Category: News

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.

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…

CCBC President Visits Aliquippa School Board

(Photos of the outside of Aliquippa High School’s campus…and Dr. Roger Davis speaking to junior/senior high school principal Stacey Alexander and Assistant principal Mike Malec, taken by Sandy Giordano)

THE CCBC PRESIDENT VISITED THE ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL BOARD LAST NIGHT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

State Rep. Josh Kail Says ‘Energize PA’ Will Lead to Growth in Commonwealth

A package of bills designed to redevelop Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, boost economic growth, and provide family sustaining jobs known as “Energize PA” was the topic of a press conference held on Wednesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers were joined by natural gas workers as well as business advocates to support legislative measures that would revitalize brown field sites and take advantage of abundant natural resources available in Pennsylvania. State Representative Josh Kail of Beaver County says Energize PA will lead to growth in Pennsylvania…

Local Police Chiefs Give Input on Body Cameras

SEVERAL LOCAL POLICE CHIEFS ARE WARMING UP TO THE IDEA OF PURCHASING BODY CAMERAS FOR THEIR DEPARTMENTS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Coming Soon to Beaver County: PA State Police DUI Sobriety Checkpoint

A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police within Beaver County in the upcoming weeks. Motorists that encounter the checkpoint will be stopped briefly  when there is an indication that a driver has consumed alcohol or controlled substances, or committed any other violation of the law, the occupants may be detained for further investigation. Motorists are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to have their license, registrations and insurance cards readily available. Motorists are also encouraged to drive sober or get a designated river, along with using their seatbelts. Primary emphasis will be on driving under the influence violations, but all laws will be enforced. Motorists are also reminded of the steer clear law, which states that motorists must move over to lane furthest away from stopped emergency vehicles and/or slow down if it is not possible to move over.