Duquesne Light hopes to have power returned to Western Pennsylvania customers on January 1st, 2025

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Some people here in Western Pennsylvania are still without power from forceful winds that occurred on Sunday night. According to Duquesne Light, as of 6:31 a.m. this morning, there are still over 400 people in Western Pennsylvania and twenty-two people in Beaver County experiencing power outages. Duquesne Light crews continue to work to get power back in the area, and they confirm that Wednesday, January 1st is an estimated time when the power will be restored. The map for continued updates can be found on this website: https://duquesnelight.com/outages-safety/current-outages

Coroner called to unoccupied building in Beaver Falls

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published December 30, 2024 3:40 P.M. Updated 4:47 P.M., 7:57 P.M., and 10:45 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The coroner was called to an unoccupied building on the 200 block of 11th Street in Beaver Falls Monday afternoon around 3pm.

A Beaver Falls Police Officer on scene would only share that “some type of death” occured. Beaver County Radio later learned from sources that the victim died as a result of being shot.

A person who lives near the building said crews have been working there. Beaver County Radio was able to speak with a person who had recently been working at the building who says clean out work started not long ago.

A body was removed from the scene around 7:30pm.

Numerous police and investigators remained on scene as of 7:50pm.

We have no additional information to share at this time.

Marie A. Doyle (1929-2024)

Marie A. Doyle, 95, of Beaver, passed away in her sleep on December 27th, 2024.
She was born in Pittsburgh on October 27th, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Marie C. Quiring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John W. Doyle, son Patrick R. Doyle, grandson Alex Mitchell, granddaughter Sarajane Seifert and her sons-in-law, Terry Brooks (2008), and Fred Seifert. She is survived by her daughters: Diane M. (Jeffrey) Barrett, Janie Seifert, Mary Grace Brooks, Laura (Robert) Kovach, and Jean Marie Doyle; daughter-in-law Elda Doyle, sister Irene Grundy brother David Quiring, a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerome and Dianne Doyle, nineteen grandchildren, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Marie was a longtime and faithful member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Beaver. She dedicated her life to what she loved most, her family. For more than six decades, she presided over the 500 block of 5th Street, greeting every soul who stepped on her front porch with open arms and a warm smile.
A special thank you goes to the Rochester Manor for the excellent care and compassion she received.
Friends will be received on Monday, December 30th, in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, December 31st at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Marie’s name to Beaver Area Memorial Library 100 College Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009.

Dr. Daniel V. Rutkowski (1960-2024)

Dr. Daniel V. Rutkowski, 64, of Brighton Township, passed away on December 25th, 2024 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Sewickley on September 4th, 1960, the son of the late Edward Rutkowski and Jennifer Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father Ollie Jones, brother Robert Rutkowski, granddaughter Lilly Wolfgang and nephew Joshua Rutkowski. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lori Miller Rutkowski, children Catherine (Roland) Wolfgang and Daniel Rutkowski, sister-in-law Vicki Rutkowski and niece, Shannon Rutkowski.

Daniel was an avid gun and sport enthusiast. He will be remembered for being incredibly passionate about his career is psychiatric medication management.

In accordance with Daniel’s wishes, no public services will be held at this time. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Daniel’s name to a charity of your choice.

Aliquippa man arrested for endangering his girlfriend and children

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An Aliquippa man was arrested for endangering children and his girlfriend on Saturday. According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department, at 1:16 a.m. police responded to 300 Superior Avenue, Valley Terrace, C Building for the report of a domestic disturbance. Thirty-five-year-old Tyvaughn Harrison of Aliquippa, who was highly intoxicated, threw a suitcase at his girlfriend’s nine-year-old son and tried to choke him. After Harrison tried to resist police, a taser was used to arrest him. Harrison is now in the Beaver County Jail and faces charges of:

  • Simple Assault (two counts) (Misdemeanor)
  • Endangering the Welfare of Children (Misdemeanor)
  • Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor)
  • Harassment (Summary)

Aliquippa man arrested for driving under the influence after a Hopewell Township crash

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An Aliquippa man was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash in Hopewell Township on Friday. According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department, at 10:57 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Maratta Road in Plan 12 for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A blue Chrysler 200 hit a utility pole and a fence, which was noticed by a PA State Constable. The constable told police that the driver held a liquor bottle and the car was stolen. The driver was twenty-seven-year-old Raishaun Jeter of Aliquippa. Jeter was arrested after police noticed the smell of alcohol, his glassy eyes that were bloodshot, and his slurred speech. Jeter was released to a sober party after having a blood alcohol count of .135%. Jeter has been charged with DUI for the third time in four years, as well as:

  • Hit and Run
  • False Reports 
  • Careless Driving
  • Driving While Having a Suspended License

Aliquippa man arrested for assaulting his cousin and another woman

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An Aliquippa man was arrested for assaulting his female cousin and another female on Saturday. According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department, at 9:44 p.m., police were dispatched to 500 Superior Avenue, Valley Terrace, D Building for the report of a disturbance. Twenty-eight-year-old Arrington Gipson of Aliquippa was guilty of causing injuries to both his cousin and another female. Gipson assaulted both women and police arrested him in the apartment next door to where the women were located. Gipson is now in the Beaver County Jail and faces charges of:

  • Simple Assault (two counts) (Misdemeanor)
  • Harassment (Summary)
  • Disorderly Conduct (Summary) 

Governor Josh Shapiro encourages those to participate honoring former President of the United States Jimmy Carter

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. Carter marks his 96th birthday Thursday, Oct. 1., the latest milestone for the longest-lived of the 44 men to hold the highest American office. Carter planned to celebrate at his home in Plains, Ga., with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter, according to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from Governor Josh Shapiro’s office on Sunday, the governor ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff that day. Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday, and Shapiro did this action that day in honor of Carter. All Pennsylvanians can participate in honoring Carter by lowering these flags to half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025.

 

Shots fired in Aliquippa currently under investigation

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A shots fired incident on Saturday is being investigated in Aliquippa. According to a Facebook post from the City of Aliquippa Police Department, at 3:15 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Burton Street in Plan 12 for the report of multiple shots fired. The sounds of the shots being caused by an automatic weapon were mentioned in several calls to police. There was no damaged property and nobody was injured. Negative results were found in the area that police searched. If you know anything about this situation, please call 724-775-0880.

Chippewa structure building fire extinguished at Lutheran Village Apartments

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa, PA) A Chippewa fire in a structure building was extinguished on Sunday morning. According to a Facebook Post from the Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department of Beaver Falls, just before 6 a.m. that morning, Station 22 was alerted for a fire alarm at the three-story Lutheran Village Apartments in Chippewa. Five local fire departments assisted the Beaver Falls department after both a timer and a power strip were on fire in the community room on the first floor. A resident helped the departments with a fire extinguisher to put out the fire and to unplug both items. It took within an hour for the six departments to return to their duties after the fire was handled.