Author: Beaver County Radio

Details About Big Beaver Mini-Casino Revealed At Public Hearing

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

There was little open space at the Big Beaver Fire Department Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

In front of a packed house at the Big Beaver Fire Department, Mount Airy Casino laid out their plans and specifics for a multi-acre, multi-million dollar mini-casino to be built in Big Beaver, located in the block that carries Shenango Road and Fairlane Boulevard.

Mount Airy, whose primary casino operations are in the Poconos, won the bid to build a mini-casino for Beaver County earlier in 2018, and plans to have building for the casino itself beginning as early as next year. According to Robert Carino of the Friedmutter Group, the casino will feature hundreds of slot machines and an elaborate design:

 

One of the major positives reiterated during discussion of the mini-casino is the potential for new jobs and a more flowing economy. Patrick Burke, the Vice President of Finance at Mount Airy Casino, said that hundreds of new job openings will exist once building is complete:

 

Several past and present Beaver County officials were in attendance for the meeting, including all three current Commissioners. Of those in attendance, the majority of them were overwhelmingly approving of the new casino coming to town.

Senator Elder Vogel Jr.

State Rep. Jim Marshall

Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp

However, some did have their reservations and concerns about the casino plans, particularly Big Beaver Councilman Jason Landsbach, who openly compared the promise of this mini-casino to a failed racino proposal from several years prior, and Beaver Falls Superintendent Donna Nugent, who shed her positive attitude towards the project with a timbre of concern:

Dr. Donna Nugent

The location of the mini-casino is located near one of the two points where Interstate 376 interchanges with the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76); the other point is located in Monroeville.

Pittsburgh Man Jailed After His Arrest In Aliquippa

WE’VE LEARNED NEW DETAILS IN THE CASE OF A PITTSBURGH MAN JAILED AFTER HIS ARREST IN ALIQUIPPA. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE UPDATE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

3 Events at College Hill UM Church

There are 3 upcoming events at College Hill United Methodist Church
33rd St. & 5th Ave., Beaver Falls (in College Hill) 724-843-4190

1) Christmas Choral Concert December 9th at 11:00 AM
2) Children’s Christmas Play December 16th at 11:00 AM
3) Christmas Eve Service “Candlelight Service” December 24th at 7:00 PM

Everyone welcome. Please join us!

FREE Holiday Condert at CCBC Dome 12/5/18

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT presented by the
Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Monaca Cornet Band.
Wednesday, December 5th at 7 PM at the CCBC Golden Dome.
FREE ADMISSION!
In lieu of admission, donations will be accepted for the Little Free Pantry in Aliquippa.

Bring the whole family to enjoy some of your favorite sounds of the season as well as refreshment and a 50/50 Raffle.
Hope to see you there!

Heritage Valley Medical Group Convenient Care Opens In Aliquippa

HERITAGE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP CONVENIENT CARE OPENED IN ALIQUIPPA YESTERDAY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Holidays at the Merrick Art Gallery

Starting on Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM to 9:30 PM, the Annual Christmas Tree display by The Merrick Art Gallery Associates’ Women’s Council will be on view un til December 21st during regular gallery hours.

  • December 8 from 6:30-7 PM, Twelve to sixteen singers from the Beaver Area High School will be performing in period costumes as the Dickens Choir and will be directed by music teacher, Sue Metelsky.
  • Sleigh Rides will be available December 8th from 6:45 – 9:30 pm at the corner of the Merrick Building at 5th Avenue and 11th Street in New Brighton.
  •   On Sunday, December 9th from 2:30 – 3:30 PM there will be a Christmas Concert performed by the Pittsburgh Recorder Society.  The Society will present delightful Yuletide music in ensemble style with a variety of woodwind instruments.

All of the events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 8 & 9 are FREE to the public.  Light refreshments will be provided by the Women’s Council.  Donations are gratefully accepted.