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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...
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. Here's what's happening:
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....
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...
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...
UPDATE: New Castle Police arrest suspect in man's death Sunday night
New Castle Police have arrested a suspect believed to be linked to the shooting that killed a man in a New Castle neighborhood on Sunday evening. Angeline Masi-Carlucci was taken into custody and charged with criminal conspiracy to commit homicide of 39-year-old Omar Javarty Hakim, according to a Facebook post by the New Castle Police Department.
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 […]
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...
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...
Aliquippa injunction hearing vs. PIAA takes 3-week pause with executive director testifying
If the PIAA competitive-balance rule were nullified, “it would probably cause chaos,” the PIAA’s top administrator said Wednesday during testimony in a Beaver County courtroom. Schools are already planning homecoming celebrations and other special nights based on fall sports schedules, said PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi, who...
Beaver County rates of medical debt are among state's highest. Is relief on the way?
In Pennsylvania, roughly $1.8 billion in medical debt sits in collections, saddling people who have experienced health problems and sometimes stopping them from paying for housing, food and care. Now, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing a plan to dedicate $4 million in state funding to wipe out an estimated $400...
Religious firm known for anti-trans policies has foothold in 40% of York school districts
A religious law firm known for implementing pro-Christian, anti-LGBTQ school district policies has in recent months spread its influence as officials from districts in York and Beaver counties sought advice from its attorneys. At least four school districts in York County and one in Beaver County have recently signed contracts...
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