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Ambridge Police Release Statement on District Attorney's Allegations

12/23/2015

photo by Alan Freed/ Ambridge Connection

Beaver County Judge has ordered a safety deposit box to be inventoried by the district attorney, Ambridge police and the controller’s office, according to the borough solicitor.

The Beaver County District Attorney says that Ambridge police gave full cooperation and provided records in a timely manner, Ambridge Solicitor Richard Start said.

According to a press release from the Ambridge Police Department:

Ambridge Competes in Basketball Tournament in Alaska

12/19/2015

photo submitted.

Ambridge Area High School Boys Basketball traveled about 4,000 miles to Wasilla, Alaska not only to compete in a tournament but to build on team relationships and have an experience of a lifetime shared Head Coach Mark Jula.

Baden Memorial Library Joins Millions in The Hour of Code

12/17/2015

Kids participated in Baden Memorial library Cookies and Coding activity during the global event, The Hour of Code. Photo by Felicia Mycyk/ Ambridge Connection

New Faces: Harmony Township Code Officer

12/17/2015

James B. Ivancik will be the new Code Enforcement Officer for Harmony Township beginning Jan. 1st.

Ambridge School Board Approves Filing for Act 1 EXceptions

12/17/2015

Ambridge School Board unanimously approved plans to file for Act 1 exceptions, rather than limit the budget to the permitted tax index set by the state.

Ambridge Rotary Free Medical Equipment Loan Service Program

12/15/2015

Do you or one of your loved ones or friends need some kind of medical equipment? This equipment could include the following:

Video: Toys for Toys Receive over 250Bikes

12/14/2015

Beaver County Toys for Tots received over 250 bikes to give out to families this week from Al's Bike Drive.

New Recycling Bins Coming to Ambridge Residents

12/14/2015

New recycling bins are being delivered in Ambridge starting on Monday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 19.

Old Economy's Christmas in the Village: Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Attractions, and Children's Activities

12/13/2015

Belsnickel checks the list to see if visitors names are on the naughty or nice list. Photo by Felicia Mycyk/ Ambridge Connection

Looking for a way to spend a warm Sunday afternoon in December? From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. the local historical museum at Old Economy Village will open the doors for all to experience "Christmas at the Village."

In Photos: Ambridge Christmas Parade

12/12/2015

Santa Claus came to town on a sleigh by sponsored by Ambridge Borough and Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce . Photo by Alan Freed Photography/ Ambridge Connection

The community welcomed Santa to town on a summer like day during the "Christmas on Merchant Street" Parade.

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