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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.
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...
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...
Local Woman Allegedly Caught Under-Scanning Items at Walmart Waives Hearing
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman facing charges for multiple retail theft incidents at Walmart in Cranberry Township waived her hearing on Wednesday. Court documents indicate the following criminal charge against 37-year-old Kimberly Anne Salvatore, of Rouseville, was waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, April 24, in Venango County Central Court:
New Brighton's Brock Budacki embracing leadership role, leading by example
One year ago, Brock Budacki was in his sophomore season and was playing on a senior-heavy squad with five players playing in their final season at the high school level which included his brother, Bobby. Last season, the younger Budacki didn’t need to be a vocal leader out on the field with the...
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...
Former PA healthcare worker sentenced for hate crimes targeting disabled residents
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania federal judge has sentenced another former healthcare worker to a decade in prison after he and another worker were convicted of hate crimes where they targeted disabled residents of an assisted living facility. Tyler Smith, 34, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania and Zachary Dinell, 29, pleaded guilty to violating the Matthew Shepard […]
Learn local history from 24 sites & societies celebrating Beaver County History Weekend
Two dozen museums, historic sites and historical societies will team up for Beaver County History Weekend on May 4-5. Each will offer special displays or programming, with this year's common theme celebrating "Our Ties to Old Economy Village," the Ambridge historic site celebrating its bicentennial in 2024. ...
Ambridge police searching for second suspect in 2023 shooting death of Beaver County teen
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) - Charges have been filed against a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Beaver County.Police tell KDKA-TV the teenager was shot execution-style last July.According to police, 15-year-old Asaun Moreland was shot on Church Street in Ambridge. It's been 10 months of heartbreak for the family and frustration for the police. One suspect is in custody, and another is still at large. Investigators say they want the second suspect in custody as soon as possible."Being an ex-combat veteran, I know what an ambush looks like, and that's exactly what happened to my 15-year-old nephew....
Update: Frost advisory affecting Higher Elevations of Indiana and Beaver County until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory at 4:14 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 10 a.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana and Beaver County. The weather service says, "Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation." "Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive...
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