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“Hero Program” Founder Pleads Guilty To Fraud In Federal Court

The founder of a local charity that purported to raise money to help dying children has pleaded guilty to fraud in federal court. Steven Wetzel, 39 of Beaver, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of mail fraud and filing a false tax return for using money raised for terminally ill children to pay for his…

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John Paul
John Paul
John Paul is an award-winning investigative journalist and founder of BeaverCountian.com. He's been profiled by Vanity Fair magazine and featured in thousands of news articles, tv shows, and books. An avid adventurer, JP has traveled to all 50 states in his journey to explore our country and its people.

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Kail To Seek Reelection To State House

State Representative Josh Kail (R-15) has announced his intention to seek reelection. Kail, a 39-year-old father of 8, resides...