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Beaver County Chamber Monday Memo: 3/24/25
Author: Beaver County Radio
Coraopolis woman faces charges after alleged attempts to stab and suffocate a woman
(File Photo of Police Lights)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Allegheny County, PA) A woman from Coraopolis now faces charges after allegedly stabbing and attempting to suffocate another woman on Friday. Forty-year-old Kaelynn Lucas attacked a victim in the 600 block of Pressley Street in Pittsburgh. According to the criminal complaint, the victim, Saniyah Gates, had cuts on her head and cheek and blood on her face and clothes. Lucas is in the Allegheny County Jail. According to the criminal complaint, Lucas was detained without incident. Lucas faces charges which include aggravated assault, attempted homicide and strangulation. April 1st is the date of her preliminary hearing.
Pennsylvania works to counter Trump clean energy rollbacks
(File Photo: Source for Photo: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Washington after visiting Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)
(Harrisburg, PA) The Trump administration’s rollback of clean energy progress and climate science is eliciting a strong response from Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro has already sued the Trump administration, leading to the release of two-billion dollars in federal aid. Now, Shapiro is pushing ahead with a six-part proposal to expand clean energy projects. Molly Parzen with Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania says despite Trump’s efforts to stall progress on clean energy and fighting climate change, the Shapiro plan should boost Pennsylvania’s economy. Parzen points out the plan would also set a target that Pennsylvania generate 35-percent of its energy from clean sources by 2035 but critics of the Lighting Plan say it could sustain, or even increase, fossil fuel production in the state.
Man gets arrest warrant for domestic disturbance in West Aliquippa
(Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)
(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(West Aliquippa, PA) A man received an arrest warrant after causing a domestic disturbance in West Aliquippa on Saturday. Aliquippa Police went to Main Avenue and found out that twenty-seven-year-old Patrick Anderson assaulted and choked his girlfriend. The female victim also had a report that stated Anderson also took the Xbox gaming system from her children. Police found negative results after looking for Anderson at a house located on Ross Street in Aliquippa. Anderson faces charges of harassment, simple assault, strangulation and theft. If you know where Anderson is, call 724-378-8000.
$155,000 in state grants go to Harmony and Center Townships for both equipment and repairs for buildings
(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Ambridge, PA) According to a release from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, $155,000 in state grants will support building repairs and purchasing of new work equipment in Harmony and Center Townships. Matzie confirmed that $130,000 went to Harmony Township Volunteer Firemen, Inc., to make upgrades to the VFD facility. Matzie also stated that radio equipment was also purchased for utility and road workers as $25,000 went to Center Township.
Penn Avenue in New Brighton will close temporarily because of work to repair a water line
(File Photo of New Brighton)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Brighton, PA) Penn Avenue on 10th Street in New Brighton will be closed on Friday, March 28th at 7 p.m. as the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority will repair a water line. Penn Avenue will get traffic from Allegheny and 11th Streets as the work is expected to finish on Saturday, March 29th. Disruption will be reduced for people and Penn Avenue businesses from Allegheny to 13th Streets and the New Brighton Area School District. If you have questions, contact 724-846-2400.
Former Riverside swim coach appears in court for the first time after facing sexual assault charges
(File Photo of Gavel)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) A former Riverside swim coach appeared in court for the first time on Friday after being accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a student. Thirty-year-old Aliana Marshall had her preliminary hearing waived after facing thirty-four counts of sexual contact charges. According to court records, Marshall allegedly had sex repeatedly with a male student starting on January of 2023 and through 2024. Marshall is free with a bond of $250,000 and her defense attorney confirms she is not a threat.
William “Bill” J. McCartney, Jr. (1967-2025)
William “Bill” J. McCartney, Jr., 57, of Harmony Township, passed away peacefully at home on March 13th, 2025. He was born on August 13th, 1967, the beloved son of the late Sarah and William J. McCartney Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Diane McCartney-Cerra. He is survived by his wife, Debbie McCartney, his daughter, Abby McCartney and her fiancé, Hunter Menear, his sister, Pamela McCartney, his nephew, Patrick Smith and his nieces, Kayla Camp and Chelsea McCartney.
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge with visitation beginning at 12 noon, followed by a service at 2:00 PM.
Howard M. Blinn, Jr. (Passed on March 15th, 2025)
Howard M. Blinn, Jr., 88, of Monaca, passed away on March 15th, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. Howard had an extended illness and his three grandchildren, Brandon Wrublesky, Mollie Dean, and Amanda Dean stood by his side every day and took great care of him. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Lynda Miller and his first grand-child, Crystal Klein.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Rosalinde, his children, Howard Blinn III (Leigh) and Sandy Dean (Ed), eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, and his sisters Norma Jean Valent and Katheryn Alberti.
Howard’s passion was his family and his yard. He enjoyed working with his hands and being out taking care of his yard and garden with his grandson Brandon always by his side working right beside his pap. Howard’s presence was strong and he was respected by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His family meant the world to him, and he always put his wife first.
A Mass will be held on Monday, March 31st at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.
Terri Ann Tuccinard (1961-2025)
Terri Ann Tuccinard, 63, of Rochester Township, passed away on March 22nd, 2025 in her home. She was born in Rochester on October 5th, 1961, a daughter of the late Mary Jane and Philip Tuccinard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Tricia Tuccinard and a sister-in-law, Darlene Tuccinard. She is survived by her four siblings, Tim & Barb Tuccinard, Tammy Kaminsky and Nick Tuccinard and P.J. Tuccinard, four nephews, Tommy (Adrianne) Kaminsky, Tony (Sarah) Kaminsky, Tim Tuccinard Jr. and Antonio (Savina) Tuccinard, a niece, Tracy Tuccinard, seven great nieces and nephews: Hunter, Henry, Rocco, Pia, Antonia, Carlo and Teresa; as well as two aunts, Dorothy Verban and Connie (Sonny) Tuccinard-Javens and two very close friends, Roberta Erlwein and Nancy Lasko.
Terri worked at UPS for 28 years and was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. She loved going to the mountains, riding her quad, four wheeling in the mule and being outside. She also enjoyed reading. Most of all, Terri loved her family. She spent all of her free time with her nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 26th from 3 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make – A – Wish.