Oral Arguments Start Today For Sheldon Jeter Jr. Appeal Of First Degree Murder

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier reported to her that oral arguments will start today in Pa Superior Court in Pittsburgh as Sheldon Jeter Jr. starts the appeal process of being convicted for first degree murder in the killing 30-year-old Tyric Pugh on May 15, 2020 in Aliquippa on Kiehl Street. Jeter was found guilty during a jury trial on June 23, 2021, and sentenced on July 21, 2021.
Jeter was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his best friend.

Trial Date Set For Robert Bowers For Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) A trial date has been set for Robert Bowers who is accused of killing 11 people and injuring six others in the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018.
Bowers who faces 63 federal charges will go on trial starting on April 24, 2023 with jury selection leading off the trial followed by opening statements and testimony.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case.

Pittsburgh Police Investigating After Two People Fall From Balcony In Mt. Washington

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh police are investigating after two people fell from a balcony around 1:40 AM this morning in the 20 block of Baily Avenue in Mount Washington.
When first responders arrived at Satalio’s Bar they found a male and a female laying on the ground outside of the bar with head injuries. The male was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and the female was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
There is no word on what happened as officials continue to investigate.

Route 588 Darlington Road Gas Line Work Today in Chippewa Township

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas line work on Route 588 (Darlington Road) in Chippewa Township, Beaver County will occur Tuesday, September 20 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 588 between Krepps Lane and Woodland Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Crews from Columbia Gas will conduct gas line repair work.

PennDOT is not involved in this work and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For further information contact Pam Brice at 724-614-5650.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

It’s National Fall Awareness Week, Dale Reckless, MRS Physical Therapy Discusses Fall Prevention at 9:10 AM Wednesday

(File Photo of Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy during a recent appearance on Beaver County Radio) 

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The leaves are starting to fall off the trees and fall starts this week. This week is also National Fall Awareness Week. Dale Reckless from MRS Physical Therapy in Bridgewater will discuss fall prevention strategies during his monthly appearance on Teleforum with Eddy Crow at 9:10 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

The phone lines will be open throughout the show to answer your questions about knee pain or any other ailment you made need advice about at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.

The show is presented on all platforms of Beaver County Radio, on-air at 95.7 FM and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and1460 WMBA and on-line at beavercountyradio.com.

You can also click on the Facebook Logo below at show time to watch the show streaming live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page.

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Two Beaver County Residents Involved in Accident on Pa. 68 in Connoquenessing Twp.

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Connoquenessing Twp., Butler County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident on Pa. Route 68 in Connoquenessing Twp., Butler County, last Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 3:35 PM involving two Beaver County residents.
Upon arriving and investigating it was learned that 26-year-old Mackenzie Heranic of Aliquippa was stopped on Evans City Road south of Stevenson Road in her 2017 Nissan Rogue waiting for a vehicle to turn left in front of her when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 2007 Pontiac G5 Being driven by 31-year-old Denis Ward of Freedom. Ward suffered minor injuries in the accident and was not transported to the hospital. Heranic was not injured. Her vehicle suffered minor damage and Ward’s vehicle suffered significant damage.
Ward was cited by state police for following too closely to a vehicle in front of him.

Dollar General in Wampum Broken Into Overnight Monday

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Wampum, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to the Dollar General on Route 18 in in Wampum Borough at 12:32 AM Tuesday morning, September 20, 2022,  and upon arriving discovered that the front door of the store was broken and items were taken from the business.
No other information was released as State Police continue to investigate.

CCBC Hires New Women’s Volleyball Coach

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(Monaca, Pa.)  Community College of Beaver County announced on Monday, September 19, 2022 that they are welcoming new Women’s Volleyball Coach
Rose Leslie to the campus community.  CCBC said in a release that after two years without on-campus sports teams that student athletes are back in the Dome.
Director of Student Life and Athletics, Tyler Care, said in the release that  “Rose will be integral to helping restart and reinvigorate our volleyball program. She brings not only a great deal of experience to the role, but a lot of enthusiasm as well! We are excited to have her join our coaching staff and become part of our campus community.”
CCBC’s 2022 women’s volleyball season kicked off on Saturday, August 27 th at Cecil College, followed by the Titian’s first home game versus Butler County Community College. While both games ended in a loss for the Titians, they rebounded in the following two games through Rose Leslie’s coaching, bringing victories in early September. Their success brings pride to the college community and encourages
students to get involved in campus activities.
Coach Rose Leslie came from Oklahoma, having just recently relocated to Monaca with her significant other, Brenden. Rose graduated Cum Laude from Bacone College with a degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining the staff, Rose was the Head Coach of OKC Ignite Volleyball Club in Oklahoma City. She also played volleyball throughout her high school and college career, and still plays competitively. She is excited to be a mentor to students and be part of their student athlete journey!
“Rose's experience, energy and enthusiasm were exactly what we were looking for when we deiced to bring back our Women’s Volleyball team,” stated Brittney Golden, CCBC’s Dean of Students. “Not only is she a wonderful role model for her players, but she has become a real part of our campus family working in our KEYS department. Rose is making a difference in our students lives – on and off – the
court.”
CCBC’s 2022 women’s volleyball team has many more games continuing through October. For more information and the full schedule, go to https://www.ccbctitans.com/sports/wvball/index.

Car Crashes Are the No. 1 Safety Issue for Children “Only 1 in 5 Parents Has Their Car Seat Checked”

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) National Child Passenger Safety Week begins on Monday, and AAA East Central is reminding parents about the importance of properly installing and using car seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 139,042 children were injured in car crashes in 2020, or more than 350 injuries per day.

Recent research from AAA and the National Safety Council (NSC) showed a concerning gap in child passenger safety awareness from both parents and caregivers. In the study, more than half of all car seats brought in for inspection to child passenger safety technicians were improperly installed and used. Yet only 20% of parents and caregivers seek expert help installing a car seat or securing a child in a car seat.

“Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers, but more than half of them are installed improperly,” said Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor, AAA East Central. “That’s why AAA urges parents and caregivers to educate themselves and look for free resources, such as virtual or in-person car seat inspections in their area.”

AAA also recommends:

  • Select a car seat based on the child’s age and size, make sure it fits the vehicle and use it every time.
  • Always refer to the specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions (check height and weight limits) and read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or lower anchors and a tether, if available.
  • To maximize safety, keep children in the car seat for as long as possible if the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements.
  • Keep children in the back seat at least through age 12.
  • Register all car seats and sign up for recall notices to receive safety updates.

Car Seat Basics is a free online course that helps participants understand the four stages of child passenger safety, including rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Participants can complete the full training or select a module on a specific stage of child passenger safety. The course was developed through NSC’s work with NHTSA.
AAA East Central urges parents to get a car seat inspection so they can have confidence knowing that their child passenger is protected. For more information, visit AAA.com/SafeSeats4Kids.

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 71 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.  News releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

VIDEO: Ambridge Fall Festival Of Churches Returns On Saturday, September 24

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“Ambridge will be the place to be this weekend, for sure.”

That exclamation from Kim Villella is a bold one, but justified as the Ambridge Fall Festival of Churches returns this weekend to the borough on September 24 for the first time since 2019. She and borough manager Mario Leone joined Matt Drzik on the September 19 edition of A.M. Beaver County to preview all of the different elements that will be on display of sound and vision this Saturday.

The event begins with a parade that starts the festivities at 11:00 AM, which will begin at The parade will end at P.J. Caul Park, where the day’s festivities will be headquartered. The opening ceremonies will commence with a welcome from Leone and State Representative Rob Matzie presiding as the emcee. At noon, all of the church bells in Ambridge will formally begin the festivities, which will run until 6:00 PM and feature the tastes and sounds of the many faith-based cultures that have created Ambridge’s culture. Further details about the event can be found by going to the borough website or Facebook page.

To watch the full preview of the Festival of Churches, click on the Facebook feed below!