Blackhawk High School will host a mock car crash at 1:00 Wednesday afternoon in the baseball field across from the school district office. The mock crash is organized by the high school drivers education department to raise awareness about safe driving before prom and the end of school. It will follow an assembly on the dangers of distracted driving. Representatives from the local emergency medical services and police and fire departments will be in attendance.
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State Rep Jim Christiana Calling For Investigation Into “Pay To Play” Scheme at County Courthouse
State Representative Jim Christiana is calling for an investigation into a possible “pay to play” scheme at the Beaver County courthouse. Christiana appeared on “Teleforum” with Mike Romigh this morning, talking about accusations he has made against Beaver County Commissioner Sandie Egley’s secretary. Christiana claims that, based on what his sources have told him, Egley’s assistant – Randi Bick – told supporters that larger campaign contributions were needed in order to do business with the county. Christiana met with Egley for more than 30 minutes on Friday and presented her with the information and asked her to take care of it. Bick denies the allegations. Christiana emphasized he isn’t pointing the finger at Egley herself; he just wants her to look into the matter.
Suspect In 2013 Beaver Falls Murder Outside Elk’s Club Turns In Self
The suspect sought in a 2013 murder outside the Elk’s Club in Beaver Falls is in custody. Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that 34-year-old Eric Washington turned himself in on Saturday. Washington is accused of opening fire outside the Elk’s Club in April 2013, killing Jerome Goosby and wounding Wally Pickens. Authorities say Washington was identified by Pickens as the shooter. Police also recovered a cell phone near the scene that contained Washington’s DNA. The District Attorney says Pickens’ statement along with other witness accounts led to the arrest. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 19.
Man Identified In Violent Aliquippa Accident
A man was killed in an accident in Aliquippa early Sunday morning. The accident occurred at 7 a.m. on Route 51 near the West Aliquippa Bridge. The Beaver County coroner identified the victim as 38-year-old Carlos Hicks of Aliquippa. Hicks was the driver of the car. The coroner confirmed Hicks died from blunt force trauma. The manner of death is accidental. Aliquippa police are investigating the crash.
27-year-old Man Killed In Glen Osborne Crash
A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash on Ohio River Boulevard in Glen Osborne. The two-vehicle crash happened around 7:00 last night. The victim – identified as Scott Campbell – was taken to Sewickley Valley Hospital – where he died. Investigators have not said what caused the crash.
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial Foundation talked about the upcoming “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Monte Carlo Night”. The Event takes place on June 5 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriot starting at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.mcguirememorial.org for more information.
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15 Dogs, Several Birds Killed In New Castle Fire
Two people managed to escape a fire in New Castle, but more than a dozen family pets died. It happened early this morning in a home on Boyles Avenue. Police say the two-alarm fire started in the garage and quickly spread. The back end of the house sustained flame damage and the entire structure sustained smoke and water damage. Officials say all of their pets died in the fire. A total of 15 dogs and several birds were killed. The Red Cross is helping the people who lived inside the house.
Aliquippa Woman Takes Complaint About Neighbor’s Trash To City Council
AN ALIQUIPPA WOMAN WENT TO CITY COUNCIL TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A NEIGHBOR’S TRASH. ACCORDING TO BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO, SANDY GALTON OF BRODHEAD ROAD TOLD COUNCIL THAT HER NEIGHBOR WAS CITED BY THE CITY FOR HAVING DEBRIS IN FRONT OF HIS HOME…AND NOW HE’S MOVED IT TO THE SIDE…AND THERE ARE RODENTS, UNCUT GRASS AND STAGNANT WATER. THE CITY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD RE-VISIT THE PROPERTY IN THE COMING WEEKS. GALTON HAS DECLINED TO COMMENT ON THE MATTER TO BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS.
Aliquippa Erecting Reflecting Stop Signs In City
Reflective stop signs are now being erected throughout the city of Aliquippa. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that, according to city councilman Mark Delon, pothole patching and street sweeping are also being done in the city. Delon also says applicants for summer help may apply at the city building.