Author: Beaver County Radio

New Brighton Area School Board Holds Meeting; Police Called

(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

The New Brighton Area School Board held their first meeting of the month tonight.  Like last month, a group of local citizens showed up to voice their opinions. While the group was smaller than last month, their voices were louder.  The main issue they voiced their opinions on was the push to fully reopen the school.  One citizen in attendance began to interrupt the discussion by shouting his opinions and used profanity toward Board President John Ludwig. Ludwig asked the man to leave and when he refused the police were called to remove him. Following public comments, the committee meeting began where they touched on a few different topics. They first announced that all New Brighton Area School District teachers should have their Covid-19 vaccination by Saturday, which will help in keeping the school open. They went on to approve the reading of revisions on a few district policies including extracurricular participation by home schooled students and school bus and vehicle drivers. They also approved the list of graduates for the 2020-2021 school year pending completion of academic and financial obligations. The acceptance of a high school teachers retirement was also on the agenda.  Audio from the meeting can be heard below.

Arguments leading up to police being called:

NB School Board NB Police at School

 

CCBC Players of the Game 3/8/21

 

The CCBC Players of the Game for Beaver Falls vs Neshannock Boys on Monday, March 8th, 2021.  From  Beaver Falls High School, Cam Glass, and from Neshannock High School,  Mike Sopko.  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:

 

Neshannock Advances!

 

 

 

The Neshannock Lancers defeated the Beaver Falls Tigers 40-33 tonight to move on to the WPIAL Semi-finals later this week. The game started out pretty even as both teams struggled to score a basket in the first quarter, resulting in a 8-4  with Neshannock leading. But, the second quarter was all the Lancers as they started the second quarter with a 9-0 run. The Lancers took a commanding lead going into the half up 21-6, and outscored the Tigers 15-2 in the second quarter. Despite the big lead the Tigers stormed back in the third quarter outscoring the Lancers 20-9. But, it was not enough as the Tigers ultimately could not complete the comeback falling 40-33.

Bob Walk Likes Pirates’ Improved Offense & Pitching So Far

It may only be a handful of exhibition, but 4-3-1 and a 13-run outing make for some optimism in the annals of the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates.

Such high(er) hopes were the backbone to the discussion between longtime Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk and A.M. Beaver County’s Matt Drzik in talking about the Bucs’ stint in Bradenton so far. Walk mentioned that the depths from which the Pirates resided statistically last year must and should be improved upon, while the young pitching staff might be ready to compete for higher accolades in a couple of years.

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

Early Saturday Morning Fight at Daugherty Twp. Bar Results in Injuries and Charges

(Daugherty Twp.,Pa.) New Brighton Police were dispatched to Long Branch Saloon at 1:30 a.m.  Saturday for a fight between three individuals. New Brighton Area Police report that one person was injured.

Police Chief Ron Walton  reported Monday morning that the injured male was Ryan Bogollea, 31 of New Brighton.  He was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for facial injuries that he sustained.  Police arrested Jacob Ryan Hineman ,22 of New Brighton.  A second suspect hasn’t been apprehended yet.  The assault remains under investigation, Chief Walton said.

Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says

Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations were announced Monday. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy children and grandchildren. Officials say a person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine. About 30 million Americans or only about 9% of the U.S. population have been fully vaccinated with a federally authorized COVID-19 vaccine so far.

Beaver County Commissioners Office Closed this Week, Work Session Moved to Thursday

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(Beaver, Pa.) The Beaver County Commissioners Office is closed this week, March 8- 12, 2021.

The Weekly Work Session Meeting scheduled for Wednesday is being moved to Thursday morning before the Public Meeting in case anyone has any questions regarding the resolutions. This meeting will be held virtually, and the live stream link can be found on the Board of Commissioners page of the county website. You can also find the live stream on the Beaver County Commissioners YouTube channel.

The Beaver County Salary Board Work Session Meeting is canceled this week. The regular Salary Board Meeting will be held next Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM.