An Ambridge man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the Ambridge police department. According to a police report, 26-year-old John Tierney made several threats in an internet chat room, one of which stated there was a bomb in a the borough’s police station. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in, but no explosives were detected.
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Terry Mann and Michael Dengel on Teleforum on April 11, 2017
Terry Mann and Michael Dengel on Teleforum on April 11, 2017. Terry is the Director of Luthern Senior Services and Micahel is the Meals on Wheels Manager in Beaver County for Luthern Senior Services. They discussed the Meals on Wheels program with host Frank Sparks and A.M. Beaver County host Matt Drzik joined in and was trying some of the meals that Michael had brought in for sampling. Matt told the listeners how tasty the Beef Stew meal is. Check out the pictures of the tasty meals. For volunteering or to participate in the Meals on Wheels program give them a call at 724-774-0292.
Wayne Harley talked Rural Road Safety on Teleforum
Wayne Harley from the Beaver Lawrence Farm Bureau joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum to talk about Rural Road Safety on Tuesday April 11, 2017. The discussion was about driving safely on rural roads and sharing the roads with farmers who must travel on those roads to go from crop to crop. Wayne and Frank Also talked about the upcoming tractor expo at the Big Knob Grange this Saturday April 15, 2018 from 10 am to 2 pm. Wayne displays a sign that is being used in yards of rural neighborhoods to warn drivers of Farm vehicles.
Steelers Fan Blitz 2017 Ticket Giveaway
Beaver County Radio listeners this is your chance to win your way into this year’s Steeler’s Fan Blitz at Heinz Field on April 29, 2017.
Starting on Monday, April 17, listeners will be asked to call in with their favorite Steelers memory. Your answer will enter you for your chance to win one of the five packs of four tickets for the Fan Blitz. The winners will be selected and announced on April 22 during the “Saturday Morning Sports Slam”.
The Fan Blitz begins at noon and ends at 6:00 PM. Activites include face painting, current and former Steeler players signing autographs, and a visit to the Steelers locker room. In addition to all of the great festivities, all six Super Bowl trophies will be on display in the FedEx Great Hall.
So be sure to have your favorite Steelers memory ready to share from April 17 – April 21 on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.
Beaver County Chief Clerk Julie Richards To Retire Next Month
One retirement brings about two job openings in Beaver County. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti reports that Julie Richards is retiring May 8th as chief clerk and administrative assistant to Commissioner Tony Amadio. Richards took on the duties of chief clerk when Chief of Staff Joe Weidner was fired last year. With Richard’s retirement, that leaves only one administrative assistant in the commissioners’ office. Chairman Sandie Egley has been without an assistant since the early days of her term when Randi Bick was fired.
Brush Fire Damages Garage And Part Of House In Franklin Township
NORTH SEWICKLEY FIREFIGHTERS WERE CALLED TO PUT OUT A STRUCTURE FIRE IN A GARAGE AT A HOUSE IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP YESTERDAY. THE CALL CAME IN JUST AFTER 4 P-M FOR THE FIRE IN THE 100 BLOCK OF PHILLIS DRIVE. THE FIRE BADLY DAMAGED THE GARAGE AND CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. OFFICIALS SAY A FIREFIGHTER HAD TO BE TREATED FOR UNSPECIFIED REASONS AT THE SCENE. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NO WORD ON WHAT CAUSED THE BLAZE.
Lawrence County Man Tries To Put Out Fire In His Home, Escapes
A Lawrence County man woke up early today to find his house on fire. The 39-year-old man told authorities that he saw the fire in the living room and tried to put it out with water. When that didn’t work, he ran out of the house on Magee Street in Union Township and knocked on a neighbor’s door for help. The home collapsed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire Heavily Damages Catering Facility In Aliquippa
Just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Aliquippa with sirens blaring, firefighters from several departments responded to fire at Beyond Parsley Catering.. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that firefighters were still at the scene at 1p.m. Owner Joe Ozimok posted that it was an electrical fire. A fire official said that the origin of the fire is under investigation, and there is considerable smoke and water damage as the fire traveled to the ceiling.
Case Of Identity Theft Being Investigated In Lawrence County
State Police in Lawrence County are investigating a case of identity theft. Police said that a known suspect obtained the identity of a 50 year old Enon Valley man to take out a loan in the man’s name. Police did not release the suspects name as the investigation is continuing.
Community Drug Forum Held In Monaca
‘COMING OUT OF THE SHADOWS- SHINING A LIGHT ON THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION”, a program presented at the third step church at Monacrest Free Methodis Church in Monaca was held Saturday, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. RaeAnn Thompson Barlow, chair person and facilitator for the event on Wednesdays said she is a social worker and a pastor , and worked at Staunton Clinic and a lot of her work was drug and alcohol related , and she has addiction within her own family . The event began at 10 a.m. , there were 6 sessions, each 45 minutes long, attendees were allowed to pick 4 to attend. Dr. Jeff Barlow spoke on the many emotional issues addicts those who love, snd those who help the encounterr. Parenting an addict was presented by Ed and Bev McCombs, their daughter became addicted while in high school , and stole from her family, overdosed in front of her 2 year-old daughter, and other acts that have put the family “through the fire.” Bev and Ed said that they will give her food, but not money The baby’s father died from a drug overdose, and the teen lives with the other grandmother , and they have visiting privileges. Other speakers included” Mike Matotek a counselor,, discussed ideas for the recovering ddict to start living again. His focus was on time management , as well the impact of recovery on an addict..Ian Lyda counselor at Recovery House in Cranberry He spoke on maintenance . meds as part of treatment for opioid addiction. Rev. Hal hire talked about emotional situations from a personal prospective. Dr. michael Alexander , from Five Star medical Services in ambridge spoke on the disease model: a medical perspective. Lunch was provided to the attendees