Category: News

Ambridge Council Adopts Ordinance To Establish Food Regulations

An ordinance was adopted at Tuesday’s Ambridge council meeting regarding Food handling establishment regulations, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  Establishments are required to follow the PA Food Employee Certification Act.  One employee per establishment is to be certified in food safety, according to Joe Kauer,  borough manager. The new regulation is in accordance with the PA Dept. of Agriculture Food Code title 7 Act 106 as amended.

Beaver County Commissioners Hold Short Work Session Today

The Beaver County Commissioners held a 15-minute work session today and, according to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti,  financial administrator Ricardo Luckow reported the leaking roof at the human services building in Beaver Falls is being repaired. 85 percent of the cost is being assumed by the state related agencies occupying the building. Luckow said the county’s share will be about 25-thousand dollars, considerably under budget. The commissioners stated they met at the Sugar Shack at Brady’s Run Park and agreed to partner with the Beaver County Conservation District to make the necessary roof repairs. The Maple Syrup Festival will begin April First.

Ambridge Council Votes To Hire Three Part-Time Firefighter Code-Enforcement Officers

Ambridge council voted last night to her 3 part time firefighter/ code enforcement officers. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Hirees include Eric Dunmyer a Baden firefighter, Robert Charlovich current Conway fire chief, and Lawrence Charlton , a volunteer firefighter in Ambridge. Council president mike Mikulich said the the borough;s mission relating to code enforcement as it relates to code enforcement is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community.”

High Winds Cause Damage, Power Outages Across Beaver County

High winds last night and this morning caused damage and power outages across Beaver County and southwestern Pennsylvania. West Penn Power reported thousands of customers lost power, including more than 80 in Beaver County. A West Penn Power spokesman says there was no single event that caused the large number of outages. Instead, he said it was the accumulation of several wind damage incidents. Duquesne Light reported around 100 customers without power in Robinson Township and Shaler in Allegheny County.

Macy’s At Beaver Valley Mall To Close March 6; 83 Jobs To Be Lost

83 people will be out of jobs when the Macy’s at the Beaver Valley Mall closes on March 6, according to a document filed with the state Department of Labor and Industry. Called a WARN notice, the documents are required by law to be filed by any company that anticipates mass layoffs.  The Ellwood City Ledger reports Macy’s officials previously said affected employees could be offered positions in nearby stores where possible. Macy’s has locations in Robinson and Ross townships in Allegheny County.

Police: Man Jumps Into River to Avoid Arrest After Beating Girlfriend

Police said a man who severely beat his girlfriend jumped into a river to avoid getting arrested. Officials said Joseph Boots jumped into the Connoquenessing River to avoid being arrested after he got into a fight with his girlfriend early Friday and beat her. According to a criminal complaint, Boots’ girlfriend said that “He held her down and punched the left side of the face” and she “lost consciousness during the assault.” Police said Boots ran when they tried to arrest him, and a police K-9 found him. Officers and firefighters had to work to get Boots out of the river because of how cold the water was. Boots was treated at a hospital, arrested and taken to the Beaver County Jail. His girlfriend was transferred to Allegheny General Hospital with multiple broken bones and a concussion.

CoGo’s Armed Robbery In Ambridge Under Investigation

An armed robbery took place at the CoGo’s  in Ambridge at 11:40 p.m.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, who spoke with police,
2 males and a female  whose race are unknown , one allegedly had a knife.
They stole cigarettes and an undetermined amount of cash..  As of a few minutes ago, the suspects have not been apprehended.

Beaver County Common Pleas Court Judges To Not Seek Retention; Candidate Would Be 2nd Female Judge

Beaver County President Judge John  McBride and Common Please Court Judge Harry E. Knafelc will not seek retention in the  May primary, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, who spoke with deputy court administrator Bill Hare.  The judges commissions are up December 31, 2017,Hare said.
Center Township resident and Beaver lawyer Deborah Lancos Decostro  announced Friday she is  running for election for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. in the may primary.  She is a  1978 graduate of Center High School, receive a bachelor of science degree in economics from Penn State University, and a graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law. She has  been practicing law for 30 years.

Deborah Lancos Decostro, who announced her candidacy for judge of court of common pleas in Beaver County  would be the second female judge if elected. Judge Debbie Kunselman is the first female judge elected in the county. Another  lawyer is expected to announce his candidacy for one of the seats soon,