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No Tax Increase In Ambridge Borough For 2019

NO TAX INCREASE IN AMBRIDGE BOROUGH FOR 2019. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Beaver Valley Bowl Fails To Sell At Auction

The building where Beaver Valley Bowl is in Rochester is still on the market after failing to sell at auction last week. None of the bids came close to the minimum of 500-thousand for the 80-thousand-square-foot property on New York Avenue. The building may go back out to auction in the spring.

Reassessment, Not Budget, Focus Of Work Session

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

During a brief 20-minute work session at the courthouse on Wednesday, the ongoing reassessment hearing between the County and Charles Betters became the focal point of discussion, rather than the 2019 budget that was first introduced last week.

When asked about the current status of the reassessment hearings, Solicitor Garen Fedeles said that it’s in the hands of Harrisburg:

 

Then it was asked if there was a Plan B for the County if they were to lose the reassessment hearings. Fedeles responded by saying that there would be legal options to deal with the $8-10 million matter…

 

…while Commissioner Sandie Egley reassured that the County will be prepared if they were to come out on the losing side:

 

As far as the 2019 budget, there was little discussion among the Commissioners themselves and even less among the department heads:

 

As Commissioner Camp mentioned in the above clip, department heads can attend the work session on December 19 in case they want to address any revisions or considerations for the proposed $210 million County Budget.

WBVP-WMBA Owner Honored for Service to the Community

WBVP-WMBA Station Owner Mark Peterson was honored Tuesday night at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce 2018 Awards Night Banquet.  He received the “Service to the Community” award, in recognition of his dedication to service through Beaver County Radio and in his personal time. Mark was presented by long-time station employee and Sports Director, Bob Barrickman, who was a previous awardee. Also present for the banquet were Cyndi Peterson, Diane Powers, Taylor Nichol, Maureen Cipriani, Pat Septak, and Matt Drzik.

In 2013, Mark and his wife Cyndi Peterson formed Sound Ideas Media LLC and bought WBVP and WMBA. In May of 2018, he authored and self published Behind the Microphone- The History of Radio in Beaver County, PA. The 270 page book chronicles the invention and development of radio in general, and the history of the five radio stations that have existed in Beaver County through the years. He continues to manage the company, which employs around 20 people.  In addition to operating WBVP and WMBA, Mark Peterson serves on the board of directors for several local organizations, including the CCBC Foundation, Beaver County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Drug Free Communities-Aliquippa. He also volunteers at The Well, a community outreach ministry operated by The Soma Gathering church in Beaver Falls. He has also promoted and organized the annual “Run for McGuire” charity motorcycle ride, benefiting McGuire Memorial, for the past five years.

Bucs Deal Ivan Nova to White Sox for minor league pitcher!!!

Pitcher Ivan Nova acquired by White Sox from Pirates
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Right-hander Ivan Nova has been acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Yordi Rosario and $500,000 in international signing bonus pool allocation.
A 31-year-old right-hander, Nova was 9-9 with a 4.19 ERA in 29 starts this season, striking out 114 in 161 innings. He is 78-64 with a 4.26 ERA in nine seasons with the New York Yankees (2010-16) and Pirates (2016-18).
Nova has a $8.5 million base salary next year in the final season of a $26 million, three-year contract, then can become a free agent.
A 19-year-old right-hander, Rosario was 1-4 with a 2.57 ERA in 11 starts and three relief appearances last year in the Dominican Summer League and Arizona Rookie League. He struck out 70 in 56 innings.
The trade was announced Tuesday at the winter meetings.
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AP source: McCutchen, Phillies agree to $50M, 3-year deal

AP source: McCutchen, Phillies agree to $50M, 3-year deal
By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement, which includes a club option for 2022, is subject to a successful physical.
The 32-year-old McCutchen was an All-Star each season from 2011-15, topping .300 in batting average from 2012-14. He was the NL MVP in 2013.
McCutchen nine years with Pittsburgh before he was traded to San Francisco last winter. He was dealt to the New York Yankees on Aug. 31 and hit .255 with 20 homers and 65 RBIs in 155 games overall this year.
McCutchen has 223 homers, a .287 average and 790 RBIs in 10 major league seasons.
Philadelphia remains interested in Bryce Harper, the top free agent on the market, but has a surplus of outfielders, including Odubel Herrera, Nick Williams, Aaron Altherr and Roman Quinn.
Rhys Hoskins is moving from left field to first base after the team traded Carlos Santana to Seattle for infielder Jean Segura last week.
Herrera, a former All-Star, is a trade candidate. He struggled in the second half last season and finished with career lows in batting average (.255) and on-base percentage (.310).
Philadelphia pursued Patrick Corbin and is still seeking a left-handed starter.
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AP Sports Writer Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia contributed to this report.
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PA’s Auditor General Urges State Lawmakers To Rein In Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Pennsylvania’s independently elected fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, saying the companies are allowed to operate in secrecy in ways that let them profit while driving up health care costs. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released an 18-page report Tuesday saying many other states have taken action to lower drug costs by forcing more transparency on pharmacy benefit managers.

Wampum Aviation Electrician & Gold Star Family Member Build Toy Helicopter

Aviation Electricians Mate 3rd Class Tess Jones, right, from Wampum, Pa., and Finley, a Gold Star family member, build a toy helicopter at the Norfolk International Airport during the 13th annual Snowball Express. The Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that was established in 2006. The organization’s mission is to bring new positive experiences to Gold Star families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katie Cox/Released)

11 Charged By Center Township Police

11 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHARGED BY CENTER TOWNSHIP POLICE FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE STORY…