Author: Beaver County Radio

Brady’s Run Bridge Replacement discussion on Teleforum Friday Morning March 24, 2017

Tim Ishman from the Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Department and the project manager for Walsh Construction will join guest host Frank Sparks on Teleforum Friday morning, March 24, 2017 at 9:10 a.m. to discuss the bridge at the entrance of Brady’s Run Park being closed for replacement following the Maple Syrup Festival. Topics of discussion are what work will be done, how long it will take, suggested detours and any questions you may have.  The phone lines will be open during the interview at 724-774-1888 and 724-843-1888.

Today’s Beaver County Prison Board Meeting Took Place Anyhow, Camp Says, Despite Firing Of Cantelmi

The Beaver County Prison Board met as scheduled today at 2:30 p.m. at the courthouse. As Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti reported, County Commissioner Dan Camp – who serves as the chairman of the Prison Board –  wasn’t consulted before commissioners Sandie Egley and Tony Amadio fired county Solicitor Andrea Cantelmi Wednesday, a move that prompted cancellation of the commissioners meeting this morning. The commissioners also said they canceled the Prison Board meeting, again without consulting Camp. Camp said in a memo (which Beaver County Radio News has obtained) to the Prison Board members today that any legal issues that come up “will be tabled for a future meeting” because the county lacks legal representation. Camp said, “I will not allow the above mentioned crisis to delay the safety and well-being of our jail”.

Beaver County Commissioners Fire Solicitor

The Beaver County Commissioners fired solicitor Andrea Cnatelmi yesterday. According to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti, the move by commissioners Andie Egley and Tony Amadio, was made after the public portion of Wednesday’s work session. No reason was given for the move, and the commissioners declined to provide details about what precipitated it. Benedetti suggested to Teleforum guest host Frank Spark on today’s show that Egley and Amadio may have felt that Cantelmi wasn’t up to the task of handling the large number of legal matters facing the county, including the issue surrounding the audit of Friendship Ridge.

Woman Drives Over Hillside In Economy Borough

A SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLE WENT OVER A HILLSIDE IN ECONOMY BOROUGH YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. AUTHORITIES SAY THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON HEMMERLE ROAD NEAR HILLSDALE AVENUE WHEN IT WENT THROUGH A GUARDRAIL, GRAZED A UTILITY POLE AND CONTINUED DOWN A HILL SHORTLY AFTER 1 P-M. THE UNIDENTIFIED DRIVER WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE FOR SOME MINOR INJURIES. NO WORD YET ON WHAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. POLICE BELIEVE THE CRASH MIGHT HAVE CAUSED A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO GO OUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 65 AND LOGAN LANE IN HARMONY TOWNSHIP.

Aliquippa Man Indicted In Fentanyl Death

An Aliquippa man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges he distributed the opioid, fentanyl, that led to a person’s death. 42-year-old Cory Bargerstock was indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. On July 7th, according to the indictment, Bargerstock distributed fentanyl that caused a death. The victim was not identified. The FBI and Hopewell Township Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.

New Brighton Man Charged With Drug Distribution

A New Brighton man is being accused of distributing an elephant tranquilizer drug. U.S. Attorney Soo Song said yesterday that Reginald Davis distributed the drug and it caused the death of one person. If he is convicted, Davis could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Monaca Mother Accused Of Leaving Young Children Home Alone

A Monaca mother is accused of leaving her kids, 2 and 4 years old, home alone. 23-year-old Nikia Shelehada is facing felony endangerment charges. Police in Monaca said she left two small children alone in an apartment on Marshall Road that was filled with garbage and waste. A neighbor found the toddler outside at 1 a.m. March 7 and called police. Shelehada is in the Beaver County Jail. She’s due in court next month.

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Fire at Coraopolis Antiques Shop; 16 People Evacuated

A fire in an antiques store forced 16 people out of their apartments in Coraopolis early this morning. According to Allegheny County Emergency officials, the fire was reported shortly before midnight at Emma Jean’s Attic antiques shop on 5th Avenue. No injuries were reported, but the blaze displaced 16 residents living in apartments above the shop.  The cause is under investigation.