Author: Beaver County Radio

Beaver County Commissioners Meet To Formally Introduce 2017 County Budget

The Beaver County Commissioners today unanimously approved a 220-million, 619 thousand, 487 dollar budget for 2017 with a three point eight mill tax increase. The tax increase breaks down to 25 mills for real estate and 1 mill for debt service. The 26 mills translates into about 25 dollars per mill for the average tax player. The 2017 budget is balanced. Unlike last year, there is no deficit carryover to be confronted with further cuts as the budget year progresses. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti was at the courthouse this morning for the announcement. He asked commissioners chairman Sandie Egley what she thought about the tax increase. Egley said it’s not what they wanted but it’s necessary. The budget is available at the commissioners office for taxpayer review until Decmeber 28th when the commissioners will meet to give final approval.

Police To Serve Breakfast And Distribute Presents To Kids In Community Of Aliquippa

PA STATE Police Trooper ,Equality and Inclusion Officer First Class from Troop B Robin Mungo , and Police Chief Barry Kramer , Center Township and Shon Owens , director of the men’s intutive of  Franklin Center,, assisted by Tina Price Genes and the Police and Community Coalition of Beaver County teamed up for Saturday’s Breakfast with Santa in Aliquippa. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that Valerie McKelvy, director  of Franklin  Center said the y held several meetings  and breakfast will be served by the  law enforcement officers.  They will distributing the gifts to the children.  She said, “This is just the beginning of a new improved relationship with the community and the police in the valley. Auto Zone , Walmart, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation  supplied backpacks for the event. Mrs. McKelvy said Human Service Agencies will also be on hand for those in need of help.  She said a health mobile may also be on  hand

Western Beaver Band And Chorus To Perform December 15

Don Hixon, choral director at Western Beaver High School  announced the chorus will perform with the River City Brass Band  at Lincoln Park in Midland.  The event is Thursday, December 9. The band and chorus concert is  Wednesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  December 16 the junior high chorus  will visit New Horizon School and sing in the community. The high school chorus will perform at the Beaver Valley Mall, Elmcroft Nursing Home , and  other area nursing homes.

Beaver Falls Christian Assembly To Be Featured At Christmas Eve Service

Beaver Falls Christian Assembly, 814 Lincoln Place is announcing The Stevens Family, will be featured at the Christmas Eve service at 5:00 p.m. They are from Warren, Ohio, and have been traveling in music ministry since 1985. Rich, Tami and Erin effectively minister the gospel to people of all ages through a variety of musical styles. They have completed many recordings, which showcase their creative songwriting abilities. The service is open to the public and a free will offering will be taken. Questions or calls may be directed to 724-846-3751 Pastor Dale Russo.

Blood Drive In Beaver on Dec. 27

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Heritage Valley Beaver Education Center in the Main Room at 100 Dutch Ridge Road in Beaver…Tuesday, December 27th from 11 a-m to 4:30 p-m.  For more information please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)…or visit redcrossblood.org.

Beaver Falls 14, Central (Martinsburg) 7

For the first time in school history, the Beaver Falls Tigers were playing in the PIAA football playoffs.

And now for the first time in school history, the Tigers will be playing for gold in Hershey.

The #1-ranked Tigers defeated the Central (Martinsburg, PA) Scarlet Dragons by a score of 14-7. The defensive battle saw Central score on its first drive before BF stopped the Scarlet Dragons on all subsequent drives. The Tigers scored their two touchdowns early in the third and fourth quarters, and held off a late rally in the final two minutes by Central.

End of Game

The Scarlet Dragons end their season at 12-2, while the Tigers will play Middletown (14-0) in the PIAA Class 3A Championship at Hersheypark Stadium, on December 10 @ 3:30pm.

Beaver Falls’ Malik Shepherd and Central’s Alex Hoenstine were named the CCBC Players of The Game.

Bob Barrickman and Tom Hays have the recap for beavercountyradio.com.