Dr. Peter A. Carbone acting superintendent in the Aliquippa School District announced that grief counselors will be available from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. today at the junior-senior high school. The action is taking place because a student died unexpectedly on Saturday.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Woman Arrested after Shooting Man in Stomach
A woman was arrested after shooting a man in the stomach in the parking lot of a food mart in New Castle.
Staicy Fusco is facing multiple charges including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after she told police that she shot the man in the stomach because she felt threatened.
The victim told police he got into an argument with Fusco and her boyfriend at the Market 24 Food Mart on East Washington Street.
The victim was air lifted to a Pittsburgh hospital. His condition has not been released.
Pennsylvania new Cigarette tax to Begin August 1
Cigarette taxes are on the way up in Pennsylvania.
Starting Aug. 1, Pennsylvania’s newly enacted budget package means that the per-pack tax on cigarettes will rise by $1 to $2.60.
That means Pennsylvania’s cigarette tax will go from tied for the nation’s 23rd highest with Ohio and Delaware to the nation’s 10th highest cigarette tax.
The tax is supposed to generate about $430 million dollars to help balance the state’s budget.
“Back to School on The Rhodes” School Supply Campaign Announced
(Ambridge, PA) Beaver County Radio recently announced a partnership with R.J. Rhodes Transit Company to help provide needed school supplies for area children. From Now through July thirtieth, School supply donations will be accepted at Rhodes Transit terminal at 2990 Duss Avenue in Ambridge and at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls. Meal coupons to local restaurants will be given to everyone who drops off a donation.
The “Back to School on The Rhodes” will culminate with an open house and live broadcast on WBVP and WMBA at R.J. Rhodes Transit on July 30 from 1 until 3 pm.
Residents who drop off school supplies and or visit the open house and broadcast are also encouraged to explore the possibility of starting or adding a part time second career as a bus driver for R.J. Rhodes Transit. Immediate openings are available and representatives will be on hand to accept applications and answer any questions.
Live In Studio Bluegrass Combo Delights Listeners
(Beaver County, PA) Members of Echo Valley, a trio of sisters from Enon Valley appeared on A.M. Beaver County on Friday July 15, 2016 to promote the Enon valley Community Day and Bluegrass Festival. Emily Anderson, Isabelle Anderson, Event organizer Howard “Hap” Wychrick , and Elizabeth Anderson delighted listeners on the show with a special live in studio performance. The event is happening Saturday July 16 starting at noon at The Enon Valley Borough Park at 341 Cherry Alley in Enon Valley. Musicians include Border Ride, South 79, Keep Off the Grass, Echo Valley, Mule Factory and more. Entertainment throughout the day. Includes parade at 10 a.m., vendors, crafters, Civil War encampment. Proceeds benefit Enon Valley Community Historical Society.
New Castle Man Runs Up Big Cab Bill
In New Castle, 42-year-old Brian Davis of Wampum is charged with theft of services after running up a large unpaid bill with Yellow Cab of Pittsburgh. Davis contacted Yellow Cab for transportation to various places throughout Lawrence County and into Ohio. Yellow Cab says the trip cost $2,200 and says Davis couldn’t pay the bill. Yellow Cab contacted state police who arrested Davis.
Penn State Asks Charity to Pay With Insurance
The administration at Penn State wants the insurance companies of a charity founded by then assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to help pay out settlements to his sexual assault accusers. WJAC-TV in Johnstown reports the university made the filing last week in Centre County Orphan’s Court. In the filing, Penn State says the Second Mile charity was in a position to stop and prevent Sandusky from abusing children but failed.
State police pay big money to settle lawsuit.
In Allentown, court documents show the Pennsylvania state police have paid $195,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a New York man who spent 29 days in jail after troopers mistook homemade soap for cocaine. Alexander Bernstein’s attorney tells the Morning Call his client has also settled claims against the company that produced the allegedly faulty drug test that troopers used during a November 2013 traffic stop.
Trump cancels announcement on Vice President
In politics, Donald Trump is insisting that he has yet to settle on a running mate. Trump said during an interview with the Fox news channel that he has not made a final, final choice. Trump cites three persons as potential vice presidential candidates–Indiana Governor Mike Pence, former House speaker Newt Gingrich,and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie . Trump cancelled Friday’s scheduled press conference to make a formal announcement because of the attack in France.
Lawrence Downs Bid Ends
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board yesterday decided unanimously to adopt a recommendation by Cyrus Pitre, effectively ending the 12-year process to create Lawrence Downs, a proposed harness racing track and Casino in Mahoning Township. The application sent in by Endeka Entertainment was officially denied yesterday after it was acknowledged that NewCastle Funding, the firm responsible for the finances of Lawrence Downs, had not held up its promises and made false claims in its ability to fund the project. Endeka had filed a civil lawsuit against NewCastle Funding and its prinicpal, Kurt Wise of Racine, WI. Lawrence Downs would have been the state’s only 1-mile track for harness racing, with nearly 1500 slot machines for public consumption had it been approved.