Author: Beaver County Radio

7-Year-Old Zelienople Girl Raises $3,000 For Charity Through Lemonade Stand

A 7-YEAR-OLD FROM ZELIENOPLE HAS RAISED THREE-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A CHARITY THROUGH A LEMONADE STAND. RUBY BAKER IS A CONNOQUENESSING VALLEY ELEMENTARY STUDENT. SHE HOSTED THE STAND AT HER HOME TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF PITTSBURGH. IN AN INTERVIEW WITH BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK, RUBY’S MOTHER – AMBER BAKER – SAYS THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HER DAUGHTER ALWAYS WANTED TO DO…

AMBER SAYS SHE DIDN’T STOP THERE…

AMBER SAYS SHE WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED – NOT JUST WITH THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO SHOWED UP, BUT WITH HOW MUCH THEY WERE GIVING…

AMBER SAYS SHE WAS MOVED TO TEARS OVER THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FROM STRANGERS…

AMBER SAYS SHE WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH MONEY THEY RAISED IN SUCH SHORT OF TIME…

AMBER SAYS THIS WHOLE THING WAS HER DAUGHTER’S IDEA…

AMBER SAYS HER DAUGHTER DIDN’T WANT TO DO THE LEMONADE STAND UNLESS THE MONEY WENT TO CHARITY…

AMBER SAYS THE GO FUND ME PAGE IS STILL ACTIVE…AND IS STILL AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL DONATIONS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES…

– RUBY’S TWIN SISTER LUCY AND 5-YEAR-OLD SISTER PENNY ALSO WORKED THE STAND, WHICH ALSO SERVED FRUIT PUNCH, ICED TEA, HOT DOGS AND WATER.

– TOGETHER, THE GIRLS RAISED $900 AT THE LEMONADE STAND. AN ADDITINOAL $565 WAS COLLECTED THROUGH A GOFUNDME COLLECTION PAGE ESTABLISHED BY THE GIRLS’ PARENTS.

– THE BAKER FAMILY VISITED THE CHARITY EARLIER THIS WEEK TO PRESENT THE FUNDS AND TOUR THE FACILITY.

 

BREAKING NEWS: PA Atty General Announces Big Drug Bust In County During Interview With Pat Septak

BREAKING NEWS: A major drug bust in Beaver County today… Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was in Beaver today to make the announcement. Here’s what he told Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak about the drug round-up in an exclusive interview…

I asked Shapiro if all 23 suspects are in custody…

The announcement comes on the heels of National Overdose Awareness Day, which is Thursday, August 31st. This breaking news report is brought to you by…

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The Good Samaritan Parish Festival Returns To Ambridge On Labor Day Weekend

For over 20 years, the Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge has brought out county residents of all ages and backgrounds to engage in a festival of food, fellowship, and entertainment. This year’s event takes place on Labor Day Weekend, and will feature many musical acts including Jimmie Ross and The Jaggerz as well as Casanova.

Rose Filipponi and Leah Lesak from the Parish Festival Committee joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver county to discuss who’s all on stage, who makes it happen, when the events take place, and of course…what’s on the menu.

To hear today’s interview, click on the players below.

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Reason Why This Morning’s County Commissioners’ Work Session Was Canceled Has Been Revealed

We now know why this morning’s County Commissioners Work Session has been canceled. It’s all because of a scheduling conflict. Commissioners chairwoman Sandie Egley posted on Facebook yesterday that this morning is also the third quarter Regional Investors Council Summit. It’s hosted by the Allegheny Conference. The next work session will be held a week from today – Wednesday, September 6th, at the courthouse.