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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. ...
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...
Local parks getting upgrades with state funding
Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence, announced on Thursday the release of $100,000 in state funding for upgrades to Pearson and Marti parks in Lawrence County. The funding stems from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF), according to Brown.
Body found inside Aliquippa building identified
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — The coroner's office has identified the body found insidean abandoned building in Aliquippa, Beaver County, last week. The coroner said the body was identified as that of Ri'Kiah Griffie, 25, of Aliquippa. Coroner David Gabauer declined to release additional details. An investigation by state police is...
High school roundup for April 27, 2024: Gateway gets 1st win by beating Seneca Valley at PNC Park
Dylan Vojnik hit a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead Gateway to a 4-2 victory over Seneca Valley in nonsection baseball Saturday at PNC Park. Elliot Sterner worked a scoreless fifth to earn the win for the Gators (1-12), who picked up their first win of the season. Nick Parrotto singled and tripled for the Raiders (7-7).
Woman life-flighted after car crashes with bus in Shenango Township
A woman was flown to a hospital after her car collided with a New Castle Transit Authority bus in Shenango Township. It happened at Route 422 and Willow Brook Road at around 5 p.m. on Monday. The car's driver had to be pulled out by the fire department. Her condition...
Election 2024 Beaver County: Unofficial primary results show potential ballots for November
As polling locations begin to close their doors and tally their votes on Tuesday evening, the unofficial results for several location elections are beginning to take shape. With a primary full of unopposed candidates, the Beaver County Bureau of Elections & Voter Registration Office reporting that local voter turnout was 24.25% of...
Update: Freeze watch issued for part of Pennsylvania until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch at 11:19 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Beaver, Armstrong and Indiana counties. The weather service says, "Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible." "Frost...
Former Bishop Canevin standout Daiveon Taylor, now at Aliquippa, commits to West Virginia
Daiveon Taylor wasn’t traveling to Morgantown this weekend just to watch West Virginia’s annual Gold-Blue spring game. “I had it planned all week,” said Taylor, a 6-foot-2, 227-pound sophomore linebacker who recently transferred from Bishop Canevin to Aliquippa. Taylor shared his decision with WVU head coach Neal...
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