Motorists travelling north and south on Brodhead Road in Aliquippa can breathe a little easier. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the road was completed by 5 p.m. yesterday. The road construction headaches caused detours and traffic tie ups throughout the day during the project.
Beaver County’s District Attorney is denying rumors of a “rigged” election. Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is alleging large-scale voter fraud. But D.A. David Lozier tells Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that with respect to Beaver County, there is absolutely no evidence that has been presented as of this date that there was or will be any type of voter fraud in our jurisdiction, let alone systemic voter fraud or rigged polling places.
A missing Aliquippa woman was found safe at a Pittsburgh hospital this morning. According to officials, 61-year-old Debra Ann Freeman was reported missing late last night. This morning, she was located at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She is also known as Debra Hines. A search in Aliquippa had previously been called off after several hours.
Join Bob Barrickman, Tom Hays, Bruce Frey and Kerry Lacey at Coaches Corner every Wednesday at Robert’s Roadside Inn, Sharon Road, Bridgewater for a “Live” broadcast from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. This week’s guest Coaches are Joe Lamenza, Blackhawk and Dan Bradley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Enjoy free Pizza from Pizza Joe’s in Beaver and free Wings from Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Tune in to Beaver County’s only live on the air radio auction this and every Tuesday from 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show and bid on merchandise and certificate from local Beaver County, PA and surrounding area businesses.
A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Ree’s Family Restaurant in New Brighton. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
A Large One Topping Pizza from Marco’s Pizza in New Brighton. Valued at $15.00. Opening bid $8.00.
A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Fisher’s New Brighton Foodland in New Brighton. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Janice’s Catering and Sweet Harmony Cafe, Duss Avenue, Ambridge. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
Winning bidders will be announced on the air and then are instructed to call WBVP and WMBA offices at 724-846-4100 following the program to confirm their bids. Items can be paid for and picked up at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
Hopewell Township is another area, like Potter that has seen its share of coyotes, according to a Game Commission spokesman residing in the township. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the spokesman said it is a problem year round because of the wooded areas. He advises residents to keep their pets in the house, and get rid of trash. One of the areas that has seen its share of coyotes is near the school district’s baseball fields.
James “Red” McNie, 89, a retired teacher and Quip basketball coach passed away on Friday, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giodano. McNie of Moon Township had a long successful career. He was hired as assistant coach and teacher in 1969, he was head coach from 1976-1993. McNie teams won 1 PIAA title, and 3 WPIAL championships. He’s survived by his wife Margie (Cooney), and daughter Bridget, and other family members. Visitation is at Copeland’s Moon Twp. from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.
A man was arrested after a standoff in Aliquippa Sunday. Police fired tear gas into the home along Fifth Avenue. Shortly after, they pulled a man from the home. The man has been identified as Richard Jackson. Police say he threatened his family after a domestic dispute. Police and a SWAT team surrounded the home for more than six hours before moving in to make the arrest.
Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Lawrence County. A car and pickup truck collided on Route 108 near Walnut Run Lane in Hickory Township. The crash was reported around 6 p.m. Two people in the car were trapped and had to be rescued. Both were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck was also taken to a hospital for treatment. The road was closed for about two hours while the wreckage was cleared.
An alert Potter Township resident contacted the PA GAME COMMISSION’S SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE earlier this week after some residents sighted young coyotes near their homes. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the areas where they were sighted are Mowry and Fishpot Roads. Matt Kramer, game commissioner, said that the coyotes are on their own for the first time. The area where the sightings occurred in the early evening are wooded, and residents are advised not to leave trash out side, and to safeguard their pets by bringing them indoors or kept on a leash. Rebecca Matsco, township supervisor;s chairman, said that the coyotes being present isn’t something the township can regulate act on. Kramer advised residents “Be concientous of your surroundings.” He added, residents can go to the game commission’s website:www.pgc.pa.gov and download the ‘LIVING WITH A COYOTE’ link.