A new fire chief has been hired for Ambridge borough. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Ambridge borough council met last night and approved the hiring of Robert Gottschalk as the new chief. Gottschalk replaces Dave Grenalski, who is retiring after serving over 30 years as fire chief. The assistant chief will be Don Larrick, Jr. They will both begin their new duties April 1st.
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Vehicle Registration Stickers Will Be A Thing Of The Past In Pa.
When 2016 ends, vehicle registration stickers will become a thing of the past in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will no longer issue registration stickers beginning January 1, 2017. Instead, PennDOT officials say law enforcement officers will be able to use Automated License Plate Reader technology to identify expired vehicle registrations and insurance coverage. The last registration sticker will be issued on Dec. 30. Customers will still need to have their vehicles registered and inspected, but will not be required to display a registration sticker on their license plate after Dec. 31.
Obama’s Newly Unveiled Budget Proposal Includes Funding For 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Twp
President Barack Obama’s newly unveiled budget proposal includes $85 million to base a squadron of C-17 carbon planes at the Pittsburgh area’s 911th Airlift wing. The base in recent years has faced a number of closure recommendations.
Zika Virus No Public Health Threat, State Health Authorities Say
State health authorities say there is no public health threat after two female residents tested positive for the Zika virus. Both patients had recently traveled to countries affected by the ongoing outbreak of the mosquito-carried virus.
Coaches Corner – February 10, 2016
Join Bob Barrickman and the gang for Coaches Corner at Robert’s Roadside Inn in Bridgewater. Listen to WBVP and WMBA from 7 – 8 p.m. Tonight’s guest is Aliquippa Coach Nick Lackovich.
Banked Robbed In New Brighton
Police are investigating a robbery that took place today at the First National Bank in New Brighton. According to New Brighton police, the bank, located in the one-thousand block of Third Avenue, was robbed shortly before 9:30 this morning by a black man with a large build. They say his face was covered and he was armed with a gun. Surveillance video shows the suspect jumping over a counter to grab cash. No word yet on how much was taken. Police say the employees were shaken up, but no one was hurt. Beaver County Radio is working to learn more on this story. Stay tuned to 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA as this story develops.
Man Convicted Of Killing Pregnant Woman In Ambridge Granted New Trial
A man convicted of killing a pregnant woman in Ambridge in 2012 has been granted a new trial. Marlin Kelly was found guilty of the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Coco Finney and her unborn child, but he’ll get a second chance to prove he’s innocent after the Pennsylvania State Court vacated the judgment. A retrail could take place in the next four months, but the district attorney’s office has the option to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Wolf Sends PA Lawmakers Proposed Spending Plan For Coming Fiscal Year
The budget for the current year remains in limbo but Governor Tom Wolf today sends Pennsylvania lawmakers a proposed spending plan for the coming fiscal year. The Democrat’s plan totals roughly $32 billion but also depends on getting Republicans to swallow a $1 billion-plus tax increase.
State Senate Votes Wednesday On Whether To Remove Kane From Office
Senate Republican leader Joe Scarnati says the chamber will vote Wednesday on whether to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Kane is awaiting trial on criminal charges and has been without a valid law license since October. She says the Senate action to remove her is unconstitutional.
“Love Song Sing-A-Long” Contest To Air Friday
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Radio will give listeners the chance to win great prizes and proclaim their love in song live on the airwaves this Friday February 12, 2016 in honor of Valentines Day. Listeners will be invited to call in and sing along with popular love songs during A.M. Beaver County (6:30 to 9 A.M.)and Teleforum (9 A.M. – Noon) and be automatically entered into the “Love Song Sing-A-Long” contest which features prizes from Texas Roadhouse, Snyder’s Flowers, Wolfe’s Shows and Women’s Clothing and Rosalind Candy Castle. Later on in the day , during Yankee Trader (1-2 P.M.), a grand prize winner will selected and announced from all singer participants.
View contest rules here.