Testimony will resume today in a Beaver County murder re-trail. Marlin “Twin” Kelly is accused in the 2012 shooting death of Conekeia Lynn “Coco” Finney and her unborn daughter in Ambridge. He was convicted of her death in 2014 but was granted a new trail last year.
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JC Penney At Beaver Valley Mall Could Be On Closing List In Coming Weeks
The J-C Penney store at the Beaver Valley Mall recently renewed its lease. But the store could be on the chopping block when 140 stores are closed nationwide in the coming week. The J-C Penney at Beaver Valley is an anchor store and has been at the mall since 1998.
The Joe Walsh Show is now Airing on WBVP and WMBA
Joe Walsh, former U.S. Republican Congressman and Chicago based talk-show host, debuted his “The Joe Walsh Show” last night February 27, 2017 on the Salem Radio Network. The show airs on both WBVP and WMBA from 9 PM to Midnight on weekdays.
Walsh joins the SRN from WIND-AM 560 The Answer where he hosts a local show from 5 PM to 7 PM. Each weekday you can reach Walsh directly during “The Joe Walsh Show” at 312-642-5600.
After serving in Congress from January 2011 through January 2013 for Illinois, Walsh began his show from WIND-AM 560 The Answer and has successfully grown to a national network in 2017.
For more information about The Joe Walsh Show you can visit: walshfreedom.com
To view WBVP and WMBA’s Programming check out: beavercountyradio.com/programming/
Monday 2/27/2017 Playoff Basketball games
Blackhawk- girls -70 FINAL
South Park – 56
Beaver – girls – 49 FINAL
North Catholic – 59
Lincoln Park- boys – 81 FINAL
Shady Side – 61
OLSH- girls- 39 FINAL
Chartiers-Houston- 54
Vincentian Girls -43 FINAL
GCC- 39
Washington- boys- 44 FINAL
CWNC- 49
Union- boys – 64 FINAL
Monessen 88
Vincentian – boys- 71FINAL
Imani Christian- 80
Steelers sign Antonio Brown to new 5 year contract
The Steelers have locked up wide receiver Antonio Brown through the 2021 season.
The team announced Monday a new five-year deal with Brown.
the new deal will reportedly pay Brown $72.2 million, making him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.
Brown earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection following the 2016 season and was a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year.
He finished the year second in the NFL in receptions (106), tied for second in touchdown catches (12) and fifth in receiving yards (1,284).
Beaver Girls Lose to North Catholic
WPIAL Girl’s Semi-Final:
North Catholic 59, Beaver 49. CCBC Player’s of the Game: Sam Breen (North Catholic); Sydney Varney (Beaver).
Jim Shaner from Beaver County Conservation District to Be on Teleforum Tuesday
Tune in Tuesday February 28, 2017 to Teleforum from 9 A.M. to 12 noon. At 11:00 A.M. Jim Shaner, Executive Director of the Beaver County Conservation District will be on with guest host Frank Sparks. Jim will be discussing the up coming Maple Sugaring Program on March 11,2017 at The Bradys Run Park, Maple Camp (behind the Lodge). It is an instructional program to learn how maple trees are tapped and the process of turning sugar water into maple syrup. The program is Free and starts at 11am. If you would like more information you can call the Conservation District at 724-378-1701.
We will also be taking your calls during Jim’s appearance at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.
Rochester-Based Lincoln Learning Solutions Announces New VP of Sales
Lincoln Learning Solutions has a new Vice-President this morning. The non-profit organization recently announced its board of trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Brad Neugart to serve as its Vice-President of Sales. Neugart brings with him 25 years of experience in the field. He has already landed two new clients, schools from Louisiana and Michigan. Neugart tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the organization’s standards-based Empowered curriculum is an easy sell. Lincoln Learning Solutions is headquartered right in Beaver County, in the Rochester area, dedicated to empowering 21-Century learning communities. To learn more, tune in to Frontiers In Learning every Saturday at noon on WBVP and WMBA.
Aliquippa Diversity Council Holding Big Bash Tonight In Anticipation Of Women’s History Month
A wing bash is being sponsored by Aliquippa Diversity Council tonight at the American Italian Club 1928 Irwin St. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the event is from 6-10 p.m. The cost is $20. This event will benefit a Women’s Empowerment Dinner during Women’s History Month, according to Catherine Colallela, president. Diversity Council wants to have a program in place in the community for girls age 12-18. Female role models that can make a difference displaying power and success to be an influence on the girls can participate. Ms. Colalella said girls 12-16 need role models because they are growing up so fast. Tickets for tonight’s event can be purchased at the door.
Monaca Considers Three Locations For New Fire House
Monaca borough officials are weighing several options for a proposed public safety building. Officials plan to to build a public safety building to house the combined fire stations, and if the borough building is sold, the police department. Borough officials decided earlier this month to put the borough building up for sale. Beaver borough manager Mario Leone told guest host Frank Sparks on Teleforum this morning that if the building is sold to developers, the police department would also be located in the public safety building.