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8 taken into custody during immigration enforcement raid at Beaver County Mexican restaurant • Apr. 26, 2025, 9:32 AM ET (CBS)
Federal agents spotted at 1942 Tacos & Tequila during immigration enforcement raid in Beaver County • Apr. 25, 2025, 8:42 AM ET (CBS)
Two Beaver County school districts in talks to share one superintendent • Apr. 10, 2025, 4:20 AM ET (CBS)
Crash that began in Ohio closes part of Pa. Turnpike • Apr. 5, 2025, 4:44 AM ET (CBS)
Mega Millions ticket worth $2 million sold in Beaver County • Apr. 3, 2025, 3:17 AM ET (CBS)

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