Author: Beaver County Radio

BCTA Has Lots to Brag About

(Center Township, PA)  On a gorgeous Friday morning, the weather was not the only thing people were in awe of at the Center Township based Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA)  Expressway Travel Center.   Officials from BCTA held a celebration marking two special occasions.  One celebrating the arrival of new clean fuel technology to its fleet, and the other honoring a long time board member.  Beaver County Commissioners Dan Camp and Tony Amadio, State Representative Jim Marshall, along with Toby Fauver from Pendot, and with Master Of Ceremonies Mike Rubino, Executive Director of the United Way Of Beaver County, all joined the honored guests and featured speakers on stage to participate in the event.

Mary Jo Morandini, Executive Director of BCTA

Recently, a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station was completed on the side parking lot of the BCTA maintenance garage.  In addition, the three brand new CNG fueled buses arrived to the BCTA garage and were shined up and ready for inspection for Friday morning’s festivities.  BCTA Executive Director Mary Jo Morandini commented about the dawning of the natural gas fueled fleet:

The goal, according to Morandini,  is to replace and upgrade the company’s fleet of buses over time as she further explained:

In addition to cost savings, and cleaner air, the new CNG buses offer an added advantage for disabled riders:

Richard (Dick) Ober

The Beaver County Transit Authority was formed in 1980, and amazingly enough, the first board member to be  appointed by the Beaver County Commissioners at the time is still serving on their board of directors today.  In addition to all the hoopla surrounding the advancement into CNG fueled  buses,  Richard (Dick) Ober was recognized at the program as well for his dedication and service to the BCTA board of directors.  Art Guzzetti from the American Public Transportation Association was on hand Friday to present Ober with their 2017″ Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member”. Guzzetti offered this comment regarding the award:

 

More pictures from the Award Program and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at BCTA on Friday October 27, 2017:

For more information, call 724-728-4255, or click the BCTA website.

 

 

WBVP/WMBA Party With a Purpose Broadcast Saturday October 28, 2017

Beaver County Radio did a broadcast live from Party with a Purpose to benefit the Corner Stone of Beaver County. Frank Sparks  host of Teleforum and Ed “the master” Hermick were live on Beaver County Radio from  7 to 9 p.m. . The event highlighted three of Beaver Counties talented bands.  Bobby Thompson and the Groove led off the show followed by Mojo Dia and the Fireball Horns. The headline group of the night the Hoot Owls featured Cornerstone Executive Director Marie Timpano on drums. The Rochester Smokehouse donated dinner and the Rochester VFW the facility. Check out the great photos of all the fun below…

Wet and Cold? No Problem For Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

(Beaver Falls, PA) Even though the weather was not very accommodating, Beaver Falls showed how resilient the city can be on Saturday as many people and vendors, braved the elements and attended  the Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

Food vendors and other displays and activities at Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

Beaver County Radio was one of dozens of downtown businesses that were open for trick-or-treaters in the early afternoon and then hosted the musical chairs game along with The Carnegie Free Library between three and five .  Winners in the musical chairs games took home prizes provided by Doran Auctions, McMahon’s Cycle Sales, Bargain Brakes, Mufflers and More, Ruth’s Second Hand Exchange, Stray Cat Studio, The Carnegie Free Library and  Bauman Office Equipment.  Matt Drzik, host of “A.M. Beaver County”  anchored the live broadcast on WBVP and WMBA.

Additional live broadcast sponsors on WBVP and WMBA included Beaver County Fruit and Garden Centers, Beaver Falls Athletic Department and Dr. C. Timothy Lipp.

The event was organized and sponsored by the Beaver Falls Arts Fest Committee and The Beaver Falls Business District Authority.

Pictures from the Beaver Falls Arts Fest: