Author: Beaver County Radio

Aliquippa K-9 Officer Gets A New Vehicle

Aliquippa’s new k-9 vehicle was delivered Sunday afternoon during the San Rocco celebration, according to Police Chief Don Couch. Frank Catroppa, CEO of Coast to Coast Communications donated the vehicle, and officers memorialized on the vehicle are: Willie Peluso, Jimmy Naim, Joe Catroppa, Frank’s late father, Ralph Pastine, and Chief William Alston.. Chief Couch tells Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that the police department, city and residents are grateful to Frank. He said, “We’re proud of his success, and remembering his hometown.” Officer Jim Brown is Cato’s handler.

Power Outage Reported At BF Jones Memorial Library In Aliquippa

The BF Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa was without power yesterday after lightning struck a pole near the book dropoff outside the library. Librarian Linda Helms was at the Center Supervisors meeting and she told Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that the internet was also knocked out shortly before 3 p-m. At around 7:30 last night, Duquesne Light was called and they said it would be a while before power is restored.

Residents Voice Complaints at Last Night’s Center Township Supervisors Meeting

Center Supervisors met last night in regular session. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. She says that Elkhorn Run Road residents Bob and Shirley Whippo asked when something would be done to the road which is in need of repair. Supervisor Richard George said the road is not on the list for any work. Township chairman Bill DiCioccio, Jr. said that the supervisors may be able to do something now. Road chairman Richard George will report to the township after he visits the road this week. Gioradano also says that township residents reported that Waste Management has been picking up 3 days a week, but the supervisors have a contract with the hauler for one day a week. Road chairman Richard George said the hauler broke the contract…and now the township is getting a lot of complaints No contract extension will be granted until the supervisors find out what is going on.

Steelers Practice Today?

Rain forced the Steelers inside Sunday.  They did walk through  work in the St Vincent’s Gym.  Weather permitting, the Steelers will conduct their last two practices at St. Vincent today and Tuesday.  They made some roster moves over the weekend.  Two players were waived injured.  They were veteran safety Ross Ventrone and defensive lineman Roy Philon.  They signed cornerback Julian Whigan, offensive lineman Wade Hansen  and offensive lineman K.K. Mosely-Smith.  Smith played for Pitt and  Woodland Hills High School.  The Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night.  Airtime is  5pm on WBVP-WMBA.  Kickoff is 5pm

 

Heritage Valley Nurses Have New Contract After Strike Threat

Nurses at the Heritage Valley Beaver hospital have agree to a new three-year contract after threatening to strike for a second time later this month. The hospital’s 500 nurses went on strike for one day, July 19, after negotiations failed to yield a new contract. The union had plans for a three-day strike beginning Aug. 23 before agreeing to the new deal over the weekend. The nurses had raised concerns about staff-to-patient ratios and health care costs. S.E.I.U. Nurses Union Chapter President Molly Romigh tells Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak that both of those issues were addressed in the new deal.

Pirates West Coast Trip Continues

After winning two out of three from the Dodgers, the Pirates head north for a three game series against the San Francisco Giants.  Ryan Vogelsong, who won a world series ring with the Giants two years ago, will start for the the Pirates.  He will be opposed by Matt Moore for the Giants.  Moore will make his third start for San Francisco since being obtained in a trade.  Airtime from AT-&-T Park is  9:45 on WBVP-WMBA.

Chippewa Township Citizens Bank Robbery Under Investigation

The Chippewa Township Citizens Bank was robbed on Thursday.  Township Police Chief Robert Berchtold tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that a man entered the bank on Darlington Road at 2:45 p.m. and demanded money from three separate tellers. The man – whom police say did not brandish a weapon – took off on foot and got away with an undetermined amount of cash. Chief Berchtold tells us the F.B.I. is involved and will be releasing surveillance video very soon.

Autopsy Being Conducted On Body Found In Porta-Potty In Ambridge; Overdose Suspected

An autopsy is being conducted on the body of a man found dead in a portable toilet last night. According to Ambridge police, a bathroom maintenance worker found the body of a 33-year-old man in a portable bathroom stationed in the corner of Fourth Street and Park Road in the borough. The body is believed to have been dead for several days. Investigators have identified the man but are not yet releasing his name, pending notification of his family. Police say the death is another suspected overdose.