Author: Beaver County Radio

Brian France Chairman and CEO of NASCAR arrested for DWI and possession!!!

NASCAR chairman arrested for DWI, oxycodone possession
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR mogul Brian France was arrested in New York’s Hamptons for driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone after he was seen blowing through a stop sign, police said.
France, the chairman and CEO of the auto racing behemoth, was arraigned Monday at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court after a night in jail and released on his own recognizance.
Information on a lawyer who could comment on France’s behalf was not immediately available, nor was information on his next court date.
NASCAR said in a statement that it takes France’s arrest “as a serious matter and will issue a statement after we have all of the facts.”
France, 56, was pulled over and arrested about 7:30 p.m. Sunday near the Sag Harbor waterfront. Officers saw indications of intoxication and found the pills during a subsequent search, police said.
TMZ first reported the arrest.
France has led NASCAR since 2003. He’s a third-generation leader of the company, which his late grandfather, Bill France Sr., founded in 1948.
France called into a radio show last month to refute a report that his family was looking into selling its racing properties, saying his family was “locked and loaded in its dedication to NASCAR.”
France was involved in a 2006 incident in Daytona Beach, Florida, when a police report stated he crashed his Lexus into a tree after entering a restaurant parking lot.
France later told an officer called to his home that he was drinking a soda and “bumped into something.”
But a witness called 911 and gave police a statement that claimed she saw France driving at a “very reckless speed,” and claimed France’s car hit the tree after hitting a parked car.
She said she also watched as France “fell over his own feet” as he got out of his car.
Her statement was not attached to the police report, and the Daytona Beach police chief later investigated whether France was given special treatment by authorities.

Major Train Derailment In Pittsburgh Expected To Cause Traffic Headaches

A railroad company says seven rail cars from a freight train have derailed in Pittsburgh, sending shipping containers tumbling down a hillside onto light rail tracks below. A Norfolk Southern spokesman updated the number of rail cars involved in Sunday afternoon’s derailment from original estimates of four cars. The cars were transporting shipping containers that were carrying housewares, food products and beverages.

Lots Of Sun In Beaver County Today; Heat Wave Continues

WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2018

 

TODAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. A SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM
POSSIBLE. HIGH NEAR 90.

TONIGHT – PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES. LOW – 71.

TUESDAY – MIXED CLOUDS AND SUN WITH SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. GUSTY WINDS AND SMALL
HAIL POSSIBLE. HIGH – 83.

2018 Run For McGuire Is A Huge Success!

Motorcycles lined up on 7th Avenue prior to Sunday’s “Run For McGuire.”

(Beaver County, PA)  Over $6,000 was raised in net proceeds on Sunday afternoon from the annual “Run For McGuire”, a charity motorcycle ride fund raiser organized and sponsored by WBVP and WMBA.  The beautiful sunny day was made even more spectacular by the sparkling chrome and colors, and the thunder of engines in the streets of Beaver County as around 150 participants lined up and drove the 60 plus mile course before enjoying a celebration picnic at shelter 18 in Brady’s Run Park.  “When we got on a flat stretch of road, there were bikes as far as the eye could see in front of me.” remarked on participant  at the picnic gathering after the ride.  “It was Amazing”.

Video of the procession leaving WBVP-WMBA at the start of Sunday’s Ride, courtesy of Frank Sparks:

Pictures from the 2018 “Run For McGuire” photos by Andy Ludwig and Mark Peterson:

The 2018 Run For McGuire was organized by the Run For McGuire Committee, including Don and Judie Minteer, Chuck Quinn, Art Terraccio, Tom Lesnick, John DeLuca, LuAnne Guzzetti, Rich Kosten and Mark Peterson.

Sponsors of the 2018 “Run For McGuire”:

Along with: American Legion Riders Post 474 in Zelienople, Auto Body Works,Beaver Falls Police Association,  Ceriani Construction, Craig’s Hardware, C.J. Rombold Engine Builders, Complete Family Vision Care, Cycle Motion, D & G Rent-Alls, Darlington Cycle, E.G.A. Electrical Services, Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland, Hallowed Grounds Coffee Roasterie, Hostetter Auctioneers, J & J Spratt Funeral Home, Jimmy K’s Bar and Grille, Junction Auto Service, Li’l Joe’s Bar and Grille, Marbull’s Restaurant and Tavern, Mazzant Painting, McGee Heating and Air Conditioning, McMahon’s Cycle Sales, Meyer’s Tire Service,Penstan Supply, Pro-Action Suspension, Reno Brothers, Skerlec Contracting, Stone Creek Structures, Sulli’s towing, and Uncl’ Chuck’s. 

Goodie Bags, Tie Dye Shirts And Great Prizes. Final Preparations Underway For The “Run For McGuire.”

2018 Run For McGuire committee members that were present Friday night L-R: Frank Sparks, Judie Minteer, Margie Terraccio, Don Minteer, Cindy Hornfeck, Chuck Quinn, Joyce Lewis-Andrews, Art Terraccio, John DeLuca, Tom Lesnick, and Penny Quinn.

(Beaver Falls, PA)  The “Run For McGuire” Committee gathered together at Beaver County Radio headquarters in Beaver Falls, PA  on Friday night to stuff goodie bags that will be given out to the first 200 participants in Sunday’s charity motorcycle ride. In addition to the goodie bags, this year’s “Run For McGuire” tee shirts, which have a tie dye pattern, were revealed, along with several fantastic prize baskets that had been assembled earlier in the day by WBVP-WMBA staff members.  Prizes included in the baskets are Tee Shirts from McMahon’s Cycle Sales, Kennywood tickets from WBVP-WMBA, gift certificate from Elements Day Spa and Salon, gift certificates from Big Nerd Tatoos and Art Gallery in New Brighton, gift certificates from Al’s Corner, tee shirt and driving glasses from Mac’s Motorcycles, a “Divine Time” clock, New King James Bible, and note pad holder and set from The Christian Motorcyclists Association,  a copy of the recently published book, “Behind The Microphone, The History Of Radio In Beaver County, PA”, and  a gift card and other merchandise from Texas Roadhouse in Monaca, among other things.

The Goodie bags were provided by Minuteman Press in Beaver Falls and after being filled, they included items from the Beaver Falls McDonalds, Cycle Motion, McGuire Memorial, WBVP-WMBA, Farmers Insurance, route directions, and other things.

Registration for “The Run For McGuire, A Special Ride For Special People” begins at 9 A. M. on Sunday August 5, 2018 at WBVP-WMBA 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010.  For more information follow on Facebook, or  visit the Run For McGuire web page.

Beaver Falls patrolman, Jim Siget, displays a copy of the route directions. Photo by Celeste Peterson.

This year’s route is a 60 plus mile trek through Beaver and Lawrence counties that was designed by Beaver Falls Police Chief John DeLuca and motorcycle patrolman Jim Siget.  The caravan will stop at Sheetz in New Castle, and at McGuire Memorial in Daugherty Township before ending with a celebration picnic at Brady’s Run Park.  DeLuca and Siget will provide police escort of the “Run For McGuire” on Sunday.

This is the 5th year that WBVP-WMBA has organized and sponsored the “Run For McGuire”.  So far, over $15,000 has been raised and donated to help fund the ongoing care and support of the special individuals served by McGuire Memorial.  Over 300 people have participated in previous rides.  Once again this year, all net proceeds will be donated to the McGuire Memorial Foundation.