After beating the Reds, the Pirates have the day off today before opening a weekend series against the Cubs. The first place cubs lost a day-night double header 7-4 and 1-0 to the San Diego Padres yesterday. Friday’s starting pitchers are Francisco Lirianno for the Pirates. Jason Hammel will be on the mound for Chicago.
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Senior Day at The Beaver Valley Mall
Teleforum live at Senior Day 05/11/16
Mike Romigh host of Beaver County Radio’s Teleforum broadcast his show live at Senior Day at the Beaver Valley Mall on Wednesday 5/11/2016. The Broadcast was done in collaboration with The Beaver County Office on Aging. Mike interviewed a variety of different guests as Frank Sparks, co-host of The Saturday Sports Slam and the Lead Lap manned the Beaver County Radio Prize wheel. Check out the pictures from all the action.
Beaver County Courthouse Evacuated
Beaver County employees are back inside the courthouse this afternoon after an evacuation was ordered earlier this morning due to an activated fire alarm. Commissioners Chief of Staff Joe Weidner tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that a light fixture began smoking at around 10:45 a.m., and that’s why the courthouse was evacuated. But he says it was not a big deal and that firefighters gave the all-clear about 30 minutes later and all employees were allowed back inside the building.
State Rep. Jim Christiana Reacts To County’s Firing Of Egley Secretary
State Representative Jim Christiana is reacting to the latest developments in the “pay-to-play” scandal at the Beaver County Courthouse. Christiana says County Commissioner Chairwoman Sandie Egley did the right thing when she fired her administrative assistant, Randi Bick, who was at the center of the scandal brought to light by Christiana last week. Christiana met with Egley on Friday to inform her that, according to his sources, Bick told several individuals that if they didn’t contribute more to Egley’s campaign, they wouldn’t be doing business with the county, hoping that she would look into the matter and act accordingly. Then came word yesterday that Bick was no longer an employee. In an interview today with Mike Romigh on Beaver County Radio, Christiana said this is not over yet and is still calling for an investigation.
Ambridge Council Honors Police Officers
Ambridge Borough Council met last night and recognized its police department in observance of National Police Week, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. National Police Officers Memorial Day is May 15. The borough has 11 full time and 10 part time officers and a K-9. The police department responds to over 1,200 calls per month and is under the direction of Mayor Richard D’Ambrosio and Chief James Mann. Council president Mike Mikulich asked that “everyone please take a moment to thank our officers when you see them out on patrol.”
Penguins 4, Capitals 3 (F/OT)
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 6 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Semifinals, and thus winning the series 4 games to 2. With a recap and interview with Matt Murray, here’s Beaver County Radio’s Bruce Frey.
Commissioner Egley’s Secretary No Longer Working For The County
Beaver County Radio News has learned that county commissioner chairwoman Sandie Egley’s secretary – Randi Bick – no longer works for the county. This latest development comes in the wake of allegations by state representative Jim Christiana that Bick attempted to shake down supporters for increased campaign contributions. Commissioners chief of staff Joe Weidner confirmed the news to Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak. When asked whether or not she was fired, Weidner said they cannot comment on personnel matters. Meanwhile, district attorney David Lozier tells us that several individuals have made appointments with him in the next couple of days to discuss the matter but he declined to say who they are.
DA Weighing Death Penalty in 2013 Killing Outside Beaver Falls Club
The Beaver County district attorney is mulling whether to pursue the death penalty against a man who just surrendered on charges he killed another man outside a Beaver Falls social club. 44-year-old Eric Washington surrendered Sunday, two days after a new witness statement and video surveillance resulted in him being charged Friday in the September 2013 shooting death of 45-year-old Jerome Goosby and the wounding of another man. District Attorney David Lozier says Washington shot the two men from behind a dollar store after they had left the Brighton Pioneer Elks Lodge across the street. Officials say Washington’s cell phone was found at the scene and a witness reported seeing him there at the time of the crime. Washington remains jailed without bond.
New Sewickley Township Police Department Investigating Road Rage Incident
The New Sewickley Township Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that occurred over the weekend. Detective Greg Carney tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that a driver threatened another driver with a gun for driving too slow Saturday. The incident occurred around 6 p-m in the 25-hundred block of Lovi Road in New Sewickley. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Sewickley Police department at (724) 774-2473 and ask for Detective Carney.