Category: News

Memorial Service Held for 20th Anniversary of Killing of Aliquippa Police Officer James Niam

(Aliquippa, Pa.) A memorial service was held at noon Monday, March 15, 2021, in remembrance of slain Aliquippa Police Officer James Naim.  He was on patrol in Linmar near a police sub station on the evening March 15, 2001 when someone approached him and shot him in the head four times from behind. The 20 year anniversary of his death  brought law enforcement from  the area to the  Aliquippa  Police Department.  The memorial service was conducted by Police Chaplain Reverend Stephen McKeown.

Richard Manning,  a bagpiper from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department  played TAPS S  and other appropriate music for the memorial service hosted by Aliquippa Police.

Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April

Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will expand more business and event capacity limits and lift coronavirus restrictions on bar service starting on Easter Sunday. Monday’s announcement says bars and restaurants can raise indoor capacity limits to a maximum of 75% from 50%, but must follow the state’s social-distancing requirements. Going away are a ban on seating at the bar and serving alcohol after 11 p.m., as well as a requirement that patrons order food with their alcoholic drinks. Other businesses can also move to 75% of maximum capacity, including salons, gyms, casinos and theaters. Outdoor events can go to 50% of maximum capacity, while indoor gatherings can go to 20%.

Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win

Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play for his 1,100th career point and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-1. Malkin is the third Russian-born player to reach 1,100 points in the NHL, joining Alex Ovechkin and Sergei Fedorov. Malkin has eight goals this season and also had an assist while extending his points streak to eight games. Tristan Jarry made a season-high 42 saves for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby scored his 11th goal of the season and had two assists, and Jake Guentzel also scored his 11th — including four in the past four games. Evan Rodrigues also scored for the Penguins.

CCBC Players of the Game Lincoln Park vs. North Catholic 3-15-21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Lincoln Park vs. North Catholic on Monday, March 15th, 2021.  From Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Brandin Cummings, and from North Catholic High School, Andrew Ammerman.  The game was heard live on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com 

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

 

Lincoln Park Wins W.P.I.A.L Title After Defeating North Catholic 66-57!!!

Lincoln Park met with North Catholic for tonight’s WPIAL championship game.  This game was close throughout and a tough competition for both teams.  North Catholic had the lead at the end of the first with a score of 17-14.  In the second, Lincoln Park started gaining momentum and was able to steal the lead going into the half 30-27.  In the second half,  it was still back to back action with North Catholic reclaiming the lead to end the third 48-45. The final quarter of this game came down to the wire but Lincoln Park ultimately came out on top, winning the title with the score Lincoln Park 66 North Catholic 57. You can hear Beaver County Radio announcers Jason Colangelo and Bruce Frey talk with Coach Mike Bariski during the post game below.

Listen to the post game here:

 

 

Arrest Made in Sunday Big Beaver Fire/Homicide. Warrants Issued for Two Others

(Big Beaver, Pa.) The Beaver Falls Police Department is reporting that they have arrested Eder Gomez Ernesto Ramos, 23-years old, from Aliquippa, previously known to reside in Mexico and Texas, as part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by the City of Beaver Falls Police, Beaver County Detectives Office and the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office,  into the  fire and homicide that occurred on Shenango Road on Sunday morning, March 14, 2021.

Fireman were called to the home at 1095 Shenango Road in Big Beaver Borough at 6:07 AM Sunday morning. While fireman were extinguishing the blaze they found the body of 26 year-old Rolando Contreras.  Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer determined Contreras died from gun shot wounds to the head, chest, and pelvis.

Ramos is currently in the Beaver County Jail on charges of arson, endangering persons, aggravated arson,  abuse of a corpse, criminal conspiracy, and tampering with physical evidence.

Police have also issued warrants for 43 year-old Ana Cecilia Mireles of Big Beaver Borough, Mireles is known to have also resided in Mexico and Texas, and 32 year-old Raul Manuel Rivera-Arroyo also of Big Beaver, known to have previously resided in Louisiana both are being charged with arson, endangering persons, aggravated arson,  abuse of a corpse, criminal conspiracy, and tampering with physical evidence.

Police believe that both Mireles and Rivera-Arroyo have fled the area. They are both considered to be armed and dangerous.

Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson said in the statement that the incident is being investigated as a homicide.  Police are asking anyone with information to the incident or anyone who may have been a witness to activity at 1095 Shenango Road between the hours of 3 AM and 6 AM to contact the City of Beaver Falls Police Department or the Beaver County Detectives Bureau at 724-846-7000 or 724-775-0880.

Joe Block Sees Pirates Youth & Grit Blossoming In Bradenton

The future for the Pittsburgh Pirates is here…even though it may take until the future to reap the rewards for it.

Pirates broadcaster Joe Block joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the state of the Bucs in Bradenton following their almost-comeback in a 6-5 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.

During the conversation, Block acknowledged that the front office moves over the summer, while painful, are showing early returns that could make the Pirates into contenders in a couple seasons. He also believes that under the watch of Derek Shelton, the Bucs will be a “hard-working” team in 2021 and give the team a chance each night.

To listen to the full Spring Training Report, click on the player below!

Two Charged in Assault of Capitol officer Who Died After Riot

2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer’s death. Thirty-nine-year-old George Tanios, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and 32-year-old Julian Khater, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday. They were expected to appear in federal court Monday. The idea that Sicknick died after being sprayed by a chemical irritant has emerged in recent weeks as a new theory in the case. Investigators initially believed that Sicknick was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher.

Tuesday Teleforum with Tom Young

Tuesday’s  Teleforum features Tom Young of First Consultants, and after Tom comes reactions to the latest Beaver county news stories from the newsroom. Teleforum, hosted by Eddy Crow, happens every weekday from 9 till noon on Beaver County Radio-am1230, am1460, and fm99.3 presented by St. Barnabas.

Fire Crews on Scene of Fire on Beaver Street in Beaver

(Photos taken by Beaver County Radio’s Matt Drzik)

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Beaver, Pa.) Beaver County 9-1-1 reported that they received a call at 9:05 a.m. Monday morning  for a house fire on Beaver Street in Beaver.  Multiple departments have responded and are assisting Beaver.  No fire officials were available for comment concerning the type of structure or the cause of the fire.  Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as this story continues to develop.