Hopewell Township Commissioners Meet To Discuss How To Promote Township During The Holidays

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THE HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS MET LAST NIGHT…AND AS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO REPORTS, THEY HAVE THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON ON THEIR MINDS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

16th Annual AAUW Kitchen Tour Set For September 30 In Beaver

The Beaver Valley branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be holding a kitchen tour entitled “Touring & Tasting Delights” in Beaver on Saturday, September 30 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The tour includes in-home tours and cooking demonstrations by local restaurant chefs, a gourmet lunch (optional) and the headquarters for the event will be Dutch Ridge Elementary School.

Branch members Norma Kehr and Vivian Mahli joined Matt Drzik to discuss the 16th Annual event on A.M. Beaver County, including information about who can/should attend and what to expect from the day in Beaver and neighboring Brighton Township.

You can find out more about the event by clicking here or calling 724-846-4260.

To listen back to this morning’s interview, click on the players below.

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Air Quality Alert has been issued for Tuesday September 26,2017!!!!

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR TOMORROW SEPTEMBER 26, 2017  UNTIL 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2017. THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES ARE AFFECTED BY THIS ALERT:  ALLEGHENY-BUTLER-BEAVER-ARMSTRONG-WASHINGTON-WESTERN WESTMORELAND-WESTERN FAYETTE THE ALERT WAS ISSUED AT 3:25 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017.fOR  THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS ISSUED  A CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT WHICH  MEANS THAT AIR POLLUTION CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE REGION MAY BECOME UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. SENSITIVE GROUPS INCLUDE CHILDREN…PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA… HEART DISEASE OR OTHER LUNG DISEASES…AND THE ELDERLY. THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION CAN BE MINIMIZED BY AVOIDING STRENUOUS ACTIVITY OR EXERCISE OUTDOORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROUND-LEVEL OZONE AND FINE PARTICLES…VISIT WWW.AIRNOW.GOV AND WWW.AQPARTNERS.STATE.PA.US. TUNE INTO A.M. BEAVER COUNTY TOMORROW MORNING TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM NEWS DIRECTOR PAT SEPTAK.

Henry Mancini Academy Partners With Aliquippa Impact

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Henry Mancini Academy is announcing a partnership with Aliquippa Impact to provide arts to children in Henry Mancini’s hometown. Academy Director Meg Pryor tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the Academy is providing Aliquippa Impact with a musical theater workshop that encompasses singing, acting, choreography and staging….

The workshops are held each Wednesday after school.

Allegheny County Deputy District Attorney Joe Hopper Passes Away

Allegheny County Deputy District Attorney Joe Hopper – formerly of Moon Township and more recently, Sewickley – has passed away. Speaker of the House MIke Turzai issued a statement calling Hopper a consummate professional. He said Hopper was fair, honest above-board, thorough and detailed and was respectful to everyone. He said Hopper was also a loving and dedicated husband and father. Joe Hopper is survived by his wife Loretta and his four children.

One Person Injured In Moon Township House Fire

Investigators are looking into a house an overnight house fire in Moon Township. Firefighters were called to the home on Rosemont Drive around 1:30 a.m. The homeowner was later seen being taken from the scene on a stretcher. His name and condition have not been released. The house was totally destroyed.

Was Mike Tomlin right in what he did Sunday??? We’re you offended??

Tune into Teleforum with Frank Sparks Monday September 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon and discuss whether Mike Tomlin was right by attempting to keep the Steelers in the locker room or not during the National Anthem.. Frank will weigh out the situation for you to decide. You’re welcome to call in at 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also weigh in on our Facebook page  at wbvp-wmba. Frank will cover everything from President Trump’s comments to all the events and comments that took place this weekend.