A woman was rescued from her vehicle after a four-car accident in New Castle this morning. According to New Castle police, the woman was driving down a hill on East Washington Street when she ran into the back of a tractor trailer. The impact caused her car to veer off the road, go airborne and crash into a parked car. Her vehicle then rolled onto its roof. The woman was trapped for about 30 minutes. The New Castle Fire Department used airbags to lift her vehicle before freeing her. The woman was conscious when she was taken to UPMC Jameson Hospital. Her name and condition have not been released.
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Jordan Brown Is Released From Juvenile Detention Center In Lawrence County
The family of a pregnant New Castle woman who was slain along with her unborn son in 2009 says the alleged killer _ who was 11 at the time _ has been released from a juvenile detention center. Debra Houk, the mother of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk, and other relatives confirmed Monday’s decision by a Lawrence County judge. Brown’s attorney wouldn’t comment specifically but says the ruling was “favorable.”
Aliquippa Diversity Council Calls For Residents To Gather Tonight To Form Crime Watch
The Aliquippa Diversity Council wants to put an end to gun violence. Residents interested in starting a crime watch are being asked by the group to be at Lefty Cepull Field at 6:00 tonight. Catherine Colalella is the group’s founder and she’s also a school board member. She tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that this call for action was sparked – in part – by the two recent shootings in Aliquippa, which occurred about a week apart.
Fatal Freak Accidents Reported In Beaver County Over The Weekend
There were a couple of fatal freak accidents in Beaver County over the weekend. In Economy borough, 64-year-old Richard Gala of Economy was on a tractor on Ridge Road Extension Saturday morning when it rolled backwards over a wall. Gala was pinned underneath the tractor and died of his injuries. In Monaca, 52-year-old David Stepek of Enon Valley was fixing a neighbor’s car on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday when the jack slipped. The vehicle fell, pinning Stepek underneath and killing him.
Road Work Begins Today In Center Township
Road work begins in Center Township today. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that eleven roads will be worked on. She says that, according to the supervisors, signs will be posted in the areas were work is being done. The township awarded the bid to Shields Contractors, New Castle.
Aliquippa St. Anthony Celebration
The St. Anthony Society of West Aliquippa celebrated its 85 year old history with a mass at St. Titus Church followed by a reception complete with hors deovures, pastries of all types and beverages at the hall in West Aliquippa. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that about 100 persons attended the event at the site of the former West Aliquippa Swimming Pool. The group purchased the site several years ago from the city, according to former mayor Anthony Battalini for $5,000. Battalini is the president of the society. Bill DiCioccio, Sr. is vice president, secretary is Marie Bertoni, treasurer is Cil Casciato. The group had approximately 400 members, now there’s 300, most of them elderly. The group fundraised and donations of about $20,000 made the site a reality, the group said. Every year at Christmas the group donates to the women’s shelter, Salvation Army, and St. Anthony’s in Troy Hill.
Beaver Falls Car Cruise Is A Huge Success.
(Beaver Falls, PA) Thousands of spectators and car owners descended on Beaver Falls on Saturday June 11. 2016 for the annual Beaver Falls Car Cruise. Ron Lewis Automotive sponsored and organized the event, which was co-chaired by Steve Peterson, Adam Peterson and Tom Gargaro. Beaver County Radio, WBVP and WMBA broadcast from the event on 7th Avenue right out in front of the station offices.
Several people won prizes as part of the Beaver Falls Passport Program including:
- 2 Cases of Coca Cola from Gabby’s Lounge – Meg Erick
- Purse and hand bag – Jessica McNeely
- ’57 Chevy car model from the Antique Emporium – Mr. Jordan
- Dukes DVD’s – Michelle Blinken
- Vocelli Pizza certificate – William Brooks
- $15 Gift Certificate to Oram’s Donuts – Christie Starkey
- Vocelli Pizza certificate – Erin Brown
- Vocelli Pizza certificate – William Watson
- $15 Gift Certificate to Oram’s Donuts – Daryl Simmons
- $25 Gift Certificate to Lil’ Joes – Naomi Starr
- Grand Prize Winner of a 50 inch led flat screen TV – Frances Jurasko
Winners may pick up their prizes at WBVP/WMBA 1316 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 during normal business hours. For more information call 724-846-4100.
Pictures from The Beaver Falls Car Cruise:
Negotations Expected to Resume Soon Between Beaver County Commissioners And Union Members
The Beaver County Commissioners have reportedly been discussing ways to work around some numbers and figure out how both sides in their contract dispute between union members of the commissioners residual unit can be happy with a contract. It seems as though there will be another contract offered but the two sides have to get together. Commissioner Dan Camp told Mike Romigh on Teleforum this morning that that may happen as early as Friday afternoon. The union is planning to take a strike vote this Wednesday. They were only out for a day earlier this week but the next strike vote would be whether it should be long-term or a three-day strike.
Freedom HS Students Drive Tractors To Class On Last Day
Students at Freedom Area High School cruised to class in style this morning. Senior students were escorted by New Sewickley Township police. The kids drove around a dozen tractors into school for their last day. The tractor ride has been a tradition for the last 20 years. Students who wished to participate gathered at Big Knob Grange. This year, even the principal reportedly rode in on a tractor.
Rep. Christiana Introduces Bill To Abolish All Property Taxes In Pennsylvania
State Representative Jim Christiana has introduced a bill that would abolish all property taxes in Pennsylvania. Under House Bill 2145, property taxes would be eliminated on July 1st, 2017. Christiana tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that there are currently 30 alternative plans or proposals in the state legislature and that he was a few ideas of his own. Christiana calls property taxes the most un-American taxes on the books.