The Beaver County Commissioners this morning offered more insight as to why they decided to disavow a recently formed development group. As Greg Benedetti reported yesterday, the Beaver County Partnership for Community and Economic Growth – which is officially registered as a nonprofit with the state – will be moving forward without the support of the commissioners. This morning… during the Ask the Commissioners segment of Teleforum…

1) Commissioner Tony Amadio explained why it was wasn’t an easy decision to make…

2) Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley said there just isn’t any need for another development group…

3) Commissioner Dan Camp said they wanted to avoid any duplication of organizations…

 

BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DAN CAMP RESPONDING THIS MORNING TO THE NEWS THAT CONNIE JAVENS WAS CLEARED FROM ANY WRONGDOING FROM THE D-A’S OFFICE YESTERDAY…INVOLVING IMPROPERLY AUTHORIZED TRANSFERS OF CASH TO THE OWNERS OF THE FORMER FRIENDSHIP RIDGE NURSING HOME. HERE’S WHAT CAMP HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE MATTER DURING THE ASK THE COMMISSIONERS SEGMENT ON TELEFORUM…

 

 

THE ALIQUIPPA POLICE CHIEF WANTS TO CHANGE THE CITY’S IMAGE…AND IS ISSUING A WARNING TO PARENTS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

THE D-A SAYS NO CHARGES FORTHCOMING TO TREASURER CONNIE JAVENS AND FORMER ADMINISTRATOR VINCE LAVELLE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S GREG BENEDETTI HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report..

The 2017 Senior Olympics was happened yesterday, with smiling faces and lots of anticipation The games began with a special dedication starting with McKenzie Cross dedicating today’s games to long time friend Betty Butera, who was killed in a motorcycle accident July 29, 2017 along with her husband Warren. McKenzie spoke of Betty from the heart. She spoke of her unconditional love and devotion to care for others, evolving into her homecare agencies, Heart 2 Heart and Hearts 2gether Homes. A moment of silence was observed in Betty and Warren Butera’s memory.

Some of Betty’s family was present. Her daughter Khaela spoke of her love to all she cared for and for the Special Olympics. How blessed they all felt to be part of the event and to all the seniors there that knew her mom.

Senator Elder Vogel was the master of ceremonies. Giving start to all the events which included basketball, horse shoes, bowling. golf, spelling bee, corn hole and pitch golf.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals Medals were handed out and awarded to winners in each category and trophies went to the facilities with the most individual medal winners. Congratulations

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BREAKING NEWS: The Beaver County Commissioners, as their work session today, agreed to party ways with a long-term association. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…

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BREAKING NEWS: Beaver County seems to be on its way to a healthy financial picture. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…

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The Pine-Richland School District has agreed to a settlement in a federal lawsuit that challenged its policy requiring transgender students to use restroom and locker room facilities matching their assigned birth gender.  Click on ‘play’ to hear Andrea’s report…

 

TODAY IS THE NEW GRAND OPENING OF REE’S RESTAURANT AND PUB IN NEW BRIGHTON. RON JABER AND HIS WIFE MARGARITA ARE THE OWNERS OF THE RESTAURANT…AND THEY’RE INVITING EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME…

RON TELLS ME THEY HAVE A JUKEBOX…ALONG WITH NINE 36-INCH T-V’S TO WATCH SPORTS…AN OUTDOOR PATIO…AND ADDITIONAL PARKING IN THE REAR. TODAY’S GRAND OPENING OF REE’S RESTAURANT AND PUB IN NEW BRIGHTON…3 TO 6 P-M…FREE FOOD…AND PRIZES!…