Author: Beaver County Radio

Comey: ‘Sure Looks Like’ Enough Evidence to Prosecute Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday “it sure looks like” there is enough evidence to prosecute President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice contained in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. In remarks at at a CNN Town Hall, Comey added “there’s no doubt” Mueller’s findings would have produced obstruction charges if Trump were not president. The Town Hall was held on the 2-year anniversary of Comey’s firing from the FBI by Trump. That move was one of 10 instances laid out in the Mueller report as possible obstruction of justice on the part of Trump.

List Of Local Teams That Have Qualified For WPIAL Baseball & Softball Playoffs

With the dusk of the high school year coming to a close, the dawn of the softball and baseball playoffs have arrived in the WPIAL. In all, 24 teams from Beaver County and the local coverage area–13 in baseball, 11 in softball–have qualified for the WPIAL playoffs beginning next week. Here is the full list:

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Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for the latest playoff updates.

Saturday Is National Train Day

TODAY IS NATIONAL TRAIN DAY…AS WE HEAR IN THIS REPORT FROM BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Center In Midland Golf Outing Just One Week Away

THE CENTER IN MIDLAND IS GEARING UP FOR ITS 4TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING COMING UP NEXT WEEK. COREY MILLER IS THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT THE CENTER…AND HE’S INVITING EVERYONE TO COME OUT FOR A FUN AFTERNOON OF GOLFING, WHILE HELPING FUND THE CENTER FOR KIDS:

HE SAYS IT’S GOING TO BE A FUN-FILLED SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON MAY 18TH…

HE SAYS THERE ARE SOME GREAT PRIZES YOU COULD WIN THAT DAY…

HE AND HIS WIFE JEN TELL US IT’S VERY EASY TO REGISTER…

WE ASKED HIS WIFE JEN WHERE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT GO TOWARDS…

HIS WIFE JEN SAYS THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER IS TO MEET THE NEWS OF THE COMMUNITY…

COREY SAYS THEY’RE HOPING TO BEAT LAST YEAR’S NUMBERS…

SO CHIP IN FOR THE KIDS…BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE AT THE SEVEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB…SATURDAY, MAY 18TH… 12 NOON REGISTRATION…1PM SHOTGUN START…WITH ALL THE PROCEEDS GOING TO TO THE CENTER IN MIDLAND.

Old Economy Park Pool Opens Memorial Day, Needs More Staff

THE OLD ECONOMY PARK SWIMMING POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY…BUT THEY NEED MORE STAFF. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Free lecture at Beaver County Genealogy Center 5/22/19

You’re Invited!  Don’t miss the next public lecture presented by the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center.  Genealogist Mark H. Welchley discusses the latest advances in genetic technology (DNA) and how it relates to your genealogy on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 PM in Beaver Train Station, 250 East End Ave.,  Beaver, PA.  A brief business meeting precedes the lecture to adopt a revised set of bylaws.  Refreshments also will be served that evening to celebrated the organization’s founding in 1971 and sixth anniversary in the Beaver facility.  Invite a friend,neighbor or relative to come with you.

As always, admission if free.

Senior Republican In PA Senate Wants To Sell Lieutenant Governor’s Residence At Fort Indiantown Gap

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A senior Republican in the Pennsylvania Senate wants to sell the lieutenant governor’s residence at Fort Indiantown Gap, telling fellow senators it would save money. President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati on Thursday asked for co-sponsors for legislation he’s drafting to unload the three-story, 2,400 square-foot house. Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman isn’t living there and has plans to let children use the pool this summer.

PA State Board Of Education Giving Its Support To Gov. Wolf’s Schooling Proposals

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s State Board of Education is giving its support to proposals by Gov. Tom Wolf to require students start schooling by age 6 and continue until they’re at least 18. The board voted unanimously Wednesday for the Democratic governor’s proposals that he unveiled in February. Lawmakers still must approve the proposals for them to take effect.

All Military Personnel invited to join Beaver Parade 5/27/19

THE BEAVER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY                                                    Monday, May 27th, 2019, starting at 10:30 AM

Each year the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation sponsors the colorful Beaver Memorial Day Parade.  All military personnel, whether retired or  active service, are invited to march or ride, joining with the Beaver Area Senior High School  Marching Band, JROTC and many other local organizations.  A special Memorial Ceremony in the Beaver Cemetery immediately follows.  The program features an invited speaker, the BAHS Concert Choir, recitation of the Gettysburg Address by the Senior Class President and a military salute.  A new addition this year is a restored Revolutionary War-era cannon which will be fired as part of the military salute.  A complementary luncheon is provided by the Fort McIntosh Foundation on College Ave. for all military personnel and their families.  For additional information, contact Chuck Snitger at 724-728-3783