Tune into 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA as Michael Crudden from Rosalind’s Candy Castle in New Brighton will join Frank Sparks on Teleforum at 10:10 a.m. today, April 9, 2019.
Michael will talk about the storied over 100 year history of Rosalind Candy Castle, the sweet treats available, what’s new, and Rosalind’s extended Easter hours. The interview will also stream live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/
Mother pleads no contest in 17-month-old boy’s 2016 death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A mother accused of killing her 17-month-old son and then sending the boy’s father videos of abuse has pleaded no contest to homicide and attempted homicide charges.
Twenty-four-year-old Christian Clark of McKeesport entered the pleas Monday, the day jury selection was scheduled for her trial. She will face a mandatory life term without possibility of parole.
Allegheny County prosecutors earlier said they would seek the death penalty in the case but rescinded that notification Monday.
Clark charged in the November 2016 death of Andre Price III and was also accused of threatening the life of the boy’s 2-year-old sister.
During hours of angry texts, investigators said, she sent pictures and graphic videos of abuse to the boy’s father, who was charged with child endangerment.
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This story has been corrected to note the defendant’s age is 24 rather than 21.
Schwarber, Cubs beat Pirates 10-0 in Wrigley opener
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Chicago’s beleaguered bullpen stepped up after Jon Lester departed with left hamstring tightness, leading the Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 in their home opener on Monday.
Brad Brach, Brandon Kintzler, Randy Rosario and Pedro Strop combined for seven innings of four-hit ball after Lester was removed with two on and no outs in the third. Brach (1-0) pitched two innings for his first win with the Cubs.
Chicago had an 8.37 bullpen ERA on its opening 2-7 trip, amplifying concerns about pitching depth with relievers Brandon Morrow, Xavier Cedeno and Tony Barnette sidelined by injuries. Manager Joe Maddon said he was confident the bullpen will settle eventually, and it delivered on a picturesque day at Wrigley Field.
Pittsburgh had won four in a row, but it hurt itself with four errors, including three by shortstop Kevin Newman. Melky Cabrera had two of the Pirates’ seven hits.
The game began to get away from Pittsburgh after Jameson Taillon (0-2) retired the first two batters in the second. Daniel Descalso reached on a throwing error by Newman, and Chicago was off and running.
After Jason Heyward was walked intentionally, Lester drove a 0-2 pitch into the gap in left-center for an RBI double. Lester scored from second on Ben Zobrist’s two-run single, sliding home safely for a 3-0 lead.
Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez tacked on RBI singles, and Newman committed two more errors on a Schwarber grounder, allowing another run to come home. Baez shrugged as he stood on first base after throwing his bat at a ball in the dirt, leading to a liner that just got over Newman’s head.
Taillon was charged with six unearned runs and four hits in two innings. Rizzo’s run-scoring single appeared to go off his head, but he stayed in the game.
Schwarber capped the scoring when he drove a 1-0 pitch from Steven Brault over the wall in left-center for his third homer in the fourth, delighting the crowd of 40,692. He went deep 26 times last season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: OF Gregory Polanco (left shoulder surgery) and RHP Dovydas Neverauskas (left oblique strain) began rehab assignments with Class A Bradenton on Sunday.
Cubs: Morrow (elbow surgery) has completed each of his bullpen sessions so far “without incident,” according to president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. The next step for Morrow is expected to be finalized this week. … Barnette (right shoulder inflammation) and Cedeno (left wrist inflammation) are “moving along and getting closer to the possibility of rehab assignments,” Epstein said. “No setbacks with either guy.”
UP NEXT
Following an off day, right-handers Jordan Lyles and Yu Darvish get the ball when the series resumes Wednesday night. Lyles (0-0, 0.00 ERA) made his Pittsburgh debut Thursday against Cincinnati and pitched five innings in the Pirates’ 2-0 victory. Darvish (0-1, 8.10 ERA) struggled in his first two starts of the year, issuing 11 walks in just 6 2/3 innings.
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Beaver County Prothonotary Candidate Michael Rossi joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum, Monday April 8, 2019 at 10:10 a.m..
Rossi a resident of Center Twp. discussed his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Prothonotary of Beaver County. Rossi is running against fellow Democrats Sherri Zibaila and Ashley Trautman. The winner in the May 21, 2019 Primary Election will face off against the Republican nominee on Tuesday November 5, 2019. Currently the only Republican on the ballot is Jodi Hill.
Rossi discussed his public life starting on the then Center School Board and how he has learned what politics is all about with his experiences. Rossi ran unsuccessfully for Pa State Representative against Jim Christiana in 2016. Rossi who is 59 years old Rossi, has also been a network technician for Verizon. He is a former J&L Steel Corp. employee. Throughout his career, Rossi has been a union organizer and local union president. He also served as president of the Center Area School Board for two years while the district underwent a voluntary merger with Monaca School District which he said was a hard decision but the right decision to make.
Mike is married to his lovely wife Mary Jane and the Public Address Announcer for the Central Valley Warriors and other local teams. Rossi is also an avid golfer. If you would like more information or would like to reach out to Mike you can contact him via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mikerossi59
You can watch Mike’s interview as it was streamed on Facebook Live by pressing the play button below….
The Series will continue this Thursday when Julian Taylor a Democratic Candidate for Beaver County Commissioner will join Frank on Thursday April 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. .
One of Rossi’s opponents Ashley Troutman will join Frank on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m..
Kirstjen Nielsen says she continues to support President Donald Trump’s goal of securing the U.S.-Mexico border in her first public remarks since her surprise resignation as Homeland Security secretary. Nielsen told reporters gathered outside her Alexandria, Virginia, home on Monday that she will keep supporting “all efforts to address the humanitarian and security crisis” on the border. Nielsen resigned Sunday and is being replaced by Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan.
Two thieves who snatched a statue of a lion from outside a home in a Philadelphia suburb had a change of heart after police posted surveillance video of the heist. The statute was taken from the West Chester residence on Wednesday. But by Friday, police posted a video of the thieves returning it. They also left behind a bouquet of flowers and a card.
A county tourism group is sticking by its decision to hold a meeting at a historic venue in central Pennsylvania, despite an outcry of the locale’s policy banning same-sex weddings. The Star Barn is a premier wedding spot in Elizabethtown, surrounded by farmland, orchards and vineyards in scenic Lancaster County.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to hold rallies in battleground states this weekend, starting Friday night in the liberal stronghold of Madison, Wisconsin. Sanders announced Monday that he will also hold rallies on Saturday at a community college in Warren, Michigan, and in Pittsburgh on Sunday. His campaign says additional stops in Indiana and Ohio are also planned.
A new study says sniffling, sore-throated kids seen via telemedicine visits were far more likely to be prescribed antibiotics than those who went to a doctor’s office or clinic. Many of those prescriptions disregarded medical guidelines, raising the risk they could cause side effects or contribute to the rise of antibiotic-resistant germs.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is a front-runner in this presidential campaign. Sanders leads the pack of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in fundraising and is drawing big crowds in early voting states less than two months into his second White House bid. Sanders raised more than $18 million in the first fundraising quarter, far outpacing his rivals.