Author: Beaver County Radio

Celebratory Memorial in Beaver Falls Honoring Lives Lost

Please join us: “Gone But Not Forgotten” – Remembering those who have lost their lives as a result of street tragedies. It’s a celebratory memorial with balloons honoring lives lost with an opportunity to say good-bye.

When: January 28, 2017     1-3:00pm

Where: The Beez Cafe, 1324 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA. 15010

Hot food and drinks will be provided. For more information, please call (724) 888-5259.

Beaver Falls Neighborhood Watch Meeting

The next Beaver Falls Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 30th, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Second Baptist Church, 2322 Tenth Avenue. “Outside the Walls: Creating Stability” featuring Rebecca Ficca Salopek, Service Coordinator/ Case Manager, Housing Authority of Beaver County, C.A.R.E. Outreach, BF Christian Assembly.

Second Carfentanyl Death Confirmed in Beaver County

Beaver County Coroner Dave Gabauer said that a second Carfentanil overdose in mid December has been confirmed.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the death occurred in the new Brighton area  and the investigation is  continuing. On Friday a  death in November in the Beaver Falls area was confirmed from the  drug.

New Brighton Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Charges

A New Brighton man is going to prison after admitting to child sex charges.  Joseph Kaluza pleaded guilty last week and will spend two-to-12 years behind bars.  Detectives posed as a 14-year-old girl in a chatroom and communicated with Kaluza for several weeks.  He reportedly sent lewd pictures and tried to set up a meeting at a hotel for sexual activity.  Police also found child pornography on Kaluza’s computer.

Midland Women’s Civic Club Holds Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon

Today is Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday.  All government offices are close. Banks and post offices are also closed today. Meawhile, Beaver County residents are celebrating Martin Luther King Junior Day.  The Midland Women’s Civic Club is hosting a luncheon today with keynote speaker Robert Morris President Christopher B. Howard.  Organizer Stephanie Pennington tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that they’re expecting over 800 people.

Live Auction on the Air Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Tune in to Beaver County’s only live on the air radio auction this and every Tuesday  from 1:45 to 2:00 P.M.   Call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show and bid on merchandise and certificates from local Beaver County, PA and surrounding area businesses.

For  January 17, 2017, the following items will be sold live on WBVP and WMBA:

  • A $20 Gift Card to Ambridge Italian Villa, Duss Avenue, Ambridge.  Valued at $20.  Opening bid: $10.
  • A $25.00 Gift Card to Hallowed Grounds, 3rd Avenue, New Brighton.  Valued at $25.  Opening bid: $13.
  • A $25 Gift Card to Max & Erma‘s, Cranberry Township.   Value: $25.  Opening bid: $13.
  • Dinner for Two at the Texas Roadhouse, Wagner Road, Monaca.   Value: $30. Opening Bid: $15.

Winning bidders will be announced on the air and then are instructed to call WBVP and WMBA offices at 724-846-4100 following the program to confirm their bids.  Items can be paid for and picked up at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. weekdays.