The Duquesne Lady Dukes won their first ever NCAA Tournament game over Seton Hall Saturday. Their second game will be quite a challenge. They face overall number one seed and defending champions the Connecticut Huskies. They are 33-0 and beat Robert Morris by 52 on Saturday. The tipoff from Gampel Pavilion in Stoors Connecticut is 9 pm. The Duquesne men are in Morehead Kentucky to play Morehead State in the CVI Tournament.
After losing 3-2 to Toronto Sunday, the Pirates play two today. They host the Atlanta Braves at Bradenton in the first game. A split squad travels to Fort Meyers to play the Minnesota Twins.
(Hershey, PA) Tune in to Beaver County Radio for all the exciting action today as Bob Barrickman, Tom Hays and Bruce Frey are all set up in the Giant Center in Hershey awaiting the 2 P.M. tip off of the class AA State Final between Aliquippa and Mastery Charter North. Click here for a live internet stream link.
(New Brighton, PA) Over 70 runners and walkers took part in the annual New Brighton St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run. Beaver County Radio was pleased to support the event which was organized and sponsored by the New Brighton Recreation Commission. Upcoming events include a Triathlon on Memorial Day weekend and a Halloween 5k run through New Brighton Area Cemeteries.
An all-night standoff that saw an exchange of gunfire at 137 Wildwood Road, Ohioville ended this morning, resulting in the death of an Ohioville man. Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier, said a Pennsylvania State Trooper shot and killed 37 year old Ryan Shorak who had barricaded himself in the residence after allegedly threatening his wife, and firing on police. She was able to flee the home and call for police. Beaver County Radio News reporter Greg Benedetti was on the scene and said no officers were hurt in the gunfire.
Sixteen 7th Graders from Aliquippa Junior High School were inducted into the Junior High National Honor Society at Noon today. The ceremony was held at the Junior-Senior High School. Meanwhile, the Aliquippa School Board on Wednesday approved Sarah Walkney as Director of Special Education and School Psychologist, effective March 5th. She has been with the district for several years.
David Wytiaz, Aliquippa School District superintendent was presented a plaque for his dedication to the district at Wednesday night’s board meeting. His last day as Superintendent is April 2nd. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Dr. Peter Carbone, incoming acting superintendent, made the presentation. Carbone is currently elementary principal Africa Shepherd is taking over as acting elementary principal. Wytiaz was hired as director of the Beaver County Career and Technology Center. He begins his new duties April 6th.