Author: Beaver County Radio

Intense building fire in Aliquippa happened early Thursday morning and since has been put out

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published at November 15th, 2024 at 8:00 A.M.)

Aliquippa Fire Chief Tim Firich reported that his department was summoned to Main Avenue and 6th Street in West Aliquippa at 1:40 a.m. He said there were several calls to Beaver County’s 9-1-1 center reporting fires at multiple  locations. in the area. Due to the number of calls, the chief said a second alarm was sent out and Engine 91 and Chief Firich were on scene within seven minutes. 

The chief said upon arrival, they found a warehouse/storage building  well involved inn fire. Master streams were quickly put in operation and fire suppression efforts continued as more crews arrived on scene. He said tankers were requested  to maintain an adequate water supply  while using a multitude  of hand leads and water streams. The fire was brought under control in fifty minutes, and it was contained to the original building, the chief reported. Responding to the first alarm were Ambridge, Baden, Crescent Township and Medic-Rescue. Responding to a second alarm were Monaca, Independence Township, the Beaver County Strike team that consisted of Beaver Falls and New Brighton Fire Departments. 

Chief Firich reported that no civilians were injured in the fire. 

Two men associated with a shooting in New Castle last month, killing a man inside a house

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) Police have confirmed on Thursday that two men that are connected to a shooting last month in New Castle have been arrested and face charges of both robbery and homicide. New Castle Police stated that the suspects, Jason Jones, Jr., and Louis Brewer, were arrested and given these charges after they were associated with the death of a man named Terry Micco that occurred on October 18th. According to WKBN, police noted that in relation to a robbery involving drugs, while items such as a cell phone, cash, and suspected drugs were found in the truck Micco owns, in a statement from court paperwork witness testified to police that two men escaped after gunshots were fired in a residence of Waldo Street and found Micco on the ground bleeding, then, after being rushed to the hospital, Micco died. The Sharon Police Department also helped the other police officers who arrested the suspects, and the responding officers thanked the police department of Sharon afterwards. 

Teen arrested and charged for bringing a gun to Ambridge Area Middle School detained

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 15th, 2024 on 7:52 A.M.)

(Ambridge, PA) Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible reported on Thursday morning about the gun incident on Wednesday at Ambridge Area Middle School. The District Attorney said the gun was loaded and the metal detectors didn’t go off when the thirteen year old boy brought it into the building. Bible also said that the teen is lodged in a detention center in Ohio, and also added that the gun was hidden and the teen found it and brought it to school.

House approves settlement from Matzie recognizing November 2024 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month”

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) According to a release from Liane Leshne from the House Democratic Communications Office, State Representative Rob Matzie and his resolution to help people become more aware of pancreatic cancer was accepted by the Pennsylvania House this week. Leshne states that Matzie and his plan will declare “National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” for November of 2024, also known as  Matzie cited information from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network that displays that more than fifty thousand people will be expected to die from this form of cancer as well as over sixty-four thousand expected cases this year in the United States. Matzie also asserts a list of symptoms in which one can spot pancreatic cancer, which include dark urine and stool changes; back or abdominal pain; weight loss and poor appetite; nausea and vomiting; and pancreatitis and recent-onset diabetes.

Gloria Mae (Ionetta) Ferri (1930-2024)

Gloria Mae (Ianotta) Ferri, 94, of Hopewell Township passed away on November 11th, 2024.

She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on June 26th, 1930, and is the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (D’Amico) Ianotta. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nick L. Ferri, her brother Pat Ianotta and a dear cousin, Roberta Bernardini.  

She is survived by her two loving children and their spouses, Janice Ferri-Reed and husband, Richard Reed, Mark Ferri and wife, Michelle Del Guercio, and two beloved grandsons whom she was so proud of, Derek (Amber) Reed and Nicola Ferri.

Gloria was a member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Church, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She found enjoyment in her bowling league and volunteering with her husband Nick at the church working fish fries during Lent.

Gloria assisted her husband in his photography studio, working behind the scenes assembling orders and photograph albums. She was a faithful, devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished her family. She delighted in making traditional Italian meals during the Holidays.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, November 16th, at 10 a.m. at St. Titus Roman Catholic Church of Aliquippa. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The family extends their gratitude to Advanced Hospice, Heart 2 Heart and Tucked with Care along with several individuals that assisted in the kindhearted care Gloria received.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gloria to Mary Queen of Saints Parish.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. 

Edna Dunstan (1928-2024)

Edna Dunstan, 96, of Hopewell Township, passed away on November 13th, 2024. 

She was born on September 22, 1928, in Coraopolis, daughter of the late Emil and Angela Solderich Willgruber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Willgruber, sister-in-law Carol, and a grandson Harrison. 

She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia (Scott) Santry, Sandra Gillespie & Carl Rhodes, Kathleen (Tom) Berkovic, grandchildren: Jessica (Nate) Musi, Kody, Jacob, Teresa, Rachel, Joshua, & Hannah; great grandchildren: Addison, Jack, Lilly, Aadyn, Alychiah, Ashtyn, Aleightyn; and her nephew Jason. 

In accordance with Edna’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Edna will be placed to rest in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 

Doris Marie Ross (1944-2024)

Doris Marie Ross, 80, formerly of Hopewell Township, and Melbourne, Florida, passed away on November 13th, 2024 in Rochester Manor.  She was born in Rochester on May 24, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis Speice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Ross and her siblings, Lee Speice, Don Speice, and Lois Malbouf. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Susan & Michael Camp, and Melissa & Ronald Munson, three grandchildren, Gabrielle Hardy, Sydney Munson and Colby Munson, and a great grandchild.  

Doris was a retired kindergarten teacher from Hopewell Area School District.  She also ran Little Muppet Nursery School. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her plants. She loved to travel, especially on cruises with her friends. She volunteered with numerous organizations, including Angels in the Attic in Florida and working with the giraffes at the zoo.  Doris was a huge Pittsburgh Steeler fan and always kept a positive outlook on life. 

Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20th from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa. 

Private interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. 

Chippewa UMC Rummage and Bake Sale 11/22 and 11/23

Rummage and Bake Sale
Rummage Sale – Tuesday Nov. 22 nd 9:00 – 6:00
Bake sale Tuesday – 9:00 until sellout

Rummage Sale – Wednesday Nov 23 rd 9:00 – 2:00
$2.00 a bag sale

@ The Community Life Center
118 McMillen Ave.
Beaver Falls, Pa. (Chippewa)
On McMillen Ave up from the Get Go on the right.

No Early Birds, doors open at 9:00am.
Plenty of parking, handicap parking and easily accessible entrance.

Huge rummage sale with 1000’s of items at cheap prices.
Clothing, jewelry, toys, household items, some furniture and much
more.
The sale benefits the Methodist Women in faith.
We accept donations; you can bring items to the CLC
Nov. 13th through Nov. 19th – Noon until 5:00pm. (PLEASE DO NOT
LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE)

Coffee with a Cop event in Hopewell allows customers to talk with officers and have a nice meal

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 14th, 2024 at 10:16 A.M.)

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Coffee with a Cop will be  held at  A’Brewed Awakening at 2236 Brodhead Road in the township of Hopewell. This event is held to let residents meet and talk to officers, and to enjoy a variety of coffees and breakfast items that are available.

Cranberry Township hit and run crash suspect still being looked for by police

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) The investigation continues regarding a suspect who was driving in Cranberry Township and caused a crash that was a hit and run. Police have confirmed that on Wednesday, just earlier than 7 a.m., the crash occurred when a twenty-eight-year-old man was hit when walking close to Franklin Road. If anyone has seen the crash or was around the incident when it happened, please call either the police of Cranberry Township, which is 724-776-5180 or the Butler County Communications Center, through 724-282-1221.