Blackhawk High School will host a mock car crash at 1:00 Wednesday afternoon in the baseball field across from the school district office. The mock crash is organized by the high school drivers education department to raise awareness about safe driving before prom and the end of school. It will follow an assembly on the dangers of distracted driving. Representatives from the local emergency medical services and police and fire departments will be in attendance.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Pens Hope Game SIX Ends the Series
The Penguins take a 3-2 lead into game six of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final against the Washington Capitals tonight at the Console Energy Center. Two announcements were made by coach Mike Sullivan after Monday’s practice. Matt Murray will start in goal tonight. Marc-Andre Fleury will be his back-up. Fluery hasn’t played since the end of March due to a concussion. Defenseman Ollie Matta will return to action tonight. He has been sidelined since a head shot from Capitals Brooks Orpik in game two. Orpik will be on defense tonight for the Capials after serving a three game suspension for the Matta hit. Air time for tonight’s game is 7:30. The faceoff is scheduled at 8:08.
Two Wins For The Beaver Bobcats Girls.
The Beaver Bobcats girls had a double victory Monday. The softball team clinched their section with a 15-0 win over Blackhawk. For the second year in a row the Lady Bobcats have won the WPIAL Class double A track championship. It was accomplished at the 43rd Annual Baldwin Invitational.
New Voice For “Monday Night Football”
There will a new voice for ESPN’s Monday Football. Mike Tirco has been the play by play man for the sports network since 2006. Last week he announced that he was leaving the network to join NBC. He will work on special events, Sunday Night Football, and will be part of the networks coverage of the RIO Summer Olympics. ESPN is hiring from within. Sean McDonough has been with the network since 2000. He has covered college football-basketball and is the main announcer for Major League Baseball. McDonough will join analyst Jon Gruden and reporter Lisa Saunders at the Hall Of Fame Game on August 7th.
State Rep Jim Christiana Calling For Investigation Into “Pay To Play” Scheme at County Courthouse
State Representative Jim Christiana is calling for an investigation into a possible “pay to play” scheme at the Beaver County courthouse. Christiana appeared on “Teleforum” with Mike Romigh this morning, talking about accusations he has made against Beaver County Commissioner Sandie Egley’s secretary. Christiana claims that, based on what his sources have told him, Egley’s assistant – Randi Bick – told supporters that larger campaign contributions were needed in order to do business with the county. Christiana met with Egley for more than 30 minutes on Friday and presented her with the information and asked her to take care of it. Bick denies the allegations. Christiana emphasized he isn’t pointing the finger at Egley herself; he just wants her to look into the matter.
Suspect In 2013 Beaver Falls Murder Outside Elk’s Club Turns In Self
The suspect sought in a 2013 murder outside the Elk’s Club in Beaver Falls is in custody. Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that 34-year-old Eric Washington turned himself in on Saturday. Washington is accused of opening fire outside the Elk’s Club in April 2013, killing Jerome Goosby and wounding Wally Pickens. Authorities say Washington was identified by Pickens as the shooter. Police also recovered a cell phone near the scene that contained Washington’s DNA. The District Attorney says Pickens’ statement along with other witness accounts led to the arrest. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 19.
Man Identified In Violent Aliquippa Accident
A man was killed in an accident in Aliquippa early Sunday morning. The accident occurred at 7 a.m. on Route 51 near the West Aliquippa Bridge. The Beaver County coroner identified the victim as 38-year-old Carlos Hicks of Aliquippa. Hicks was the driver of the car. The coroner confirmed Hicks died from blunt force trauma. The manner of death is accidental. Aliquippa police are investigating the crash.
27-year-old Man Killed In Glen Osborne Crash
A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash on Ohio River Boulevard in Glen Osborne. The two-vehicle crash happened around 7:00 last night. The victim – identified as Scott Campbell – was taken to Sewickley Valley Hospital – where he died. Investigators have not said what caused the crash.
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial
Joyce Lewis Andrews and Dennis Sabatini from McGuire Memorial Foundation talked about the upcoming “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Monte Carlo Night”. The Event takes place on June 5 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriot starting at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.mcguirememorial.org for more information.