Beaver County game warden Mike Yeck joins Matt Drzik on Wednesday to talk about the opening of buck season and general hunting season in Beaver County, and the safety tips some should know before going out. Mike will be on following the 8:05 news, and the interview will be on Facebook Live.
If you have any questions for Mike in regard to hunting season, the phone lines will be open at (724) 843-1888 and (724) 774-1888. You can also leave a comment on the Facebook feed.
Before the 1920s, there was Woodlawn and Economy, and no access to either town through traffic. In fact, there were no bridges connecting the north and south portions of the Ohio River at all.
Nearly 100 years later, the Ambridge-Aliquippa bridge is undergoing construction with the goal of maintaining structural integrity, as it has become a major artery connecting Aliquippa with Ambridge over the Ohio River. The bridge was built in 1927 and has become essential for travelers in Beaver County and northern parts of Allegheny County.
Beaver County historian Jeffrey Snedden joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the history of the Ambridge-Aliquippa bridge, which originated with the industrial overhauling by both American Bridge Company and Jones & Laughlin Steel (among others) combined with the ongoing rise of automobile transportation.
The bridge itself became crucial in connecting the Ambridge and Aliquippa sides to each other, but it also became a crucial part in the cultural rivalry the two communities share. The dedication of the bridge in 1927, despite a crowd of nearly 20,000 to celebrate, created some angst whenever the current County Commissioner Chairman decided to anchor the ceremony…and one community got left in the dark.
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Eddy Crow holds forth every weekday with the Teleforum talk program. He talks about all the latest news of Beaver county, western Pa, and around the planet. He will also drift occasionally and babble about guitars and/or magnets. Teleforum happens every weekday from 9 till noon on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, 99.3FM presented by St. Barnabas. Teleforum also streams live on Beavercountyradio.com, and is available worldwide with the free Beavercountyradio app.
(Photo of Monday evenings fire taken by Curtis Walsh)
Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 11:56 PM
(Fallston, Pa.) New Brighton Area Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Erick Bock reported that at 6:30 p.m. Monday night, November 8, 2021, his department was dispatched to 193 Beaver St. in Fallston for an electrical fire. There was very little damage as a result of the fire and crews had the fire under control quickly. Bock said the second fire was at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021. Firefighters were dispatched to 185 Beaver Street. Crews were able to contain the fire to One bedroom, There was water damage on the second floor of the home. Bock said the cause is under investigation.
(File Photo)
Tuesday, October 9, 2021 at 7:43 AM
(Monaca, Pa.) A Texas man was arrested for attempted murder after an incident that took place in the parking lot of P-dubs Sports Bar and Grille in Monaca on Friday night, November 5, 2021.
28-year-old Bayron Paz was arrested after video surveillance showed Paz shoot a man twice in the legs in the parking lot after the two were involved in an argument. No other injuries were reported as police continue to investigate.
School districts’ lawsuit over state funding heads to trial
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A lawsuit that could result in drastic changes to how Pennsylvania funds public education goes to trial Friday in a Harrisburg courtroom. It’s been seven years since a handful of the state’s districts first went to court to challenge a system they consider unfair. The case centers on spending disparities among Pennsylvania’s 500 districts and the comparatively low percentage of K-12 education that is paid for by state government. The plaintiffs argue that the reliance on property taxes results in “a system of haves and have nots.” But Republican legislative leaders, defendants in the case, say Pennsylvania’s educational spending compares favorably to other states and that student achievement backs them up.
(Photo of Andy Grandinetti, Operations Manager; Meghan Sweeney, Owner/Operator;
Jo Galvan, Restaurant Manager; Paul Sweeney, Owner/Operator provided by Mc Donald’s)
November 9, 2021 at 6:47 AM
(Monaca, Pa.) Jo Galvan, Manager of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Monaca, has won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top performing McDonald’s Restaurant Managers globally.
Galvan is one of just 390 McDonald’s Restaurant Managers around the world (representing the top 1% percent of restaurant managers) to receive the honor, which includes a cash prize and a trophy.
Galvan, who has worked for McDonald’s for 23 years, was presented with her award during a recent celebration hosted by Tri-County Management. Owned by Paul Sweeney and his daughter Meghan, the company is a three-generation family business and McDonald’s franchise organization for more than 55 years. Based in Cranberry Township, the company owns and operates 19 local McDonald’s restaurants. Each location employs more than 50 local residents.
(AP Photo)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:01 AM
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Boswell’s 40-yard field goal with 26 seconds left lifted the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Chicago Bears 29-27. The Steelers needed the late rally after Chicago scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to take the lead. Pittsburgh improved to 5-3. The Steelers have won 20 straight home games on “Monday Night Football.” Pittsburgh appeared to have the game well in hand before a fumbled punt return led to a Bears touchdown. Justin Fields then hit Darnell Mooney to put the Bears ahead with 1:46 to play. Ben Roethlisberger responded with the 50th game-winning drive of his 18-year career.
Senate candidate’s estranged wife questioned in custody case
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The estranged wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell says a judge had rejected her request for a restraining order in 2018 based on her allegations that he had harmed one of their children. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Laurie Snell testified Monday about the incidents under cross-examination in Butler County Court. She said she went on vacation with Parnell and their children almost immediately after one of the incidents. Later, Snell asked Parnell if he wanted to watch the children and texted him, “I know you’re a good dad.” Snell testified last week that she had endured years of rage and abuse from him.
Local historian Jeffrey Snedden joins Matt Drzik to talk about the history of the Ambridge-Aliquippa bridge (that is currently under construction), and the history of American Bridge and its impact on Beaver County. The interview with Jeff takes place after the 8:30 news.
Plus: Pens in Chicago and Governor Wolf gives lenience…all that and more on A.M. Beaver County beginning at 6:30.