Author: Beaver County Radio

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.

Pro Sports Schedule: November 7, 2017

Beaver County Radio

NHL

7:00pm
Arizona at Pittsburgh
Nashville at Columbus
Edmonton at NY Islanders
Washington at Buffalo
Florida at Carolina
St. Louis at New Jersey

7:30pm
Vegas at Montreal

9:00pm
Vancouver at Calgary

10:00pm
Los Angeles at Anaheim

NBA

7:00pm
Milwaukee at Cleveland
Dallas at Washington
New Orleans at Indiana

7:30pm
Chicago at Toronto
Charlotte at New York

8:30pm
LA Clippers at San Antonio

9:00pm
Philadelphia at Utah
Brooklyn at Denver

10:00pm
Oklahoma City at Sacramento
Memphis at Portland

Penguins Preview: November 7, 2017

The Penguins return to home ice for the first time since October 26 as they do battle with the Arizona Coyotes at 7:00pm at the PPG Paints Arena.

Arizona, under the leadership of former Penguin player and assistant coach Rick Tocchet, comes into this game with a record of 2-12-2, the worst record in the NHL. The Penguins have owned the Coyotes at home recently, winning 3 in a row by a combined margin of 16-1 since 2014-15.

Penguin winger Phil Kessel spoke about his relationship with Coach Tocchet, with whom he won consective Stanley Cups:

(Audio courtesy of Penguins Radio Network)

Meanwhile, the Penguins’ record of 8-6-2 is good enough for 3rd in the Metropolitan, only one point behind Columbus and the Devils for 1st place. Despite that, they’ve lost 4 of 5 and have only scored 13 goals in their last 8 games.

Pre-game on Beaver County Radio begins at 6:30.

Police Seek Help In Identifying Center Township Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery in Center Township. Investigators said the suspect walked into the Marathon Gas Station on Broadhead Road just after 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. Surveillance video shows the suspect approach the counter with an item to purchase, then grabbing cash after the clerk opens the register. Once the suspect has the cash, the video shows the suspect turn to leave but returned to the register to grab the item he brought to the counter. He then ran out the front door. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect in the video is asked to contact Center Township Police at 724-774-3329.