Ambridge borough is getting a grant from the state to be used for a project involving its historic properties. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
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Election Results
Sandy Giordano has the winners and losers in this report. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Local Football Player Ruled Ineligible By WPIAL For Next Season
A top high school footbal player is being ruled ineligible by the WPIAL for next season. The ruling was made yesterday during hearings that also heard accusations that a longtime Aliquippa assistant football coach recruited the player to the school from Beaver Falls. WPIAL board members unanimously ruled Malik Shepherd ineligible to play for the Quips, saying his transfer in April was for athletic reasons. That’s illegal and assistant coach Sherman McBride has been accused of recruiting Shepherd.
Freedom Couple Facing Charges
A Freedom couple is facing charges after their children were found living in filth. Police were called to Albert and Katie Chadwell’s home on Sixth Avenue home earlier this month for a report of a fight and found the residence filled with feces, urine-soaked mattresses and rat droppings. Four small children – including an eight-month-old baby – were living in the home and sleeping on the floor.
Beaver Falls Shooting Under Investigation
Beaver Falls police are investigating a shooting that occurred late last night in the 900 block of 10th Avenue in the city. Police say one man was shot and was life-flighted to a local hospital. There is no word on the man’s name or condition.
Low Turnout In Beaver County Primary Election
Primary Election Day 2017 is now history. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti has the results. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…
Beaver Falls Car Cruise Committee releases 2017 video [video]
(Beaver Falls, PA ) The Beaver Falls Car Cruise Committee has released an informational video about this year’s upcoming car cruise on June 10, 2017.
Again this year, WBVP and WMBA will broadcast live at the Beaver Falls Car Cruise from 1 until 7 PM. Admission is free. For more information follow The Beaver Falls Car Cruise on facebook.
Pittsburgh V-A Town Hall Meeting To Be Held In Baden Tonight
The Pittsburgh V. A. is holding a town hall meeting tonight in Baden. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano has a preview. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Center Township Police Chief To Look Into Complaints Of Cars Speeding
The Center Township Police Chief is looking into complaints of cars speeding along a township roadway. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Giordano reports. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Construction Begins On Route 68 In Industry
CONSTRUCTION ALONG ROUTE 68 IN INDUSTRY HAS BEGUN…WHICH MEANS THE ROADWAY IS NOW DOWN TO ONE LANE. THE CLOSURE – WHICH WENT INTO EFFECT YESTERDAY MORNING – COULD CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN THE AREA FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. IT IS ALSO ON THE SAME ROUTE TAKEN DAILY BY TRUCKS SUPPLYING CONCRETE TO BUILD SHELL CHEMICALS’ 6-BILLION-DOLLAR ETHANE CRACKER PLANT. SHELL REPRESENTATIVES ARE MEETING WITH PENNDOT OFFICIALS THIS MORNING TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO CHANGE THE ROUTE THE CEMENT TRUCKS TAKE TO GET TO THE PLANT. PENNDOT EXPECTS THE PROJECT TO LAST UNTIL SEPTEMBER.