Author: Beaver County Radio

Marlins Dee Gordon suspended

Second Baseman Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins was suspended over night by Major League Baseball for  80 games. Gordon violated the P.E.D. policy of major league baseball.

Pirates and Rockies washed out.

This afternoon’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for updates when the game will be rescheduled.

Mercer Raceway Park Results 04/23/16

410 Sprints

Brandon Spithaler, Eric Williams, Jack Sodeman, Jr., Brandon Matus, A.J. Flick, Michael Bauer, Scott Priester, Davey Jones, Brent Matus, Alex Paden, Mike Miller, Jim Morris, Gale Ruth, Sr., John Garvin, Jr.

 

Outlaw Sprint Warriors

Jacob Gomola, Ralph Engel, Jr., Gregg McCandless, Darin Gallagher, Greg Dobrosky, Gary Kriess, Devin Litwiler, Andrew Fescemyer, Eric L. Williams, C.J. Jones, George Hobaugh, Vincent Daugherty, Mike Marano, II, Rod Jones, Andy Priest.

 

Open Stocks:

William Hurrelbrink, Andy Buckley, Pat Fielding, Curt Bish, Gary Fisher, Terry Wheeler, Garrett Clavert, Bryan Wagner, Joe Stajnrajh, Dave McMannus, David Baker, Mark Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Richard Chess, Mike Case, Shawn Smith (DNS).

Modified Lites:

Shane Webb, Shane Pfeuffer, Doug Jones, Levi Spinneweber, Jacob Bova, Jason Johnson, Kurt Eckstrom, Vivian Jones, Josh Christopher, Dusty Frantz, Keith Smith, Bill Stivason (DNS).

Mini Stocks:

Todd Hanlon, Tyler Fulton, Shane Shook, Isaac Paden, Steve Longwell, Sr., Ed Haylett, Tyler Young, Matthew Rubright, Mike Barr, Jacob Rice, William Haylett, Pat Hanlon, Tim Callahan, Roger Wigton (DNS).

Junior Sprints:

Chase Metheney, Ayden Cipriano, Jodan Simmons, Austin Cavanaugh, Roman Jones, Alivia Bish, Sam Darby (DNS).

Lernerville Speedway results 04/22/16

DIRTcar Northeast Big Block Modifieds

  1. Jeremiah Shingledecker
  2. Mat Williamson
  3. Tim McCreadie
  4. Dave Murdick
  5. Rex King Jr.
  6. Kevin Bolland
  7. Jimmy Weller III
  8. Rick Regalski
  9. Rex King Sr.
  10. Rodney Beltz

DIRTcar Sprints

  1. Brandon Spithaler
  2. Jack Sodeman Jr.
  3. George Hobaugh Jr.
  4. Scott Priester
  5. Carl Bowser
  6. Brent Matus
  7. Darren Pifer
  8. John Garvin Jr.
  9. Alex Paden
  10. Mike Miller

DIRTcar Crate Sportsman

  1. Joey Zambotti
  2. Aaron Easler
  3. Joe Kelley
  4. Terry Young
  5. Brandon Wearing
  6. Corey McPherson
  7. Brett McDonald
  8. Bob Egley
  9. Jim Fosnaught
  10. Pat Hanley

Sportsman Modifieds

  1. Kole Holden
  2. Chesie Kriegisch
  3. Jerry Shaffer
  4. Jeremy Weaver
  5. Nick Ritchey
  6. Darrin Gallagher
  7. Brian Shaffer
  8. Steve Slater
  9. Joshua Seippel
  10. Jessica Shea

Changes On The Way At Beaver Falls City Building

Some big changes are being made at the Beaver Falls City Building. Mayor George Quay tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that Police Chief Charles Jones is retiring on June 3rd. He will be moving into the position of City Manager in Beaver Falls. The current city manager – Steve Johnson – will be moving into the code department…and he will be in charge of tearing down blighted buildings in the city. The new police chief (taking Chief Jones spot) will be John Delucca. Quay tells us that these three player changes will take place on June 3rd.

Sparks Expected To Fly At Tonight’s Blackhawk School Board Meeting

Sparks are expected to fly at tonight’s Blackhawk School Board meeting. The board is considering layoffs and program cuts to help bring the district budget into line. The board meet tonight at 7:30 at the Blackhawk High School auditorium. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti will there and will have reports during the news on AM Beaver County beginning at 6:30 Thursday morning.

Chippewa Residents May See Big Rate Increase in Electric Bills

A 10.5 percent rate increase could affect customers of West Penn Power starting in January. The company recently announced plans to ask the Pennsylvania Utility Commission for permission to increase this rate in order to fund infrastructure improvement and help mitigate lower electricity consumption. This increase would come after last year’s 13 percent increase, which company officials say is a result of nearly 20 years of unchanged rates. In addition, customers of Penn Power could also see their rate increase by 13 percent. Many Chippewa Township residents are customers of West Penn Power.

State Investigating 2 Quakes Near New Castle Fracking Site

Did fracking contribute to two small earthquakes near a New Castle drilling operation? That’s what the state Department of Environment Protection is investigating today. DEP spokeswoman Melanie Williams says Hilcorp Energy Co. stopped fracking at the Mahoning Township site at around noon on Monday. That was about 12 hours after the U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude-1.9 earthquake and about 10 hours before another quake of the same size was recorded. Williams says Hilcorp was fracking two wells on a four-well pad about 45 miles west of Pittsburgh when the first quake occurred. There were no reports of property damage.

Pens and Caps Tonight

After about a week off, the Penguins begin the NHL’s  Eastern Semi Finals in Washington against the Capitals.  Both game one and Saturday’s game two will be played at the Verizon Center.  Games three next Monday and game three next Wednesday will be at the Consol Energy Center.  Airtime for game one will be 7:30. The faceoff is scheduled for 8:08.  Not only can’t he play because of a concussion, Marc-Andre Flurey isn’t even considered one of the league’s  best goaltender. Tampa Bay’s Ben Bishop, Washington’s Braden Holtby, and L A Kings Jonathon Quick are finalists for the Vesnia Trophy as the NHL’s  top goaltender.

Bond Set For Manzeil

A Dallas judge set a 15-hundred dollar bond for former Heisman  trophy winner and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel in his misdemeanor domestic assualt case.  Manziel’s attorney says his client will turn himself in for booking next week .  Manziel was indicted by a grand jury this week after his ex-girlfriend alledged he hit her and threaten to kill her during a night out in January.