“Angie’s Tale”,  a book written by 10 year-old Jaylee Duncan of Aliquippa, a  fifth grade student at Baden Academy, was introduced at  last night’s BF Jones Memorial Library’s Summer Olympics. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Ms. Duncan held a book signing.  Anyone interested in the book can contact librarian Linda Helms at 724-375-2900. Helms said 18 children attended last night’s event  in the library’s garden. An obstacle course, javelin throw with a pool noodle, water balloon toss, a bounce house and bubble catching were featured.

A small group of city residents attended last night’s crime watch meeting in Aliquippa council chambers. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Crime Watch chairperson Catherine Colalella told those present: “we need people to speak up if they see something unusual going on.”” She had Crime Watch signs that can be affixed on, Several violent crimes have taken place  in the city recently and all those present agreed that something needs to be done. Councilman Donald Walker told those present if you fear retaliation you can take info to the station .  The crime tips email line is also in operation, and if you see a crime and have photos they can be sent to the line, he said. The biggest complaint residents have is the drug traffic, and most aren’t from Aliquippa.  Several drug overdoses have taken place in the city recently. Another concern is inoperable street lights.  Residents were advised to write down the pole numbers off the tag and give them to Kelly Callen in the city building, and Duquesne Light will be called. It was announced last night that 3 men face 44 charges  in a recent rape  in the city.

The Hopewell Commissioners met last night  and approved a contract with Youngblood Paving , Inc., for the road improvement project for a total of $342,679. Township engineer Maria Hartman tells Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano that several roads will be paved. The township  is looking to hire a new employee for the road department; applications are due by August 31. Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher announced that  first aid and medical equipment has been installed in all department vehicles. The commissioners adopted a resolution  that will enable the police department to secure grant monies through the DUI GRANT PROGRAM .  Chief Uhrmacher said that the monies will be  shared by  local departments to set up DUI checkpoints . The township will be getting a Dairy Queen soon; the current one has been closed for a few years and is being remodeled; no other details were available. Township manager Norman Kraus, Jr. said that the 2 summer office interns  were done last week. He said, “I hope they want to come back next summer.”  He said he was very satisfied with their work.