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'Tough times don't last, tough people do': SRU's Cody Ross making football comeback
When it comes to football, many won’t find a player who is a harder worker than Aliquippa native, former Freedom Area standout and current Slippery Rock linebacker Cody Ross. For Slippery Rock head coach Shawn Lutz, getting a player that has stemmed from a family coaching tree with the...
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.
East End Flea Market to begin next Saturday, postponed due to weather
The East End Flea Market will host the first gathering of local vendors next Saturday, May 11. The event, which was supposed to be opened today, was cancelled due to weather, according to a post from the market's Facebook page. Located at 1571 Pennsylvania Ave in East Liverpool, the market...
Pennsylvania fisherman catches yellow perch that’s comparable to the state record
A phone call from a fishing buddy helped a Pennsylvania angler realize he shouldn’t filet the trophy fish he just caught. Chuck Main, 55, of Beaver County caught a yellow perch April 7 that rivals the Pennsylvania state record. Main of Ellwood City was fishing for perch on Presque...
Davis family opens new Fairway Chevrolet GMC dealership in Calcutta
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio — A ribbon cutting took place Friday in Calcutta to celebrate the grand opening of Fairway Chevrolet GMC. The dealership is owned by the Davis family, who also owns the Fairway Ford dealership in Canfield. Fairway Chevrolet GMC is its first expansion. "We are overwhelmed with...
Ambridge Area School Board potentially not renewing charter for Baden Academy
UPDATE: A previous version of this article included language that indicated that the hearing for Baden Academy's charter status would take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Legal representatives for the school reached out to Beaver County Times reporters after publication to indicate that the district is in the process of rescheduling this date, so this information is not accurate. ...
Lack of uniform police policies in PA 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...
2 charged with moving missing Beaver County woman's body after she died in their apartment
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two people are charged with abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of a Beaver County woman who was missing for over a year.State police said Shawn Dedominicis and Karissa Brewer moved 24-year-old Ri'Kiah Griffie's body after she died in their Towne Towers apartment in October of 2022. Dedominicis was also charged with theft, receiving stolen property and tampering with evidence after police said he disposed of Griffie's belongings after she died. Griffie's remains were found in an abandoned building in the area of Fifth Avenue earlier this month. Police said they received information that led them to the area but didn't disclose more details about the investigation.After Griffie was found, family and friends gathered to remember her. "Whenever she went, her light shined brighter than anything. She touched so many people," said cousin Avonni Griffie.Neighbors told KDKA-TV that the buildings in the area where Griffie's body was found have been vacant for years. Griffie's mom Ronda Duke said she dropped her daughter off at her boyfriend's on Oct. 7, 2022, and never saw her again. "I'm happy my baby is home safe with me and the good Lord," Duke said last week. "Now, justice will prevail."
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
Marlene Miceli sold property at 120 Summerlawn Drive to Bradford and Reva Singh for $760,000. Sherif Taher sold property at 168 Victory Ln to Jill Marie Harry for $135,000. Cheryl Banner trustee sold property at 408 Washington St. to Martin Management Group LLC for $65,000. Sewickley. Cynthia Dietrich sold property...
YMCA to Host Camp Coffman Family Day on Sunday, May 19
CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) – The Scenic Rivers YMCA will be hosting a Family Day and Open House at YMCA Camp Coffman in Cranberry on Sunday, May 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fun outdoor event is free, open to the public, and will be held rain or shine!
All five rue21 stores in Western Pennsylvania to close their doors after latest bankruptcy filing
Teen clothing retailer rue 21, which is based in Warrendale, filed for bankruptcy this week and appears to be closing all of its stores. Employees at the Warrendale headquarters were seen Friday carrying boxes to their vehicles after being informed they were losing their jobs during a virtual meeting Thursday, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.
Low-Interest Loans for Multiple Southeastern Pennsylvania Counties After Flooding
People and businesses with property damage from last month’s flooding will be able to get low-interest loans from the SBA. The program covers homeowners, renters, private non-profits, and businesses in multiple counties around Southeastern PA
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