There will be no tax increase in 2020 for Ambridge residents. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
No Tax Increase in 2020 for Ambridge Residents
Author: Beaver County Radio
Lawmakers, Activists Encourage Pennsylvanians to Sign up to be Marrow Donors
The chances of a leukemia patient getting a suitable match for a marrow transplant is less than 50 percent, if that patient is African-American or Latino. As Don Rooney reports, the odds get better when more people register as donors…
Wolf Administration Reminds High School Students to Enter PennDOT’s ‘Innovations Challenge’
The Wolf Administration reminds high school students to enter PennDOT’s “innovations challenge”. Beaver County Radio News Intern Alex D’itri has more…
Coroner: Man’s Death on Hunting Trip Ruled Accidental
HARMONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man died following a hunting accident in the western Pennsylvania town of Harmonsburg over the weekend. State police in Meadville say 19-year-old Jacob Smith of Linesville was hunting with friends in Summit Township. The Crawford County coroner said Smith was removing items from a hunting sled when his shotgun accidentally went off shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Coroner Scott Schell told the Meadville Tribune that shotgun pellets struck Smith in the abdomen.
Man, Woman Gunned Down in Wilkinsburg, Police Suspect Backseat Passenger
WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in Allegheny County believe a backseat passenger shot and killed a man and woman who were sitting in a car. Police say officers found the woman lying in a street with multiple gunshot wounds in Wilkinsburg just after 9 p.m. Sunday. They also noticed a car nearby, with its door open. A man was found inside with multiple gunshot wounds. Police believe they were sitting in the car when the backseat passenger shot the man. The woman tried to escape.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SR 151 in Independence Township Closed Until Further Notice
Due to a landslide, a portion of SR 151 between Park Road and Plunket Road in Independence Township, Beaver County is currently closed to traffic. PennDOT’s contractor is in the process of installing traffic control devices with the anticipation of reopening traffic to a single lane restriction. Additional details will be provided as soon as they are available.
Sunshine, Milder Temperatures Expected In First Half of Thanksgiving Week
WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 2019
TODAY – SUNSHINE AND CLOUDS MIXED. HIGH – 52.
TONIGHT – GENERALLY CLEAR SKIES. LOW – 38.
TUESDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 57.
Aliquippa Light Up Night 12/5/19
Aliquippa’s Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the “The Gathering” on Franklin Avenue A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS will be held Thursday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The annual Christmas tree lighting will be held in front of the police department .
There will bee food, activities, raffles, and oh yes….A visit from Santa Claus!!
Winterfest Returns To Beaver Falls On November 30
It’s beginning to look a lot like…well, you know.
The holiday season is already being celebrated by many, but the full-swing embrace to Christmas comes this weekend following Thanksgiving. A major part of that in Beaver County will be the 2nd Annual Beaver Falls Winterfest taking place beginning at 2 PM at the parklet by the Carnegie Free Library, culminating with the lighted holiday parade set to kick off at 6 PM. Winterfest is presented by the Beaver Falls Business District Authority in conjunction with the City of Beaver Falls.
Winterfest Committee members Paula Durish, Nancy Valentine-Jones, and Chris Kosanovich joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the changes and updates from last year’s inaugural event, as there will be a DJ playing music and fun/games for the kids provided by the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. There will also be food trucks and open greetings by the downtown businesses throughout the afternoon and evening along 7th Avenue. Plus Beaver County Radio, as is tradition, will broadcast the lighted holiday parade as it sleds its way down through Tigertown.
If you have questions or inquiries about Winterfest or the Parade, contact the Winterfest committee at bfchristmascommittee@gmail.com or contact Paula Durish at the Beaver Falls City Building at (724) 847-2800 ext. 215.
Click on the players below to listen back (or again) to the 2019 Winterfest Preview!
Chris Shovlin Talks About Midland Coach Ed Olkowski’s Legacy On Sports Slam
Among many names in the history of Midland Basketball from Simmie Hill to Maverick Rowan, it is the name of Ed Olkowski that will stand alone on the floor of Midland’s basketball court.
Beaver County Radio alumnus and Beaver County Sports Hall Of Fame Announcer Chris Shovlin talked with Greg Benedetti & Matt Drzik on the Saturday Sports Slam in regards to Olkowski’s dedication ceremony that will be taking place on December 5 in Midland. The event will be open to Midland & Lincoln Park students as well as the general public.
Shovlin spoke about Olkowski’s influence on years of Midland basketball, from his assistant position on the 1965 PIAA champion squad (“the best team ever according to many, including myself,” says Shovlin) to his long storied history of being an educator in the Midland school district.
To listen to the entirety of the interview, click on the player below!