Duquesne University has extend Women’s Soccer Coach Al Alvine’s contract through the 2020-21 season. Alvine is in his fifth season with the Dukes. He guided his team to their first Atlantic 10 Championship and a NCAA tournament berth in 2015. He is 159-103-25 in 14-years as a head coach at Duquesene, Castleton State, St Anselem, and California University of Pennsylvania.
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Steelers First Preseason Game
Most of the starters will sit tonight as the Steelers open their preseason schedule against the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field. Airtime on WBVP-WMBA is 5pm. The kickoff is at 7. When Heath Miller retired earlier this year, the Steelers signed free agent tight end Ladarius Green from San Diego. Green had off season ankle surgery. That was healed when training camp started. He has yet to practice because of persistent head aches. He is in the Steelers concussion protocol. Green signed a four year 20-million dollar contract a month after Miller retired. He told them about his ankle surgery but, sources say they never discussed his concussion problem.
Pirates Hit the Road
After a 4-2 home stand, the Pirates head for the west coast for the next six games. The series begins tonight in Los Angeles. The Pirates will start recently acquired Ivan Nova (1-0) against the Dodgers right- hander Ross Stripling. Because of the Steelers game, the next broadcast game on WBVP-WMBA is on Saturday starting at 3:40. The games are big for both the Pirates and the Dodgers and Giants. The Pirates are battling for the final playoff spot in the National League. The Dodgers and the Giants are in a tight race for first place in the Western Division.
Jack Fullen to be on Saturday Sports Slam 08/13/16
Jack Fullen will join Frank Sparks and Greg Benedetti this week on the Saturday Sports Slam to update us on his new position in the WPIAL and his thoughts on the new Classification alignment starting with some fall sports this year. They’ll also talk about the Bucs and their chances at making a playoff run and analyze the Steelers and Lions game from Friday night. The phone lines will be open at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.
Taillon leads Bucs to series win over Padres
Jamison Taillon had his sixth straight strong performance as he led the Pirates to victory today and another home series win. Click the play button below as Greg Brown Pirates Broadcaster has a recap of all the action from today.
Final Beaver County “Bucco Believer” Ticket giveaway announced
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Children and Youth Services and Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, have been partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” all summer”. Listen for your last chance to win this week by answering Pirates trivia questions to get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates – Astros game at PNC Park on August 22, 2016. The winner will be announced and notified on Thursday August 18, 2016 on Thank you for participating in the “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets This year.
Aliquippa Volleyball Coach To Appear On “God’s Grace For Single Mothers”
(Beaver Falls, PA) Listeners to the popular Saturday morning radio show “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” will be treated to some special insight this Saturday, August 13, 2016 from Aliquippa women’s volleyball coach, Carolyn Humphries. Ms. Humphries will join host, Tega Swann on the weekly program which airs from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. on WBVP and WMBA. Listeners who wish to join the show can call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. Tega Swann is the pastor at Refreshing Springs Ministries in Aliquippa and hosts “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” as a on air forum and outreach ministry to single mothers in Beaver County.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO HELD TONIGHT IN COROAPOLIS
A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WILL BE HELD IN COROAPOLIS TONIGHT TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES, LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WHOSE LIVES ARE BEING RUINED BY DRUGS. AMONG THOSE WHO WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE VIGIL WILL BE CAROL BARTOLAMUCCI, WHO IS A PARENT OF A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO DIED OF A HEROIN OVERDOSE…AND SHE TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK THAT SHE WANTS TO WARN OTHER PARENTS…DON’T THINK THIS CAN’T HAPPEN TO YOUR CHILD. ‘NOT ONE MORE’ IS THE NAME OF THE ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT IS ORGANIZING TONIGHT’S EVENT. AGAIN, THE VIGIL WILL BE HELD FROM 7 TO 9 P-M…AT THE PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE BOROUGH BUILDING ON 5TH AVENUE IN COROAPOLIS.
Aliquippa Citizens To Meet Tonight
A public meeting will be held tonight from 7 to 9.m. at the Broadcast St. Cafe in Aliquippa to discuss the Portnoff Law Agency, the city’s former tax collection agency’s actions against the taxpayers. That’s according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. A discussion about orders from Common Pleas Court Judge Gus Kwidis will also be discussed, according to Bernice Meade Mason, meeting organizer.
Chippewa K-Mart Being Dismantled
THE CHIPPEWA K-MART IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DISMANTLED THIS WEEK. THE BIG ‘K’ IN THE K-MART SIGN AT THE STORE IS NOW GONE. IT WAS CAME DOWN TUESDAY MORNING. THE CHIPPEWA STORE IS ONE OF MANY ACROSS THE REGION THAT CLOSED THIS YEAR IN THE WAKE OF SEARS HOLDINGS’ ECONOMIC TROUBLES.