Author: Beaver County Radio

AUDIO: Geneva Football Ready To Kick Off Season Unlike Any Other

The snow is gone, the flowers are blooming, and spring is in the air. In the sports world, that means it’s time for…college football?!

Strange as it may be, the football season begins for the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes on March 26, several months after the season was supposed to begin before the pandemic cancelled the majority of sports activity in 2020. The team kicks off its reduced spring season tonight against Westminster at Reeves Field beginning at 7:30 (pregame at 7:00 on Beaver County Radio).

Before the game, head coach Geno DeMarco sat down with Matt Drzik to talk about his 28th season as the sideline general of the Golden Tornadoes, a season he knows is going to be unlike any other. Coach DeMarco talked about the players he sees as key components to victory in the shortened five-game season, the motivation for players to even play such a short schedule on the verge of the end of the semester, the connection that Geneva College has and hopes to maintain with Beaver County talent, and the perseverance that comes with enduring not just a football season…but one within the confines of a ongoing global crisis.

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

New Domino’s Store in Aliquippa is Now Open

ALIQUIPPA, Pa., March 26, 2021 – There’s a new Domino’s in Aliquippa!  The locally owned store, located at 2646 Brodhead Road, recently opened and is ready to serve the community.

“We are dedicated to the Aliquippa area and are excited to get to know the residents,” said Shariq Khan, Aliquippa Domino’s franchise owner. “We have hired a fantastic team of folks who live in the area, and they are eager to offer our delicious products, exceptional service and innovative ordering technology to the community.”

Domino’s offers contactless delivery and carryout as part of its COVID-19 safety procedures. Customers may also take advantage of Domino’s Carside Delivery™ — another contactless carryout option for those who would like the convenience of carryout without leaving their vehicle.

Domino’s in Aliquippa is also looking to add part-time delivery drivers to its team.

“We know that people are looking to get back into the workforce – and Domino’s has a lot of great jobs to offer,” said Khan. “We want to continue serving this area, but we also want to help those who are looking for a great opportunity with a great company. Our No. 1 priority is the health and safety of our team members and customers.”

More than 95 percent of Domino’s franchise owners started as part-time team members, including Khan who began working as a Domino’s assistant manager in 2002.  He now owns four locations throughout Pennsylvania.

Those who are interested in applying for a job may do so at jobs.dominos.com. To place an order from Domino’s in Aliquippa, customers can visit www.dominos.com or call 724-788-4700. To read about what Domino’s is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit biz.dominos.com/web/media/covid-19.

No One Injured in Three Vehicle Accident on Pa 65 by YMCA in Rochester Twp.

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Rochester Twp.,Pa.) Rochester Township Police reported this morning that a three  vehicle accident  occurred  on Route 65 near the YMCA  Thursday  afternoon, March 25, 2021 around  1 p.m.   Police reported  that a vehicle making a left turn  didn’t yield to oncoming traffic  and 2 vehicles were towed from the scene, with minor damage resulting to the other, according to police

No injuries were reported, and no charges were filed  as a result of the accident.

John Wehner Talks Losing Brault, Battling For Roster Spots

This time next week the Pirates will be playing the games that ultimately count, but there’s still some scores left to settle.

Bucs broadcaster John Wehner talked about the ongoing battles for Opening Day roster spots taking place in the latter days of Spring Training in Bradenton, including the battle for first base between Todd Frazier and Phillip Evans, as well as the offense/defense battle at shortstop between Erik Gonzalez and Kevin Newman.

Wehner also talked with Matt Drzik about the unfortunate loss of pitcher Steven Brault for the next 4-10 weeks, as the need for pitching personnel in the 2021 season is more crucial than ever before.

To hear the full Spring Training Report, click on the player below!

Flying Sheet Metal Debris Cleared in New Brighton

(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

If you were driving through the area of 16th street and 5th Avenue in New Brighton around 7:30 this morning, chances are you had to dodge flying metal. Sheet metal being stored outdoors went loose from a building and became a threat to those in the area. 3 people were struck trying to move pieces of the metal and one mans’ car was hit while he was driving through. No injuries occurred. One sheet of metal that was approximately 25 feet long made it to the next block. Borough, police, and citizens help move the metal into the building when it was unlocked around 25 minutes later and the area is now open and clear.


Two Charged in Traffic Stop on I-79 in Cranberry Twp.

(Cranberry Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they are charging two people in connection with a traffic stop on Interstate 79 in Cranberry Twp. on Tuesday march 23, 2021 A Trooper report via release that while conducting a traffic stop at 11:00 pm on a 2021 Chevrolet for several summary traffic violations he noticed that the driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Kayla Thomas of Pittsburgh, showed signs of impairment. The Trooper conducted SFST’s on the driver and confirmed that the driver showed signs of impairment. She was transported to UPMC Cranberry for a blood test and was released. Troopers reported in the release that after a search was conducted on the vehicle they found a small amount of Marijuana and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Also being charged in the incident is the passenger in the vehicle 18-year-old Jamar Woodson of Pittstburgh.

Georgetown Women Accuses Boyfriend of Stealing her Ohio Vehicle Registration Plate

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they were called to a home on Sunrise Drive in Greene Twp. after they received a call for a reported stolen vehicle registration plate.
When Troopers arrived they were told by Tammy Owens who is from Georgetown Pa. that an Ohio Registration Plate for her vehicle was stolen and she suspects that her boyfriend is who took it. Owens told a trooper that she thinks he attached it to a blue Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck. State Police say via release that they are continuing to investigate.

Midland Sports HOF To Award Scholarships; Cancels 2021 Induction Ceremony

The Midland Sports Hall of Fame will award a $1,000 scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior boy or girl in 2021. An applicant must be a current resident of the Borough of Midland or the child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a graduate of Midland High School to be qualified. Current Midland residents will be given priority. A qualified student need not be involved in athletics to apply.

To be considered, a student must fully complete the application found on the Beaver County Foundation’s website and write a personal essay about “Life In Midland, PA”. For submission, follow the directions on the Beaver County Foundation website. Applications that do not accompany essays will not be considered. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2021. For more information, e-mail inquiries to midlandleopards@comcast.net.

For health and safety reasons due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Midland Sports Hall of Fame will not be inducting a hall of fame class for the second consecutive summer. The Executive Committee hopes to resume activities leading into 2022. Even so, the scholarship will be awarded. The 2020 winners were Sean Tanner of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School who is currently attending Kent State University and Olivia Hohenshel of Western Beaver High School who is currently attending Robert Morris University.

‘Arrested Development’ actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

‘Arrested Development’ actor Jessica Walter dies at 80
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jessica Walter, who played a scheming matriach in TV’s “Arrested Development,” has died. She was 80. Walter’s death was confirmed Thursday by her daughter, Brooke Bowman. The actor’s best-known film roles included playing the stalker in Clint Eastwood’s 1971 thriller, “Play Misty for Me.” “Arrested Development” represented a second act for Walter, and earned her admiration from a new generation of fans. Walter’s daughter says the actor will be remembered for her work and for her wit, class and love of life. Walter’s feature debut was in the 1964 film “Lilith,” with Warren Beatty, Jean Seberg and Gene Hackman, who was also on his first film.