THE ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL BOARD HAS ADOPTED ITS 2019-2020 BUDGET. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
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Landowner Can Take Property Case to Federal Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is siding with a Pennsylvania woman in a case that gives citizens another way to pursue claims when they believe states and local governments have harmed their property rights. The high court ruled Friday in the case of Rose Mary Knick.
Police: Monaca Man Found Waving Gun After Fighting With Man Over Woman
WE HAVE NEW DETAILS ON A STORY THAT WE FIRST REPORTED ON YESTERDAY MORNING: POLICE NOW SAY THAT A MONACA MAN ACCUSED OF WAVING A GUN IN ALIQUIPPA EARLIER THIS MONTH…WAS FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER MAN…OVER A WOMAN. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE UPDATE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Ohio Man Charged with Stealing Guitars From Independence Twp Home
AN OHIO MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH STEALING GUITARS FROM A HOME IN BEAVER COUNTY. POLICE SAY 20-YEAR-OLD DILLON SWOGGER OF NILES, OHIO STOLE THREE GUITARS – ONE ACOUSTIC AND TWO ELECTRIC – VALUED AT MORE THAN TWO-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM AN INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP HOME AND SOLD THEM TO A MUSIC STORE IN CALCUTTA, OHIO. POLICE IDENTIFIED SWOGGER FROM A PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY THE STORE OWNER. THE VICTIM HAD TO PAY $415 TO GET HIS GUITARS BACK FROM THE STORE. SWOGGER HAS A PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY IN BEAVER COUNTY COURT.
Syrian Refuee Charged with Plotting To Bomb Pittsburgh Church Due in Federal Court Today
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb a Pittsburgh church to inspire followers of the Islamic State of Iraq is due in federal court today. A criminal complaint alleges Mustafa Mousab Alowemer planned to bomb an unidentified church on Pittsburgh’s north side, and purchased materials he thought were necessary to build a bomb. Alowemer is due in court for a preliminary examination and detention hearing.
Philadelphia Couple Convicted Of Murder In Death of 4-Year-Old Who Was Beaten For Spilling Breakfast Cereal
WILLOW GROVE, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia couple has been convicted of murder in the death of a 4-year-old who was beaten for spilling his breakfast cereal. A jury returned the verdict Thursday night against the boy’s mother, Lisa Smith, and her boyfriend, Keiff King. The Abington couple also was convicted of child endangerment and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. Montgomery County prosecutors say an autopsy showed Tahjir Smith’s January 2018 death was the result of a violent, sustained beating.
Fire Still Burning At Refinery Complex in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fire at a refinery complex in Philadelphia is still burning more than six hours after it began. Philadelphia Energy Solutions says it has not determined what caught fire, but it believes it was mostly propane. Earlier Friday, a Philadelphia Fire Department official had said a vat of butane caught fire. The company says there were three separate explosions, which were felt miles away.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard Lane Restriction Today in Ambridge
TRAFFIC ALERT:
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the Laughlin Memorial Bridge over Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Ambridge Borough will occur today, June 21 weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur in each direction on Route 65 for bridge inspection activities. Restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Crews from the Larson Design Group will conduct the routine inspection activities. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
The Rain is Over (For the Most Part) On This Beautiful First Day of Summer In Beaver County
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2019
TODAY – CLOUDY SKIES. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH – 73.
TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW NEAR 50.
SATURDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 75.
SUNDAY – SUNSHINE AND CLOUDS MIXED. HIGH – 82.
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