TONIGHT…BEAVER COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COUNTY’S MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM AT AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING IN AMBRIDGE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS A PREVIEW. CLICK ON ‘PLAY’ TO HEAR SANDY’S REPORT…
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Aliquippa Homicide Trial Begins
The prosecution will call its first witness this morning in a Beaver County murder trial. 42-year-old Omar Griffin of Aliquippa is one of two men accused of killing Dre’von Jackson, a young Aliquippa father, who was shot on a city street in August of 2016. A jury has been selected and will hear details of the circumstances leading to the man’s death.
Body Pulled From River In Monaca
A male body was pulled from the Ohio River last night in Monaca. According to the Beaver County coroner’s office, the body was recovered at around 7 p-m by a local water rescue crew. No word on the name or age of the man. The cause and manner of the man’s death are under investigation and awaiting an autopsy.
“The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” To Close Out 2017 Season At Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is presenting the Stephen Schwartz & Alan Menken musical “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” for two weekends this month; June 16-18 and the following weekend, June 23-25.
Justin Fortunato, the artistic director at LPPAC, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss this upcoming performance at the school, which will close out the 2016-17 main series.
If you missed this morning’s interview, click below to hear what you missed!
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28th Annual Cancer Survivors Day To Be Celebrated This Weekend
The 28th annual Cancer Survivors Day will be celebrated this weekend. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has a preview. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Lymphedema Legislation Pending In Congress
Those in Beaver County who suffer from Lymphedema are still waiting for several state congressmen to sign on to co-sponsor passage of the Lymphedema treatment act. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Guns, Drugs Confiscated From Midland Home; 1 Arrested
A Midland borough man has been arrested on weapons and drug charges. Police found more than a dozen guns as well as drugs and cash in Corey Cooper-Hanlon’s home, which is located in a neighborhood where there are also several schools and churches. Police said they confiscated 13 guns, cocaine, marijuana and prescription pills. According to authorities, Cooper-Hanlon is a convicted felon and isn’t allowed to have weapons. Police say Cooper-Hanlon was on their radar for about two weeks, after some help from neighbors..and they say that when they arrested him, he told them that he didn’t hurt anyone and was only trying to make a living.
Route 65 In Freedom To Close This Weekend
IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON DRIVING ON ROUTE 65 THIS WEEKEND, GET READY FOR SIGNIFICANT DELAYS. PENNDOT HAS ANNOUNCED THAT NORTHBOUND ROUTE 65 IN FREEDOM WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING. SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 65 WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE LANE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND. THE REASON FOR THE CLOSURES IS TO ALLOW CREWS TO CONDUCT PAINTING ON THE BRIDGE THAT CARRIES TRAFFIC FROM THIRD AVENUE TO SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 65. IT’S ALL PART OF A ROUTE 65 PROJECT THAT WILL CONCLUDE IN OCTOBER. DETOURS WILL BE POSTED.
Eric McKenna Is Moving to Wednesdays!
“Your Personal Personal Realtor” – with Re/Max Advanced Realtor Eric McKenna will be debuting his new Wednesday airtime starting tomorrow June 7, 2017. The show will now air from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM every Wednesday.
The show stays the same as Eric discusses important real estate issues that can help you make more money, sell your home faster, avoid problems, and have the best possible experience when buying or selling real estate. You can call in to the show at 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 or email Eric at sold@calleric.com.