After being asked to leave a bar for “being obnoxious and creating a disturbance”, Matthew Kupper, a Central Valley Middle School teacher, returned carrying a gun. Police were called and eventually found Kupper at his Kennedy Drive home along with the firearm. Center Township Police said he did not have a license for the gun. Nick Perry, the Central Valley School District Superintendent, said he was unable to comment on personal matter.
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Car Crashes Into Hopewell Business
A car crashes into a Hopewell Township business…leaving behind lots of broken pottery. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Hopewell Township Commissioners Hold Monday Evening Meeting
The Hopewell Township Commissioners met last night. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Teen Riding Bike Dies After Struck By Vehicle In Big Beaver
A teenager riding his bicycle has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Big Beaver borough yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 7600 block of Big Beaver Boulevard (Route 18) near Old Wampum Road. According to state police, Jordon Bobin was crossing Route 18 when he was struck by a vehicle headed north. State police say the teenager was transported to Ellwood City Hospital and then flown to UPMC Presbyterian, where he was later pronounced. Police say the driver of the vehicle was unhurt. The 17-year-old victim was about to graduate from high school.
Many Sponsors are supporting the 2017 “Run For McGuire”.
(Beaver County, PA) With a little over three months to go until the motorcycles gather in Beaver Falls for the 2017 “Run For McGuire – A Special Ride For Special People”, many businesses have already pledged their support for this year’s charity ride, which is scheduled for August 6, 2017. Participating businesses include: American legion Riders Post 474 in Zelienople, A.V.V.A. Chapter 862, Cycle Motion, Hyatt-Fennell, LLC, Penstan Pittsburgh, R.A.K. Enterprises, Reno Brothers, Inc. Rochester -Beaver Lions Club and SBM Electronics.
Last year, The “Run For McGuire” raised over $4,300 that was donated to the McGuire Memorial Foundation, and business sponsors help make that effort possible. Thanks to our generous sponsors for 2017!
If You would like more information about sponsoring, or participating in the ride, call 724-846-4100, email runformcguire@gmail.com, or visit the web page.
Linda Ogden Talks About Community Outreach Project PROJECT3MP
PROJECT3MP is a project that reaches out to victims of human trafficking and addiction, and to “mobilize a shift in the anti-trafficking paradigm”. Linda Ogden (shown here with husband Dave), executive director and founder of PROJECT3MP, spoke to Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County about what inspired her to create this organization and what this project sets out to do. She also discussed of the upcoming gathering for the public set for May 27, to be held at the Little Red Meeting House on 8th Avenue in Beaver Falls, beginning at 9 AM. This event will feature training, testimonials, and open discussions on the subject of victimization in the addiction and trafficking community.
If you want to contact Linda about the event or volunteering with PROJECT3MP, you can reach her at lindaogden59@outlook.com or by calling (724)-513-9924.
You can hear the full interview between Linda and Matt by clicking the links below.
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Suspicious Fire Destroyed Abandoned Home In Aliquippa
AN ABANDONED ALIQUIPPA HOME WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE OVER THE WEEKEND. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Shell Secures Needed Parking
SHELL CHEMICALS IS LEASING PARKING SPACES AROUND THE FORMER SEARS AUTO BUILDING AT THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL FOR THEIR WORKERS AND SHUTTLE BUSES THAT WILL TRANSPORT THOSE WORKERS TO THE SHELL SITE IN POTTER TOWNSHIP. IN TOTAL, THE COMPANY HAS SECURED ABOUT 31-HUNDRED PARKING SPOTS. MORE ARE BEING SOUGHT. CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIX-BILLION-DOLLAR CRACKER PLANT IS EXPECTED TO START TOWARD THE END OF THIS YEAR.
State Police/ PennDOT Announce ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Underway
The Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT are partnering to promote seat belt enforcement. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Ambridge Man Charged And Jailed In Connection With Lighted Fireworks Incident
AN AMBRIDGE MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED AND JAILED IN CONNECTION WITH AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A PACK OF LIGHTED FIREWORKS IN THE BOROUGH OVER THE WEEKEND. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE STORY. Click on ‘play to hear Sandy’s report…