Author: Beaver County Radio

Hopewell High School’s Seaperch Teams Headed To State Competition

Hopewell High School has 3 teams of  Seaperch  competition winners  heading to State competition  on April 8, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The 3 teams, comprised of 2 students each   will compete on April 8 at California University of Pa.  Irrelevent Memes. JJ Yost and Tyler Nordie, Finesse Challenge had the best obstacle course. Swag Daddy ‘n’ Crew, Zach Showalter and Dakota Forest, best obstacle course, Turner Wilson and Noah Schultz, Engineering Notebook, , won the competition for best team. The Unites States Navy  came to the district and introduced he underwater robotics  program to the district last year. Bronwyn Zorchnak, chemistry teacher and gifted coordinator  is in charge of the program.  The junior high school pool is used for the practice and events, she said. If the students are winners at Cal U., they will compete for the national competition at Georgia Tech in May.Local U.s. Navy personnel assisted at the local event last week, Ms. Korchnak said.

Lincoln Park Seeks Revenge & Trip To Hershey

Lincoln Park is seeking more than their first trip to the PIAA Basketball Finals since 2014. Their match against Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic tonight on Beaver County Radio is a matter of revenge, as the Trojans defeated the Leopards in the 3A WPIAL Championship back on March 2 by a score of 56-51.

Now the two teams, both 24-5, will battle tonight at the Ambridge Fieldhouse for a chance to go to Hershey for the 3A Championship on Thursday at 8:00pm

Tonight’s game will be on Beaver County Radio from Ambridge, with pre-game at 6:30 and tip-off at 7:00.

Paul Guggenheimer to Guest Host Teleforum March 20 and 21 , 2017

Paul Guggenheimer  will take the microphone as guest host of Teleforum on Monday March 20 and Tuesday March 21, 2017. Paul has an array of guests scheduled to join him. The list includes on Monday  Chris Bradford from the Beaver County Times, Larry Davis Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh  and on Tuesday  Representative Jim Christiana and County Commisioner Dan Camp along with Bishop David Zubik and Jimmy Ross of the Jaggerz. If you’d like to see the specific times and topics on the docket head over to beavercountyradio.com  and click on the events tab and scroll down to find the information.

Central Valley School Board Announces Day Off For Students Due To No Snow

Central Valley School District  students have the day off today,because there hasn’t been any snow., it was announced at last night’s monthly board meeting, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The board approved the hiring of  Trent Shanahan  as assistant baseball coach. He will be  paid $900 for the season. Business manager John Maly received a new 2 year contract.  His salary is $29,458. Twenty  members of FBLA will attend the state competition in Hershey, April 2-5.PA

Aliquippa School Board Approves Hiring Of Two Volunteer Coaches

Aliquippa School Board approved the hiring of  retired girls basketball coach  Donna Richey as a volunteer coach, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. She is to serve for the 2017 season. The board approved Maurice Carey as a volunteer football coach. he will serve  for the 2017-2018 season. The BVIU 2027-18 budget of $1,677,962 was approved by the board. A fundraiser  movie night for the Quipettes and the #B24 Strong Youth Center  was approved  by the board.  They  will use the junior-senior high school March 31-May 26.  there will be no movie night April 14 or May 5.  Anita Gordon and her committee are providing security for the events . #B24 Strong will pay $135 for custodial/maintenance fees. The Quip football team will attend camp at Cal U August 13-17.  Cost to the district is not to exceed $2,000.00