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2019 Beaver County Candidate Spotlight kicks off with Steve Necaster on Beaver County Radio

Written by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio Staff

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) It is voting season and with just a couple weeks left until the November 5th general election Frank Sparks kicked off a series of interviews on Teleforum on Thursday October 24, 2019  highlighting the candidates running for contested offices and seats in Beaver County.

Frank’s first guest was Republican Candidate for the Court of Common Pleas, Steve Necaster. Steve told the listerners about his ealry life growing up in Rochester, New York. Steve then talked about how he decided to attend Geneva College where he met his wife. After graduating from Geneva he went to law school at Regent University and after law school he and his wife settled in Harrisburg. Pa. for a short time before moving back to Beaver County where his wife is originally from. Necaster proceeded to talk about his passion for law and helping people and that is what drives him and why he wants to be a judge for the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas.

You can watch Steve’s interview as it streamed live on Facebook by pressing the play button below:

The Series will continue on Monday October 28, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. with Democratic Cadidate for the Beaver County Treasures Office Lori Bohach. You can check the schedule for when your favorite candidate will be on the air by going to our schedule page at beavercountyradio.com.

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s Bill to Appeal Asset Tax Passes State House

A bill proposed by State Representative Aaron Bernstine that would repeal an asset tax has been passed by the state House. Beaver County radio news intern Alex D’Itri has the report…

Career Day at the Mall Was a Success!

(Monaca, PA): The PA Career Link in the Beaver Valley Mall hosted their annual Job and Career Fair from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, which brought over 90 vendors to the event and a lot of people from the Beaver County area to the Mall. Zach Ulrich was there broadcasting live during “Teleforum” hosted by Frank Sparks. Beaver County Radio also had a table there for people that were interested in a Career in Radio, along with all the other various Career possibilities there as well. Government, Retail and Construction were just some of the many categories of Careers that were at the event today. PA Career Link is located right across from Planet Fitness in the Mall (Next to the Senior Center) for all career help, info or if you need to make a resume.

 

 

Check out some of the photos from today’s event:

Graham Resolution Condemns ‘Closed’ House Impeachment Probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump, is introducing a resolution condemning the Democratic-controlled House for pursuing a “closed door, illegitimate impeachment inquiry.” Graham announced the move Thursday. The nonbinding resolution gives Senate Republicans a chance to show support for Trump at a moment when Trump is urging his GOP allies to get tougher and fight harder for him as the House impeachment probe gathers steam.

Joseph Max Lewis Talks About World Polio Day On A.M. Beaver County

Though polio is still a grim disease alone in its utter existence, World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24 this year, leaves plenty of reason to celebrate.

Author/attorney/Rotarian Joseph Max Lewis came on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik to talk about World Polio Day, and gave an extensive history on how the disease first was handled, and the incredible numbers that have polio on the verge of being eliminated from human existence. The conversation also talked about the different organizations that help in the funding to stop polio, and how the elimination of that disease could inspire the elimination of other disease.

For those interested in donating, go to endpolio.org/donate.

To listen to the full interview, click on the player below.

Chippewa Township Police Release Results of Aggressive Driving Enforcement

(All photos taken by Sandy Giordano or provided by PennDOT)

Chippewa Township police have released the results of its first day of aggressive-driving enforcement. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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Ambridge Man in Jail on Assault Charges

An Ambridge man is in jail this morning on assault charges. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Amazon Breaks Ground on First Fulfillment in Pittsburgh Area

Amazon broke ground Wednesday on its 11th fulfillment center in Pennsylvania and its first in the Pittsburgh area. The new facility will be located on Westport Road in Findlay Township, not far from Pittsburgh International Airport. Members of the West Allegheny High School marching band’s drum line performed at the groundbreaking yesterday. The new fulfillment center will be open in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season. Amazon expects to create more than 800 new full-time jobs.

Thousands of Supporters Turn Out to Hear President Trump in Pittsburgh

Supporters of President Donald Trump turned out in Pittsburgh for the Shale Insight Conference. The event was open to the public as the President spoke at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. President Trump spoke about energy jobs that he says will benefit the area. About two-thousand people showed up to hear the president speak. But not all people were supporting what President Trump was saying. Penn Avenue at Tenth Street was filled with Trump supporters and protesters. There were peaceful protests all day, though 14 people were arrested early Wednesday morning.