Hopewell Township Parks and Rec. Director Resigns

Pam Fiejdasz, Hopewell Township Parks and Recreation Director, has resigned, according to township manager Norm Krause, Jr. Beaver County Radio News correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Fiejdasz has taken a job in another field. The supervisors next meeting is tonight at 7 p-m.

Three People Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Rochester Fire

Three people were treated for smoke inhalation after fire broke out in a home in Rochester early this morning. The fire broke out shortly after 5 a.m. at the house on Henon Avenue. The three people treated for smoke inhalation were all members of the same family. Three pets were killed in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Crews Fight Suspicious Fire in Lawrence County

Emergency crews battled what officials say was a suspicious fire at a home in Lawrence County early Sunday morning. The fire broke out at round 5:30 a.m. at a vacant home in the 16-hundred block of West Lawrence Avenue near Ellwood City. Wayne Township fire officials say the fire began on the side porch of the home, and the fire chief considers it to be suspicious. No one was reported to be injured.

Police Investigating Reported Armed Robbery In Ambridge

Police in Ambridge are investigating a reported armed robbery. The call came in shortly before 2:00 this morning that someone held up the Sunoco gas station in the 800 block of Merchant Street in Ambridge. No injuries were reported. Police haven’t released any details on a suspect, or what was taken.

Construction Foreman Accused of Firing Shots In Sewickley Area

Police were called to Ohio River Boulevard in Edgeworth this morning for reports of a man with a gun who was shooting at parked cars. The shots were fired in a parking lot that was being used by construction crews in the area. The scene is about a mile away from Sewickley Academy. A construction foreman was taken into custody. Police say 37-year-old Alan Smith Jr. was working on a project at the school. According to investigators, Smith was going to take some of his crew members over to the school at around 7 a-m when he became irritated with them. Police say Smith shot his work truck and another car. No one was hurt. Once police arrived, Smith surrendered peacefully.

Mayors of Leetsdale, Millvale and Pittsburgh Rescued from Stuck Elevator

Three mayors walk into an elevator – but what happened next was no joke, though the officials managed to amuse themselves until they could be rescued about 40 minutes later.  Leetsdale Mayor Pete Poninski got stuck in the Westin Hotel elevator last night along with the mayors of Pittsburgh (Bill Peduto) and Millvale. They had been attending a meeting of the Allegheny League of Municipalities. Poninski tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that none of the mayors could get cellphone service but luckily, one of the stranded passengers worked at the hotel and was able to summon maintenance crews and first responders using a walkie-talkie. Poninski says that while the mayors couldn’t call for help, they did manage to use their phones to take a selfie.

16th Annual CCBC Foundation Golf Outing Set For Friday at Blackhawk Golf Course

The 16th annual CCBC Foundation Golf Outing is set for Friday at Blackhawk Golf Course. CCBC Executive Director of Marketing Leslie Tennant tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that as part of CCBC’s 50th anniversary celebration, all 2016 golf outing supporters will receive additional recognition at a special gala event taking place at the end of the yearlong celebration. The CCBC Foundation is a charitable organization. If you’d like to participate in the golf outing or if you’d like to become an outing sponsor this year, call (724) 480-3561.

Gibbons Bill Provides Funding for Schools, Social Services during Budget Impasse

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons (D-Franklin Township) has introduced a bill that calls for school districts and social service agencies to receive funding if the Legislature does not pass a budget by its annual July 1st deadline.  Gibbons tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that last year’s budget impasse was a disappointing failure that should never happen again.