Jack Fullen will join Frank Sparks and Greg Benedetti this week on the Saturday Sports Slam to update us on his new position in the WPIAL and his thoughts on the new Classification alignment starting with some fall sports this year. They’ll also talk about the Bucs and their chances at making a playoff run and analyze the Steelers and Lions game from Friday night. The phone lines will be open at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.
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Taillon leads Bucs to series win over Padres
Jamison Taillon had his sixth straight strong performance as he led the Pirates to victory today and another home series win. Click the play button below as Greg Brown Pirates Broadcaster has a recap of all the action from today.
Final Beaver County “Bucco Believer” Ticket giveaway announced
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Children and Youth Services and Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, have been partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” all summer”. Listen for your last chance to win this week by answering Pirates trivia questions to get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates – Astros game at PNC Park on August 22, 2016. The winner will be announced and notified on Thursday August 18, 2016 on Thank you for participating in the “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets This year.
Aliquippa Volleyball Coach To Appear On “God’s Grace For Single Mothers”
(Beaver Falls, PA) Listeners to the popular Saturday morning radio show “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” will be treated to some special insight this Saturday, August 13, 2016 from Aliquippa women’s volleyball coach, Carolyn Humphries. Ms. Humphries will join host, Tega Swann on the weekly program which airs from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. on WBVP and WMBA. Listeners who wish to join the show can call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. Tega Swann is the pastor at Refreshing Springs Ministries in Aliquippa and hosts “God’s Grace For Single Mothers” as a on air forum and outreach ministry to single mothers in Beaver County.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO HELD TONIGHT IN COROAPOLIS
A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WILL BE HELD IN COROAPOLIS TONIGHT TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES, LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WHOSE LIVES ARE BEING RUINED BY DRUGS. AMONG THOSE WHO WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE VIGIL WILL BE CAROL BARTOLAMUCCI, WHO IS A PARENT OF A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO DIED OF A HEROIN OVERDOSE…AND SHE TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK THAT SHE WANTS TO WARN OTHER PARENTS…DON’T THINK THIS CAN’T HAPPEN TO YOUR CHILD. ‘NOT ONE MORE’ IS THE NAME OF THE ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT IS ORGANIZING TONIGHT’S EVENT. AGAIN, THE VIGIL WILL BE HELD FROM 7 TO 9 P-M…AT THE PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE BOROUGH BUILDING ON 5TH AVENUE IN COROAPOLIS.
Aliquippa Citizens To Meet Tonight
A public meeting will be held tonight from 7 to 9.m. at the Broadcast St. Cafe in Aliquippa to discuss the Portnoff Law Agency, the city’s former tax collection agency’s actions against the taxpayers. That’s according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. A discussion about orders from Common Pleas Court Judge Gus Kwidis will also be discussed, according to Bernice Meade Mason, meeting organizer.
Chippewa K-Mart Being Dismantled
THE CHIPPEWA K-MART IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DISMANTLED THIS WEEK. THE BIG ‘K’ IN THE K-MART SIGN AT THE STORE IS NOW GONE. IT WAS CAME DOWN TUESDAY MORNING. THE CHIPPEWA STORE IS ONE OF MANY ACROSS THE REGION THAT CLOSED THIS YEAR IN THE WAKE OF SEARS HOLDINGS’ ECONOMIC TROUBLES.
It’s Official: Aliquippa School District Has New Superintendent
THE ALIQUIPPA SCHOOL BOARD MET LAST NIGHT AND APPROVED A 3 YEAR CONTRACT FOR DR. PETER M. CARBONE , SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. THAT’S ACCORDING TO BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO. CARBONE WAS APPOINTED ACTING SUPERINTENDENT EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN DAVID WYTIAZ LEFT THE DISTRICT TO TAKE A SIMILAR POSITION AT BCCTC IN CENTER TWP. THE CONTRACT RUNS FROM 9/1/16 to 8/31/2017. A’FRICA T. SHEPARD WAS APPROVED AS ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL BEGINNING TODAY, AND HER CONTRACT IS FOR ONE YEAR. STACEY ALEXANDER WAS NAMED ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT A SALARY OF $71,500 FOR 10 MONTHS. SHE BEGINS HER DUTIES TODAY. THE BOARD WILL MEET NEXT WEDNESDAY AT 6 P.M. FOR ITS REGULAR MEETING.
Big Ben to sit out Steelers game Friday
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told Teresa Valley, from Steelers.com and other reporters today that Friday’s opening pre-season game against Detroit will be a chance for a lot of younger players to show case their talents as many of the Steelers veteran starters will not be playing. Topping the list of players that will not play is quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Even though Coach Tomlin has not ruled any one out the likely hood of players such as receiver Antonio Brown, running backs Le’Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams, and center Maurkice Pouncey playing is marginal. Tomlin did go on to say that it’s ‘reasonable’ receiver Markus Wheaton, cornerback Artie Burns, linebacker Travis Feeney and defensive tackle Roy Philon will not play because of lack of time on the field due to their injuries. “I’m going to put together a schedule of participation for those guys but that schedule probably won’t be in this first preseason game,” said Tomlin. “We’re going play it by ear and deal with their overall readiness toward the regular season on a week-to-week basis, but they won’t be participating this week.”
Tune into Beaver County Radio WBVP/WMBA Friday August 12, 2016 for Steelers pre-game at 5pm followed by the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers live from Heinz Field for Game one of the Steelers pre-season.
Beaver County Radio is your local home for Steelers football.
Vanport Township Leaders Say ‘No’ to Opening Strip Clubs in Township
Officials in Vanport Township have voted to ban strip clubs. The township commissioners approved two ordinances that prohibit strip clubs in the municipality. The regulations pertain to businesses that have nude and semi-nude activities.