An elderly man was found dead last night near Brady’s Run Park. Police are still trying to identify the man whose body was discovered around 10 p.m. near the park in Patterson Township. The man was located on a hillside near the park.
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New Street Lights Being Installed in New Sewickley Twp
New street lights are being installed throughout New Sewickley Township. Penn Power plans to replace 58,000 of the township’s current sodium vapor street lights with more cost-efficient LED lights. The sodium vapor bulbs also had to be replaced every two years on average, meaning the new lights will not only be more cost-efficient, they will also allow the workers in charge of replacing the bulbs to work on other projects.
Pair Arrested During Largest Heroin Bust in Ambridge History
Police in Ambridge have executed the largest heroin bust in the borough’s history. Ambridge borough Police Chief James Mann tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that officers discovered 64 bricks of heroin worth as much as $48,000 inside the Economy Village home. Eddy Washington of Aliquippa and Aminah Genes of Economy Village were arrested. Police say two children, ages 6 and 11, were inside the home at the time. A 14-year-old child who also lives there was not home when police arrived.
Hopewell Hires New Superintendent
Dr. Michelle M. Miller, South Beaver Township was hired as Hopewell Area School District’s new superintendent at last night’s meeting. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Miller was superintendent in Wilmington for 3 years, and served seven years at Blackhawk. Dr. Miller begins her 5 year term on July 1, 2016.. Dr. Charles Reina, district superintendent for the past 26 years ewill retire June 30, 2016. The board announced the resignation for retirement of Diana Zikovich head cook at Hopewell Elementary School effective June 30, 2016.The board hired Rodney Weaver as assistant football coach for the district.Chris Galzerano has resigned from the board, and any resident in the district wishing to fill his unexpired term should send a letter of interest by 4 p.m. April 25, 2016.
Ambridge Borough Council Approves Proposal To Help Attract New Businesses
Ambridge Borough Mayor Richard Dambrosio swore in the town’s new fire chief, Robert Gottschalk, Donald Larrick, Jr, assistant chief, and David Gorecki, a new firefighter at last night’s meeting. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that as part of a countywide effort through the state department of Community and Economic Development, council approved a proposal to help encourage new businesses to come to Ambridge. Council and the borough’s code enforcement officer will meet with Phil McCaffrey to discusss bringing Urban Agriculture to Ambridge. Bees, chickens, and rabbits are included in his request.
Quips Honored In Harrisburg
The Aliquippa High School 2016 PIAA basketball champs were honored before the House and Senate in Harrisburg yesterday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Senator Elder Vogel, Representative Rob Matzie, and Senator Camera Bartolotta were responsible for the honor being bestowed on the team and coaching staff. School officials said the boys received cerificates and a plaque was presented to be displayed in the district.
Verizon Workers Threaten To Strike
Unions representing more than 36,000 Verizon landline and cable workers are threatening to strike Wednesday morning in Pennsylvania and 8 other states if the company doesn’ t agree to a new contract. Union officials say Verizon wants to freeze pensions, make layoffs easier and rely more on contract workers. Verizon says it needs to rein in surging medical costs.
Donald Trump, Chelsea Clinton To Campaign In Pittsburgh Wednesday
Donald Trump and Chelsea Clinton are coming to Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Republican front-runner will make his way to the Steel City for a one-hour taping with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. The event will take place at Solders & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Following the show’s taping, Trump will hold a rally at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center at 7 p.m., according to his website. Meanwhile, Chelsea Clinton will be campaigning on behalf of her mother, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Her event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillary for Pennsylvania organizing office at 216 North Highland Avenue in East Liberty.
Voting On Retirement Age For Pennsylvania Judges Postponed Until November Elections
The state Senate has cleared the way to push from April to November a vote on whether to change the mandatory retirement age for Pennsylvania judges from 70 to 75. Opponents say the late change wastes more than one-million dollars spent to advertise the April question and print ballots, as some counties had already done.
Medical Marijuana Bill Closer To Reaching Governor’s Desk
Senate backers say they hope medical marijuana legislation will get to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s desk this week and start what could be a two-year process of setting up regulations for growers, dispensaries and physicians. A Senate committee approved changes to a bill yesterday that passed the House last month.