An early morning fatal shooting is under investigation in Aliquippa. According to Beaver County Radio News correspondent Sandy Giordano, the homicide occurred shortly before 5:00 this morning in the 21-hundred block of McMinn Street. No other details are being released at this time.
Local authorities have released the identity of the Rochester man killed in a motorcycle crash in Lawrence County. Wampum police say 40-year-old Heath Smith was traveling east on Route 288 just off Route 18 Friday evening when his motorcycle left the road. Smith – who was not wearing a helmet – came to rest in the Wampum train station parking lot beneath his motorcycle. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene by a Lawrence County deputy coroner after unsuccessful attempts by police officers, firefighters and bystanders to revive him.
A Beaver Falls motorcylist is listed in serious condition today at a Pittsburgh hospital following an accident Saturday night in Ellwood City. The victim is identified as 24-year-old Michael Stevenson. Police say he was thrown about 30 feet after a car turned into his path on Mount Vernon Drive. The driver who hit him – 47-year-old Michael Rozzi – told police he never saw the motorcycle, although he admitted he was drinking prior to the crash. The investigation continues.
The cause of a New Sewickley Township garage fire is under investigation. The homeowner – 49-year-old Ken Castelucci – and two North Sewickley firefighters – Randy Syphrit and Ryan Main – were injured in the blaze. The victims were treated and released at a local hospital. The garage housed several vehicles, a large inventory of tools and at least one vintage car.
ANOTHER BEAVER COUNTY STRIKE DEADLINE IS LOOMING. 250 COUNTY WORKERS – INCLUDING THOSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND 9-1-1 DISPATCHERS – COULD BE ON THE PICKET LINES NEXT WEDNESDAY IF A DEAL ISN’T REACHED. AL SMITH AND JOE MANN – WHO ARE BOTH WITH THE S-E-I-U AND REPRESENT THE WORKERS – APPEARED ON TELEFORUM THIS MORNING WITH MIKE ROMIGH. MANN SAID THAT HE’S NEVER SEEN SUCH POOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ON THE COUNTY’S BEHALF AS HE HAS IN THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION. THE BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WERE INVITED TO COME ON THE PROGRAM AS WELL TODAY…BUT THEY DECLINED THE OFFER. NO NEGOTIATIONS ARE SCHEDULED.
Police in Ambridge are searching for a man who they believe robbed a local business dressed in all black and armed with a sword Sunday night. Police are calling the man “The Ninja Robber”. He was last seen with a sword walking into the Circle K on Duss Avenue late Sunday night. According to police, the man entered the store, approached the clerk, put the sword on the counter, grabbed an undetermined amount of cash and walked out. Police say it took just 33 seconds for the robbery to occur. Officers believe he fell while running away and may be hurt. Police say he dropped his gloves and mask while getting away. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call police.
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Children and Youth Services and Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, are partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” this summer”. Listen for your chance this week to answer Pirates trivia questions and get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates-Mets game at PNC Park on June 7, 2016. the winner will be announced and notified during the Saturday Morning Sports Slam this Saturday between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. on WBVP and WMBA. Upcoming “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets include:
June 22 vs. The San Francisco Giants
July 19 vs. The Milwaukee Brewers
July 27 vs. Seattle Mariners
August 9 vs. The San Diego Padres
August 22 vs. The Houston Astros
A member of a religious order in Ambridge is facing charges for allegedly stealing $220,000 in church funds. According to the Beaver County District Attorney’s office, Thomas Paul Ross – also known as Brother Ambrose – stole $220,695 from the Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge. The thefts occurred from 2006 through 2015. District Attorney David Lozier says that surveillance cameras were installed in the parish offices after missing funds were discovered. Ross was charged today with third-degree felonies of theft by unlaw taking, receiving stolen property and a third-degree misdemeanor of receiving stolen property.
The boil water advisory has been lifted for residents in New Sewickley Township. Earlier this week, folks in the Freedom Area School District were told they should boil their water because of traces of e-coli that were found in the water supply. But the water was re-tested and now appears to be okay. John Poister, regional spokesman for the State Department of Environmental Protection, calls the Beaver County Radio newsroom this morning and told newsman Pat Septak that residents no longer have to boil water in New Sewickley.
The Beaver County Emergency Services Center wants to remind everyone about Swift911, the county-wide emergency notification system. The system was put to the test one week ago…when the sirens went off at the nuclear power plant in Shippingport. It turned out to be a false alarm….but Emergency Services Deputy Director Eric Brewer says the incident proved that the system does work. Through the Swift911 system, they were able to contact more than 38-thousand residents within 22 minutes. Everyone is encouraged to register with home and work addresses. Brewer tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that individuals can have multiple subscriptions, such as to the county and their municipality in order to receive notifications at both levels. The easiest way to register is to go to the website…www.beavercountypa.gov…and click on the Swift911 link.