Yet another example of why you shouldn’t text while driving. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the story. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

State Police in Lawrence County have arrested a convicted sex offender from Beaver County who is accused of having contact with an underage female. Police charged 26 year old Michael Mills of New Galilee with unlawful contact with a minor, sexual abuse, solicitation, corruption of a minor, and failure to provide accurate registration information. Mills was convicted of possession of child pornography and unlawful contact with a minor in 2013. In 2011, he was convicted of indecent assault. Mills is being held in the Lawrence County Jail on $100,000 bond.

A Beaver County man was one of two people that were taken to a Pittsburgh Hospital following a two vehicle accident on Interstate 79 in Jackson Township. According to police 28 year old Jamie Perciavelle of Aliquppa was southbound on 79 when he lost control of his car, crossed through the median and struck a guard rail. Percivalle’s car then traveled into the northbound lanes and was struck head on by a car operated by 28 year old Justin Seidling of Irwin. Both drivers were taken to UPMC Presbyterain Hospital for treatment of what police said were major injuries.

THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS HAVE CLAIMED THEIR SECOND STANLEY CUP…AND THAT HAS FANS FLOCKING TO LOCAL STORES TO GET THEIR HANDS ON GEAR. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S GREG BENEDETTI HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…

(Beaver Falls, PA) The weather was perfect, The music was great, the giveaways were spectacular.  That all adds up to one of the largest crowds in recent years descending on Beaver Falls for the annual car cruise.

The event was organized by the Beaver Falls Car Cruise Committee , with co -chairmen Steve Peterson, Sam Florida and Tom Gargaro leading the effort in planning a very successful event. This was the 27th annual Beaver Falls Car Cruise and by all accounts, this year’s cruise  was maybe one of the most well attended. Steve Peterson noted the great attendance in his opening ceremony remarks  “It’s one o’lock, the cruise is Just starting, and we are out of parking spots.  If you get a good one, hang on to it.”  In earlier interviews, Peterson talked about how the Beaver Falls Car Cruise had become one of,  if not the best thing, to happen in Beaver Falls every year.  That was why he decided to get involved and organize the event with the support and sponsorship of his company, Ron Lewis Ford Chevrolet Kia in Beaver Falls a couple years ago.   Peterson later on in the afternoon on Saturday reported that  at one point in time there were over 1100 cars parked just on 7th Avenue in Beaver falls, not counting side streets and parking lots throughout town.

Beaver Falls Mayor George Quay chimed in about the event saying ” (The cruise is) Probably the nicest one I’ve ever seen, they’re parked all the way down past McMahon’s (cycle sales).”

Dozens of prizes were given away as part of the Beaver Falls Passport Program.   The winners included:

• Laureen Johnson – “The Illusionist” DVD Courtesy of Barkenz Gold and JewelryExchange.
• Charles Harris – An Accura 8″ buffer and grinder courtesy of Hamilton Tool and Supply.
• Josh Hinzman – Hot Rod Cafe Staff polyvinyl sleeve Jacket Courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Dave Scranton – A set of “Hogan’s Heroes” DVD’s Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Nancy Glitsch – “The Grey” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Ruth Michael –  “Something’s Gotta Give” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Sarah Milligner – Evening Bag, necklace and earrings courtesy of Wolfe’s Women’s Shoes and Clothing.
• Joe Cearfoss – 55 inch flat screen T.V.
• Andre Gonzalez – 3 Large Pizza Certificates courtesy of Vocelli Pizza in Beaver Falls.
• Jason Givens – $20 Gift Card to McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Bob Baker – $10 Gift Card to McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Karen Stebler – $5 Gift Card to McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Andrew LeFebvre – McMahon’s Irish Leprechaun Tall Shot Glass.
• Barbara Frazier – “Meet The Parents” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Debbie LeFebvre – “X Men” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Diane Hopkins – “The Last Samuri” DVD  courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Cindy LeFebvre – “The Gladiator” courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• James Roberts – “The Firm” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Jim Priest – “Gilligan’s Island” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Jason Wilds – 1955 Pink Thunderbird Metal Die Cast Car courtesy of the Antique Emporium

  

• Tom Roland – 3 United We Roll American Flag Stickers courtesy of McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Sarah Roberts – A pair of Epoch Eye ware Harley Davidson Sunglasses  courtesy of McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• John DeCroo – Black Boneyard Tee Shirt  courtesy of McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Michelle Macie – Vintage Stripes Bronze Tee Shirt  courtesy of McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls.
• Connor Stern- “Grumpier Old Men” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.
• Shawk Fenk- “Beowulf” DVD courtesy of Barkenz Gold and Jewelry Exchange.

Prize winners from Beaver County Radio, WBVP-WMBA:

• Cathy Kornreich – A Copy of “Re Rapped by Request” CD by Jimmy Ross and the Jaggerz and a Jaggerz Tee Shirt.
• Joe Miller – A Copy of “Re Rapped by Request” CD by Jimmy Ross and the Jaggerz and a Jaggerz Tee Shirt.
• Wanda Surowiec – $100 Gift card to Sweet Peas Sub Works and Sunoco Gas in Beaver Falls.

The Winning 50/50 number was 091487 for $183

All winners may pick up their prizes at WBVP-WMBA offices at 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 during regular business hours.

Audio of the opening ceremonies:

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Part 2:

Pictures from the 2017 Beaver Falls Car Cruise: