There’s been a leadership change at one of Beaver County’s largest industrial business parks. Debi Leopardi has been named the managing director of the Ambridge Regional Distribution and Manufacturing Center and Erica Loftus has been named the Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the center. Loftus served as president of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce for the past five years.
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1 Dead and Two Injured in Butler County Crash
A car crash in Penn Township, near Butler, has killed an 18-year-old boy and injured two teenage girls. Authorities say Ethan Linnon was driving and died when his car hit a tree.
Blackhawk Athletic Director Has Yet to Respond to Calls for Him To Return To Work; Thanks Fans for Support
Blackhawk School District Athletic Director Jack Fullen is not yet releasing any public comment regarding calls for him to return to work. Fullen was on administrative leave following an altercation with a school board member at last Friday night’s football game at Northwestern Football Stadium, where Blackhawk played West Allegheny. But during last night’s school board meeting, Fullen was reportedly re-instated by the school superintendent. But it’s still not clear if he did return to work today. But Fullen did contact Al Goehring this morning to say ‘thank you’ to all of his supporters who showed up at the meeting last night and for sticking by him. No word on whether or not he will attend the Montour game tonight.
Health Insurance Premiums to Go Up in Pennsylvania in 2016
State regulators say most Pennsylvanians buying individual health insurance plans can expect to pay more in premiums next year. Insurance regulators say they’ve approved rates for 18 individual plans, with one-third of the plans raising rates more than 20 percent.
Beaver Falls Arson Suspect Held For Trial
A Beaver Falls man accused of setting nearly a dozen fires and causing neighbors to live in fear was held for court today. Zachary Metcalf is charged with arson and risking a catastrophe. Police say the 21-year-old started nine fires this summer in Beaver Falls and two more in White Township. Metcalf allegedly told police he was tired of seeing all the abandoned houses in the area. His preliminary hearing was held this morning.
Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Names New President
A local consultant has been named as the new president of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce. Jack Manning of Chippewa Township will take over the position last held by Erica Loftus. She left the position in early September. Manning tells Beaver County Radio his long-term goal for the organization is to grow and expand the reach the chamber has in the region. Manning will begin his new position tomorrow.
Head Start of Beaver County Celebrates 50 Years
Head Start of Beaver County is throwing a party today – a community block party. It’s in honor of the program’s 50th Anniversary. Angela Abiatti – the Parent Family Community Engagement Manager at Head Start – tells Beaver County Radio that today’s event will honor past and present Head Start children, parents and staff with refreshments, a national message from the office of Head Start and artwork from each Head Start classroom. It all gets underway at 4:30 this afternoon at the Head Start headquarters at the Beaver Valley Mall. Those interested in attending can call (724) 728-2110 to RSVP.
“Dance Moms” Reality Star Indicted On Fraud Charges
“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller has been charged with hiding $775,000 worth of income from the Lifetime network reality show and spinoff projects during her Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 50-year-old Abigale Lee Miller was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of bankruptcy fraud, concealment of bankruptcy assets, and false bankruptcy declarations. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton. They say she hid income in 2012 and 2013 from her TV appearances as well as from dance sessions, merchandise and apparel sales.
Outside Dining in Ambridge Could Soon Become Reality
Restaurant owners are trying to change a law banning outside eating in Ambridge. Borough zoning regulations still prevent that, but council could change that. Council is considering an ordinance to allow food establishments to have outside dining. Borough Manager Joe Kauer tells Beaver County Radio that council could vote to legally advertise the proposal at its meeting tonight, which begins at 7:00 in the borough building at 600 11th Street.
Ellwood City Teachers Won’t Strike After Tentative Agreement Reached
Ellwood City teachers did not go on strike today. It was feared that teachers in the district could go on strike today. However, Ellwood City Schools tweeted late last night that there wouldn’t be a strike and that a tentative agreement had been reached. The last contract expired June 30th.