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Ordained minister taken into custody following drug raid in Beaver County
CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - Residents of an upscale Beaver County neighborhood were woken to the sound of police flash-bang grenades and warnings to stay in their homes. It happened as part of what Center Township Police said was a raid on an alleged illegal drug operation. Crack cocaine, marijuana, and a gun are just some of the things police said they were able to get out of the home this morning after serving the warrant. They also said they managed to arrest a convicted felon who also happens to be a preacher. The 68-year-old Reverend Myron Knox walked out of the Center...
Local Commissioners put out bid for engineering firm for animal shelter sewage treatment facility
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) Brooke County Commissioners recently received a notice of deficiency for their sewage treatment facility at the Brooke County Animal Shelter and Emergency Operations Center. Commissioners took immediate action at the meeting approving to advertise for a Request for a Quote (RFQ) for engineering firms that wish to bid on the project. Commissioners […]
Music, food and animal fellowship at Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch summer solstice event
SOUTH BEAVER TWP. ― Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch will host its first Midsummer Masquerade on June 21, featuring music by Dave Brosky on the Chapman Stick and a special drum circle. ...
West Virginia city in ‘hot water’ over pool party prices
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WBOY) — A West Virginia community is making it known that they are upset over a city’s price to rent out its pool for pool parties, which includes a tip for lifeguards. The City of Follansbee posted on its City Facebook page that it is charging...
Ohio Patrol OVI Checkpoint on State Route 7 on Friday
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Steubenville Police Department, announced on Friday that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM tonight on State Route 7 near Ross Street in Steubenville, Ohio in Jefferson County. According to officials, […]
High in the sky: Beaver County aviation student graduates CCBC before high school
High over Beaver County, a small Sessna plane glides toward the runway. The pilot, Carter DeNelle, expertly watches over the controls and ensures everything is in order for the descent. The aircraft touches down at the Community College of Beaver County’s runway, one of the many small Sessnas flown there by students in the aviation program.
3rd Annual Duck Derby makes a splash in Wellsburg
WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club held their 3rd Annual Duck Derby at the Wellsburg Warf to raise money for children in the community. Derby-goers could participate in an array of duck themed games, check out the car show, or root for their winning duck in the Duck Derby. Roughly 2000 […]
Police looking for couple that robbed a bank and drove getaway car to KFC to eat using cash from heist, Considered armed and dangerous and a threat to the community
North Strabane Police out of Pennsylvania say they are looking for Brandon D. Scerri, 29, and Kayla Pruett, 28, both of Wellsburg, West Virginia after they robbed the First National Bank in Canonsburg, PA.
‘Lisbon Rumble’ rolls into town to support local charity
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – The benefit car and bike show, the Lisbon Rumble, is rolling into town this weekend. The event is a collaboration between Youngstown Cycle & Speed and J-Mullen Motors and proceeds benefit Jacob’s Heart — a local charity that supplies toys and books to Akron Children’s Mahoning County.
Parts of Ohio 39 east of Salineville will be closed for 60 days due to construction project
Parts of State Route 39 will be closed starting June 10 due to construction projects. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced via press release that three different sections of Ohio 39 will be closed, with the first portion starting on Monday. The press release announced that the road will be...
Pennsylvania, Ohio residents affected by East Palestine derailment say needs still not being met
Despite the size of the settlements, some residents in Pennsylvania and Ohio say the two agreements do not begin to cover their past and ongoing costs related to the derailment, like prescription medications, environmental cleaning, testing fees and relocation expenses. The post Pennsylvania, Ohio residents affected by East Palestine derailment say needs still not being met appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Weirton City Council approves $200,000 for long-awaited water treatment upgrades
WEIRTON, W.Va. — At Monday night’s Weirton City Council meeting, a resolution was approved authorizing the city to contribute additional funding in the amount of $200,000 to the Weirton Area Water Board. Utility Director Butch Mastrantoni said he is thankful council approved this as the water treatment upgrade...
Police looking for couple that robbed a bank and drove getaway car to KFC to eat using cash from heist, Considered armed and dangerous and a threat to the community
North Strabane Police out of Pennsylvania say they are looking for Brandon D. Scerri, 29, and Kayla Pruett, 28, both of Wellsburg, West Virginia after they robbed the First National Bank in Canonsburg, PA.
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