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Milestones highlight South Side victory
South Side senior Caitlin Haggerty earned kudos from girls’ lacrosse coach Rob Devlin for “bringing a lot more balance this year” to her offensive game. The All-County attacker, whose 72 goals last season led South Side, has branched out this spring to lead the team in assists while sitting second in tallies – with 24 and 27, respectively – her 51 points ranked No. 2 in Nassau Conference 1.
State police charge two after missing woman’s remains found in abandoned Pa. building
Two people have been charged after a missing woman’s remains was found nearly two weeks ago in an abandoned western Pennsylvania building. State police said Friday that they had charged Shawn Dedominicis, 35, and Karissa Brewer, 32, with abuse of a corpse related to the death of Ri’Kiah Griffie, a 25-year-old who was last seen in Aliquippa, Beaver County, in October 2022.
PSP: charges filed after human remains identified as missing Beaver Co. woman
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Charges have been filed against two Beaver County individuals after human remains were identified as a woman who went missing in 2022, state police said. According to a press release, state police were requested by the Aliquippa Police Department April 18 just before noon to...
WPIAL cancels eligibility hearings for 2 Aliquippa transfers after Central Valley drops opposition
The WPIAL has canceled eligibility hearings for Aliquippa sophomore Joseph “J.J.” Work and freshman Khalil Ellerbee, saying Central Valley no longer contests their transfers. The two students were among seven football players who transferred to Aliquippa from various schools in recent weeks. The hearings for Work and Ellerbee...
Upgrades in Beaver, Lawrence will improve drinking water quality. What's being done
State legislators have announced some new funds intended for water quality upgrades soon will begin to flow into communities across western Pennsylvania. Communities across the state are preparing to receive $274 million for projects funded through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to improve drinking water conditions, wastewater treatments, stormwater management and non-point source projects. Several projects in Beaver and Lawrence counties were funded through this process, which include improvements for a local farm's stormwater controls and funds to replace lead pipes in community water supplies.
Fire breaks out at Ambridge home
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Firefighters are battling flames at a house in Ambridge, Beaver County, early Friday evening. Sky 4, Pittsburgh's only news chopper, flew over the fire on Laughlin Street, just off Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard). It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the fire.
Rescued from lab, 4 beagles enjoy playful reunion in Beaver County
CHIPPEWA TWP. ― Four of the Envigo beagles met up for playtime recently in Beaver County. They were among the 4,000 beagles rescued in 2022 from a Virginia laboratory in the biggest dog rescue in U.S. history. Holly Hannum of Chippewa Township adopted one beagle, Dexter, from the Beaver...
Number of Beaver County boys basketball players, coaches receive All-State honors
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania All-State awards were announced by the PA Sports Writers with a multitude of players from the Beaver Valley and two coaches winning coach of the year accolades for their efforts throughout the year. Below are the PA Sports Writers All-State teams in classifications 6A to 1A.
Rikiah Griffie Found Dead 18 Months After Disappearance
The remains found in an abandoned building in the 100 block of Fifith Avenue in Aliquippa on April 18 have been identified Rikiah Mahrquis Griffie, officials confirmed to Daily Voice. Ronda Duke dropped her sister Rikiah off at her boyfriend's house on Oct. 7, 2022, she was last heard from...
One of the last remaining drive-ins in West Virginia is for sale
One of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in West Virginia is for sale. Hilltop Drive-In in Chester, West Virginia announced on Wednesday that they are selling the drive-in. Owner Katie Beaver says she is selling the drive-in due to health issues. She did say that she has a couple of prospective buyers that will […]
Pit bull terrier Pear and her friends seek adoption from the Beaver County Humane Society
(Dog of The Week is a regular feature by the Beaver County Humane Society seeking forever homes for adorable dogs.) Good morning, friends. My name is Pear. Like the fruit, but I'm not a fruit. I'm a spayed female, white and black Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think...
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