An accident on Interstate 79 caused significant delays during the Tuesday morning commute. A car headed northbound crashed over an embankment between Cranberry and Marshall. The accident was reported shortly after 7 a.m. It caused heavy delays in both directions. Firefighters pulled two people from the car. Both crash victims were taken by ambulance to local hospitals.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Zelienople Man Recovering After Attempting Suicide At Morraine State Park
A Zelienople man is recovering after attempting suicide in Moraine State Park. Officials say the man drove his car into Lake Arthur early Sunday morning but then had second thoughts and escaped. The vehicle was submerged by the time rescue crews arrived. The man is undergoing evaluation.
Sports Update 11/8/16
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports scores and news, including the latest in NHL action and the finalist for Major League Baseball’s annual awards. As heard on Noonday, 11/8.
Coaches Corner – Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Join Bob Barrickman and the gang at Coaches Corner on Wednesday, November 9 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Robert’s Roadside Inn. Special guest coaches this week is Aliquippa’s Mike Zmijanac and Riverside’s Ron Sciarro.
Voter Turnout Expected To Be High In Beaver County On Election Day
Election Day is Tuesday…and Beaver County election officials are predicting a high voter turnout, between 70 and 75 percent. Beaver County has 118-thousand registered voters, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by about 16-thousand. There are 20-thousand new voter registrations for tomorrow’s election. The election is for president and vice-president, U-S Senate, several state offices and local Senate and House seats. Polls open at 7 a-m and close at 8 p-m.
Beaver County’s 2007 Budget Hearings Continue
Beaver County’s 2017 budget hearings continue today. The hearings are between the county department heads and row officers and the commissioners. The meetings scheduled for today include the sheriff’s office, jail offices, the public defender’s office and the department of public works. The hearings – which began on Friday – are being held in the commissioners’ conference room of the courthouse.
Live Auction on the Air!
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.
- A $25 Gift Certificate to Yesterday’s Gift Shop, on the corner in Darlington. Valued at $25.00. Opening bid: $13.00.
- A $25 Gift Certificate to Coffee Beanery in the Beaver Valley Mall. Valued at $20.00. Opening Bid $10.00.
- A $20.00 Gift Certificate to Janice’s Catering and Sweet Harmony Cafe, Duss Avenue, Ambridge. Valued at $20.00. Opening bid $10.00.
- A $25.00 gift certificate to Applebee’s. Valued at $25.00. Opening bid $13.00.
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.
Sports Update 11/7/16
Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including the Steelers’ loss in Baltimore and the sites and times for Week 2 of the WPIAL Football Playoffs. As heard on Noonday, 11/7.