A local panhandler in Hopewell is accused of hiding a dead body for at least three weeks under his bed – the same bed where his girlfriend died from a heroin overdose in August. 36-year-old Donald Teaford was arrested last week on charges of abuse of a corpse. The dead man is 33-year-old Justin Cogan, according to the coroner in Beaver County. The cause of death has not been determined. Teaford is being held in the Beaver County Jail pending a hearing next month.
Category: News
Security Cameras To Be Installed Soon at schools in Hopewell Area School District
Hopewell School Board met last night and announced the resignation of 3 transportation aides, and the retirement of one aide. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, they are: Marissa Henry, Thomas Hunt, Kristie Conrad, and Carol Dishong who is retiring. Olivia Costanza, a current transportation aide’s status, will now be substitute. Nicholas Slapikas ‘s status was changed to full time English teacher at the high school. The board announced that John Lasky, high school custodian will retire on January 2, 2017. In other action, the board will solicit bids for the purchase and installation of security cameras at the junior high school and the high school. Supt. Dr. Michelle miller said that the current systems are outdated.
Coaches Corner Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Join Bob Barrickman, Tom Hays, Bruce Frey and Kerry Lacey at Coaches Corner every Wednesday at Robert’s Roadside Inn, Sharon Road, Bridgewater for a “Live” broadcast from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. This week’s guest Coach is Gene Matsook from Rochester. Enjoy free Pizza from Pizza Joe’s in Beaver and free Wings from Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Allegheny Technologies Won’t Reopen 2 Plants, Including Midland
Some bad news today involving hundreds of layoffs in Beaver County. Allegheny Technologies announced that it’s closing its doors permanently at the plant in Midland. As a result, 250 people will be out of a job. The A-T-I plant was idled back in January but officials initially said that they did plan to re-open it. The company is also officially closing its electrical steel finishing facility in Bagdad, Pennsylvania.
Body Found In Hopewell Township Apartment
Hopewell Township Police, assisted by the Beaver County detectives received information Thursday that a body , possibly a victim of a drug overdose could be found in an apartment at 2411 Mill St. in the township..
According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, a search warrant was executed according to Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher , and a males’ body was found , and the Beaver County Coroner’s office was called and they are assisting with the investigation. The tenant Donald T. Teaford, 36 was charged with Abuse of a corpse and is currently in the Beaver County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond. A hearing is scheduled for November 7, and the investigation is continuing, Chief Uhrmacher said.
Ambridge Streetscape Improvement Project Starting To Take Shape
Ambridge borough’s manager tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that we’re just about a year and a half away from seeing a very much improved downtown Ambridge. Joe Kauer has released new details of a streetscape improvement project that he hopes will revitalize the downtown business district along Merchant Street. Kauer says revitalizing the district could entice new businesses to the area. The project is expected to be completed in 2018 and is expected to cost about 2.5-million dollars.
Hopewell Township Commissioners Hire Four New Police Officers and Two New Road Department Laborers
Hopewell Township commissioners met last night and hired 2 new road department laborers Terry George and Steve Barkovich. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the men will begin their duties on Monday and be paid $15.81 an hour in accordance with provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with the township and Local union 385 of the IBEW. Mr. George attended last night’s meeting and thanked the commissioners for hiring him. Four part time police officers will begin their duties pending completion of testing and pre-employment physical exams. Joseph J. Daransky, Kyle A. Fabyanic, Brandon A. Fedorka, and Corey R. McNally will earn $16.79 an hour. The tentative starting date is on Tuesday, November 1. Commissioner’s chairman Rich Bufalini said the hirings are necessary because some officers found other jobs or were promoted within the department. Trick or treat will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. in the township.
Creating and Leaving a Legacy For Our Children.
(Beaver County) Creating and Leaving a Legacy For Our Children can be hard in any situation. That is why host Tega Swann will be discussing the topic of Creating and Leaving a Legacy For Our Children this Saturday on “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. Call 724-774-1888 or 724-843-1888 to join in the conservation. God’s Grace for Single Mothers is presented by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. A graduate School of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Call Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at 412-382-5610. Content and sponsorship for God’s Grace for Single Mothers is provided by Rev. Tega Swann of Refreshing Springs Ministries in Aliquippa, PA.
Live Auction on WBVP and WMBA on Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Tune in to Beaver County’s only live on the air radio auction this and every Tuesday from 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show and bid on merchandise and certificate from local Beaver County, PA and surrounding area businesses.
A $25.00 Gift Certificate to Song Thai in Beaver Falls. Valued at $25.00. Opening bid $13.00.
An Oil Change from Bowser’s Gulf Service, Delaware Avenue, Rochester. Valued at $35.00. Opening bid $18.00.
A $25.00 Gift Certificate to Yesterday’s Gift Shop on the corner in Darlington. Valued at $25.00. Opening bid $13.00.
A $25.00 Gift Certificate to Wooley Bullys, Allegheny Street, New Brighton. Valued at $25.00. Opening bid $13.00.
Winning bidders will be announced on the air and then are instructed to call WBVP and WMBA offices at 724-846-4100 following the program to confirm their bids. Items can be paid for and picked up at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
Closing Arguments Scheduled Today In Beaver County Murder Trial
Closing arguments are scheduled today in the Beaver County trial of a man charged in the death of a woman whose body was found in an abandoned building of an old steel mill property more than a dozen years ago. 43-year-old Jarrod Bullie of Beaver Falls is charged in the death of 35-year-old Robin Sue Miller, whose body was found in November 2003 in a shed on the former Multrup Steel property. Authorities said she had been hit in the head with a large rock. The Beaver County Times reports that Bullie took the stand Friday and denied having known the victim. Proseuctors said DNA evidence linked Bullie to the victim. Witnesses said he was wearing her coat and had expressed remorse after her death.