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Bridgeville gears up for Day on the Avenue
A Bridgeville summer tradition returns this June. The borough’s “Day on the Avenue” will be held June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Washington Avenue, between Hickman Street and Bower Hill Road. Velveeta, an ‘80s cover band, will provide live music from 3 to 5...
Residents confront garbage pileups, overgrowth, and vermin in Steubenville neighborhood
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — In neighborhoods throughout Steubenville, some houses are a common sight with piles of garbage and overgrown weeds. It's an eyesore for nearby residents and many want the problem fixed. In a LaBelle neighborhood alley between Arlington and Oak Grove avenues lies a pile of rubbish which...
Lack of uniform police policies in Beaver County leaves differences in what is "use of force"
When a police officer is accused of misconduct, including excessive force, taxpayers often foot the bill. Center Township in Beaver County paid nearly $1 million last year to settle a civil lawsuit following the Nov. 6, 2022, death of Industry man Kenneth Vinyard at the apparent hands of an off-duty local police officer at a homicide scene in the Walmart Plaza parking lot.
Man accused of kidnapping Pittsburgh-area woman, killing her in Nevada desert found guilty
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man accused of driving a Pittsburgh-area woman out to the Nevada desert, tying her to a signpost and killing her was found guilty of kidnapping resulting in death after a federal jury trial.The jury returned a guilty verdict against John Chapman from Oakland, Maryland, in the death of 33-year-old Jaime Feden on Wednesday, Bethel Park police announced. Police in Bethel Park launched an investigation into Feden's disappearance in November of 2019 after friends and family became concerned. Feden was found dead and unidentified in the desert of Lincoln County, Nevada, a few weeks later and Chapman was charged in connection...
DeFelice Bros. fires up the oven again in Weirton after nine years
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — You know DeFelice Bros. Pizza for their twice-baked crust, and for always having a heart on Valentine’s Day. But it hasn’t been known as an option for fans of Italian food in Hancock County—until now. You asked, and they delivered…DeFelice Brothers Pizza is back on Three Springs Drive in Weirton, complete […]
Vandalism at 2 Pittsburgh-area parks under investigation
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Ambridge police are investigating vandalism at two parks.Investigators say someone tried to break into the new Henning Street Splash Pad, and in doing so, damaged the brand-new fence. The park is closed.Chief John DeLuca said a couple of nights ago, someone stole the shrubbery that was just planted."We have a million dollars invested in this park and it's just a shame that we have people out here who are doing this destruction to a brand new park that isn't even open yet," DeLuca said.KDKA-TV has learned the repairs and cleaning will cost thousands, and that includes...
Owner of local drive-in reminisces on 35 years of memories
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – We all remember those warm summer nights, car windows down, popcorn in hand and a great movie playing at our local drive-in theatres. West Virginia used to be home to 75 Drive-ins. Over the years they started closing and now the Hilltop Drive-in in Chester, WV is on the market […]
First surveying museum in the U.S. coming to Historic Fort Steuben
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — For just about every building you’ve ever been inside, you can thank surveyors for it being there. They’ve helped map out the country from its beginning, and after 250 years Steubenville is returning the favor. The very first surveying museum is coming to Historic Fort Steuben next year. The science of […]
Wells Academy kicks off 'One School One Book' event with fairy tale extravaganza
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — During the month of May, students at Wells Academy in Steubenville participate in its "One School One Book" event. This year, the chosen book was about fairy tales and each student received it. Wednesday night, the school hosted a kickoff event which featured a variety of fairy tale-themed activities.
Biz in the Valley: Aliquippa gets $700K to convert former school
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Utility-scale solar tracker manufacturer Nextracker and JM Steel in late April celebrated a years-in-the-making expansion in Leetsdale to accommodate an increased demand for steel torque tubes used to assist in the movement of solar panels.
Mountain Valley Pipeline final cost estimated at $7.85 billion
CANONSBURG, Pa. (WV News) — The total cost of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now estimated to be $7.85 billion, according to developer Equitrans Midstream. The price tag is an increase of about $280 million compared to the pipeline's last reported cost of $7.57 billion, according to information presented in a recent financial report from the company.
Two Beaver County schools toss back-to-back no-hitters on same day
The odds of throwing a no-hitter in the game of baseball and softball are fairly slim. But two no-hitters in back-to-back games on the same day in a doubleheader? Well, those chances of that happening are almost zero. But on Monday, two teams in the Beaver Valley accomplished that feat...
Fun for everyone: 65 things to do this month in Beaver Valley & a bit beyond
Beaver Valley's got wine tastings, a whiskey walk, magic and music shows, crafts and other ways to enjoy your May. Get ready for the merry, merry month of May. Yes, we have loads of ideas for fun this May for you and your friends or family. Consider these cool options:
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