A missing Aliquippa woman was found safe at a Pittsburgh hospital this morning. According to officials, 61-year-old Debra Ann Freeman was reported missing late last night. This morning, she was located at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She is also known as Debra Hines. A search in Aliquippa had previously been called off after several hours.
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Coaches Corner Guests for Wednesday, October 19, 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 Coaches are Joe Lamenza, Blackhawk and Dan Bradley, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Enjoy free Pizza from Pizza Joe’s in Beaver and free Wings from Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Live Auction on the Air!
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 $20.00 Gift Certificate to Ree’s Family Restaurant in New Brighton. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
A Large One Topping Pizza from Marco’s Pizza in New Brighton. Valued at $15.00. Opening bid $8.00.
A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Fisher’s New Brighton Foodland in New Brighton. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Janice’s Catering and Sweet Harmony Cafe, Duss Avenue, Ambridge. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
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.
More Coyote Sightings Reported In Beaver County
Hopewell Township is another area, like Potter that has seen its share of coyotes, according to a Game Commission spokesman residing in the township. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the spokesman said it is a problem year round because of the wooded areas. He advises residents to keep their pets in the house, and get rid of trash. One of the areas that has seen its share of coyotes is near the school district’s baseball fields.
Former Quip Basketball Coach And Teacher Dies
James “Red” McNie, 89, a retired teacher and Quip basketball coach passed away on Friday, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giodano. McNie of Moon Township had a long successful career. He was hired as assistant coach and teacher in 1969, he was head coach from 1976-1993. McNie teams won 1 PIAA title, and 3 WPIAL championships. He’s survived by his wife Margie (Cooney), and daughter Bridget, and other family members. Visitation is at Copeland’s Moon Twp. from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Man In Custody After Daylong Standoff In Aliquippa
A man was arrested after a standoff in Aliquippa Sunday. Police fired tear gas into the home along Fifth Avenue. Shortly after, they pulled a man from the home. The man has been identified as Richard Jackson. Police say he threatened his family after a domestic dispute. Police and a SWAT team surrounded the home for more than six hours before moving in to make the arrest.
3 Injured In Lawrence County Crash
Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Lawrence County. A car and pickup truck collided on Route 108 near Walnut Run Lane in Hickory Township. The crash was reported around 6 p.m. Two people in the car were trapped and had to be rescued. Both were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck was also taken to a hospital for treatment. The road was closed for about two hours while the wreckage was cleared.
Coyote Sightings Reported in Potter Township
An alert Potter Township resident contacted the PA GAME COMMISSION’S SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE earlier this week after some residents sighted young coyotes near their homes. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the areas where they were sighted are Mowry and Fishpot Roads. Matt Kramer, game commissioner, said that the coyotes are on their own for the first time. The area where the sightings occurred in the early evening are wooded, and residents are advised not to leave trash out side, and to safeguard their pets by bringing them indoors or kept on a leash. Rebecca Matsco, township supervisor;s chairman, said that the coyotes being present isn’t something the township can regulate act on. Kramer advised residents “Be concientous of your surroundings.” He added, residents can go to the game commission’s website:www.pgc.pa.gov and download the ‘LIVING WITH A COYOTE’ link.
Cornell School District Homecoming Football Game Moved To Afternoon
The Cornell School District is only allowing players’ parents into their homecoming football game this weekend. The move was made over safety concerns after the cheerleaders staged a national anthem protest during a visit by war veterans. Officials say the game against Shenango will also be played in the afternoon, instead of at night.
Overdose Medication Narcan Now Available In Some Beaver County Schools
The life-saving overdose medication Narcan has been made available in 128 public high schools across Pennsylvania, including the Western Beaver Junior and Senior High School and the Riverside Beaver County School District in Beaver County. Also included were the Moon Area School District in Allegheny County and the Seneca Valley School District in Butler County. Governor Tom Wolf said yesterday that the state partnered with Adapt Pharma to make the heroin and opioid antidote available to schools at no cost. School districts that have not yet obtained Narcan, but want to, may file an application with the Department of Health.