hit by past spending cuts. Republican lawmakers say Wolf lacks authority for the move.
Former Governor Defends Kathleen Kane
Former Governor Ed Rendell has gone to bat for Attorney General Kathleen Kane, with Rendell telling a Senate panel yesterday most of the job’s duties don’t actually require a lawyer. The Senate is weighing whether to use a provision in the state constitution to remove Kane since her law license is suspended.
Tonight’s Powerball Drawing Largest In The World
Tonight is the big night. Not a presidential debate or a State of the Union address, but the estimated $1.5 billion Powerball drawing – the largest lottery jackpot in the world. The jackpot started at $40 million on Nov. 4, but no one has matched all six Powerball numbers since then.
Final Scores 1/12/16
Boys’ Basketball
Riverside 78, New Brighton 40
Quaker Valley 77, Freedom 48
Western Beaver 45, Rochester 42
New Castle 75, Ellwood City 55
Aliquippa 79, South Side Beaver 37
Beaver Falls 78, Beaver 61
Chartiers Valley 66, Moon 65
Eden Christian 74, Quigley Catholic 50
Postponed Games
Blackhawk at Ambridge
Cornell at Sewickley Academy
Sto-Rox at Our Lady of Sacred Heart
West Allegheny at Montour
Girls’ Basketball
Carlynton 64, Rochester 35
NHL
Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2 (OT)
Riverside 78, New Brighton 40 (Final)
The Riverside Panthers retain a playoff position in Section 1-AA with a sound 78-40 victory over the New Brighton Lions. Riverside is now 3-3 in 1-AA (4th place), while New Brighton drops to 1-5 in 1-AA. Bob Barrickman has the recap for Beaver County Radio.
Snow Squall To Move Through Aliquippa This Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a “special statement” about a snow squall moving through Beaver and surrounding counties this afternoon. The squall will affect Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Greene Counties. Expect a quick additional inch of snow with wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph. Visibility may briefly drop to near zero. Locations that may be affected include Aliquippa, Moon Township, Franklin Park, Cranberry Township and Pittsburgh.