Author: Beaver County Radio

The Cornerstone Beaver County and Partners Open Warming Centers in Beaver County

BEAVER FALLS, PA (JANUARY 12, 2022) – The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) – a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County – has coordinated with community partners to provide warming centers this winter for those experiencing homelessness or housing-related crisis in Beaver County.

Warming centers provide relief from inclement and potentially dangerous winter weather, including extreme cold and wind chill. Those who turn to TCBC for warming center service can also access basic needs and housing resources that are part of the organization’s regular, year-round programming.

Local Warming Center Locations and Hours of Operation:

The Cornerstone of Beaver County 

Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

600 6th Street, Beaver Falls

Trails Ministry

Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

1217 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls

Central United Methodist Church

1227 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls

New Brighton Municipal Building

Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton

Rochester Free Methodist Church

Call ahead 724-774-5304

480 Jefferson Street, Rochester

Current CDC and Pennsylvania State COVID-19 guidelines apply.

TCBC’s website — CornerstoneBeaver.org — contains a resources page that provides the warming center information and a list of community organizations offering meals, groceries, clothing, and other assistance.

“Winter is dangerous for people experiencing homelessness. As the temperature drops, living outside in the elements, in cars, in tents, in abandoned buildings, not only becomes harder and more uncomfortable, but it can also result in illness, injury, and even death,” said TCBC Executive Director Marie Timpano.

Timpano continued, “We’re grateful to have wonderful community partners coming together to help keep those who are homeless out of harm’s way this winter. And as we work to obtain the support needed to start construction on our county’s long-awaited 24/7 men’s emergency shelter, we are hopeful that this will be the last winter without a men’s shelter in Beaver County.”

TCBC works to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County by providing and coordinating emergency shelter, permanent housing, basic needs, and resources.

For more information about TCBC’s emergency and permanent housing programs as well as utilities and basic needs assistance, visit CornerstoneBeaver.org or call 724-846-6400.

Steelers lose 42-21 to the Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught a TD pass and threw another one, and the Chiefs sent Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger into his expected retirement with a 42-21 win in the wild-card round of the playoffs Sunday night. Byron Pringle caught touchdown passes from both Mahomes and Kelce, and Jerick McKinnon and Tyreek Hill also reeled in scoring catches for the Chiefs. Their pursuit of a third straight AFC title now includes a date with the Bills next week. The 39-year-old Roethlisberger finished with two TD passes in his likely finale.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST Today

(Photo of 5th Street in New Brighton taken by Frank Sparks at 5:15 AM)

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Snow continues to fall this morning and roads are snow covered and treacherous. Penn dot is asking that if you don’t need to go out don’t. Below is the forecast for today and the rest of the week.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS:AFTERNOON…Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches through 9 AM, highest across western and northwest Pennsylvania.

M.L.King Day: Snow before 10am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High 28. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low 22 Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy High 33
Wednesday: A chance of afternoon rain and snow showers. High near 42
Thursday: Mostly cloud High 22
Friday: Partly sunny High 22

CCBC Players of the Game 1/14/22

Ellwood City: Joe Roth

Beaver Falls: Jaren Brickner

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

Ellwood City defeats Beaver Falls 58-50

Ellwood City travelled to Beaver Falls for a Friday night basketball showdown.  Ellwood controlled the game early on ending the first quarter 14-8.  Beaver Falls fought back and managed to have the lead entering halftime on top 29-26.  The game was close throughout the second half.  Ultimately, Ellwood City managed to come out on top with a final score Ellwood City 58 Beaver Falls 50.

Listen to the postgame here:

 

Can You Catch “Debt Disease” from a 401K? Find Out More On Tuesday.

By Mark Peterson, Beaver County Radio January 14, 2021 3:00 P.M.

(Beaver County, PA)  It’s a wonder that the word “confiscation” starts with a “C”.  It would seem to be more appropriate if it began with a “K”, and then spelled “Konfiscation”.  At least then, the word used for certain types of retirement plans,  “401K”, would make more sense!  It’s true. a 401K is really just another way to “Konfiscate” your money.  Think about it,  You put money into the account, then cant access your cash until certain terms are met. Meanwhile,  to survive, you have to borrow from the bank.  Anything that causes you to borrow money causes “debt disease”, and absolutely cannot be considered wise move.

Tune in on Tuesday, January 18,  2022,  Tom Young from 1st Consultants, Inc. In Beaver will point out how the only thing a 401K guarantees is the fact that you’ll be paying the highest tax rate possible at retirement, and it cannot be avoided.  Don’t miss this compelling discussion. Tom’s monthly multi media presentation  begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.

Stop Letting Others Confiscate Your Money!

Do you want to know more?

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live this Tuesday January 18, 20212.

Click the picture below at  Tuesday’s showtime of 9:10 A.M. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Live in the Beaver County Radio Sound Stage!

Hear Tom Young’s most recent radio commercial:

In case you missed it, here is an archived presentation of Tom Young’s  multimedia program from last month that originally aired on December 21, 2021 on Beaver County Radio:

https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/videos/421403893002332

In the meantime, click this screenshot preview to watch one of Tom’s recent daily noontime video messages:

https://www.facebook.com/1stConsultantsInc/videos/1002758763921509

Perseverance Is The Theme For MLK Day Event To Be Held Monday By Midland Women’s Civic Club

(Published by Matt Drzik)

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

That quote, from the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the theme for the upcoming MLK Day celebration being held by the Midland Women’s Civic Club. It is a virtual event being livestreamed at 1:00 PM on January 17 by the Lincoln Park Performing Arts center via their Facebook and YouTube pages.

Stephanie Pennington of the MWCC joined Matt Drzik to preview the event on the January 14 edition of A.M. Beaver County, which is underwritten by Lincoln Learning Solutions. Pennington spoke about the importance of the message being shared by all participants, along with the charitable donation drive being held in concurrence with the MLK Day event that are benefiting the Women’s Shelter of Beaver County and the Center Food Bank.

To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!

Cincinnati’s Fickell named 2021 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year 

(Photo Provided by American Heart Association)

HOUSTON, January 12, 2022 – Coach Fickell from the University of Cincinnati was named college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, presented by Marathon Oil. The 36th annual awards program benefits the Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all. 

In his fifth season as head coach at Cincinnati, Fickell led the Bearcats to a perfect 13-0 regular season record in 2021. The only undefeated team in the country, Cincinnati was selected as the #4 seed in the College Football Playoff, making them the first team ever chosen from the Group of Five conferences.

In accepting the award this evening, Coach Fickell said, “Thank you to the American Heart Association for saving lives and to the Bryant Family. To be in the same realm of the guys nominated tonight, it’s an honor. To even be mentioned in the same sentence as ‘Bear’ Bryant is incredible. Football is the greatest team sport known to man. To us, ‘T-E-A-M’ means ‘Together, everyone achieves more.’ On behalf of the University of Cincinnati, an amazing coaching staff, this team and the seniors who created the atmosphere, culture, style and expectation, it is my honor to accept this award. Thank you to our team and the 32 seniors that made this season incredibly special. It’s truly humbling and an honor. It has been an amazing ride.”

Held tonight in Houston and broadcast live by the Bally Sports Southwest sports channel, the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award annually recognizes the country’s top college football coach for coaching excellence and leadership. The Coach of the Year award is voted on by the National Sports Media Association, current NCAA College football coaches, former Coach of the Year Award winners, the Bryant Awards’ Executive Leadership Team and the Bryant family.

In 1983, football coaching legend, Paul “Bear” Bryant, died from a heart attack. Moved to amplify and drive education surrounding heart disease after his passing, the Bryant family teamed up with the American Heart Association in 1986, building on the Association’s Coach of the Year Award to create the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards program. Each year since then, the awards have celebrated “Bear’s” legacy by recognizing coaching excellence while raising critical funds for research to eradicate cardiovascular disease. Funds are raised through event sponsorships, an auction and individual charitable donations.

Mel Edwards, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of American Heart Association’s Houston Division said, “Congratulations to Coach Fickell! We are excited to use the platform of this award to reach new audiences for the American Heart Association’s mission, giving us the opportunity to educate and empower people about heart health on a bigger field. We are meeting people where they are and sharing a message that resonates about heart-healthy lifestyles that athletes follow to stay gameday fit. Coach Fickell embodies that every day.”

Fans were able to participate in the awards with the second annual Coach of the Year Fan Vote, sponsored by KPMG. Starting in August 2021, fans cast votes for their favorite coach online at bryantawards.org/fan-vote/. In a hard-fought battle, Coach Sam Pittman, University of Arkansas, won the Fan Vote with over 30,000 votes. These dedicated fans can catch the program when it is re-aired on various Bally Sports affiliates in the coming weeks.

In addition to the Coach of the Year, the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards program presented the Conference Coach of the Year Awards to coaches from each of the “Power Five” collegiate athletic conferences (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big XII, Pac 12 and Southeastern Conference) and one from the “Group of Five” conferences (American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference and Sun Belt Conference).

The 2021 Conference Coaches of the Year awardees are (in alphabetical order by finalist last name): 

  • Big XII – Dave Aranda – Baylor University 
  • ACC – Dave Clawson – Wake Forest University 
  • Group of 5 – Luke Fickell – University of Cincinnati, American Athletic Conference 
  • Big Ten – Jim Harbaugh – University of Michigan 
  • SEC – Kirby Smart – University of Georgia 
  • Pac 12 – Kyle Whittingham – University of Utah 

As previously announced, college coaching legends John Robinson and David Shaw were recognized at the awards event. Coach Robinson received the 2022 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, and Coach Shaw received the 2022 Heart of a Champion Award. 

Marathon Oil Corporation, an independent exploration and production company based in Houston, has served as the presenting sponsor of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards for more than a decade, underscoring the company’s commitment to health and wellness and supporting initiatives that promote the well-being of workers and their families in the communities where they operate. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Fickell to this elite group of Bryant Awards Coach of the Year winners,” said Lee Tillman, Marathon Oil president and CEO. “Marathon Oil, along with the Bryant family, is proud to support the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association while carrying on Coach Bryant’s legacy.” 

For a recap of the event and behind the scenes details visit facebook.com/bryantawards or twitter.com/bryantawards. To learn more about the awards history and for 2022 event information visit bryantawards.org. 

 

LAMB ANNOUNCES PA TO RECEIVE $1.6 BILLION TO FIX BRIDGES UNDER THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW

(PITTSBURGH, PA) – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the largest Bridge Formula Program in American history, made possible by the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17), whose Support for Community Bridges Act legislation was included in the final language of the infrastructure bill, announced that Pennsylvania will receive a total of $1.6 billion over the next five years, with $327.2 million being designated for the program in Fiscal Year 2022.

“Western Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of bridges that are in desperate need of repair,” said Lamb.  “This historic federal funding – passed with bipartisan support – will ensure that we are able to invest in these critical transportation connections in communities across our region and create good, union jobs for construction and trades workers.”

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania has 3,353 structurally deficient bridges across the state.  The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave Pennsylvania’s bridges a D+ grade in its most recent Infrastructure Report Card.

The Bridge Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest investment ever made in fixing the nation’s bridges, dedicating a total of $26.5 billion to states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over the next five years.  The FHWA guidance issued today also encourages states to direct increased funds to off-system bridges owned by a county, city, town or other local agency and that federal funds can be used for 100% of the cost of repairing or rehabilitating such locally owned off-system bridges with no local or state funding match requirement.

Click here for more details on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for Pennsylvania, and click here to see a map of bridges in poor repair and in need of funding.