Author: Beaver County Radio

Aliquippa School Board Member Resigns

The Aliquippa School Board accepted the resignation of Roberta Roma, the district’s Accounts Payable clerk effective Monday, June 20, 2016. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Dr. Pete Carbone, acting superintendent announced that elementary gifted education teacher Mrs. Debbie Frank will retire June 30.  Mrs. Frank has served the district for 31  years. Beaver County NAACP Labor and and Industry Committee will use the Black Box Theater for a job fair on Wednesday, June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Robert Jones from the group’s Labor and Industry Committee approached the board for approval.  The group will be charged $100 for custodian and rental fees.  The  school board will meet next Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater .

Aliquippa Accident Reported Just Before Noon Today

Just before noon today traffic was at a halt at Admiral St. and Brodhead Rd. in Aliquippa due to a head-on collision, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Police, fire, and an ambulannce were dispatched to the scene. No injuries were reported. An officer at the scene said the the fire department responded quickly and stopped traffic until the accident scene was cleared.

Dozens Of Residents Attend Crime Watch Meeting In Aliquippa

Aliquippa Diversity Council founder Catherine Colalella   said yesterday 30 residents from all sections of the city turned out Monday evening to express their concerns about all types of incidents, not just shootings that have occurred within the city.  Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Police Captain Ryan Pudik was on hand to speak to residents and answer questions. Another meeting is scheduled for next month. Diversity Council will meet Saturday, June 25 at Uncommon Grounds Cafe on Franklin Ave. at noon.

Ellwood City Area School School District Budget Delayed

Tax bills will be sent to Ellwood City Area School District residents later than usual…and therefore, the district will begin receiving tax revenue later as well. That’s all because of the delay in passing a budget in the district. An increase in taxes by the district isn’t likely. The reasons why the sending out of tax bills is delayed is because the Ellwood City Area School Board has not passed its budget for the 2016-2017 school year. The board is scheduled to adopt a final budget in a special meeting on June 27th.

Thousands of Penguins Fans Turn Out For Stanley Cup Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh

Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out in Downtown Pittsburgh this morning to celebrate the Penguins’ triumphant return with the Stanley Cup. The 11:30 a.m. victory parade celebrating Sunday’s clinching championship game over the San Jose Sharks included a fleet of convertibles and other vehicles carrying the players and their families. The procession began on the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway near the U.S. Courthouse, before makings it way on to Grant Street. It’s been named the largest sports parade in Pittsburgh history.

Pirates Rookie Shines

Jamesion Tallion was schedule to start for AAA Indianapolis last night.  When the Pirates place Derek Cole on the 15-day disabled list, Taillon got the call to start last night’s game.  His next start will be Saturday against the Cubs.  Game two of the Mets series is this evening  at City Field.   Jeff Locke will start for the Pirates.  He will be opposed by Noah Syndergaard.  Airtime  is 6:45 on WBVP-WMBA.

Leechburg’s New Coach

The Leechburg school board has hired a new  boys basketball coach. Corey Smith was an assistant at neighboring  Armstrong School District.  He replaces  Damian Davies. Davies got caught up in the Leechburg’s  hazing allegations and was relieved of his duties at the end of the basketball season.

US Open’s First Casualty

The golfers don’t tee off til tomorrow in the US Open at  Oakmont.  They have had their first casualty. Tuesday afternoon, while playing a practice round, Jason Day’s partner Chris Bradley’s caddie  broke his ankle while raking the bunker next to the sixth hole.   In the Day’s party was Steelers  team doctor James Bradley.  Bradley  came to aide of the caddie.  It is believed that he broke his left ankle and there is ligament damage

Steelers Mini Camp

It is day two of Steelers mini camp on Pittsburgh’s south side. The oldest player of the 90 players attending, 38-year old James Harrison said he is ready for a new season. Quarterback  Ben Roethlisberger  made news on two fronts.  He waived off questions about his apparent endorsement of Republican candidate Donald Trump.  Trump made the claim at his  rally on Saturday.  The Steelers say the claim is not true. On the field Big Ben says he wants to go for two after each  touchdown.  The Steelers went for two 11-times last season and were successful 8-times.

Former Beaver Falls City Manager Seeking New Job Title

Former Beaver Falls City Manager Steve Johnston should find out today what his new officials job title will be. Johnston recently stepped down from his former position to move into the city’s Code Department. In an interview with Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak, Johnston said he’s now in charge of tearing down blighted buildings in the city.  He says while he did enjoy being the city manager for the last four years, he won’t miss his old job due to all the accompanying stress. City Council is expected to vote today on a new job title for him.