Category: News

Bishop David Zubik Responds to Pope-Trump War Of Words Controversy

Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese leader – and former Ambridge resident – Bishop David Zubik is weighing in on the war of words between Pope Francis and Donald Trump. In case you don’t know what we’re talking about, the Pope was recently asked by a reporter about Trump’s plans to build a wall, if he’s elected president, on the U-S Mexican border. Pope Francis responded by saying  “a person who thinks only about building walls -wherever they may be – and not building bridges – is not Christian”. Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak, in an interview this morning, asked Bishop Zubik whether it was appropriate for Pope Francis to thrust himself in the middle of the presidential campaign. Zubik took issue with the premise of the question, saying that Trump did not jump into the campaign, he was just honestly answering a reporter’s question. Zubik also said that the pope’s remarks were taken out of context and that what the pontiff was really saying was that it is not Christian-like for anybody to be prejudiced against others.

Ambridge Police Continue Search For Suspect In Restaurant Robbery

Ambridge police are continuing to search for the suspect in a February 13th attempted armed robbery. Police say the suspect entered the Italian Villa restaurant in Ambridge, wrote “money now” on a slip of paper that he gave to a witness, and implied that he had a weapon. The man is described as a white male wearing a black hoodie with the Nike symbol, light-colored sweatpants, and dark shoes. Anyone with information can call the Ambridge police department at (724) 266-3270.

Three Democrats Seeking To Unseat Toomey Debate Tonight

Three Democrats looking to unseat Republican Senator Pat Toomey meet this evening for a debate. John Fetterman, Katie McGinty and Joe Sestak are virtually identical in their positions on central Democratic Party officials. The forum at the Keystone Progress Summit in Harrisburg comes two months ahead of the race’s primary.

Beaver County Sheriff Say Budget Cuts Could Impact Safety at Courthouse

Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy continues to speak out on the devastating impact that cuts in the county budget will have the sheriff’s office. Guy told Beaver County Radio’s Al Goehring on AM Beaver County this morning that the 2016 revised county budget that was finalized on Tuesday will make it more difficult for him to keep people safe at the courthouse.

New Hotels And Restaurant Coming To Center Twp

Plans for an extended stay hotel and a full service hotel with a restaurant in Center Township are moving forward. Beaver County Radio news correspondent Sandy Jordano reports that the hotels and restaurant will be located where the Beaver County Humane Society used to be located. Township supervisors reviewed plans for the development at Monday night’s meeting. Supervisors say the one hotel will be a Home 2 Suites Hotel and the full service one will be a Hilton Garden Inn. In other business news,  the annual Easter Egg hunt will be Saturday, March 19 at the Central Valley Football stadium beginning at 1 p.m.

Blackhawk School Board To Vote Tonight On Renovation Of Elementary School

The Blackhawk School Board will vote tonight on the possible renovation of Northwestern Elementary School. It’s a topic that has caught the attention of parents who have expressed concerns regarding various health issues that may be connected with the building. If the renovation is approved, the school will temporarily close in June and students will be relocated to Blackhawk Intermediate School and Patterson Primary School until the newly renovated Northwestern Elementary School re-opens in either August or September of 2017.

Pa’s Online Voter Registration Nears 100,000 Mark

The Pennsylvania secretary of state said today that nearly 100,000 people have used the state’s online registration site since it launched in late August. The Department of State says more than 97,800 Pennsylvanians have used the technology, about 60 percent of them eligible citizens registering for the first time and 40 percent of them voters making updates to their registration, such as changing their name, address or party affiliation. March 28 is the deadline for residents to register or update their voter information before the April 26 primary election. The website for online registration is register.votesPA.com.