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Indiana County man has gun intercepted at Pittsburgh International Airport

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Another gun was intercepted at Pittsburgh International Airport on Wednesday owned by a man from Indiana County. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration have confirmed that a .380 caliber handgun was found at the security checkpoint. According to Donald Weston, TSA’s Acting Federal Security Director, the man had no clue how the gun got into his luggage, and notes that the process to travel with a firearm is to proceed to the check-in counter from the airline, put the gun in a case that is both hard-sided and locked, and the gun must be unloaded. Bringing a weapon to the checkpoint of an airport can cost someone fines of nearly $15,000, depending on the weapon type and the state of the incident.

Two Pittsburgh residents indicted and charged after defacing Chabad of Squirrel Hill

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from United States Attorney Eric Olshan in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, the announcement was made that two Pittsburgh residents were given charges of conspiracy as well as defacing and damaging a religious building and were indicted by a Pittsburgh federal grand jury. Olshan noted that the two suspects were twenty-three-year-old Mohamad Hamad from Coraopolis and twenty-four-year-old Talya A. Lubit from Pittsburgh, who were punished for defacing Chabad of Squirrel Hill. Olshan also stated that Hamad and Lubit were released on unsecured bonds totaling $50,000 as well as being under detention at home without using both material involving views that are terroristic or extremeist, and applications to message others that are encrypted.

Three men from Ohio arrested after not paying for items from Target and Rural King stores in five Pennsylvania Counties worth over $16,000

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) According to a report from the Pennsylvania State police in Beaver, three men from Ohio have been arrested after committing theft, stealing items from Target and Rural King Stores in five Pennsylvania counties, including Beaver County. Police state that thirty-three-year-old Byron Terrell Carner and thirty-five-year-old Todd Deangelo Williams, both from Cleveland, and twenty-eight-year-old Sean Joseph McCarthy from East Liverpool were the suspects who committed the crimes during the period of June 9th, 2024 to August 25th, 2024. Police also noted that charges were given on Tuesday when it was discovered that the three thieves took almost $16,319.85 worth of items and did not pay for any of them, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will prosecute this case. 

 

Neel School in Midland having on event to honor veterans and first responders of Midland

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 21st, 2024 at 6:56 A.M.)

District Superintendent Sean Tanner notified that the event gets underway at 11 a.m, where there will be a program honoring the veterans and first responders and a luncheon.

This is an annual event and the district’s way of thanking veterans and first responders from Midland.

 

Former Hopewell Vikings pitcher will play in the big leagues as a prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays organization

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 21st, 2024 at 6:53 A.M.)

Hopewell Sports nation reported that left handed pitcher Joe Rock, a Hopewell graduate, went on to Ohio State. He was drafted following graduation to the Colorado Rockies in 2021, and he is the number twenty-two prospect in the Tampa Bays organization. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Rays.

 

McRib returns at participating Pittsburgh McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Attention, McDonald’s fans! The McRib is back for a limited time, according to a release from Tyler Lecceadone in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Lecceadone confirms that at participating McDonald’s restaurants in Pittsburgh on December 3rd as well as on the McDonald’s app at that time, the sandwich with slivered onions, dill pickles, and a seasoned boneless pork patty on a homestyle bun that made its debut in the Kansas City area in 1981 will make its return. However, this year, Lecceadone also states that the barbecue sauce that comes on the sandwich will be available for customers in a half-gallon jug beginning on November 25th at 10 a.m., by going to www.wholelottamcribsauce.com.

 

 

James W. “Bill” Noah, Sr. (1937-2024)

James W. “Bill” Noah, Sr., 87, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 15th, 2024, at Heritage Valley Beaver.
He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on February 8th, 1937, a son of the late George and Beulah Wolfe Noah. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Delores “DeeDee” Noah, brother George “Spud” Noah and sister Judy Dawson.

He is survived by his son, James W. “Bill” (Terri) Noah, Jr., daughter Paula (Alan) Wojdyla, grandchildren, Joshua and Abigail Noah and Paige Wojdyla, brother David (Patti) Noah sister-in-law Diana George, nieces, Susan and Jennifer George, as well as numerous other family members and friends.

James was a proud member of the U. S. Army, serving as a specialist E-4 paratrooper. He went on to retire from a career as a packaging engineer with Westinghouse, and was a faithful member of Beaver Falls Christian Assembly Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. His passion was growing vegetables in his garden and sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends. On Friday afternoons, you would find him savoring a glass of homemade wine with his dear friends, Willy, Rose, Michael and Trish.
As per James’ wishes, all services were private, with Pastor Dale Russo officiating. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to Christian Assembly Church, 814 Lincoln Place, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Chippewa Supervisors pursue grant for Sahli Pond rehabilitation

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Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 20, 2024 8:18 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, Pa) The Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors held their November regular meeting Wednesday evening.

The board approved resolution 2024-10 in regards to the Sahli Nature Park. The resolution will allow for the township to apply for a grant for rehabilitation of the pond at the park. The expected cost of the project is $579,500.

Also during the meeting, the Police Department reported that they responded to 560 calls in the month of October.

The board will meet next on Decemeber 11th at 10am.

 

 

Conservation District funding and Firemans Memorial among discussion at Commissioners work session

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published November 20, 2024 2:05 P.M.

(Beaver, Pa) The Beaver County Commissioners met for their weekly work session Wednesday morning at the Courthouse. Commissioner Jack Manning spoke briefly about the election recount taking place. The county, as of Wednesday, was in their second day of recounting roughly 94,000 ballots.

During the meeting, the Commissioners were visited by the Beaver County Conservation District regarding funding. The District has requested an additional $100,000 of funds. Previously they have been operating at a flat level of $150,000, but would like to see that number rise $250,000.

It was stated that the reason for the request in additional funds is for additional staff to continue the growth of their organization.

During public comment, a resident brought up the location of the Fireman’s memorial which is currently located on the Riverfront in Rochester. There have been recent times when periods of high water in the river causes the memorial to be partially underwater.

The Commissioners relayed that they are in support of moving the memorial and are exploring different possibilities. 

Freedom Resident Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Receipt of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Freedom, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on November 19, 2024, to 74 months of imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, on his conviction for receiving material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Chief United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Mark Kriss, 66, also ordering that Kriss register as a sex offender under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and pay restitution in the amount of $3,000 to the minor victim. According to information presented to the Court, Kriss made contact with a 14-year-old minor over an adult dating website and, on May 22, 2021, received digital photographs from the minor depicting her sexual exploitation. Kriss also acknowledged responsibility for meeting the minor for the purpose of engaging in sex acts at a local motel.
Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn J. Bloch prosecuted this case on behalf of the
government. United States Attorney Olshan commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Northern Regional Police Department for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Kriss.