Author: Beaver County Radio

WPIAL Boys and Girls High School Basketball Playoff Bracket

 

 

5A Boys: First Round

West Allegheny vs Mckeesport, @North Allegheny, 02/17/2020 8 p.m

4A Boys:

Blackhawk vs Elizabeth Forward,@West Allegheny, 02/19/2020 8 p.m

Ambridge vs Ringgold, @ Peters Township, 02/19/2020 8 p.m

QuakerValley-Bye

3A Boys:

Lincoln Park vs Deer Lake, @Fox Chapel, 02/14/2020 8 p.m

Beaver Falls vs Southmoreland, @Mt. Lebanon, 02/14/2020 6:30 p.m.

Aliquippa vs Steel Valley, @West Allegheny, 02/14/2020 8 p.m

2A Boys:

Our Lady Sacred Heart-Bye

Sewickley Academy vs Springdale, @Shaler, 02/15/2020 2:30 p.m

South Side vs Serra Catholic, @Peters Township, 02/15/2020 2:30 p.m

A Boys: Cornell-Bye

5A Girls: First Round

Moon vs Mars, @North Hills, 02/18/2020 6:30 p.m

4A Girls:

Central Valley-Bye

Blackhawk-Bye

Quaker Valley vs West Mifflin, @Peters Township, 02/17/2020 6:30

3A:

Beaver-Bye

Freedom vs Derry, @Fox Chapel, 02/19/2020 6:30 p.m

2A:

Our Lady Sacred Heart-Bye

South Side vs Frazier, @Trinity, 02/14/2020 6:30 p.m

A Girls:

Rochester-Bye

Sewickley Acadmey vs St. Joseph, @Northgate, 02/18/2020 6:30 p.

 

 

 

Busch has done it all in NASCAR, except win the Daytona 500

Busch has done it all in NASCAR, except win the Daytona 500
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
Kyle Busch has had a victory lane party  at every NASCAR track from Darlington to Dover. He has even celebrated at Daytona, with a 2008 summer race victory on his resume. But he is 0 for 14 at the Daytona 5004. Winning the biggest race in NASCAR remains a goal for Busch. He already has two NASCAR Cup Series  championships and more than 200 NASCAR victories. But he would very much like to win Sunday’s race to add to his bucket list.

Pennsylvania launches online application for mail-in ballots

Pennsylvania launches online application for mail-in ballots
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
Pennsylvania is launching the website where voters for the first time can request the newly legalized mail-in ballots ahead of the state’s April 28 primary election. Beginning Tuesday, someone applying online must supply a driver’s license number or an identification card number from a card issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, as well as their name, address, phone number and email address. The mail-in ballots, part of an election reform law signed in October by Gov. Tom Wolf, now allow all voters to vote by mail for any reason.

“Chiz Rider in Concert” March 1, 2020

On Sunday evening, March 1st, the Marion Hill Alliance Church at 4607 Rochester Rd., Pulaski Twp. in New Brighton will be hosting the nationally know, high energy trumpeter, Chiz Rider.

Chiz’s trumpet ministry appeals to a wide age range from the heartfelt “Amazing Grace” to the contemporary sounds of “SOS”.

The concert starts at 6:00 PM and Admission if FREE.  A free will offering will be received.  All are welcome.

For more information, call 724-846-1545 or 724-846-2174.

Homemade Spaghetti/Gnocchi Dinner 2-11-20

St. Titus Parish in Aliquippa will hold its delicious Homemade Spaghetti/Gnocchi Dinner on Wednesday, February 12th.

Dinners are served from 12 Noon to 6:30 PM.

Your dinner includes choice of homemade spaghetti or gnocchi, 2 meatballs, dinner salad and roll.

All dinners are $10.00.   Takeouts are available by calling 724-378-2734.

PA Atty General’s Office Sues Electronic Cigarette Manufacturer Juul Labs Inc.

The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office sued electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. on Monday over how its products are marketed and sold to teenagers. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said in a statement that Juul “knowingly targeted young people with tactics similar to the tobacco companies’ playbook. There is no proof these e-cigarettes are safe and until there is, we need to get Juul products off shelves and out of the hands of young people.” There have been 61 confirmed and 59 probable cases of vaping products associated lung injury in Pennsylvania.

Beaver County Humane Society Officials Call for Vaccinations Against Deadly Parvovirus

The Beaver County Humane Society is calling for dog owners in the county to have their dogs and puppies vaccinated against parvovirus…as the shelter received a second stray puppy who tested positive in recent months. Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak spoke with the Humane Society’s Susan Salyards. She says they’re concerned because the Parvovirus can be deadly…

 

She says they’re concerned because a 2nd stray puppy has come down with the virus in recent months…

 

She explains why dog owners need to get your pets vaccinated against this virus…

She talked about the vaccination itself…

I asked her what are the symptoms of the Parvovirus?

Salyards says there is no outbreak at the shelter, but they’re urging dog owners to get their pets vaccinated just as a precaution.

Detroit Man Arrested in Ambridge

A Detroit man has been arrested in Ambridge on drug charges. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on play to hear Sandy’s report…

Larry Bettencourt Of Champion Life Church Is February Focus Of “People Purpose Planet”

What does it truly mean to be “causal”?

That and several other different questions in regards to vocation and worship were asked and answered in the February 2020 edition of “People Purpose Planet”, presented by The Chiropractic Health Center in Chippewa.

This month’s guest, Pastor Larry Bettencourt of Champion Life Church in Chippewa, joined Dr. Pete Birchler from the CHC and AM Beaver County host Matt Drzik (after a slight delay) to talk about his brand of faith and worship. Pastor Larry spoke about how he feels worshipers need to “come as they are”, the idea of being “fake” when it comes to presenting yourself before the Lord, and the logistics of making Champion Life a permanent facility.

To watch the full interview, click on the Facebook feed below!

Aliquippa Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Drug Charges

An Aliquippa woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Pittsburgh to drug charges. 30 year old Carlisha Williams pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Authorities allege Williams provided other suspects an address to receive packages of fentanyl shipped from overseas. Sentencing is set for May. Williams faces up to 40 years in prison a five million dollar fine or both.