Author: Beaver County Radio

Mike Zmijanac Talks Quips Football On Coaches Corner

The Aliquippa Quips are coming off a 42-12 victory in the 3A quarterfinals against South Park. They will now play the Beaver Bobcats in the 3A semifinal, who themselves are coming off a 40-20 win over Elizabeth Forward.

Quips head coach Mike Zmijanac was the guest at Robert’s Roadside Inn for Coaches Corner on Wednesday night. He explained how his team overcame an impacting injury, and the style that helps them win games:

The Aliquippa/Beaver game will be on 1460 WMBA with pre-game beginning at 7:00; kickoff is at 7:30.

Coaches Corner can be heard Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:00pm on Beaver County Radio.

BREAKING NEWS: Beaver County Commissioners Set Date To Adopt 2018 Budget

AT THEIR REGULAR WORK SESSION TODAY, THE BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SET UP A SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE 2018 BUDGET. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S GREG BENEDETTI HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…

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Pro Sports Scoreboard: November 8, 2017

Beaver County Radio

NHL

Last Night’s Scores
Pittsburgh 3, Arizona 1
St. Louis 3, New Jersey 1
Carolina 3, Florida 1
Nashville 3, Columbus 1
Buffalo 3, Washington 1
Edmonton 2, NY Islanders 1 (OT)
Montreal 3, Vegas 2
Vancouver 5, Calgary 3
Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 3 (OT)

Tonight’s Games
Minnesota at Toronto (7:30pm)
Boston at NY Rangers (8:00pm)
Tampa Bay at San Jose (10:30pm)

NBA

Last Night’s Scores
Cleveland 124, Milwaukee 119
Dallas 113, Washington 99
New Orleans 117, Indiana 112
Toronto 119, Chicago 114
New York 118, Charlotte 113
San Antonio 120, LA Clippers 107
Philadelphia 104, Utah 97
Denver 112, Brooklyn 104
Sacramento 94, Oklahoma City 86
Memphis 98, Portland 97

Tonight’s Games
New York at Orlando (7:00pm)
Indiana at Detroit (7:00pm)
LA Lakers at Boston (8:00pm)
Miami at Phoenix (9:00pm)
Minnesota at Golden State (10:30pm)

Kessel Remains Hot, Schultz Returns To Lineup

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their fourth straight game against the Coyotes in four games at PPG Paints Arena, winning Tuesday night by a score of 4-1.

The Pens are now 5-0-1 at home this season, winning 5 straight since their season opener (a 5-4 OT loss to St. Louis on October 4). The pairing of Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin continue to produce, as both men notched a goal and two assists in the game. Kessel now has 5 goals and 14 assists, putting him in a 5-way tie for 5th in league scoring with 19 points.

Malkin and Kessel were the assistants on the first goal of the game by Penguin defenseman Justin Schultz, who returned the lineup after missing six games to injury. After the game, Schultz spoke about getting back into rhythm:

(Audio courtesy of Penguins Radio Network)

Matt Murray made 24 saves in the Pittsburgh victory.

UPDATE: CAT-astrophe Still Not Over At Beaver County Humane Society; Adoption Sale Continues Today

THE CAT-ASTROPHE CONTINUES AT THE BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. SPOKESMAN MIKE ROMIGH TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS THAT THEY JUST TOOK IN TEN CATS THIS MORNING…AND THEY JUST DON’T HAVE THE SPACE. THE HUMANE SOCIETY IS TRYING TO FIND HOMES FOR CATS, BUT PEOPLE KEEP BRINGING THEM TO THE SHELTER. THEREFORE, THE CAT-ASTROPHE SALE CONTINUES WITH THE ADOPTION FEE FOR TODAY AT JUST 29 DOLLARS FOR AN ADULT CAT, SIX MONTHS FOR OLDER…AND THEY ARE OPEN UNTIL 7:00 TONIGHT. SO IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADOPTING AN ADULT CAT…NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT. STOP IN AND BRING A FRIEND…OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT BEAVERCOUNTYHUMANESOCIETY.ORG/ADOPT.

Hopewell Township Native Among The Dead In Texas Shooting

A native of Hopewell Township and his wife are among those killed in a mass shooting at a church near San Antonio. Scott Marshall and his wife Karen were looking for a new church on Sunday when a gunman killed 26 people at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. The couple visited family in Pennsylvania just last week. The 58-year-old was retired from the Air Force and living in La Vernia, Texas.

Body Found In Ohio River In Moon Township

A body has been found in the Ohio River in Moon Township. Moon police were notified by a tow boat crew that members of that crew had seen a body floating down the river near the Sewickley Bridge area. The crew tried to reach the body, but it went over the Dashields Dam. Police as well as lock and dam workers were on the scene overnight. The situation is being reassessed this morning. Authorities say the body appeared to have been in the water for quite some time. The gender appeared to be female, according to police….but nothing has been confirmed.

Live Auction on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Tune in to Beaver County’s only live on the air radio auction this and every Tuesday  from 1:45 to 2:00 P.M.   Call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show and bid on merchandise and certificates from local Beaver County, PA and surrounding area businesses.

For  November 7, 2017 the following items will be sold live on WBVP and WMBA:

  • A $25.00 Gift Certificate to the Wooley Bullys, 1317 Allegheny Street, New Brighton.   Value:  $25.00.  Opening Bid is $13.00.
  • A $25.00 Gift Certificate to Beaver County Fruit and Garden Centers.   Value:  $25.00. Opening Bid is $13.00.
  • $25.00 Gift Card to Ponderosa Steakhouse, Chippewa.  Valued at $25.00. Starting Bid is $13.00.
  • Dinner for Two at Texas Roadhouse, Wagner Road, Monaca.   Valued up to $30.00.  Opening bid is $15.00.

Winning bidders will be announced on the air and then are instructed to call WBVP and WMBA offices at 724-846-4100 following the program to confirm their bids.  Items can be paid for and picked up at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.