Police are investigating a robbery that took place today at the First National Bank in New Brighton. According to New Brighton police, the bank, located in the one-thousand block of Third Avenue, was robbed shortly before 9:30 this morning by a black man with a large build. They say his face was covered and he was armed with a gun. Surveillance video shows the suspect jumping over a counter to grab cash. No word yet on how much was taken. Police say the employees were shaken up, but no one was hurt. Beaver County Radio is working to learn more on this story. Stay tuned to 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA as this story develops.
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Man Convicted Of Killing Pregnant Woman In Ambridge Granted New Trial
A man convicted of killing a pregnant woman in Ambridge in 2012 has been granted a new trial. Marlin Kelly was found guilty of the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Coco Finney and her unborn child, but he’ll get a second chance to prove he’s innocent after the Pennsylvania State Court vacated the judgment. A retrail could take place in the next four months, but the district attorney’s office has the option to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Wolf Sends PA Lawmakers Proposed Spending Plan For Coming Fiscal Year
The budget for the current year remains in limbo but Governor Tom Wolf today sends Pennsylvania lawmakers a proposed spending plan for the coming fiscal year. The Democrat’s plan totals roughly $32 billion but also depends on getting Republicans to swallow a $1 billion-plus tax increase.
State Senate Votes Wednesday On Whether To Remove Kane From Office
Senate Republican leader Joe Scarnati says the chamber will vote Wednesday on whether to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Kane is awaiting trial on criminal charges and has been without a valid law license since October. She says the Senate action to remove her is unconstitutional.
“Love Song Sing-A-Long” Contest To Air Friday
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Radio will give listeners the chance to win great prizes and proclaim their love in song live on the airwaves this Friday February 12, 2016 in honor of Valentines Day. Listeners will be invited to call in and sing along with popular love songs during A.M. Beaver County (6:30 to 9 A.M.)and Teleforum (9 A.M. – Noon) and be automatically entered into the “Love Song Sing-A-Long” contest which features prizes from Texas Roadhouse, Snyder’s Flowers, Wolfe’s Shows and Women’s Clothing and Rosalind Candy Castle. Later on in the day , during Yankee Trader (1-2 P.M.), a grand prize winner will selected and announced from all singer participants.
View contest rules here.
Geneva College Announces New President
A big announcement came from Geneva College today: 54-year-old Calvin Troup will take office on the Beaver Falls campus as Geneva’s 20th president this spring. Troup is a Geneva alum and is currently an associate professor in Duquesne’s Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, a campus where he has worked for two decades. Troup was introduced to the students, faculty and staff of the college during a brief ceremony this afternoon.
CCBC Makes Historic Land Purchase To Accommodate Future Growth
The Community College of Beaver County has made an historic land purchase to accommodate future growth. CCBC formally acquired nearly 13 acres of land adjacent to the main campus in Center Township from the same families who sold the college its first 100 acres in 1967. Scott Monit – the interim vice-president of finance and operations for CCBC – tells Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that at the time they don’t yet have any future plans for the land but their long-term goal is to grow the campus, increase enrollment and expand services for students and the community.
Fire Destroys Home In Freedom; One Woman Seriously Injured
One woman was injured and a home was destroyed by fire in Freedom on Sunday morning. Crews worked to battle the blaze in the 1100 block of Eighth Street. Officials say 50-year-old Dianne Kirk jumped from a second story window of the home. They say she had burns on her body, but was able to walk. She was flown to West Penn Hospital. No word on her condition. One firefighter was also treated at the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Mold Outbreak Claims Another Victim
A fourth transplant patient who came down with a fungal infection during a mold outbreak at a Pittsburgh hospital has died. UPMC officials say Che DuVall was diagnosed with the infection about a month after getting a double lung transplant last August.
NFL Airs Anti Domestic Violence Commercial
For the second year in a row, the NFL sponsored a Super Bowl Ad that focused ending domestic violence. The NFL donated airtime for the spot from NO MORE, an advocacy that works to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.