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Thinking About Money? Better Think Again! Special Forum With Tom Young Scheduled For Wednesday May 4, 2022.

By Mark Peterson, Beaver County Radio April 22, 2022 10:00 A.M.

(Beaver County, PA)  When taking a look at the psychology of money decisions, two big problems come to the forefront.  First of all, most people put very little time and thought into deciding how to manage their money. Secondly, many of the perceptions and beliefs that people do have and react to when it comes time to move forward, are not in their best interest.  Even though the ideas are “their own” thoughts and perceptions, Oftentimes these ideologies do not favor the consumer, but rather the banking folks. That’s because it’s the self serving bankers who have instilled those falsehoods into our brains in the first place.  Tom Young, from 1st Consultants, Inc. in Beaver  will will weigh in on this subject  Wednesday May 4, 2022 starting at 9 A.M. as part of his ongoing monthly series of multi media forums.

 “Think More,  And Think More Accurately Regarding Finances.“

Tune in on Wednesday May 4, 2022,  the special multi media presentation  begins at 9:10 A.M. on Beaver County Radio.

 

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 Wednesday May 4, 2022.

Click the picture below at  Wednesday’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! In case you missed it, here is an archived presentation of Tom Young’s  multimedia program from last month that originally aired on March 15, 2022, on Beaver County Radio:

https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/videos/260797009451400

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

https://www.facebook.com/100000352201581/videos/4996875300405868/

New Castle Woman Victim of a Medicare Phone Scam

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(Slippery Rock Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that 71 year-old female from New Castle was a victim of fraud.
Troopers reported via release that the victim received two separate phone calls from a phone number indicting that she needed to provide her information to qualify for Medicare benefits. The victim provided the unknown person on the phone her biographical information and as a result her identity was stolen.
No other information was released as State Police continue to investigate.

Aliquippa School Board announces Two Vacancies

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Story By Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio

(Aliquippa, Pa.) The Aliquippa School Board met on Wednesday night for its regular meeting  and approved the resignation of the high school nurse.

The board is taking applications and resumes for a school board vacancy. All applications must be turned in by Wednesday, April 27, 2022. They may be emailed to: dmcbride@quipsd.org..

Central Valley School Board Introduced to Program for Grades K-5

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio

(Center Twp., Pa.) Central Valley School District’s elementary school principals  presented a K-5 Reading Series at Thursday night’s school board meeting.  Superintendent Dr. Nick Perry said that the new program  is for 6 years for professional development under Title 1 for teachers and there are materials for the students.

Parents may call the school before the new plan is adopted and  see what is being offered to the students. The plan will be voted on by the board at the May  19, 2022 meeting, according to Dr. Perry.

Pittsburgh Man Flees Traffic Stop in Aliquippa, Apprehended Later On

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(Aliquippa, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they attempted to initiate a traffic stop Wednesday night at 6:23 PM on 24-year-old Daquan Peterson-Smith of Pittsburgh at the intersection of Kennedy Blvd and Sheffield Road in Aliquippa for a traffic violation.
Troopers said via release that the arrestee was observed operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended for DUI related offenses. A traffic stop was initiated and Peterson-smith fled in the 2015 Chevy Malibu he was operating. Legal intervention was used to stop the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The pursuit was terminated due to heavy traffic periods.
Peterson-Smith was later entered into NCIC and taken into custody.

PennDOT, AAA, Impact Teen Drivers Urge Students to Keep Attention on the Road

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), AAA East Central and Impact Teen Drivers teamed up with Quaker Valley High School in an effort to combat distracted driving crashes in the region as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The safety partners are reminding Quaker Valley high schoolers and the overall motoring public of the dangers that come with being distracted behind the wheel.

During the event, students shared a distracted driving awareness banner, which will later be displayed in the school. Other students will have the opportunity to sign the banner as a pledge not to drive distracted.

Each of the agencies highlight distracted driving awareness throughout the year, with coordinating campaigns discouraging cell phone use while driving. AAA reminds motorists “Don’t Drive Intexicated,” while Impact Teen Drivers encourages drivers to “Be Thumbody.” PennDOT reminds the public to “Park the Phone,” prompting motorists and pedestrians to avoid distractions while on the roadway. These campaigns attempt to combat cell phone use behind the wheel, which is the number one distraction for young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 years old.

The safety partners also reminded the motoring public that cell phone use is not the only distraction while driving. Anything that causes you to take your attention away from driving, take your eyes off the road or take your hands off the wheel is a distraction. This behavior becomes a risk for the distracted motorist, their passengers, surrounding drivers and pedestrians.

Other common distractions include reaching for objects inside the vehicle, eating and drinking, changing settings in the vehicle, brushing hair or applying makeup, and over-engaging with passengers to name a few.

According to PennDOT data, locally from 2016 to 2020, there have been 9,757 distracted driving crashes in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties, with 27 fatalities. Additionally, distracted driving remains a top factor in statewide crashes.

For more information on distracted driving, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.

DeSmith has 52 Saves, Guentzel Scores 3, Penguins top Bruins

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By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Casey DeSmith made a career-high 52 saves and Jake Guentzel scored three goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-0. Guentzel completed the hat trick with an empty-netter, his 40th goal of the season. Pittsburgh moved two points ahead of Washington for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, Bruins and Capitals have already secured playoff spots but are fighting for seeding in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh and Boston are knotted at 99 points apiece. Jason Zucker also scored for the Penguins. Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves for the Bruins, who have lost five of eight.

Vogelbach’s HR Rallies Pirates Past Cubs 4-3

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CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The Pirates rebounded from a three-game sweep at Milwaukee with nine hits in the opener of a four-game series at Chicago. Pittsburgh starter Bryse Wilson allowed Rafael Ortega’s leadoff single in the first, then walked three straight batters. Jonathan Villar added a sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead, and Seiya Suzuki had an RBI groundout in the second for a 3-0 edge. Vogelbach homered in the third, and Tsutsugo’s double made it 4-3 Pirates in the fifth.

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers To Hold Several Earth Day Events In Pittsburgh District

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers covers 26,000 square miles of land over six different U.S. states within the Pittsburgh District…and many of those miles are getting cleaned up for a big day.

That day is Earth Day–April 22–and the USACE is holding several events on that day and throughout the next week in which they are inviting the public to volunteer to help keep the public lands in good shape. Evan Skornick from the USACE joined Matt Drzik on the April 21 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about these events.

The first three “clean-up” events will take place on Friday morning:

  • Loyalhanna Lake in West Alexandria from 9 AM until 12:30 PM (lunch provided)
  • Tionesta Lake in Tionesta from 10 AM until 12 Noon
  • Youghiogheny River Lake in Confluence from 9 AM until 3:00 PM

A fourth will be happening at the Shenango River Lake on April 30 from 9 AM until 12 Noon in Transfer, PA. The USACE is encouraging citizens to maintain the local lakes and natural areas in their neighborhoods, and ask that any who are willing to hold an event contact the lake managers for assistance.

To hear the full interview with Matt and Evan–containing more examples of the USACE’s Earth Day events–click on the player below!

Tyrone Zeigler Provides Updates On Tigerland Wave Pool

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Patience remains a virtue with Tyrone Zeigler.

The man behind the Tigerland Wave Pool project joined Matt Drzik on the April 21 edition of A.M. Beaver County to provide the latest updates in the ongoing process. A public meeting regarding the feasibility study was held several weeks ago, but according to Zeigler the attendance “wasn’t what I expected”–indicating he had hoped more of the city’s residents would attend.

On a more positive note, Zeigler did make note that Tigerland Inc. LLC did receive its non-profit status, and the next major move for the project will be to secure the property where the Wave Pool once operated, just a block or so south of Wallace Run Road. The project now enters its sixth year of preliminary process, but Zeigler isn’t letting the frustrations get to him: “It’s God’s plan. Can’t rush this.”

To hear the whole interview with Tyrone Zeigler, click on the player below!