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Dee Dixon, Democratic Candidate for Beaver County Recorder of Deeds pays a visit to Teleforum with Frank Sparks

by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) As part of the continuing series highlighting the candidates that are running for office in Beaver County this spring Dee Dixon who is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for Beaver County Treasurer stopped by Teleforum with Frank Sparks in the 10 o’clock hour on Wednesday May 1, 2019.

Frank Sparks and Dee Dixon on Teleforum May 1, 2019 (Photo by Matt Drzik, Beaver County Radio)

Dee told listeners about growing up in Kansas City Missouri and what brought her to the area nearly two decades ago. Dixon discussed her personal life and the challenges of raising three boys and being the only female in the house.  She also discussed her  professional life and her love for being a realtor and how she feels her experience makes her the perfect candidate for the Recorder of Deeds office in Beaver County. Dee  is running against Bob Williams and Michael Jackson on the Democratic ticket in  the upcoming primary election on May 21, 2019. The winner will then oppose the winner on the Republican ticket which features Ronald H. Alberti who is running unopposed.

If you would like more information about Dee or would like to support her campaign  you can go to her Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/deefordeeds/

If you would like to watch Dee’s interview as it streamed Live on Facebook press the play button below…….

Frank’s next set of interviews on Tuesday May 7, 2019 will feature Current Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio at 10:10 a.m. who is seeking  re-election on the Democratic ticket and Ashley Troutman at 11:10 a.m. who is seeking the nomination on the Democratic ticket for Beaver County Prothonotary.

Federal Judge Throws Out Former Penn State President Graham Spanier’s Misdemeanor Child-Endangerment Conviction

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out former Penn State President Graham Spanier’s misdemeanor child-endangerment conviction, less than a day before he was due to turn himself in to begin serving a jail sentence. The decision Tuesday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Karoline Mehalchick in Scranton, Pennsylvania, gave state prosecutors three months to retry Spanier under the state’s 1995 child endangerment law, the version in place in 2001.

Senior Day At The Mall Will Be Happening On May 8

The Senior Day At The Mall is returning to the Beaver Valley Mall on Wednesday May 8, focusing on Health & Wellness for the senior citizens of the county and surrounding areas. The event is presented by the Beaver County Office On Aging.

BCOA representatives Angela Gentile (Program Monitor) & Erin Shannon (Senior Day Coordinator) joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about this year’s event, including the different local businesses and groups that will be on hand to provide medical information and services, as well as the entertainment and food that will be provided.

Also, Beaver County will be there with the Personality Prize Wheel from 10 until Noon, and Frank Sparks & Ed Hermick will be broadcasting live during Teleforum.

If you want to listen back to the interview, click on the player below.

Elderberry Court In Ambridge Closed For Good

ELDERBERRY COURT IN AMBRIDGE HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS FOR GOOD. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

UPDATE: Beaver County Road Rage Suspect Facing Host Of Charges

A Beaver County road rage suspect is facing a host of charges after leading police on a high-speed chase. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the latest details in this updated report. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

State Rep. Josh Kail Is Prime Bill Sponsor In ‘Energize PA’ Package

A Beaver County state lawmaker was among the legislators who have unveiled “Energize PA,” which is being called a pro-growth, pro-jobs legislative package that will create jobs and redevelop infrastructure with no new fees or taxes. Several House Republican bill sponsors spoke at a Capitol press conference this week in Harrisburg about the package that is designed to create jobs, re-use abandoned manufacturing sites, and streamline permitting processes for brownfields and other sites. State Rep. Josh Kail is the prime sponsor of a bill in this package…

East Rochester Mayor Urges Residents Affected By Easter Weekend Storms To Attend Tonight’s Council Meeting

EAST ROCHESTER MAYOR BOB KNOX IS URGING ALL BOROUGH RESIDENTS WHOSE PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED FROM THE VIOLENT STORMS THAT WREAKED HAVOC ON THE BORO TWO WEEKENDS AGO…TO COME TO TONIGHT’S COUNCIL MEETING:

AS FAR AS WHERE AND WHEN THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW…

AGAIN…THAT’S TONIGHT AT 7PM…AT THE LACOCK DWELLING COMMUNITY BUILDING IN EAST ROCHESTER.

Independence Township Man Facing Drunk Driving, Terroristic Threats Charges

An Independence Township man is accused of assaulting his wife and two E-M-T’s in March. Brian Brown is facing drunken driving, terroristic threats, and other charges for the March 27th incidents that ended in the 400-block of Independence Road. Brown is accused of being combative with first responders following a crash, then police found his wife had suffered minor injuries during a domestic dispute back at his apartment on Village Road. Brown’s preliminary hearing is set for May 20th.

UPDATE: New Details Released On Tuesday’s Drug Raid In Ambridge

Two people are behind bars and thousands of dollars in drugs are off the street after a raid in Ambridge. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has new details in this updated report…