Two men, including one from Ambridge, are dead and a woman was critically injured following a domestic related incident that occurred Saturday night in the 400 block of Bausman Street in the Knoxville section of Pittsburgh. 47-year-old Joseph Goldmsith of Pittsburgh and 46-year-old Christopher Dancy of Ambridge were pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m., according to Pittsburgh police. The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office ruled Dancy’s death a homicide and said Goldsmith killed himself. Police say a 37-year-old woman was hit in the chest and leg and taken to UPMC Mercy in critical condition.
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New Castle Man Charged With Rape
Police in Shenago Township have accused a New Castle man with giving a 15 year old girl alcohol and raping her. 23 year old Cody Myers is being charged with rape, statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors along with a number of other charges. The alleged incidents took place from December of 2015 until January of 2016. Myers was arraigned and placed in the Lawrence County Jail on 10 thousand dollars bond.
Truck Carrying 38,000 Lbs. Of Soy Milk Overturns On I-79 In Robinson Township
An overturned tractor-trailer blocked the right lane of northbound Interstate 79 this morning in Robinson Township. Emergency crews were called shortly after 3 a.m. to mile marker 63 at the Coraopolis ‘S’ bend. Traffic was periodically stopped while crews worked to remove the tractor-trailer. There were no reports of injuries. The truck was carrying 38,000 lbs. of soy milk, which will have to be loaded onto another truck. Both lanes reopened shortly after 6 this morning, but delays continue as the tractor-trailer remains off to the side of the road.
Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday
Time will jump forward this weekend as the annual Daylight Saving Time period begins at 2 a-m Sunday. Residents should turn their clocks ahead one hour before they go to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time will run until November 5th. Safety experts recommend that people use this clock shift as a reminder to also check batteries in their smoke detectors.
Christiana Talks About His Call For Inquiry Into Split With Gateway on Beaver County Radio’s Teleforum
Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Center Township previously contracted with Beaver County to provide drug and alcohol treatment services. State Representative Jim Christiana made headlines this week when he announced that he was seeking an inquiry into the contract dispute between the county and Gateway Rehab and the effects that the dispute has had on county residents who need treatment for addiction. Christiana told Frank Sparks on Teleforum Friday morning that he’ll do whatever it takes to bring the two sides together again so they can resume negotiations.
Beaver Falls Man Found Not Guilty In 2013 Slaying
A BEAVER COUNTY JURY HAS ACQUITTED A BEAVER FALLS MAN IN THE 2013 SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS LONGTIME FRIEND. 40-YEAR-OLD ERIC WASHINGTON WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON IN THE KILLING OF 45-YEAR-OLD JEROME GOOSBY OF BEAVER FALLS. GOOSBY WAS SHOT AND KILLED OUTSIDE THE BRIGHTON PIONEER ELKS CLUB IN THE 600 BLOCK OF SEVENTH STREET IN THE CITY. THE JURY DELIBERATED JUST TWO HOURS BEFORE REACHING THE VERDICT.
‘”WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?”
Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that a health expo entitled:WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE”? is being held at the CCBC Dome tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m., according to Bob Catley, communications outreach coordinator for Hertitage Valley. Catley said in a phone interview the event has been in the works for 4 months. Approximately 100 vendors will be on hand, free food and product samples, and fitness and xooking demos will be featured. He said attendees have an opportunity to win great door prizes. The expo hotline is 724-773-2045.
Man, 91, Shot & Killed During Lawrence Co. Standoff
A 91-year-old man is dead after a standoff in Lawrence County ended with a police-involved shooting. Police were called to the home on Spring Street in Union Township after a woman said her uncle fired a shot at her. After a more than three-and-a-half hour standoff, police say Frank Wratny confronted New Castle Police with a gun from the front door. Officers shot Wratny and he died at the scene. State police are handling the investigation.
Chippewa Development Project In The Works
A 180-ACRE PLOT OF LAND NEAR ROUTE 51 IN CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP COULD SOON BE HOME TO A MAJOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. OFFICIALS SAY THE DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE SANDWICHED BETWEEN ROUTE 51 AND 37TH STREET…AND WOULD INCLUDE 200 HOMES, A LARGE RETAIL STORE, THREE RESTAURANTS, TWO STRIP MALLS AND A HOTEL. NO TIMELINE HAS BEEN GIVEN ON WHEN FORMAL PLANS WILL BE SUBMITTED.
CCBC Named To PA Business Central’s Top 100 List
Spencer Myers, editor of the Pennsylvania Business Central has announced the Community College of Beaver County has been named to its Top 100 organizations list for 2017, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The publication serves 23 counties.. This honor is in recognition of the college’s contributions it has made to community and economic development . The publication receives nominations from readers and consults with chambers of commerce to gather a pool of candidates for the top 100 list . The paper’s editorial board selects the final 100. Myers said in a press release it’s a pleasure to welcome the new year by welcoming by honoring the 100 organizations that continue the regions B2B marketplace. He said they had a record number of nominations from the readership , making it harder for us to decide on the final 100 It lets us rest easy in knowing the final list represents the businesses seving our readership and keep our state moving forward.” Dr. Chris Reber, president of CCBC said:””It is a distinct honor to be recognized by Pennsylvania Business Central for CCBC’s initiatives to promote the welfare of the Commonwealth , and we find ourselves in good company with many fine and respected PA organizations named in this publication of honorees Three core components consistent growth commitment to honest business practices , and community giving . When analyzed against the 3 criteria , the list consists of 100 organizations that are responsible for growing the economy of the Commonwealth. . Dr Reber said, “CCBC “Education and workforce development are inteegral to realizing our shared vision for a renaissance of opportunity in Beaver County, our region, and throughout the entire state.” CCBC is proud to be contributing to this exceedingly important work.” When crafting profiles each compny or organization was asked what they felt was their responsibility to their community was and what they consider to be their proudest moment. “CCBC takes the word” community” in our title very seriously, as a result it is the college’s responsibilty to ensure CCBC contributes substantively to the county and Southwestern PA. This is done through innovative teaching , dynamic workforce development initiatives , community, regional , and statewide service and engagement. The colleges goals are to provide leadership and service, partnerships, and preparation, expansion and innovation connections and engagement in order to elevate causes and activities that serve our region and its people and that address high priority workforce needs. The college’s proudest moment, he said that 125,000 students have attended the college in its 50 year history. Many are working and leading at home in Beaver County., throughout our region in the case of nationally renowned aviation programs, the world.. The counties served by PA Business Central include, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Huntington, Indiana, Lycoming Mifflin, Northumberland, Snyder, Somerset, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.