The 9th annual Rochester Area Chamber Chili Cook off was held at the Lodge at Brady’s Run Park on Wednesday April 25, 2018. The event was a huge success attrnded by many. The over all judges winner was the Rochester Fire Department and the People’s choice winner was PJ’s Deli and Catering in New Brighton. Diane Brosius made this year’s version for Beaver County Radio and while it was yummy and liked by many it fell short of placing. It was a fun night for all. Pat Septak our news director win one of the door prizes!! Check out all of the pictures below…..
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Beaver County Radio Soundstage “The Project Band” Thursday April 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M.
(Beaver County, PA) Join Frank Sparks and Scott Tady, Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times, this Thursday for a special edition of “Notes On Local Entertainment” on the Beaver County Radio Sound Stage from 11:00 A.M. to noon on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. It’s the show dedicated to promoting the local music and entertainment scene in Beaver County.
This week Frank and Scott will have the Project Band performing Live on on the Sound stage . The guys will also get you set for a huge weekend of Entertainment in Beaver County. Scott will also give us a preview of his Sunday column in the Times this week.

Tune in Every Thursday from 11:30 A.M. to Noon for “Notes on Local Entertainment” by presented by Wooley Bully’s in New Brighton
Dale and Ethan Reckless on Teleforum April 25, 2018
Dale Reckless from MRS Physical therapy and his son Ethan were on Teleforum with Frank Sparks Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Dale made his monthly appearance and Ethan was with his Dad to preview “Take Your Kid To Work Day” that is tomorrow. Dale talked about the proper way to go about gardening and other outdoor activities so that you don’t hurt yourself. Dale also spoke about MRS Physical Therapy and the process they go thru if you do need physical therapy from initial intake to making a plan and then proceeding to get you feeling better. MRS also has a very informative web-site at http://www.mrsphysicaltherapy.com/bridgewater/.
At the end of the show Frank talked with Dale’s son Ethan about his favorite sport, baseball, and what he wants to be on the air with Frank. Ethan told the listeners that he plays for the Pirates in Seneca Valley and he had six hits in his last game that ended up tied at 16.
Tune in on May 23, 2018 at 9 a.m. for Dale’s next appearance on Teleforum.
AUDIO: New Brady’s Run Development, County Auction Among Subjects At Commissioners’ Work Section
In contrast to prior weeks, the weekly work session for the Beaver County Commissioners at the Beaver County Courthouse was quite lengthy, clocking in around 30-35 minutes.
The first half of the meeting was devoted to the announcement of a new development plan in Brady’s Run, and Tim Ishman, the Beaver County Director of Parks & Recreation, spoke about the purpose of the new development:
Furthermore, the new plan would also give renovation to the recycling center at Brady’s Run, a necessity spoken about by Holly Vogt, the director of the Beaver County Department of Waste Management:
The commissioners agreed to further pursuit of this new development project.
During the second half of the meeting, a number of subjects were further discussed, including the pending countywide auction on unused property, of which Assistant Solicitor Nate Morgan had an update:
The commissioners then went into executive session following the public work session.
Ambridge Streetscape Bids Opened
ALSO TAKING PLACE AT THE BEAVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE…THE AMBRIDGE STREETSCAPE BIDS HAVE BEEN OPENED. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
AHN To Build Oncology Center Behind Beaver Valley Mall
ALLEGENY HEALTH NETWORK HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD AN ONCOLOGY CENTER RIGHT BEHIND THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Rochester Man To Serve 25 Years In Prison For Child Rape
A Rochester man will serve at least 25 years in prison after he was convicted of repeatedly raping a child over a decade beginning in the late 1990s.
47 year old Richard Fehir Jr., was convicted back in January, of 16 felony charges, including rape, rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault. Beaver County Judge Dale Fouse sentenced Fehir to between 25 1/2 and 51 years in prison. The victim was five years old when the sexual assaults began.
Rain Today; Sunshine Tomorrow
WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2018
TODAY – CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL SHOWERS. HIGH – 56.
TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW – 37.
THURSDAY – PARTLY SUNNY SKIES. HIGH NEAR 60.
Police On Scene Of Crash In Ellwood City
Police are investigating a car crash today in Ellwood City. Investigators said the crash happened just before 1 p.m. at Country Club Drive and Mercer Road. Emergency dispatchers say at least one person is trapped and a medical helicopter is headed to the scene. We’ll have more details tomorrow morning on AM Beaver County beginning at 6:30 a.m. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.
CCBC Evening Of The Arts Honors Artwork
THE CCBC FOUNDATION RECENTLY HONORED STUDENTS’ ARTWORK AT THEIR ANNUAL “EVENING OF THE ARTS”. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…






















