A man is recovering in the hospital after a fall in Cranberry Township. The victim fell at least 10 feet over an embankment near the Turnpike yesterday at Graham School Road. Crews were able to hoist the man to safety. The extent of his injuries is not known at this time.
Author: Beaver County Radio
House Fire In Franklin Township Under Investigation
Several fire departments were called out last night to house fire in Franklin Township. The blaze broke out around 7:40 at a home on Knox Avenue. Officials say the fire appeared to be electrical in nature and occurred in the garage wall behind the dryer in the garage. Damage was done to the front of home and one garage door. No one was hurt.
Warming Up & Waiting: WPIAL Pairings Meeting Tonight
Tonight the WPIAL will pair up the qualifying teams for the first round of the playoffs this week, and you can find out who goes where by tuning in tonight at 7:00pm on Beaver County Radio.
Last night several local teams finished the regular season in Non-Section play, and here’s the results from those games:
Boys
North Allegheny 66, Blackhawk 50
Central Valley 59, Bethel Park 46
New Castle 52, Moon 48
Chartiers-Houston 68, Hopewell 47
Riverside 58, Union 50
Rochester 91, Freedom 77
OLSH 64, South Allegheny 41
Girls
Blackhawk 64, Hempfield 39
Riverside 64, Union 18
Rochester 53, Freedom 42
Mohawk 42, Central Valley 40
Quaker Valley 51, Aliquippa 41
Carlynton 57, Moon 46
Penguins Look To Break Second-Place Tie
The Penguins are now in a three-way tie for second place in the Metropolitan Division with the Rangers and Blue Jackets, and look to break ahead of that tie tonight at home against Vancouver. Evgeni Malkin is a game-time decision, and Bryan Rust is out with a lower-body injury. Game time is at 7:00 PM.
Other games in NHL action tonight:
Colorado at New Jersey
NY Islanders at Toronto
Buffalo at Ottawa
Dallas at Winnipeg
Anaheim at Minnesota
Arizona at Edmonton
Last night’s scores:
NY Rangers 3, Columbus 2
Arizona 5, Calgary 0
Two Blackhawk Schools Lockdown Lifted After Reported Bank Robbery
Two Blackhawk Township schools were put on lockdown earlier today as police respond to a reported bank robbery in the Chippewa area…but the lockdown has since been lifted. According to officials at the Beaver County 911 Center, police were called this morning to Citizen’s Bank on Constitution Blvd. in Chippewa Township for a robbery shortly after 11:00 this morning. No details of the robbery have been released. Blackhawk Intermediate and Highland Middle schools were placed on an external lockdown for a short time..and according to school officials there was no direct threat to any school, students or staff. The lockdown was lifted at around 12:30. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is working to learn new details regarding the robbery and will have a full report tomorrow morning on AM Beaver County beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Dead Baby Found In Aliquippa
Police are investigating the death of a baby in Aliquippa. Officers were called to the Valley Terrace Apartments Friday afternoon for a report of an unresponsive two-month-old. There is no word on whether the death is suspicious. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the Beaver County Coroner’s office has confirmed that the body is that of a baby boy. No other details have been released.
Man Accused In Raccoon Township Stabbing In Police Custody
A man is in custody following a stabbing in Raccoon Township. Police say 28-year-old Steven Call was asked to leave a Bocktown Road home early Saturday, but refused. A fight broke out and Call stabbed the 25-year-old victim in the chest. He was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Call was taken to the Beaver County Jail.
High Winds Blamed For Widespread Damage In Beaver County
Last night’s high winds caused widespread damage across Western Pennsylvania. In New Castle, the gas station canopy at the A-Plus Mini-Mart on East Washington Street was brought down. One gas pump was damaged and some fuel spilled, but there were no reported injuries. Thousands lost power during the height of the storms. Here in Beaver County, most of those Duquesne Light customers affected were in the Hookstown area.
Guest host line up announced for Teleforum
(Beaver County, PA) 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA have released the line up of upcoming guest hosts for the popular mid day talk show “Teleforum” . Long time host Mike Romigh has left to pursue other career interests. In the mean time, listeners will be able to enjoy a series of live auditions and guest fill in hosts. Teleforum airs from 9 A.M. – Noon Monday through Friday. The upcoming schedule includes:
Eddy Crow: 2/13-2/17
Dave Felts: 2/20-2/24
Frank Sparks: 2/27-3/3
Eric McKenna: 3/6
Scott Tady: 3/7
Call in to join the show live on the air 724-843-1888, or 724-774-1888.
If you would like to be considered or wish to inquire about possibly hosting an audition or fill in day, contact Mark Peterson at 724-846-4100 peterson@beavercountyradio.com.