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$8.5 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized by State Police

State police have seized over $8.5 million in illegal drugs in the third quarter of 2019. Beaver County radio news intern Alex D’Itri has the report…

London Cain and Chris Cosky (aka Kate Harris) to be on “The Best of Beaver County” with host Jim Roddey Thursday Oct. 10, 2019 at 11 a.m.

(Beaver County, PA) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 A.M.  for “The Best of Beaver County”, an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in local neighborhoods, and the people that are making it happen.  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining “The Best Of Beaver County”.  Jim’s guests this week are London Cain, Founder, President of the Iron Horse Theater a Non Profit that offers after school programs for kids. Chris Cosky (aka Kate Harris) voice over actress,  Owner-Operator of B-Well Nation Fitness Center. Named 2019 Beaver County Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year.

A live video stream of this week’s edition of  “The Best Of Beaver County” can be viewed on the WBVP-WMBA Facebook page, plus the radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon.

 

BREAKING: Conservation District Announces It Will NOT Be Running 2020 Maple Syrup Festival

The future of the Maple Syrup Festival once again finds itself in a cloud of confusion after some major changes in the Beaver County Conservation District, including the leaving of director Jim Shaner. Matt Drzik has more from the County Courthouse:

UPDATE: Police say 1 Person Detained After Fatal Stabbing In Hopewell Township

UPDATE: Police have detained one person in connection to a late-night fatal stabbing in Hopewell Township. According to Hopewell Township Police, the stabbing was initially reported around 11 p.m. Tuesday on Guy Street. The victim was taken by Stat MedEvac to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Officials are not yet releasing his name. Officials were on the scene for at least eight hours, collecting evidence. At one point, they were waiting on a search warrant to comb through the crime scene. Police tape surrounded the entire home. The Hopewell Police chief says one person has been detained and there is “no danger to the public at this time.” The investigation is continuing. Aliquippa Police, Beaver County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Beaver County Detectives are assisting with the investigation. Stay with Beaver County Radio News for the latest on this developing story.

BREAKING NEWS: Police Seek Public’s Help In Search for Man who Attempted to Rob Rochester Restaurant

BREAKING NEWS: Rochester police are looking for a man who tried rob the cashier inside the Asian Kitchen on Brighton Avenue. They said the suspect was wearing a mask and told the victim to give him money. After the cashier refused to give the suspect money, she ran out of the restaurant, went after the suspect and told him she would call police. A pizza delivery driver spotted the suspect when he ran off. He managed to get away. The pizza delivery driver called 911 after checking on the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

UPDATE: Aliquippa Police Report No Attempted Abduction

UPDATE: Last night, Aliquppa residents were being asked to be on the lookout after a reported attempted luring. But his morning, Aliquippa police report there was no attempted abduction. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the update. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Stabbing in Hopewell Overnight

BREAKING NEWS: There was a fatal stabbing overnight in Hopewell Township. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details.  Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Beaver County Radio wants to know what questions you have for the Beaver County Commissioner Candidates.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver County Radio is hosting “Candidate Cast” on November 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Beaver County Radio and on Facebook live and we want to know what questions the citizens of Beaver County want us to ask the Candidates for Beaver County Commissioner. There are two simple ways that you can submit a question for consideration: First you can email fsparks@beavercountyradio.com   or you can submit a question via our in-box on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/ .

The only stipulation is you must be a Beaver County resident. along with your question leave your name and phone number. The cut-off for question submission is Friday October 25, 2019 at 3 p.m. .

If you would like more information you can call our business office at 724-846-4100.