Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 3, 2023 8:26 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) Mayor Dwan B. Walker reported at Wednesday night’s meeting of council that Shell chemical has been asked to rebuild Morrell Park located on Maratta Road to make it the focal point of the city. He said it would be somewhere for the kids to go, with a splash pad, amphitheater for programs, and a basketball court.
A gun buyback program will be held in the city on Sunday, September 3, 2023, this is an attempt by police and council to get guns off the streets.
Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane reported that a recent incident involving a jumper from the West Coast on the Aliquippa-Ambridge Bridge is being investigated. He said several agencies responded to the scene and were unable to locate the individual. During National Night Out on Tuesday police and firefighters handed out popsicles to any kids that were outdoors.