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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An Aliquippa woman was jailed for driving under the influence on Thursday. Police were called to a crash that was reported on the 1700 block of Boundary Street at 9:45 p.m. Forty-nine-year-old Anitra Strother of Aliquippa had the smell of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy bloodshot eyes. Strother ran into a parked car and told police she lost control when she looked at her phone. A cup from Solo that was red was also found in Strother’s vehicle with alcohol in it. Strother was then taken to jail for driving under the influence.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Raccoon Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that an Aliquippa man was arrested for disorderly conduct in Raccoon Township on December 27th, 2024. At 11:09 a.m., fifty-three-year-old Dewayne Slavicek of Aliquippa was disturbing his neighbors on Reesman Drive by screaming outside of his house. Police cited Slavicek accordingly for his actions.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) A woman was arrested on Friday for robbing a gas station in Zelienople while holding someone at gunpoint. Forty-five-year-old Andrea Carney was caught on video inside the North Main Street Sunoco forcing the person at the counter to give her money. According to police, about $2,300 was stolen from the gas station and Carney stole the gun she had from East Liverpool, Ohio. Carney is in the Butler County Jail facing charges of theft, robbery, and aggravated assault.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) “Thomas Town” at Kennywood will no longer be at the park after nearly six years. Spokesperson Lynsey Winters from Kennywood expressed gratitude for both Mattel and Thomas and Friends™ for partnering with the park. Kennywood confirms on its website that “Thomas Town” became the biggest North American attraction featuring Thomas and Friends™. A new park area and its ride names will soon be announced to replace “Thomas Town.”

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An Aliquippa woman was jailed for driving under the influence on Thursday. Police were called to a crash that was reported on the 1700 block of Boundary Street at 9:45 p.m. Forty-nine-year-old Anitra Strother of Aliquippa had the smell of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy bloodshot eyes. Strother ran into a parked car and told police she lost control when she looked at her phone. Strother was then taken to jail for driving under the influence.

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that a reward is being offered to apprehend thirty-nine-year old Brett Ours of Aliquippa. Ours assaulted Preston Coleman at the Aliquippa VFW bar on January 5th, 2025 and Ours is still wanted by police. Coleman’s daughter Lashea raised $1,600 as a reward for information that would lead to Ours’ apprehension. If you have any information about where Ours is, please call 724-775-0880.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced on Monday that all centers for photos and drivers licenses will be closed from Saturday, January 18th to Monday, January 20th because of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes the PennDOT center in Harrisburg that is full-service. You can visit PennDOT’s Driver and Services Website anytime for more information. The link for the website can be found below.

Click these words for the link to the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Website: Driver and Vehicle Services | Driver and Vehicle Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The following school districts and businesses have either delayed or canceled for today: 01/14/25 (We will continue to update the list throughout the morning)

Education Center at Watson in Sewickley: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

Midland Borough School District: 2 hour delay Tuesday morning

Snow watch is sponsored by Munroe Auto Body, the Lisa Lathom Team at EXP Realty, the Cornerstone of Beaver County, and Beaver County Radio.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 12, 2025 9:46 P.M. UPDATED 10:04 P.M., 10:52 P.M.

(North Sewickley Township, Pa) – Initial reports indicated that up to 4 people were found shot to death at a residence on Shaffer Road Sunday evening around 8:30pm. Responders then called for medivac helicopters as two victims were determined to be alive.

Beaver County Radio witnessed two people being taken by lifeflight to the hospital around 10pm. Police also called for a drone team to respond.

Beaver County Emergency Services stationed a command center as the situation continued with SWAT also on scene.

The scene was still active and no suspects or arrests were announced as of 1am Monday.

North Sewickley Township Police Department made a statement Monday morning around 11:30am that the incident was “contained” and there is “no threat to the public” without sharing any further information.

We have no additional information to share at this time.