Author: Beaver County Radio

Central Valley Middle School Teacher Brings Gun Into Bar

After being asked to leave a bar for “being obnoxious and creating a disturbance”, Matthew Kupper, a Central Valley Middle School teacher, returned carrying a gun. Police were called and eventually found Kupper at his Kennedy Drive home along with the firearm. Center Township Police said he did not have a license for the gun. Nick Perry, the Central Valley School District Superintendent, said he was unable to comment on personal matter.

Teen Riding Bike Dies After Struck By Vehicle In Big Beaver

A teenager riding his bicycle has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Big Beaver borough yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 7600 block of Big Beaver Boulevard (Route 18) near Old Wampum Road. According to state police, Jordon Bobin was crossing Route 18 when he was struck by a vehicle headed north. State police say the teenager was transported to Ellwood City Hospital and then flown to UPMC Presbyterian, where he was later pronounced. Police say the driver of the vehicle was unhurt. The 17-year-old victim was about to graduate from high school.

Many Sponsors are supporting the 2017 “Run For McGuire”.

(Beaver County, PA)  With a little over three months to go until the motorcycles gather in Beaver Falls for the 2017 “Run For McGuire – A Special Ride For Special People”, many businesses have already pledged their support for this year’s charity ride, which is scheduled for August 6, 2017.  Participating businesses include: American legion Riders Post 474 in Zelienople, A.V.V.A. Chapter 862, Cycle Motion, Hyatt-Fennell, LLC,  Penstan Pittsburgh, R.A.K. Enterprises,  Reno Brothers, Inc.  Rochester -Beaver Lions Club and SBM Electronics.

Last year, The “Run For McGuire” raised over $4,300 that was donated to the McGuire Memorial Foundation, and business sponsors help make that  effort possible.  Thanks to our  generous sponsors for 2017!

If You would like more information about sponsoring, or participating in the ride, call 724-846-4100, email runformcguire@gmail.com,  or visit the web page.

Linda Ogden Talks About Community Outreach Project PROJECT3MP

PROJECT3MP is a project that reaches out to victims of human trafficking and addiction, and to “mobilize a shift in the anti-trafficking paradigm”. Linda Ogden (shown here with husband Dave), executive director and founder of PROJECT3MP, spoke to Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County about what inspired her to create this organization and what this project sets out to do. She also discussed of the upcoming gathering for the public set for May 27, to be held at the Little Red Meeting House on 8th Avenue in Beaver Falls, beginning at 9 AM. This event will feature training, testimonials, and open discussions on the subject of victimization in the addiction and trafficking community.

If you want to contact Linda about the event or volunteering with PROJECT3MP, you can reach her at lindaogden59@outlook.com or by calling (724)-513-9924.

You can hear the full interview between Linda and Matt by clicking the links below.

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Shell Secures Needed Parking

SHELL CHEMICALS IS LEASING PARKING SPACES AROUND THE FORMER SEARS AUTO BUILDING AT THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL FOR THEIR WORKERS AND SHUTTLE BUSES THAT WILL TRANSPORT THOSE WORKERS TO THE SHELL SITE IN POTTER TOWNSHIP. IN TOTAL, THE COMPANY HAS SECURED ABOUT 31-HUNDRED PARKING SPOTS. MORE ARE BEING SOUGHT. CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIX-BILLION-DOLLAR CRACKER PLANT IS EXPECTED TO START TOWARD THE END OF THIS YEAR.