A CALIFORNIA WOMAN IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING AN ALIQUIPPA POLICE OFFICER. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE STORY. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
California Woman Charged with Assaulting Aliquippa Police Officer
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Ambridge Man Lifeflighted to a Pittsburgh Hospital After Attempting Suicide
An Ambridge man has survived…after shooting himself in the head with a crossbow yesterday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the story. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
New CCBC President to Participate in Coin Toss at Blackhawk/ Montour Game Tonight
In anticipation of his inauguration as the new president of the Community College of Beaver County next Friday, Dr. Roger W. Davis will participate in the coin toss at the Blackhawk/ Montour football game tonight. Dr. Davis is also scheduled to do a brief interview with Bob Barrickman during halftime of tonight’s broadcast from Blackhawk High School on Beaver County Radio.
This is Child Passenger Safety Week in Beaver County
This is Child Passenger Safety Week in Beaver County…as we hear in this report from Beaver County Radio News intern Alex D’Itri…
PA House Gives Unanimous Approval to Toughening Penalties For Mis-using Animal Traps
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House is giving its unanimous approval to toughening penalties for using body-gripping animal traps outside of the waterways for which they’re designed. Lawmakers voted Thursday to send the bill to the state Senate for its consideration. Backers argue the larger penalties may help deter people from placing the traps where they shouldn’t be, and therefore reduce the number of pets and other domestic animals getting hurt or killed.
Bill to Cut Taxes for Manufacturers Who Use Methane Makes its Way to Senate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Legislation to cut taxes for manufacturers who use methane to make fertilizer or petrochemicals is on its way to Pennsylvania’s Senate. The state House of Representatives voted Thursday for the proposed Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit program. Supporters describe it as a way to fuel economic development, create good-paying jobs and attract customers for the state’s natural gas industry. Opponents frame it as a taxpayer giveaway to the fossil fuels industry.
Two-Vehicle Accident Wednesday Night on I-376 in Center Township
STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT THAT OCCURED WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON I-376 IN CENTER TOWNSHIP. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS…
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Handyman Charged in Missing Woman’s Death in Whitehall
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors in Pittsburgh have charged a handyman in the death of a woman who went missing in the spring. District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. says investigators believe Douglas Berry killed 67-year-old Elizabeth Wiesenfeld, who was last heard from April 29. Her remains haven’t been found. Police filed the homicide case Thursday. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Wiesenfeld told her family she was afraid of Berry, who had been doing work on her house. His lawyer says he can’t comment.
Summer Heat Makes a Return Visit to Beaver County This Weekend
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2019
TODAY – LOTS OF SUNSHINE. HIGH – 83.
TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW – 63.
SATURDAY – PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 84.
SUNDAY – PARTLY SUNNY. VERY WARM. HIGH – 86.
Rally to Take Place Friday at Beaver County Courthouse to Support Future of Local Nuclear Power Plants
A rally is scheduled to take place Friday at the Beaver County Courthouse to support the future of nuclear power plants in the area. Frank Sparks spoke with Eric Lowline from BV Matters during Teleforum on Thursday’s show to discuss the matter. Beaver County Radio News intern Alx D’Itri has more…