Matt Drzik takes a look at the latest sports news and scores, including segments of last night’s Coaches Corner with Beaver Falls head coach Doug Biega, and a preview of tonight’s high school basketball action. As heard on Noonday, 2/9.
Author: Beaver County Radio
House Fire In Pulaski Township Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire in Pulaski Township is under investigation this afternoon. Authorities say a house on Marion Hill near New Brighton – located right by the high school – went up in flames at around 9:00 this morning. No word on any injuries.
9-Year-Old Child Hit By Car In Aliquippa
A 9-year-old boy was struck by a car last night in Aliquippa. It happened at around 6:30 in the 1300 block of Irwin Street. The child was taken to the UPMC Children’s Hospital for treatment. His name and condition have not been released.
New Beaver County Chairman For The Democrats
Hopewell Township Democrat Stephen Dupree was voted in as the county’s new Democratic chairman last night. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, voting took place at the Monaca Turners, in Center Twp.. Beaver County Clerk of Courts Judy Enslen is the party’s vice chairman.
Building Partially Falls Down In Beaver Falls
Part of the the former News Tribune building in Beaver Falls came down late last night, leaving debris scattered on the ground. The building is located on 13th Street, right across the street from the Beaver Falls Library Park. Officials blocked off the area but are asking passers-by to stay clear of the area.
Central Valley Stays Alive In WPIAL Playoff Race
The Central Valley Warriors keep their playoff hopes alive with a 59-39 victory over the Ambridge Bridgers on Beaver County Radio last night. The Warriors improve to 6-7 in Section 2-AAAA, while the Bridgers drop to 4-8 and have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Other results from last night:
5A
Moon 70, West Allegheny 46
4A
Beaver Falls 79, Hopewell 51
Quaker Valley 54, Blackhawk 49
New Castle 71, Beaver 53
3A
Lincoln Park 80, Ellwood City 62
Riverside 73, Mohawk 32
Chaleroi 74, South Side 62
Carlynton 67, Freedom 41
2A
OLSH 60, Sto-Rox 49
Sewickley Academy 74, Shenango 43
1A
Union 64, Rochester 51
Fort Cherry 83, Western Beaver 43
Cornell 73, Holy Family Academy 27
Vincentian Academy 85, Quigley Catholic 40
Girls (2A)
Aliquippa 46, Union 33
Flames Smolder Penguins’ Late Comeback
Despite goals by Chris Kunitz and Jake Guentzel in the 3rd Period, the Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Calgary Flames in a shootout by a score of 3-2. Calgary goaltender Chad Johnson stopped all three Penguin shooters (Kessel, Crosby, Letang), while Kris Versteeg’s opening goal on Matt Murray held up. The Penguins pick up a point in the standings, but fall to third after Columbus’ victory last night. Pittsburgh returns to action Thursday when they visit Colorado.
Other results in the NHL last night:
Buffalo 5, San Jose 4 (OT)
Washington 5, Carolina 0
NY Rangers 4, Anaheim 1
Columbus 3, Detroit 2 (OT)
Tampa Bay 5, Los Angeles 0
Toronto 3, Dallas 1
St. Louis 6, Ottawa 0
Nashville 4, Vancouver 2
Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 2
Colorado 4, Montreal 0
Tonight’s games:
Chicago at Minnesota
Teleforum live at Kings Jewelers
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Mike Romigh is live at King’s Jewellery in the Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca hosting Teleforum. He’ll. Be here till twelve noon today so stop out for the Diamonds in the rough reset event. Below Mike is interviewing Dan Flick.
“Diamonds in the Rough – Remount Event” LIVE broadcast at King’s Jewelry, 2/8/2017
On Wednesday, February 8th, WBVP and WMBA will broadcast the show “Teleforum” LIVE from King’s Jewelry in the Beaver Valley Mall from 10 A.M. until Noon. Beaver County Radio and King’s Jewelry are proud to host the first ever “Diamonds in the Rough – Remount Event.”
This year’s lineup includes: Rita Swesey from the Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, Mike Rubino from United Way, Dennis Nichols from the Inclusion Diversity and Awareness Council, Dan Flick from the Beaver County Rotary Club, Joyce Lewis-Andrews from McGuire Memorial, Katie Snyder from St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows, and Tim Mascari from the Beaver Valley Mall.
Join WBVP and WMBA as we interview these community leaders and discuss their impact on the community.
Don’t forget to bring your old jewelry to King’s for their wonderful remounting event!
Gov. Wolf Proposes $2B In Spending Cuts To Balance Budget
Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing more than $2 billion in spending cuts to help balance the state budget. Wolf delivered his third budget speech to the state legislature this morning. It didn’t take him long to lay down a key marker — no broad-based tax hikes.However, that does mean cuts in spending to balance the budget. Addressing an overwhelmingly Republican general assembly, the Democratic governor hailed the accomplishments that both Republicans and Democrats had made together. Those accomplishments include, liquor reform, medical marijuana, more funding for schools and 82,000 more Pennsylvanians working today than two years ago when he took office. But, said Wolf, the budget deficit could be at least $2 billion in the fiscal year beginning July 1. He said it was time to get serious about balancing the budget. In order to save more than $2 billion, the governor proposed consolidating or merging a number of state agencies. He also said it was time to close corporate loopholes. The governor said his budget’s primary focus continues to be educating our children and protecting senior citizens.