Weather Report 1/6/20
Today- Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 41.
Tonight- Some clouds. Low 26
Tomorrow- Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 41.
Weather Report 1/6/2020
Author: Beaver County Radio
3 Long Tenured Row Officers Retire
Last week, 3 of the longest tenured Row Officers in Beaver County retired. They were Recorder of Deeds Janice Beall, Treasurer Connie Javens and Prothonotary Nancy Werme. Between the 3 of them, they had 72 years of service to Beaver County. All 3 women stated that a desire for more family time is what prompted their retirement.
CCBC Boys Basketball wins 10th Straight game!!
(Center Twp., Pa.) The Community College of Beaver County Men’s basketball team has been on a hot streak winning Ten straight games since losing to Harcum College in overtime at the Philly Juco Classic on November 10, 2019. The Titans are now 11-1 overall and. The Titan’s also remained undefeated at the Dome this year at 4-0.
Beaver County Radio’s Bob Barrickman and Tom Hays had the call from the CCBC Dome as Head Coach Bryen Spriggs Titan’s hadn’t played since December 21 and were looking to put the holidays behind them and get back to work. At the break the Titans held a slim 36 to 34 lead. In the end the Titan’s pulled away down the stretch and won 71-62. Simeon Fryer was high scorer for the Titans with 20 points and Chris Greene tallied 19.
The Titans are back at it tomorrow night, Monday January 6, 2020 on the road at the Community College of Allegheny County at 6 p.m.
Check out the photos of some of the action from today’s game.
CCBC Wins 10th Straight
Final Score: College Basketball.
CCBC 71, Cuyahoga CC 62.
CCBC is now 11-1 for the season, winners of 10 straight. Simeon Fryer was high scorer for the Titans with 20 points and Chris Greene tallied 19.
CCBC Leads Cuyahoga CC At Haltime
Halftime:
CCBC 36, Cuyahoga CC 34
Poll: What does Beaver County Need to be Successful again
(Beaver Falls Pa.) We at Beaver County Radio want to know what do you think that Beaver County needs to be successful again?
With all the hustle and bustle of the Shell Petro-Chemical Plant being built and business starting to thrive once again William Day, President of St. Barnabas Health System got to thinking and he posed that question to Beaver County Radio Station Manager and Owner Mark Peterson and Peterson said “Let’s ask the Citizens”. So now we want to know what you think.
Frank Sparks, host of Teleforum and Program Director will discuss this very topic with Mr. Day at 10:10 a.m. on Monday January 6, 2019 during Teleforum. You are also invited to give you opinion by calling 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888 during Frank’s show from 9 a.m. to Noon.
So Beaver County we want to hear you . “What does Beaver County need to Succeed Again?”
On short notice, US fast-response force flies to Mideast
On short notice, US fast-response force flies to Mideast
By SARAH BLAKE MORGAN and JONATHAN DREW Associated Press
Hundreds of U.S. soldiers have deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Kuwait to serve as reinforcements in the Middle East amid rising tensions following the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general. Lt. Col. Mike Burns is a spokesman for the 82nd Airborne Division. He told The Associated Press that 3,500 members of the division’s quick-deployment brigade will have deployed within a few days. The wife of one soldier who recently deployed said that his departure was so abrupt she didn’t have the chance to say goodbye in person or by phone.
Iraq’s Parliament calls for expulsion of U.S. troops
Iraq’s Parliament calls for expulsion of U.S. troops
Iraq’s Parliament is calling for the expulsion of U.S. troops from the country in reaction to the American drone attack that killed a top Iranian general. Lawmakers approved a resolution Sunday asking the Iraqi government to end the agreement under which Washington sent forces more than four years ago to help fight the Islamic State group. A pullout of the estimated 5,200 U.S. troops could cripple the battle against ISIS and allow its resurgence.
Tanev’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Canadiens 3-2
Tanev’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Canadiens 3-2
Brandon Tanev scored in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Bryan Rust tied it with a goal in the third period and Zach Aston-Reese also scored for the Penguins. Matt Murray made 26 saves. Artturi Lehkonen scored both goals for the Canadiens, who dropped their fifth straight. Max Domi extended his points streak to nine games with an assist, and Carey Price stopped 34 of 37 shots. Tanev scored 1:49 into overtime off a rebound.
5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
Officials in Pennsylvania say five people have been killed and dozens more hospitalized in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A turnpike spokesman tells The Associated Press that the Westmoreland County coroner confirmed the deaths in the early Sunday crash and said 60 people were hospitalized with injuries. A tweet from the spokesman says the crash involved a passenger bus, two tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. The crash has closed the turnpike for an 86-mile stretch.