Geneva College is being honored as the Huntington Business Spotlight for the month of August 2017. Dr. Calvin Troup, Geneva College President and Dr. Melinda Stephens, Geneva College Dean of Academic Programs were welcomed to Teleforum with Frank Sparks by Frank and Tom Nist, Huntington Bank Senior Vice President.
Dr. Troup and Dr. Stephens spoke to the listeners from 9 to 10 a.m. this morning. They discussed the long storied history of Geneva College, the many academic programs offered, Satellite Campus’ and Geneva College’s commitment to the community. Dr. Troup and Dr. Stephens also answered questions from the listeners. If you are interested in Geneva College and would like to get more information on their many programs you can click on the link below to be directed to the college website.
Several reports of a black bear raiding bird feeders in Chippewa have been made. Photos were seen of the bear on Oakville, Pleasantville and Sunview Drives. Yogi was even seen crossing roads in the middle of the day. It is suggested that you never go near or feed any wild animals.
Fireworks 2 nights in a row? That’s the plan for this Saturday and Sunday at the Beaver County River Regatta in Bridgewater. There will be something for everyone as the event kicks off Friday night. Speed boats, bands, a fishing derby, anything that floats and old motorcycles. Admission is free and plenty of food and merchandise vendors will be set up on Riverside Drive.
(Beaver Falls, PA) Due to the overwhelming response and popularity of the Wednesday afternoon real estate talk show, “Your Personal Realtor with ReMax Advanced Realtor Eric McKenna”, Beaver County Radio is announcing plans to air a special edition of the show this Saturday August 19, 2017 from 10 A.M. to Noon. The special airing is being scheduled because the regular Wednesday edition of the program was preempted due to a Pirates Baseball broadcast.
During a recent meeting at WBVP and WMBA, show host Eric McKenna offered “This will give listeners who haven’t been able to tune in recently, a chance to catch the show again” . McKenna was referring to the fact that his radio show originally started out on Saturday Mornings.
Listeners can call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show live on the air, or watch a live video feed on Eric McKenna’s Facebook Page.
PennDOT is announcing daylight lane restrictions on Camp Horne Road. Those single-lane restrictions will occur in each direction On Camp Horne Road between Ben Avon Heights Road and I-279 from 9 AM to 3 PM today and tomorrow because of rumble strip milling and paving work.
The work is part of the $87.94 million dollar Parkway North Improvement Project which includes patching & overlay, preservation of bridges & overhead sign structures, repairs to walls & ramps, lighting improvements, HOV repairs and more including an anti-icing system installation on bridges at the McKnight Road interchange.
Please use caution while driving through the area, especially on your way to today’s Pirates game.
Motorists can check conditions 24 hours a day on major roadways by visiting 511PA.com or thru a 511PA smartphone app or by calling 511.
School bells will be ringing in Aliquippa and other districts in the county next week and some new staff members were hired at last night’s meeting.
Ashley Furr was hired as a 9th grade English teacher, Zackary Caine was hired to teach music, band, and chorus Cheryl Beauford was hired as the school nurse for the elementary school, and Christine Luketic will teach 7th grade science. Dr. Pete Carbone, superintendent said there will be participation in the ROTC program at Ambridge and possibly 3 students will attend the full day program, and 4 students will attend the 1/2 day program in the afternoon. Dr. Carbone said that English as a second language will be taught and the program is contracted through the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit.
Students in grades 4 through 6 at the elementary school will have 4 classes a day,, taught by 4 different teachers, and they will be taught math, English, science, and reading
The board accepted the resignation of Bobbi Jo Cater who was teacher’s aide in the district.
POWER, will be introduced as a new student information system was approved and will enable parents to check students grades and attendance . All of the information will be on and app, Dr. Carbone told the board. The administration and a select teachers group worked to implement the plan, he said
Dr. James Tatum was hired as the district’s physician beginning july 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. He will be paid $4,000.00 a year. Dr. Daniel Christo was hired as the ACCESS physician for a 3 year term beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
Hopewell Township Commissioners’s chair Rich Bufalini reported on a meeting with the Council of Governments that was held at the CCBC dome on Thursday at last night’s work session. Bufalini said the Deputy Secretary of the PA Dept. of Community Affairs Rick Villelo , who is a former mayor from Lockhaven, PA was present. Vilello and former Beaver County Commissioner Dennis Nichols, of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, who is working with the Department of Community and Economic Development, will assist the township in writing grants. Township manager Norm Kraus, Jr. was a member of the committee for the event attended by about 285 people.
The commissioners approved the hiring of 2 2 full- time sewer department laborers, Nicholas Zon and Shane Dugan, they begin their duties today., and will be paid $16.13 an hour.
Dylan Kmetz was promoted to full time seasonal employee at the community park. His salary increases from $7.25 to $9.00 an hour.
The commissioners regular meeting is Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
The River City Brass Band will be returning to Old Economy Village in Ambridge on Sunday, August 20 beginning at 5:00pm. The show will feature the works of the country’s only all-brass classical ensemble, and it will be performed in the Village garden.
Village curator Sarah Buffington joined Matt Drzik on August 16 to talk about this upcoming event, as well as what else is going on the Village in the coming months.
To hear this morning’s interview, click on the players below.
Pittsburgh International Airport is one of 72 airports in 31 states receiving a grant from the FAA for infrastructure improvement projects. The $12.3 million dollar grant here will be used to rehabilitate a de-icing pad that’s been in use for more than 20 years.
A pot of oil left in an oven set to “clean” mode is the cause of a fire at an 8th Ave home yesterday morning in Beaver Falls. 3 people were home at the time, but all safely left the house. 2 dogs were rescued by firefighters-one from the roof and one from inside. According to Beaver Falls Fire Chief Mark Stowe damages to the home and belongings inside come to about $100,000 and approximately $10,000 to a neighboring house.
