Author: Beaver County Radio

Prosecutors, Corrections Officers Urging Review of PA’s Parole Practices

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors and corrections officers are urging a review of Pennsylvania’s parole practices following the arrests of three parolees in unrelated homicides over the past two months. One is a convicted murderer who got out of prison in March and is charged with killing an 8-year-old boy two weeks ago. Two other parolees released from prison in the last two years are facing charges in the beating death of a 2-year-old Baltimore boy and the strangulation of a Hershey, Pennsylvania, woman.

Hopewell School Board Hires Asst. Principal and 2 New Teachers

THE HOPEWELL SCHOOL BOARD HAS HIRED AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND TWO NEW TEACHERS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Funeral Scheduled Today for Off-Duty Pgh Police Officer Shot to Death

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The funeral service is scheduled Tuesday for an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer shot to death in a street confrontation more than a week ago. Thirty-five-year-old Officer Calvin Hall died Wednesday, three days after he was shot three times in the back during a street dispute in the Homewood neighborhood as a party was going on. Police announced a criminal homicide charge against a suspect Monday as a viewing for the slain officer was being held.

Rabies Vaccinations by Helicopter

The United States Department of Agriculture will begin distribution of rabies vaccinations by helicopter in Beaver County on August 18, and continue through August 22, as part of their National Rabies Management Program.  Baits containing the rabies vaccination will be dispersed by helicopter in order to reach desired locations that would otherwise be difficult to access.  During this time period, area residents may see helicopters moving within the same area multiple times in a slow manner.  While this could be viewed unusual and alarming, it is necessary in order to ensure sufficient baiting.

Oral rabies vaccines produce little threat to humans and animals when exposed, but the public is asked to avoid contact with the baits to increase the likelihood of consumption by raccoons.

Attached to this email is a fact sheet published by the USDA with additional information about the vaccination distribution, including what to do if a bait must be moved or disposed of; what to do if a pet eats a bait; and who to call concerning accidental contact with baits.

UPDATE: State Police Release Name, Condition of Aliquippa Stabbing Victim

UPDATE: Pennsylvania state police have released the name and condition of the victim who was stabbed in Aliquippa last night. According to police, 37-year-old Dewayne Johnson of Aliquippa was stabbed in the back in the 300 block of Franklin Avenue last night. Johnson was life-flighted to UPMC Presbyterian and is currently listed in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

BREAKING NEWS: Crews Respond to Apparent Water Line Break in Hopewell

BREAKING NEWS: Crews responded to an apparent water line break outside of Hopewell Elementary School this morning. According to Beaver County 911 officials, crews first got the call to the scene on Kane Road around 9:0 0 last night…and they remained on the scene until at least 3:00 this morning. No word on how many customers are affected. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is working to get an update.

BREAKING NEWS: Police Investigate Stabbing in Aliquippa

BREAKING NEWS: State police are investigating a stabbing in Aliquippa. The incident happened a little after 9:30 last night in the 300 block of Franklin Avenue. State police said a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back and later life-flighted to a Pittsburgh-area hospital. No arrests have been announced. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is working on getting an update with details on the stabbing.

Crystal Mc Fadden, Pittsburgh Program Manager from C.A.S.Y. To appear on Teleforum Tuesday July 23, 2019 at 10:10 a.m..

(Beaevr Falls, Pa.) Tune into 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA on Tuesday July 23, 2018 at 10:10 a.m. during Teleforum with Frank Sparks to listen to Crystal Mc Fadden who is the Pittsburgh Veteran Employment Program Manager for C.A.S.Y.. Crystal will talk about  Corporate America Supports You that assists Veterans who are transistioning from life as a soldier to public life and how the program assists these soldiers in getting a career to support their families and not just a job. The interview will also stream Live on Facebook.

If you click on the link below at 10:10 a.m. you will be directed to our Facebook page and the Live feed….

WBVP/WMBA Brings the Carnival to LIFE Beaver County

WBVP/WMBA helped LIFE Beaver County in Center to celebrate Carnival Week with their members on Monday July 22. Beaver County Radio was there with a live broadcast with Frank Sparks and Ed Hermick. Intern Kristian Biega was there to spin the Personality Prize Wheel and hand out prizes to the members.

Frank Sparks interviewed Stephanie Murdoch, Marketing and Enrollment Manager, Aarin Pasquale, social worker, Chris Mosseso, Recreation Director, Don Schamberg, Center Director of LIFE Beaver County, Mike King, Assistant Center Director of LIFE Beaver County, and Sarah Ward, marketing and enrollment department member, about the services LIFE Beaver County provides and what their individual roles are at the center.

As part of LIFE Beaver’s Carnival Week, Ed Hermick hosted lively a game show for the members and gave out prizes. Kristian Biega helped members spin the prize wheel for Herr’s chips and coupons for Bruster’s ice cream. Everyone from the members to the staff was excited to take part in the festivities and fun music with WBVP/WMBA Radio.

LIFE Beaver County is a care center for eligible seniors who still are able to live at home to come for medical treatment, daily meals and activities.