Author: Beaver County Radio

Lincoln Park defeats Aliquippa 73-69 in Overtime

In a game heard on WBVP, WMBA and TribLive Tom Hays and Bruce Fry had the call from Aliquippa High School. A game in which Aliquippa had all the momentum early in a defensive battle. They built a lead that was as big as 15 late in the third. Lincoln Park didn’t go down easily. They ended the 3rd quarter on an 7-0 run making it an eight point lead for Aliquippa entering the 4th. Lincoln park got two late free throws to tie the game to end regulation. In overtime Lincoln Park jumped ahead and never looked back taking the game by a final 73-69

Second Annual Notes On Local Entertainment Special Christmas Sound Stage Broadcast!

After last year’s wildly successful debut, the “Beaver County Live Christmas Sound Stage” is back! The special 2 hour live broadcast and video stream presentation will be hosted by Frank Sparks and Scott Tady on December 20 from 10 A.M. until Noon. The program will feature in studio performances by local artists including The  Sidewinder Band, Diane Brosius and Pat Septak among others, all playing their versions of popular Christmas music. It’s kind of like the Grand Ole’ Opry, Beaver County style! Tune in and get into the holiday spirit! Thank you to our sponsors, featured above! 

Peace Light..Over 1,000 years…burns in Ellwood City this Sat.

The Peace Light began its journey at the Eternal flame in the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The oil lamps there have reportedly been burning for over 1,000 years. The social network is low-tech…moving through a chain of personal exchanges organized by the Boy Scouts of America and worldwide counterparts using nothing more than a wick dipped in oil or wax. It has traveled all over the world and will be in Ellwood City this Saturday at Dayspring Harvest ministries at 316 Sixth St. from 10 AM till 1 PM. Next you will find it at Habitual Glasss Vape & Skate at 505 Lawrence Ave. from 1-8PM. Come see the Peace Light to be a part of history and the place where Christmas began.

Judge may dismiss application of the death penalty

The judge presiding over the case against  two men accused of a mass slaying in Wilkinsburg nearly three years ago said Monday that “the stress placed upon jurors assigned to decide the life or death of the convicted” will cause him to “seriously” consider a motion seeking to dismiss the application of the death penalty against them

The trial of Cheron Shelton, 31 and Robert Thomas, 30, who are charged with killing five adults and an unborn child during a cookout on March 9, 2016 has been scheduled for jury selection on September 9th.  Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Murder attempt failed, Tiny Children left alone

According to Butler Township police, a man left his two small children home alone while he tried to kill their mother. Gage Carrozi shot through Jessica McFarland’s door seven times, one of those bullets hitting her. The incident put three Butler area schools on lockdown. Officials said they ultimately found Carrozi under a bridge and took him into custody. He is facing a number of charges, including child endangerment.