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Beaver County Behavioral Health To Host “International Overdose Awareness Day” Event On August 31 In Beaver Falls

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

International Overdose Awareness Day is on August 31, and Beaver County is acknowledging those who have either experienced an overdose, experienced having someone close to them deal with an overdose, or families and individuals struggling with the behaviors that lead to overdoses.

Beaver County Behavioral Health will be hosting an event on Wednesday for IOAD from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Beaver County Human Resources Building on 8th Avenue in Beaver Falls. The event is in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office and the Beaver County Drug Abuse Coalition. The event will include informational booths regarding substance abuse and mental health issues, Narcan distribution, medication disposal bags, and a gift card giveaway. There will also be light refreshments such as lemonade and cookies being provided during the afternoon event.

Those who cannot attend the event can find out more information about substance abuse and behavioral health issues by calling the BCBH at 724-891-2827. Their offices are open daily from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM for assistance.

Javerta Sims and Tracy Irwin from BCBH joined Matt Drzik on the August 29 edition of A.M. Beaver County to discuss the upcoming International Overdose Awareness Day event. Click on the play button below to listen to the full interview:

19-Year-Old Shot To Death in Aliquippa Identified By Beaver County Coroner

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver, PA) Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer  on Monday morning identified the 19-year-old man  that was shot and killed in the Valley Terrace Apartment Complex Friday morning  as Seqan Hasan. Gabauer said that he died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and his death has been ruled a homicide . Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to investigate and no other information is available at this time.

Mohawk Football Game Against Quaker Valley Canceled this Friday as DA Continues to Investigate Hazing Reports

(Jackson Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) The Lawrence County District Attorney’s office is continuing to investigate reports of hazing on the Mohawk High School Football Team and that means that the Warriors will not play again this Friday night against Quaker Valley.
Both the varsity and junior varsity teams have been inactive since August 19 and will remain inactive until at least September 4, which means they cannot practice or play any games
The school district is cooperating with the investigation.

Counterfeit Money Passed at a Georgetown Market

(Georgetown, Beaver County, Pa.) Pa Sate Police in Beaver reported that they were contacted by an employee of Pat’s Market in Georgetown last week after the employee discovered a counterfeit one dollar bill during the counting of the stores money deposit.
No other information was released as Troopers continue to investigate.

Unknown Truck Strikes Message Board on Pa Turnpike in North Beaver Twp.

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(North Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa Sate Police in Gibsonia are investigating after an unknown truck struck the 6x 10 message board on the Pa Turnpike in North Beaver Township Friday morning around 9:15 AM. Troopers reported that the vehicle fled the scene and our asking anyone with information to contact them at the State Police Barracks in Gibsonia at (724) 443-5907

Man Dies After Crashing on the North Side of Pittsburgh Saturday Night

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh Police are investigating after 30-year-old Anthony Nsemo died when he crashed his vehicle into a jersey barrier on the North Side of Pittsburgh around 9PM Saturday night.
First responders arrived on scene around 9 PM at Ridge and Allegheny Avenues. Nsemo suffered critical injuries and later died at the hospital.
He was the only person in the car as police are continuing to investigate what caused the crash.

President Biden Expected To Attended Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade

(File Photo) President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, on Feb. 15, 2022, in Washington. Long-delayed cleanup of Great Lakes harbors and tributaries polluted with industrial toxins will accelerate dramatically with a $1 billion boost from Biden’s infrastructure plan, administration officials said Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brando)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) According to multiple reports The White House is expected to announce that President Joe Biden is expected to visit Pittsburgh and attend the city’s Labor Day Parade next Monday.
The president last attended the parade back in 2018 and had plans to do so in 2020, but the event was postponed due to COVID-19.
The parade was also canceled last year.

One Person Injured in Early Morning One Vehicle Accident in The Strip District

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh Police and Firefighters were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident early Monday morning in which a Mini Cooper crashed into a pole in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
One person was injured in the accident that occurred at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 25th Street around 3 a.m.
When first responders arrived on scene, they found the driver, was conscious and alert, but trapped in the car. Crews had to remove both doors to rescue the man. He was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Police: Driver Sought in Fatal Wilkinsburg Crash Wounded by Detective

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a vehicle fleeing police struck and killed a motor bike operator in western Pennsylvania, and the suspected driver was shot and wounded by police before he was captured. Allegheny County police say a Monroeville officer tried to stop a driver on felony arrest warrants, but the vehicle fled and hit a mini motor bike operator in Wilkinsburg, killing 39-year-old Luis Hernandez. County detectives found the vehicle but say the driver tried to strike a detective, who fired. Forty-eight-year-old Jack Sherwood was later arrested and faces charges including attempted homicide and assault; court documents don’t list an attorney.

19-Year-Old Shot To Death at Valley Terrace Apartments in Aliquippa

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa Police were called to the scene of a fatal shooting at the Valley Terrace  Apartments  on Superior Avenue in Aliquippa at 11:17 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022. Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane asked Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver to take over the investigation.

Officials say that an unnamed 19- year-old male was shot to death in the breezeway of Building C at the apartment complex.  Police remained on scene most of the day investigating, crime scene tape could be seen blocking access to the site.  The investigation is ongoing  and the identity of the shooter and the deceased male haven’t been released . The deceased male did not reside there, but his family members did, according to one report.