CCBC Players of the Game 3/9/21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Beaver  vs Knoch Girls on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021.  From  Beaver High School, Emma Pavelek , and from Knoch High School, Madylyn Boyer.  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:

 

Beaver Defeats Knoch 3/9/21

 

In the first quarter Beaver came out playing hard taking a 7 point run but Knoch Didn’t give up to many with the score after 1 Beaver 10 Knoch 5.  The Bobcats scoring minimal point and The Knights scoring minimal its was kept close game with the score at the half The Bobcats 19 The Knights 10. Knoch was missing a bunch of baskets into the third which gave Beaver the advantage to score a bunch with the score after 3 Beaver 32 Knoch 14. In the fourth quarter of the game Both The Beaver Bobcats and The Knoch Knights both score the same amount of points Bringing the Final score to Beaver Bobcats 40 Knoch Knights 22.

Listen o the post game here:

 

 

Teleforum Wednesday with a Food Sampling

On Wednesday’s Teleforum program Eddy welcomes Mike Dengel from the Beaver County Meals on Wheels program, and we’ll be doing a taste test;  the dishes that are served to Meals on Wheels clients are the fare! Teleforum is weekdays from 9 till noon on Beaver County Radio-am1230-am1460, and 99.3fm presented by St. Barnabas.

CCBC Recognized as Military Friendly School

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) announced today that it has again earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation. The list aims to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for military, veterans and their spouses.
“At CCBC, we embrace, celebrate and take pride in fostering a spirit of respect, accountability, and integrity,” said Dr. Sutonia Boykin, CCBC vice president for Student Affairs. “We put our students first at CCBC, a place where every student feels welcome and can seize success. We are proud to be recognized by the prestigious Military Friendly Schools list and to demonstrate our commitment to meeting the needs of this student community.”
CCBC currently enrolls approximately 40 active military or veteran students in growing
workforce training programs like Healthcare, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Process Technology and Aviation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly Schools list specifically recognizes CCBC for exceeding national Military Friendly standards in number of areas including academic policies and compliance; admissions and orientation practices; culture and commitment to military families; and military support and retention.
As part of its commitment to military students, CCBC has developed partnerships with local industries, businesses and institutions to develop programs that best serve future career opportunities and build upon military training and experiences. CCBC provides a robust military and veteran support program, including scholarship funds, a veteran-specific orientation program, flexible courses and schedules, dedicated staff and faculty, no-cost tutoring and social and professional organizations and clubs such as a Student Veterans of America chapter.
CCBC’s commitment to supporting military and veterans extends beyond the classroom and into the College faculty and staff. Recently, CCBC hired several new faculty and staff who have a military background, including roles in aviation, nursing and marketing.
Annually, the list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies and proprietary survey information from participating organizations. It is created by VIQTORY, a service that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The list can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

Springdale Woman Charged in One Vehicle Accident on Toll 376 in North Beaver Twp.

(North Beaver Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Gibsonia are reporting that a one vehicle accident occurred Saturday afternoon on Interstate 376 in North Beaver Twp.. Troopers report that 26-year-old Madison Grabowski of Springdale Pa was driving a 2018 Honda CRV east on Toll 376 in the left lane when she lost control of the vehicle and crossed onto the north berm and struck a concrete barrier with the left side of the vehicle. After hitting the barrier, she was able to stop her vehicle on the berm of the road.  Grabowski was charged by State Police with not driving properly on Roadways laned for traffic.

Second Ave. Intersection to Close for Two Weeks in New Brighton

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(New Brighton, Pa..) New Brighton Borough announced via Social Media and mass e-mail Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021 that Second Avenue in the borough will be closed at the intersection of Tenth Street for approximately two weeks beginning Tuesday afternoon to perform underground storm sewer repairs. This is the brick road that is on the west side of Third Ave. in the borough.

Wampum Man Charged with Defiant Trespass at The Rivers Casino

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pa State Police at the Rivers Casino is reporting that they have filed charges of Defiant Trespass against a Wampum man. The incident occurred on February 20, 2021 around 1:30 in the morning.

According to the report from State Troopers 29-year-old Trevon Lay of Wampum knowing that he was not licensed or privileged to enter or remain in the casino did so after he was given communication verbally by the Pa Gaming Control Board that he was in violation of section 3503b1j. Lay was charged by State Police with Defiant Trespass.

McKees Rocks Bridge Lane Restrictions Overnight Tuesday and Wednesday

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) PennDOT is announcing lane restrictions on the McKees Rocks Bridge in Stowe Township, Allegheny County will occur Tuesday and Wednesday nights, March 9-10 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on the bridge between the Ohio River and Agnus Street from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. An eastbound restriction will occur Tuesday night and a westbound restriction will occur Wednesday night. Crews will conduct debris removal operations and net repair work.

Motorists are advised to use caution and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 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.

Connoquenessing Twp woman was scammed out of $10,000.00

(Connoquenessing Twp. Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that a 66 year-old Connoquenessing Twp. woman was scammed out of $10,000.00.

Troopers say that the victim came to the Butler Barricks to report that she was involved in the scam. She was scammed by providing Nike Gift Cards to an unknown individual via Facebook. According to the report the victim sent the scammer five $500 Nike Gift Cards on one occasion and fifteen  $500 Nike Gift Cards on another occasion. PSP Butler are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact them at 724-284-8100.