THE ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL BOARD HELD ITS WORK SESSION LAST NIGHT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Aliquippa School Board Holds Work Session
Author: Beaver County Radio
Interactive Map Identifies Oil and Gas Waste Sites
A new interactive map allows Pennsylvania residents to locate sites near them where toxic waste from oil and gas drilling has been disposed of. Andrea Sears reports…
Hopewell Police Announce Charges in Pedestrian Accident
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP POLICE HAVE ANNOUNCED CHARGES IN A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED THIS PAST SUMMER. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
AUDIO: BCOA Apprise Program Helps Seniors With Medicare Open Enrollment
With the 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment season approaching, seniors might be wondering what they may need to do in order to apply for (or renew) their healthcare package.
Kathy Miller and Joanne McDermitt from the Beaver County Office On Aging joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment program, as well as how the BCOA’s Apprise Program can help seniors with any questions they may have as far as healthcare or insurance for their current or future enrollment. Kathy & Joanne answered several questions in regards to Advanced Programs and the Apprise program during their time on A.M. Beaver County.
To listen to the interview, click on the player below!
Bernstine Announces Legislation on Parole Process for Violent Offenders
On ‘Rappin with the Reps’ with Frank Spark during Teleforum this morning, State Rep. Aaron Bernstine talked about legislation that he is proposing that would make convicts more responsible for crimes they commit while in prison. Beaver County Radio News intern Alex D’Iri has more…
Ambridge Borough Makes Announcement
AMBRIDGE BOROUGH IS AMPING UP ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB: An Evening with Tim O’Brien 9/18/19
VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Sponsored Event: An Evening with Tim O’Brien
Date: September 18, 2019
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Heinz History Center
The VBC is sponsoring an evening at the Heinz History Center featuring Vietnam veteran and best-selling author Tim O’Brien, known best for his seminal work, “The Things They Carried.” O’Brien will speak about his own service and how he translates stories of combat from experience to the written word. Following the program, O’Brien will sign copies of his books, including “The Things They Carried.” Tickets $20 for general admission and $10 for veterans, active duty service members, students, and History Center members (ID required at check-in to receive the discounted rate). Tickets to pre-program reception also available. More info and tickets at History Center website: heinzhistorycenter.org/events/evening-with-tim-obrien
Upcoming local Veterans Breakfast Club Events
The mission of the Veterans Breakfast Club is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories to ensure that this living history will never be forgotten. We believe that through our work, people will be educated, healed, and inspired.
Typically the breakfasts cost $12, but you can come for free if you’re not having breakfast. Everyone is invited-yes, non-veterans too. We should all be hearing theses stories.
Here are a couple of events coming up in our area.
Seven Oaks Country Club
Date: October 2, 2019
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Location: 132 Lisbon Rd, Beaver, PA 15009
Christ Church Grove Farm – Sewickley
Date: October 23, 2019
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Location: 249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
If you’d like to attend one of our monthly breakfasts, join us on a day trip, volunteer, or talk to us about recording a veteran’s oral history, please contact:
Main Contact: Ellie DePastino, VBC Communications
Write: 200 Magnolia Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-623-9029
Route 65 Mercer Road Drilling Begins Today in North Sewickley Township
PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations on Route 65 (Mercer Road) in North Sewickley Township will begin Thursday, September 12 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 65 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays near the intersection with Bologne and Foster Roads. Crews from Armstrong Drilling will conduct core drilling operations for a future culvert replacement project. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Hopewell Class of 1969 reunion October 12th
Hopewell High School class of 1969 will have their reunion on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Shadow Lakes Country Club in Aliquippa. For more information, send your email to hopewell69zurn@gmail.com
You can also see the Facebook event: Hopewell Class of 1969 Reunion.