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Anglican priest celebrates conversion to Catholicism this Easter
AMBRIDGE — Thy will be done.They are more than words in a prayer for Norman Erb-White. They’re part of his life journey.Erb-White, 47, of Ambridge is or, more accurately, was an Anglican priest. Until Saturday, when Erb-White and five of his six children were received into the Roman Catholic Church at Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge during the Easter Vigil Mass.Erb-White was raised in the… → Read More
Federal suit against Beaver County by former deputy sheriff to proceed
Editor's note: This article was updated March 30, 2018 to correct information regarding Sheriff Tony Guy's involvement in the lawsuit.BEAVER — The case of the last of three deputy sheriffs who sued Beaver County in federal court in 2016 will move forward without Sheriff Tony Guy being a party to the suit in his professional capacity.The lawsuits were filed after the deputies were fired on Jan.… → Read More
Shake-up in Beaver County Courthouse: Egley ousted as commissioners chairwoman; Luckow fired
BEAVER — In a move that shocked everyone in the meeting room of the Beaver County Courthouse on Thursday, minority Commissioner Tony Amadio successfully pursued moves to replace Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley and fire Financial Administrator Ricardo Luckow.[gh:script src='//player.field59.com/v4/vp/beavercountytimes/8d842be89c2e898e7c8949a3cb448fe3dede2d65'][/gh:script]Amadio nominated… → Read More
Local union members listen as labor leaders lobby against Trans-Pacific Partnership
At an hour-long town hall meeting, about 40 people came out to Vanport Township to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hall to learn about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, commonly called → Read More
Supreme Court to hear Zubik v. Burwell on Wednesday
Pittsburgh Catholic Bishop David A. Zubik is the lead plaintiff in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that will be heard Wednesday that opposes provisions in the Affordable Care → Read More
Beaver County layoffs a possibility if buyout program doesn't succeed, officials say
Layoffs remain possible if Beaver County isn't able to achieve enough savings through a buyout offer the commissioners presented to full-time employees, commissioners Chief of Staff Joe Weidner said. → Read More
Beaver County Commissioners Egley, Camp say Gov. Wolf needs to lead more to get budget deal done
Beaver County Commissioners Sandie Egley and Daniel Camp chat it up with Gov. Tom Wolf after he tells county officials they'll be the ones to pay if a state budget → Read More
Beaver County looking to start Facebook page, Twitter feed to connect to residents
Beaver County will soon have an official presence on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter. → Read More
Beaver County officials make 'early exit' offer to 131 full time employees
One-hundred and thirty-one full time Beaver County employees were offered buyouts as part of an early exit program to cut costs. → Read More
Pete Marovich celebrates 'wonderful life' at home in Marine Corps
Pete Marovich Sr. enjoyed a "wonderful life" during his 32-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps that included service during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. → Read More
About 128 Beaver County employees could be offered a buyout
Up to 128 Beaver County employees could be eligible for buyouts under an early-exit program being finalized this week. → Read More
Now the odd man out, Beaver County Commissioner Amadio adjusts to role as vocal minority
Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio, who for eight years led a Democratic majority on the board, has become the odd man out as Republican Commissioners Sandie Egley and Daniel Camp → Read More
Beaver County Detective Timmie Patrick is one of many who served in Gulf War
Timmie Patrick of Aliquippa is one of many Beaver Countians who served in the military 25 years ago during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, which ended in a → Read More
Getting around: BCTA's public transportation system evolves to meet people's needs
Transportation has changed with the times in Beaver County, and the county's transit authority keeps changing to meet people's needs. → Read More
Beaver County officials weighing whether employee buyouts could cut personnel costs
Employee buyouts might be an option to further cut 2016 spending, Beaver County Financial Administrator Ricardo Luckow told the commissioners Tuesday. → Read More
Beaver County officials ponder policy changes, ways to make meetings more productive
Beaver County Commissioners discuss making other changes as focus turns away from budget woes. → Read More
Beaver County District Attorney still seeking answers in Friendship Ridge check probe
There are still as many questions as answers regarding what Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier said are now more than $6 million in improperly authorized transfers from county-controlled bank → Read More
Beaver County solicitor Bernie Rabik fired for unspecified reasons
Beaver County solicitor Bernie Rabik was fired Friday by commissioners. → Read More
Commissioner Sandie Egley: Final Beaver County budget includes cuts that are 'painful for everyone'
A final 2016 Beaver County budget was approved Tuesday by the commissioners that includes "painful" cuts. → Read More
Budget cuts will mean layoffs, Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy says
Expect layoffs of part-timers in the Beaver County sheriff's office and cuts in some services, new Sheriff Tony Guy said Tuesday as he deals with a 2016 county budget that → Read More