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Veterans Breakfast Club To Hold 24-Hour “Vet-A-Thon” On Veterans Day

The Veterans Breakfast Club is about to hold an event that not only covers breakfast, but extends to lunch, dinner, dessert and midnight snacks–regardless of the time zone.

“Vet-A-Thon” is a 24-hour livestream event taking place on Veterans Day, November 11, beginning at 12:00 AM ET and running until 11:59 PM ET. It will feature constant stories, tributes, recognitions, and discussions about the military. Veterans and supporters of veterans will be involved and are encouraged to attend or participate if they haven’t already done so.

Todd DePastino

Todd DePastino is the executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, and he joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the “Vet-A-Thon”. DePastino said the idea started as a 12-hour event that was to be held to allow veterans of wars from World War II all the way to Iraq and Afghanistan to share their experience not just in the field of combat, but their stories of bonding with fellow members within their branches or regimens and living their lives in subcultures that are unique to the military.

DePastino himself is not a veteran, but his pursuit of preserving history among those who have served has taken an operation that originated “in his attic” and has connected the veterans of Western Pennsylvania to veterans throughout the United States, reaching coastal areas such as California and Southern Florida. He said that the necessity for digital gathering due to the events of 2020 has led to a greater outreach that not only have made the “Vet-A-Thon” possible, but could create the possibility of VBC events to take place outside the parameters of Western Pennsylvania.

Despite the recent success created digitally, though, the VBC is glad to have live gatherings once again as well. One such gathering is set to take place at Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver taking place on November 20 beginning at 8:30 AM. For more details about that, “Vet-A-Thon”, and all other events and info, you can visit their website at veteransbreakfastclub.org.

To hear the full interview with Todd and Matt, click on the player below.

FRIDAY FUNNIES ON TELEFORUM !

Friday’s Teleforum program with Eddy Crow will feature the Friday Funnies! (no, not from Eddy) Friday Funnies is your chance to share a clean joke for a shot at a 25$ gift card from Al’s Corner in Koppel! The jokes also lighten the mood Dramatically headed into the weekend. Teleforum happens every weekday from 9 till noon on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, and 99.3FM presented by St. Barnabas!

US Mandates Vaccines or Tests for Big Companies by Jan. 4

November 4, 2021 at 09:52 AM
By DAVID KOENIG Associated Press
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new government rules were issued Thursday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation. The new requirements were first previewed by President Joe Biden in September. They will apply to about 84 million workers at medium and large businesses. It is not clear how many of those employees are unvaccinated. A senior administration official says the agency would target companies if it gets complaints.

Victims in Deadly Bus Accident Identified as Pa State Police Continue to Investigate

(File Photo of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland)
Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
Wednesday,  November 4, 2021  at 7:15 AM
(Muddycreek Twp., Pa.) We now know the names of the victims in the deadly school bus accident that occured on I-79 in Muddy Creek Township Tuesday evening when a tractor-trailer, driven by Karandeep Singh was traveling north in the right lane and was struck from behind by the Rhodes Transit Bus that was transporting students home to the Hermitage area from Lincoln Arts Performing Arts Charter School.
The victims who died in the crash are the bus driver, 31-year-old Lindsay Thompkins from Aliquippa and 14-year-old Brylee Walker, who was sitting in the seat directly behind the Thompkins.
Thirteen students were on board of the school bus at the time and they were students at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.
State police have said two other passengers were life-flighted to UPMC Children’s Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Both of those passengers are currently recovering.
Two other passengers on the bus were taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained, treated, and then released.
One other passenger was examined at the scene and then released to their parents.
Singh was not hurt as a result of the crash.
Police are continuing to investigate what caused the crash and they did report that the school bus was traveling at a safe speed when the accident occurred.

Man Fleeing Police in Beaver Falls Causes Violent Accident That Injuries Three, He Was Wanted for Parole Violation

Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director 
Thursday November 4, 2021 at 7:02 AM
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that a Trooper observed a 2002 Silver Dodge Caravan being operated by 44-year-old John James Allen, of Pittsburgh, commit a traffic violation Wednesday evening at 6:36 PM in the area of 8th Avenue in the City of Beaver Falls.
Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop and Allen fled from the Trooper at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at several stop signs. During the pursuit it was learned that Allen was wanted on a Parole violation and had several warrants for his arrest. As Allen was fleeing Troopers and Police his vehicle collided with a 2019 Honda Civic being driven by an unnamed 19-year-old male from Beaver Falls at the intersection of sixth avenue and 37th Street Extension in Beaver Falls. The collision was so violent that the engine from one of the vehicles landed in the roadway. The driver of the Civic had a moderate laceration to his left leg and a 28-year-old female passenger in the Civic also sustained minor injuries to her head and chest. Allen climbed out of his vehicle through the driver’s side window and attempted to flee. He was apprehended and resisted arrest as he was being handcuffed. Allen was injured in the accident and had to be flown to UPMC Mercy Hospital for a head and spinal cord injury as a result of the crash .
A Trooper also had to be treated at Heritage Valley Beaver for exposure to Allen’s blood.
Troopers are continuing to investigate at this time.

Thursday’s AMBC: Breakfast With Todd

Todd DePastino of the Veterans’ Breakfast Club will talk with Matt Drzik about the upcoming events that the VBC is planning for Veterans’ Day and the adjacent weekend.

That and more beginning at 6:30 tomorrow morning on A.M. Beaver County.

AUDIO: Coach Sherman McBride Sees Bright Future For Ambridge Football

(Cover Photo/Sly Washington)

Never has a record of 2-8 felt so great.

Despite the losing record, Ambridge’s two wins not only doubled the entire win total of the previous five seasons combined (2016-2020), but it was enough to propel the Bridgers into fourth place in the Class 3A Northwest Six conference (2-3), giving the school its first playoff appearance since 2015.

The architect behind the Bridgers’ return to the postseason is Beaver County Sports Hall Of Fame member Sherman McBride–the longtime assistant for Aliquippa football, former track-and-field coach for the Quips, and an all-state running back in his own right.

McBride is now the HC at Ambridge, and he talked to Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County in lieu of the Bridgers’ upcoming first-round match with the Freeport Yellowjackets. McBride knows that his team is rather young (five freshman on the starting roster), but at the same time has faced a strong pedigree of teams over the 2021 campaign that has them battle-tested for the upcoming postseason.

More so, McBride sees the emergence of the youth and the success of the Bridgers as a stepping stone towards an even brighter future for the program. He acknowledged that several students have verbally made requests to join the football team, and that the school district from top to bottom has been supportive of this team. Perhaps even, McBride feels that continued momentum could propel Ambridge football back to glory that harkens the “heyday” of decades past.

The Ambridge/Freeport game will be on WMBA Friday night with a 6:30 airtime and a 7:00 kickoff.

To hear the full interview between Matt and Coach McBride, click on the player below.

Ask the Commissioners on Thursday’s Teleforum with Eddy Crow

Thursday’s Teleforum program with Eddy Crow gives you the opportunity to ask questions of the folks who know; Ask the Commissioners happens in the 9 o’clock hour, followed by Huntington Business Spotlight at 10, and Best of Beaver County with Mike Romigh at 11. Teleforum happens every weekday from 9 till noon on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, and 99.3 presented by St. Barnabas. The program also streams live on Beavercountyradio.com.

New Brighton to Start Road Milling and Paving Today

November 3, 2021 at 1:33 PM
(New Brighton, Pa.) New Brighton Borough has started the road milling and resurfacing of various roads started today, November 3. As part of the 2021 road paving program, Second Street, from Thirteenth Street to the mid 1500 block; Sixth Avenue, from Eleventh Street to Thirteenth Street; Twelfth Street, from Fifth Avenue to the mid 600 block; Fourth Avenue, from Fourteenth Street to Sixteenth Street; and Fourteenth Street, from Third Avenue to Sixth Avenue will be milled and paved.

Work will be conducted during daylight hours and is anticipated to continue for approximately two weeks. The schedule is tentative and subject to change depending on weather. There may be travel delays and parking restrictions during this time. Please plan accordingly.

Penguins Stars Crosby and Dumoulin Test Positive For COVID-19

(AP Photo)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol after both tested positive. Coach Mike Sullivan says Crosby is dealing with mild symptoms while Dumoulin remains asymptomatic. They are the seventh and eighth members of the Penguins to test positive for COVID-19 since training camp opened in September. Pittsburgh is off to a 3-3-2 start and is currently tied for last in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.