Author: Beaver County Radio

Bessemer Man Charged in Wampum Accident on Route 18

(Wampum, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that a two vehicle accident happened on Route 18 near the intersection of Darlington Road in Wampum Boro at 7:00 AM Monday morning.

Troopers say that 29 year-old Travis Laughrey of Bessemser was traveling south on Route 18 in his 2007 Ford Edge when he struck a Jeep Liberty from behind that was stopped in the southbound lane. The Jeep that Laughrey hit drove away without providing any information about the crash. Laughrey’s car sustained moderate damage to the front end according to Troopers and had to be towed from the scene.
Laughrey is being charged by State Police with Following too closely to another vehicle.

Memorial Service Held for 20th Anniversary of Killing of Aliquippa Police Officer James Niam

(Aliquippa, Pa.) A memorial service was held at noon Monday, March 15, 2021, in remembrance of slain Aliquippa Police Officer James Naim.  He was on patrol in Linmar near a police sub station on the evening March 15, 2001 when someone approached him and shot him in the head four times from behind. The 20 year anniversary of his death  brought law enforcement from  the area to the  Aliquippa  Police Department.  The memorial service was conducted by Police Chaplain Reverend Stephen McKeown.

Richard Manning,  a bagpiper from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department  played TAPS S  and other appropriate music for the memorial service hosted by Aliquippa Police.

Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April

Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will expand more business and event capacity limits and lift coronavirus restrictions on bar service starting on Easter Sunday. Monday’s announcement says bars and restaurants can raise indoor capacity limits to a maximum of 75% from 50%, but must follow the state’s social-distancing requirements. Going away are a ban on seating at the bar and serving alcohol after 11 p.m., as well as a requirement that patrons order food with their alcoholic drinks. Other businesses can also move to 75% of maximum capacity, including salons, gyms, casinos and theaters. Outdoor events can go to 50% of maximum capacity, while indoor gatherings can go to 20%.

Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win

Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play for his 1,100th career point and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-1. Malkin is the third Russian-born player to reach 1,100 points in the NHL, joining Alex Ovechkin and Sergei Fedorov. Malkin has eight goals this season and also had an assist while extending his points streak to eight games. Tristan Jarry made a season-high 42 saves for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby scored his 11th goal of the season and had two assists, and Jake Guentzel also scored his 11th — including four in the past four games. Evan Rodrigues also scored for the Penguins.

CCBC Players of the Game Lincoln Park vs. North Catholic 3-15-21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Lincoln Park vs. North Catholic on Monday, March 15th, 2021.  From Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Brandin Cummings, and from North Catholic High School, Andrew Ammerman.  The game was heard live on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com 

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

 

Lincoln Park Wins W.P.I.A.L Title After Defeating North Catholic 66-57!!!

Lincoln Park met with North Catholic for tonight’s WPIAL championship game.  This game was close throughout and a tough competition for both teams.  North Catholic had the lead at the end of the first with a score of 17-14.  In the second, Lincoln Park started gaining momentum and was able to steal the lead going into the half 30-27.  In the second half,  it was still back to back action with North Catholic reclaiming the lead to end the third 48-45. The final quarter of this game came down to the wire but Lincoln Park ultimately came out on top, winning the title with the score Lincoln Park 66 North Catholic 57. You can hear Beaver County Radio announcers Jason Colangelo and Bruce Frey talk with Coach Mike Bariski during the post game below.

Listen to the post game here:

 

 

CCBC Players of the Game Rochester vs. West Greene 3-15-21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Rochester vs West Greene on Monday, March 15th, 2021.  From Rochester High School, Alexis Robison, and from West Greene High School, Anna Durbin.  The game was heard live on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com 

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

 

Rochester Lady Rams Win W.P.I.A.L. Title Over West Greene 71-41!!!!

Rochester took on West Greene for tonight’s WPIAL championship game.  The teams kept it close early in the game, finishing out the first period with a score of 16-12 Rochester.  The Lady Rams continued to put up the points throughout the rest of the first half and began to grow their lead over West Greene.  The score at halftime was Rochester 31, West Greene 21.  In the second half, Rochester was on fire. They secured a big lead over West Greene in the third and didn’t let up.  Ultimately, the Lady Rams would win the game and take home another championship trophy for Rochester. The final score was Rochester 71 West Greene 41.  The post game can be found below to hear Beaver County Radio announcers Bob Barrickman and Mike Azadian interview Coach CJ Ianini and players after the game.

Listen to the Post Game Here: