It was back to school today for students in two more local school districts. Students in grades 10 through 12 in the Quaker Valley School District and students in the Riverside School District headed back to the classroom today.
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Run For McGuire Donation Check Gets Driven in Style To McGuire Memorial
(Daugherty Township, PA) Members of the “Run For McGuire” committee had another short motorcycle ride on August 25, 2016 as they donned the helmets and riding leather one more time to drive the donation check to the McGuire Memorial campus on route 65 in Daugherty Township. Beaver County Radio is in it’s third year of sponsoring the annual charity motorcycle ride, and this year proved to be a very worthwhile cause, netting a little over $4,300 dollars that was turned over to Sister Thaddeus after arriving at McGuire Memorial.
“Run For McGuire” committee member Chuck Quinn talks about this year’s donation and what the ride means to the special people who live at McGuire Memorial:
“Run For McGuire” committee member Michael Burckure reminisces back nearly thirty years ago when a group of motorcycle riders from New Brighton came up with the idea to start the annual event:
“Run For McGuire” committee member John Harvey talks about keeping a promise to original ride organizer Butch “Pappy” Spooner and how he helped get a small group of people together who were able to keep the event going:
McGuire Memorial provides ongoing care and support for 55 of “God’s Entrusted Treasures” at the main facility in Daugherty Township, just outside of New Brighton.
Next year’s “Run For McGuire-A Special Ride For Special People” has already been announced and planned for August 6, 2017. For news and updates, follow the Run For McGuire on Face book. Interested participants or vaolunteers may also get intouch by e mailing runformcguire@gmail.com, or by calling WBVP and WMBA at 724-846-4100.
PSU Names Starting Quarter Back.
Penn State Coach James Franklin has named his starting quarterback. Red shirt sophomore Trace McSorley will replace Christian Hackenberg. Hackenberg went pro at the end of the season. He is in the New York Jets camp. He won the battle over redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens. Senior Perry Hills will be the starting quarterback for Maryland. Stevens played for Central Catholic.
Harrison Meets the NFL
James Harrison meets the NFL today. They will discuss his involvement in a discredited TV piece Involving PED’s. After that meeting, Harrison will join his teammates as they travel to New Orleans to play the Saints Friday night. Most of the regulars will see action including Quarterback Ben Rothelersberger. Airtime from the Mercedes-Benz dome is 6-pm on WBVP-WMBA. Kickoff is at 8…
Pirates Hit The Road
After a 1-5 home stand the Pirates hit the road. They begin a game set against the Brewers in Milwaukee. Chad Kuhl, who has not given up a walk in his last two appearances, will start for the Pirates. He is 3-1. The Brewers will pitch Willy Peratta who is 5-9. In the wild card race San Francisco has the number one spot. St Louis who is in the number two spot. They trail the Giants by a game and a half. The Marlins trail the Cardinals by one game. The Pirates are three games back.
Preview Week on The Saturday Sports Slam.
This Saturday on The Saturday Sports Slam from 8 AM to 10 AM Frank and Greg are going to be previewing The High School Football season. Guests that are scheduled so far this week are Beaver County Radio Sports Director and Beaver County Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Barrickman . Newly enshrined in The Larry Bruno Circle of Achievement and New Brighton Athletic Director Joe Ursida will also join the guys to talk about the upcoming football season and also talk about what an AD’s duties are this time of year. As always they will also be taking your calls through out the show and also they will be giving away a basket of wings at Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Pirates head out on the road against the Brewers.
The Pirates are headed to Miller Park to take on the Brew Crew in the first of a four game series. Click the play button below as Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown has a preview of tonight’s action. Airtime is 7:45 PM on Beaver County Radio.
Pirates lose 5 out of 6 at PNC Park
The Pirates fell to the Houston Astros at PNC Park yesterday by the score of 5-4 finishing the home stand with a miserable 1-5 record. Click the play button below as Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown has a recap of yesterdays defeat.
Students Go Back To School In Hopewell School District Today
It’s back to school for students in the Hopewell Area School District today. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Miller said at last night’s school board meeting she and assistant superintendent Dr. Jacie Maslyk will got to the schools and welcome the students back today. Dr. Maslyk said that the district is partnering with NASA and Montour School District in a project called Global Moonshot for seventh and eighth grade students. Two of the district’s teachers attended the training at the Carnegie Science Center , Dr. Maslyk said. Dr. Miller said there is a lot of enthusiasm for science and social studies in the district . Nicole Lash, junior high school librarian applied for a PA Dept. of Education Library Technology grant for almost $30,000 for a video production studio, that will include ipads, 1 IMax video camera , and lighting sound board. One of the district’s junior high math teachers attended a training and 4 robotic kits were donated to the district for use in the classrooms, Dr. Miller said.
She also said she was inspired by her staff colle will be engaged in a proactively , paraprofessionals and the teachers on Monday when they met Monday . She said the event kicked off instructional student engagement , and how the students can be lifelong learners. Third graders will have a program that is in intense in content, learning to read, and reading to learn, she said, there is a a lot of enthusiasm for the program . The school district was presented with a $675 donation for the ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROG from the San Rocco Cultural Committee by Henry Bufalini, a member of the band. Bufalini said the district permitted the band to rehearse prior to the 91st annual festa 2 weeks ago. They used the high school and junior high band rooms for rehearsal. Rob Harmotto ‘s daughter Christa brought a bronze medal home for volleyball from the Olympics in Rio, and Rob, who was absent from last night’s meeting was extended congratulations by video conference call. Four years ago, Christa brought home a silver medal. Other local school districts that went back to school today include the Beaver Area Schools, The Big Beaver Falls Area School District, Ellwood City Area Schools, the Midland School District, grades K through 9 in the Quaker Valley School District and the Rochester Area School District.
New Burger King Coming To Aliquippa
Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker announced last night that Burger King is coming to Aliquippa. The popular restaurant will be located on the corner of Brodhead Rd and McLean Street. No date for the opening was announced.