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Dr. Todd Allen Stops By The Beaver County Radio Studio

toddcroppedDr. Todd Allen, professor of Communications at Grove City College, host of Barbershop Talk, former Geneva professor, and lifetime Beaver Falls resident, stopped by AM Beaver County for an hour-long segment with Matt Drzik to discuss issues both local and abroad. The interview is presented here in full, in 5 different segments. Each segment is labeled with the subject discussed.

 

Part 1 (Introductions, Beaver Falls Roots, Geneva vs. Grove City)

Part 2 (Presidential Debates, Civil Rights Tour)

Part 3 (Pat Septak Joins Briefly, More Election Talk)

Part 4 (Police Misconduct, Racial Injustice)

Part 5 (Barbershop Talk)

One Coach Remembered, Another Resigns At Last Night’s Ambridge Area School Board Meeting

Dr. Peter  Carbone asked those in attendance at last night’s Ambridge Area School board meeting to remain standing following the Pledge of Allegiance.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the request was to remember former long time teacher and head basketball coach James “Red” McNie who died last week. McNie was 89 years old. The board accepted the resignation of  girls varsity and  girlsjunior high school basketball coach Mark D’Alessandris effective October 14.  No replacement was named.  Dr. Carbone said D’Alessandris held the position for 4 years. Courtney Clendennen and Lori Mills, professional employees at the elementary school were approved as the Math Olymiad coaches for the 2016-17 school year. LouAnn Schmitt, from the Nutrition Group  informed the board that a harvest feast will be held  on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the elementary nschool, and November 17 at the junior senior high school. Schmitt reported on the summer meals program, and told the board 2 sites didn’t respond to participate, and 2 closed due to a lack of attendance. There were 9,489 meals served , and  7 sites that included the district’s 2 schools. She said she’ll get out and  dredge up interest and awareness for the program, adding that there could have been more meals served. Board member Sandra Gill  praised  Schmitt’s program.

Local Therapists Try To Raise Awareness of Lymphedema In Beaver County

Lymphedema therapists  Heather Hubert and Angie Lehman  from Heritage Valley Beaver greeted a small group of women  and presented a program on Lymphedema, which  is breast cancer related  and affects the upper extremities. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano,  the women explained the treatments available, and that it is  chronic swelling caused by a build up of fluid  when the lymphatic system is faulty or damaged. Medicare and other insurances don’t pay for those receiving , compression sleeves, or pumps, making it costly for those affected by lymphedema. The therapists said that you are never rid of lymphedema. Currently, 270 members of the house and Senate  introduced the Lymphedema Treatment Act.  Senate bill 2373, and HS bill 1608 haven;t been passed.  The bill would provide for compression  supplies needed.

Woman Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer In Cranberry Township

A woman is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Cranberry Township. Jessica Winchman was charged this week for the incident, which occurred when she was pulled over for a DUI earlier this month. Police say Winchman sideswiped another vehicle on Powell Road in Cranberry and appeared to be intoxicated. Officers claim she became violent when they got her to the hospital, and kicked one of them in the chest.

Police Continue To Investigate Sexual Assault Case in Beaver County

Police are continuing to investigate a sexual assault case in Beaver County. Ralph Ruprecht was arrested in August for allegedly raping two teenage girls, but police now think there could be more victims. Ruprecht is accused of meeting the teens on the Internet, taking them to an apartment in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and forcing himself on them. Detectives also believe several other men were involved.

Cougars and Chargers Dominate In Bridgewater

(Bridgewater, PA)  Blackhawk Cougars head coach, Joe Lamenza, and Our Lady of Sacred Heart Chargers head coach, Dan Bradley, were the guests of honor at Coaches Corner at Robert’s Roadside Inn on Wednesday Evening on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.  A near record crowd of players, family members, and fans from both teams packed into the sports patio at Robert’s Roadside Inn to be a part of the show hosted by Bob Barrickman, Bruce Frey and Tom Hays from Beaver County Radio.

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Caleb Collins from Rochester , CCBC Player of the Game, 2016.

Among the many players in attendance was CCBC Player Of The Game, Caleb Collins from Rochester, who earned the honor during a Rochester football broadcast earlier in the year.

Free pizza from Pizza Joe’s in Beaver and free wings from Robert’s Roadside Inn were enjoyed by everybody.

Coaches Corner is broadcast live from the sports patio at Robert’s Roadside Inn Every Wednesday from 7 to 8 P.M. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.  The public is welcome to attend.

Pictures from Coaches Corner on October 19, 2016:

Landlord Finds Ambridge Man Overdosed With 2-year-old ‘Hugging’ His Leg

For the second time in just over six weeks, an Ambridge man overdosed on heroin while he was supposed to be babysitting a 2-year-old boy. Police say Justin Kriest was found overdosed, inside a home on 13th Street. The discovery was made by the landlord. Police say the man overdosed with the two-year-old ‘hugging’ his leg. Kriest was in court Tuesday and took a plea of six months to two years in jail, followed by 18 months’ probation.

Icy Exchange Reported at Beaver County Commissioners’ Weekly Work Session This Morning

Beaver County Commissioners handled mostly routine business during their weekly work session today but questions after conclusion of their agenda made for newsworthy information. Commissioners would not comment on last Friday’s meeting with the Nottingham Group, the company that did the audit of Friendship Ridge. According to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti, Commissioner Egley engaged in an icy exchange with Beaver County Times courthouse reporter Tom Davidson over the cost of renovating her office. At first, Egley issued a flat “no comment” and then coldly responded that there’s money in the commissioner’s budget to cover the cost of a new paint job and installation of a hardwood floor. Egley refused to disclose the cost of the remodeling.

CCBC’s Mural Dedication Commemorates The School’s 50th Anniversary

LEAD  EDUCATE INNOVATE INSPIRE   with painted images depicting of 5 decades of the school’s history  is painted on the Community College of Beaver County’s mural dedicated yesterday afternoon, commemorating the school’s 50th anniversary. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordani reports that Dr. Chris Reeber greeted the students, faculty, and guests  He said:”We are here to celebrate and commemorate  the work of students and others who   had a team.”  The mural was the work of summer fine arts students  under Professor  Maria Leone’s guidance.  Her students  Stephanie Wulkowitz, Katelyn French, Katie  Jones, and volunteer Mara Linaberger braved weather conditions and bug bites to complete the project, Professor Leone told a small crowd at the dedication. she said an estimated 500 hours was put into the  mural  including research for the project. A plaque titled : “Looking Back” Reaching Forward with the participants names is  placed next to the mural  outside the   Science and Technology Building.