The 2016 season is not over but, the Pirates already no where and when they will play in 2017. They open the season on April 3rd at Fenway Park against the Red Soxs. The home opener will be April 7th against the Atlanta Braves. Their inter league teams will be the American League East plus four games against the Detroit Tigers. The New York Yankees will make their second trip to Pittsburgh since the inception of inter league play in 1997. They will be at PNC April 21-23.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Pirates Injuries
The 2016 season for the Pirates has been full of injuries. Out since September 5th with back spasms, Starling Marte could return to the line-up on Friday against the Reds. RH pitcher A.J. Schugel, right shoulder soreness, is close to returning to action. RH Nefalti Feliz, right arm soreness, is also close to returning to the team. On Tuesday, the Pirates placed pitcher Gerrit Cole and catcher Chris Stewart on the 60-day disabled list. The Pirates try to earn a split with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight. The Pirates will start rookie Chad Kuhl (3-3). The Phillies counter with their rookie Jared Eickhoff (10-13). Airtime on WBVP-WMBA is 6:40
Rams and Golden Beavers Are Guests at Coaches Corner
(Bridgewater, PA) Coaches and players from Western Beaver and South Side area high school football teams joined Tom Hays Bob Barrickman, and Kerry Lacey on the sports patio at Robert’s Roadside Inn in Bridgewater on Wednesday Night for the weekly live broadcast of “Coaches Corner” on WBVP and WMBA. Western Beaver Head Football coach matt Gray , along with South Side head coach Luke Travelpiece made for interesting conversation before a nice sized on site live audience. Everyone enjoyed complimentary wings from Robert’s Roadside Inn and Pizza from Pizza Joe’s of Beaver.
Coaches Corner Can be heard Every Wednesday Night from 7 to 8 Pm on 120 WBVP and 1460 WMBA and is broadcast live from the sports patio of Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Tax Increase For Beaver County Taxpayers Looking More Likely Following Today’s Work Session
Budget Director Ricardo Luckow gave the first indication that next year’s Beaver County budget is going to need an influx of revenue, leaving the door open for a tax increase, according to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti. Minus chairman Sandie Egley, Commissioners Dan Camp and Tony Amadio had no comment on Luckow’s report. Luckow said about 50 county departments are being asked to cut their budgets 12 percent for 2017. So far, three departments have submitted a completed budget and the rest are expected to follow suit by the end of the month. Luckow definitively said projections indicate a budget for next year cannot be accomplished without an increase in revenue. At present, the current budget is projected to end with a two-point-nine-million-dollar deficit.
Pilot Program For Third Graders Introduced At Hopewell Area School Board Meeting
Hopewell Area School Board gave unanimous approval last night to establish Christa Harmotto Day in the district on the second Friday in October, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Harmotto-Dietzen was captain of the US Women’s Volleyball team that won the bronze in Rio de Janiero earlier this month. Superintendent Dr. Michelle Miller said last Sunday’s celebration honoring Harmotto Dietzen was wonderful Dr. Miller thanked board president Dave Bufalini for spearheading the event . Bufalini said it was a team effort with assistance from staff. Dr. Miller announced there is a pilot program for third graders during this current school year where they will receive a pass/fail grade for science and social studies. She said third grade is a critical year , they are reading to learn , and it allows them to join the content. She said,” we’ll give it a try and see how it works. ” The Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association will conduct blood lipid screening for seventh graders on March 15, 2017. Cost of the test is $5.. all students participating will be provided with breakfast. Dr. Miller said Beaver County is one of the only counties that has a cancer and heart association. The Viking Marching Band request to travel to New York City 4/28-4/30 2017 was approved. Mike Shuleski’s request for the jv and varsity baseball teams to go to spring training at the Ripken facilities in Myrtle Beach, S.C. .March 29-April 2, 2017. Dr. Miller said they attended spring training there before. The board accepted the resignation of Rob Tapler 1st assistant golf coach effective 8/29/16. Mark Musulin was appointed to replace Tapler at a stipend of $1,602.00. Next meeting is September 27 at 7 p.m.
Police Investigating Claims That Parent Pulled Out Gun During Fight at Rochester Twp Youth Football Game
Police in Rochester Township are investigating claims that a parent pulled out a gun during a fight with another parent at a youth football game. Authorities arrived at the Rochester School District’s football field Sunday afternoon after several 911 calls came in near the end of a football game between fifth and sixth grades, with callers saying someone had a gun on school property. Police say they believe the incident happened behind the bleachers, saying two players’ were arguing when one pulled a gun but didn’t shoot. Officials say that although no one was hurt, they don’t know if any of the players witnessed the incident. Police say their investigation is in its early stages, and no one has been arrested or charged in the incident. Authorities are urging anyone who was at Sunday’s afternoon game and has information about the incident to contact police.
Man Exposes Himself in Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Counties
A New Castle man with a history of exposing himself to others in three counties – including Beaver County – now faces similar charges in Mercer County. 49-year-old Preston Sager has been charged by police in Hermitage with corruption of minors, indecent exposure and open lewdness. According to media reports, Sager exposed himself to a 16-year-old at a coffee house on East State Street last week. The teen used her phone to photograph the act and reported the incident to police. Sager has pleaded guilty to similar charges in both Beaver and Lawrence Counties. He was arraigned and is in the Mercer County Prison on 50-thousand dollars bond.
New Real Estate Talk Show Added to Line Up
(Beaver Falls, PA ) Beaver County Radio Has Announced that a new talk show centering around the topic of real estate has been added to the Saturday Morning Line Up. “Your Personal Realtor With Eric McKenna” will air from 11 A.M. to noon starting on October 1, 2016. Listeners will be able to tune in each on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA for expert advice and helpful discussion about various real estate topics like how and when to list a home, what to look for in selecting a real estate agent. market trends and analysis and much more. To join in the discussion, listeners may call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. To contact Eric, call 412-613-4466 or visit his web site.
Content and sponsorship for “Your Personal Realtor With Eric McKenna” will be provided by Eric McKenna.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Having Stolen Gun In Center Township Movie Theater
A Georgia man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he carried a stolen gun and ammunition into a Beaver County movie theater. 21-year-old William Gossett entered the plea at his arraignment Monday before a federal magistrate in Pittsburgh. Police arrested the Covington, Georgia man July 23 at the Cinemark Theater in Center Township after he was spotted wearing long-sleeved military fatigues and carrying a large bag into the theater on a 90-degree day. Police searched the bag and found a gun reported stolen in Ohio. Gossett has an identity theft conviction in Georgia and can’t have weapons. He’s charged with illegal possession of a gun and ammo by a felon. He also waived a detention hearing, meaning he’ll remain jailed until trial.
Arrest Made In Carjacking Last Week At Pittsburgh International Airport
Police have found the SUV that was carjacked at Pittsburgh International Airport and they arrested one suspect. Four people were inside the SUV as it arrived at the airport’s public arrivals cub to pick up two other people at around 1:15 a.m. Friday. Police say two teens pointed a gun at the victims, forced them out and drove away in the SUV. Police say a juvenile was driving the SUV and is now facing charges of robbery of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, and criminal conspiracy. Police are now searching for a second suspect.