The photo above shows officers with guns drawn during a police scene in Ambridge following the shooting in Ambridge. (Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio)  
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 12, 2023 6:49 A.M.

(Ambridge, PA) Chief Deluca commended all 15 of his officers,  and the fire department, who in the pouring down rain tried to preserve blood and evidence from the murder scene on Olive lane last Sunday night.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 12, 2023 6:47 A.M.

(Ambridge, PA) The first order of business on  Ambridge’s lengthly agenda was the  swearing in of Councilman Russell Basalyga who replaces mayor Tina Iorfido-Miller  who is now the mayor.  Both will run for their seats in November .

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

After a lengthy process, the properties on Bridge Street in Beaver Falls have a secure future.

At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the council approved the bid results for the sale of nine different property lots along Bridge Street to Himlooking, LLC. The Aliquippa-based non-commercial entity is set to purchase each lot at $500, for a total of $4,500 for the properties.

Himlooking representatives Robert Moore and George Dudley were in attendance for the official announcement, which received considerable praise from city council members. “We’re excited,” Dudley stated. “We want to bring work to Beaver County, because there are deficiencies here, there are things that need to be protected, and we want to work towards that.”

The council also approved general fund expenditures totaling $526,287.90 over the period of June 28 through July 10 of 2023. City treasurer Sandy Wilkins stated that the fund numbers were in conjunction with the repaying of several ARPA measures that were taken care of during that period. Also approved was the subdivision of the parking lot located at 234 9th Avenue in the city to be completed by the Barron Agency.

The next Beaver Falls City Council meeting is scheduled for July 25 at 7:00 PM.

FILE – In this Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, the company logo shines off the grille of an unsold vehicle at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo. U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers 346,000 Escapes from the 2020 and 2021 model years. The agency says in documents posted Tuesday, July 11, 2023 on its website that it has 118 complaints that spot welds in a door assembly bracket can fail. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers 346,000 Escapes from the 2020 and 2021 model years. The agency says in documents posted Tuesday on its website that it has 118 complaints that spot welds in a door assembly bracket can fail. Investigators contacted some of the owners and found 25 reports of minor injuries. The agency says continued use could dislodge the door, and it could fail to latch when closed. Ford says it’s working with the agency to support the investigation.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state appeals court says members of a deeply conservative Amish community in Minnesota don’t need to install septic systems to dispose of their “gray water.” The ruling came Monday from the state Court of Appeals in a long-running religious freedom case that went all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. A three-judge panel ruled that the government “failed to demonstrate a compelling state interest” to justify overriding the religious freedom of the Amish families. They sued the state over regulations governing the disposal of gray water, which is water that’s been used for dishwashing, laundry, bathing, and other tasks not involving toilet waste.

Photos by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. 

(Hopewell Township, PA) Games for kids and bands playing music for attendees listening pleasure were a couple of highlights from the Hopewell Annual Park Fest. There were also 13 food venues to choose from at the event that took place Saturday. 

[July 10, 2023] — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to avoid a looming blood shortage.

To help head off a more serious situation, the Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for the 35th anniversary of Shark Week and the theatrical release of Meg 2: The Trench. The public is encouraged to celebrate a summer of sharks and help shore up the national blood supply by giving in July.   

In thanks for helping, the Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. Additionally, in response to the great need for blood, those who hurry in to help by coming to give July 1-16 will receive a limited-time bonus $15 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice.

• July 1 – 11: All who come to give will get an exclusive Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.
• July 12 – Aug. 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.
• July 17 – 31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark.

By scheduling and keeping appointments in July, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

How to donate blood 

To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!   

A stable blood and platelet supply is critical to national preparedness. Additionally, as we approach the beginning of what is expected to be another active hurricane season, the Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer to help people affected by the growing number of climate-driven disasters. 

Support impacted communities by assisting at Red Cross shelters, using your professional skills as a licensed health care provider or becoming a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. To learn more, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced it has eliminated a backlog of birth certificate amendment requests. In January 2023 when Governor Josh Shapiro took office, the backlog stood at 6,200 requests. As of today, that backlog has been eliminated.

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police today announced Troopers seized cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, and other prohibited drugs with a combined approximate street value of approximately $14 million during the second quarter of 2023.

Troopers seized 144 pounds of cocaine, 164 pounds of methamphetamines, 60 pounds of fentanyl, 11 pounds of heroin, 1,617 pounds of processed marijuana, and 74,074 pills of assorted narcotics.

The Pennsylvania State Police also collected 1,227 pounds of prescription medication in the second quarter as part of its Prescription Drug Takeback Program. Sixty-five state police stations offer boxes for disposing of unused or unwanted medications 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Table 1: Amount and value of prohibited drugs seized, second quarter of 2023