Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 3, 2023 8:21 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) PA State Police Sgt. Joseph Burello reported to council Wednesday night that a saturation patrol was held Tuesday night with the police department during National Night Out. He said, “We’re here to help, we try our best,” He told council 14 out of 15 homicides in the city have been solved with the efforts of Aliquippa Police and PSP. He also gave a report from January 1st to June 30, 2023 for all incidents that occurred in the city. He said, “We’re here to help, and we communicate with Chief John Lane and Mayor Walker.
AEDC Director Cindy Gormley reported that rededication of the Veterans memorial on Plan 12 is set for Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. A Purple Heart memorial and a Gulf War Memorial are in place, and the Dough Boy is visible now, and a new flag is now in place at the site. If veterans or their families want a banner to honor them they are asked to call the city building at 724-375-5188. Another AEDC project is the Wayfinder signs that will be installed, Ms. Gormley said they will be white with red lettering.
Mayor Dwan b. Walker reported that street lights are needed on Return Street, he said recently some juveniles have been reported to be in possession of guns. He also reported that the Allegheny Conference needs to know that Aliquippa is 8 minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport where construction is in progress , and Aliquippa wasn’t, he said. When asked for Aliquippa skilled workers , “We have them”.