(File Photo of Rep. DeLuca’s official State photo)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Longtime 32nd Legislative Pa. State Rep. Anthony M. “Tony” DeLuca, the senior member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, died Sunday.

There is no official word on how the 85-year-old died only that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, according to a news release from his office.

DeLuca, who was a Democrat represented a district that is comprised of Penn Hills, Verona, the majority of Plum Borough and the Borough of Oakmont for the last 39-years and participated remotely  in House floor sessions and voted on legislation as recently as last week.

In a statement released on Monday morning Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued a statement say that  “Our chamber will not be the same when we reconvene for session. Rep. DeLuca was not just our longest serving current member, but one of the most revered and respected by his colleagues and all Pennsylvanians.”

“Rep. DeLuca’s unwavering commitment to his district could never be questioned, and his efforts on behalf of all Pennsylvanians, and in particular children, as the Democratic chair of the House Insurance Committee will have an impact for many years to come.

“We will miss his welcoming spirit and wisdom in our chamber, and we will miss the friendship he brought to so many. My prayers are with his wife and family during this difficult time, and on behalf of the House of Representatives, we offer our sincerest condolences. Rep. DeLuca will be truly missed.”

 

 

 

 

(File Photo provided by Beaver County 9-1-1)

(South Beaver Twp., Beaver County) 87-year-old Mildered was reported missing by South Beaver  Twp. Police Department late Saturday evening after she walked away from the Lakeview Personal Care Home 498 Lisbon Rd Darlington PA 16115.

It was reported Sunday afternoon on the Ohioville Police Departments Facebook Page  that she was found safe. There has been no other information released.

 

(File Photo) This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) A missing businessman from Harmony was found dead inside his car in the Allegheny River on Pittsburgh’s North Shore on Saturday. Divers from a YouTube diving group that specializes in solving cold cases involving missing people whose vehicles are also missing found the vehicle of 54-year-old Todd DiMinno shortly after starting their dive in which they were looking for two other people and not DiMinno.
DiMinno had been considered missing and endangered and was last seen on Sept. 28 in Harmony Borough.
The divers were looking for 70-year-old Janet Walsh, who has been missing from Shaler Township since 2020 and 78-year-old Bunnie Lee, who disappeared from Homewood in 2013

The Allegheny Corner’s Office has not released the cause of DiMiinno’s death.

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pa.) A home that has been empty for years in the 400 Block of Hazen Ave. in Ellwood City that caught fire around 10:30 PM Saturday night has The State Fire marshal investigating the cause.
Due to the fact that their were no utilities to the home officials feel that the fire is suspicious.
The fire started near the back door inside of the home and it is believed that the house is a total loss.
Multiple departments battled the blaze. Crews were on the scene for around two hours.

(North Beaver Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa. State police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident at 4:50 AM Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, on Pa. State Route 18 in North Beaver Township.
Upon arriving and investigating it was learned that 29-year-old Michael Seiber, of Darlington, was operating a 2014 International Harvester Truck west on Galilee Road when he fell asleep at the wheel and went through a stop sign at the intersection of Pa. 18 and Galilee Road without stopping. The truck struck an embankment and came to rest in a yard along Pa. 18.
Seiber refused to be transported to the hospital but was suspected to to have minor injuries.
He was cited by State Troopers for not properly stopping at a at a stop sign.

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(Hanover Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Pa. State police in Beaver are reporting that they were called to the Hanover Township Road Department on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 11:48 AM for a reported theft of construction cones.
Troopers said in a release that after investigating it was learned that on Sunday, October 2, 2022, it was reported that a group of teenage males were driving a red side by side UTV on Johnan Road and while driving stole 11 construction cones that are owned by Hanover Township.
State Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at the Pa State Police Barracks in Beaver at 724-773-7400.
Troopers say the cones are valued at $100.00

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers seized more than 108 pounds of cocaine, 144 pounds of methamphetamines, 85 pounds of fentanyl, and over 65,000 pills of assorted narcotics and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2022.

Troopers seized more than 108 pounds of cocaine, 144 pounds of methamphetamines, 85 pounds of fentanyl, and over 65,000 pills of assorted narcotics.

The PSP also collected 698 pounds of prescription and other medication as part of its drug take-back program during the third quarter of 2022. There are 65 drug take-back boxes at state police stations throughout the commonwealth, providing a safe way to dispose of unused or unwanted medication 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Third Quarter Drug Seizure Totals

 

(South Beaver Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) South Beaver  Twp. Police Department is asking for the publics help in finding a missing 87 year old female.
Police said in a release that Mildred Belas who answers to Malia or Mickey walked away from Lakeview Personal Care Home 498 Lisbon Rd Darlington PA 16115.
She was last seen wearing Purple shirt and pink pants walking in the 500 block of Lisbon road
Anyone with information please contact the South Beaver Twp. Police Department. 724-775-0883

(Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks talks with Geneva President, Dr. Calvin Troup, during Beaver County Radio’s Homecoming Broadcast)(Photos by Frank Sparks, Curtis Walsh and Matt Drzik)

Story by Frank Sparks, Beaver Radio
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Saturday was a chilly fall day and the perfect scenario for Geneva College’s Homecoming 2022. The day started with a parade in which the Geneva College Golden Tornado Band was joined by the Beaver Falls High School Band, Geneva Students and alumni and the Beaver Falls Little Tigers. City, state, and county officials, and off course floats also joined in as they made their way down Seventh Avenue in the city on their way to Campus of Geneve College.

Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Curtis Walsh did a live broadcast from the north gate of Reeve’s Stadium from 12:30 to 2:00 PM to celebrate homecoming. The Beaver County Radio Prize Caddy and Personality Prize Wheel were also on hand with prizes from Tri-State Mc Donald’s, Fun For All in Cranberry, and premium gifts from St. Barnabas Health System.

There were many activities planned for the weekend for Geneva Alumni including Food Trucks, an Alumni Dinner, Rugby game, and a special performance by the Geneva Alumni Band.

The Golden Tornados Football team took the field to take on the Allegheny  Gators at 3PM  and the Gators tried to put a little bit of a damper on the festivities by beating the Golden Tornados but Coach DeMarco’s team pulled a dramatic fourth quarter come from behind victory and won 35-21.

Check out all the photos of a fun filled Saturday below: