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Laurie Smith-Greene from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.

Accomplished performing arts instructor and dancer herself, Laurie Smith-Greene, who serves as the Marketing & Communications Manager At Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center was a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County” Tuesday April 19, 2016 to talk about Authentic American Hot Jazz and Swing!  happening April 21, 2016 at the Black Box Venue at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland. Lincoln Park graduate and ballroom instructor, Alex Gorski will be teaching dance lesson before the show. Dancing is encouraged during the concert and Swing Dance Lessons begin at 6 PM!

The hot sounds of the jazz age come alive with the Boilermaker Jazz Band! Led by Paul Cosentino on clarinet, this acclaimed group serves up swinging renditions of jazz classics and rarities through superb instrumentals and heartfelt vocals. With their unique brand of musical Americana and hot jazz revelry, the Boilermakers bring the party to you! This fun, professional band has been making music and memories for more than 25 years!

Thursday, April 21
Presented by: Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
Venue: BlackBox Theater
Tickets: $20 adult, $10 student

Beaver Falls Pedestrian Involved In Hit-And-Run Accident Remains Critical

A pedestrian struck then dragged by an SUV Sunday in Beaver Falls remains in critical condition at UPMC Presbyterian, with the suspect who reportedly drove from the scene now in the Beaver County Jail on various charges. At around 6:30 last night, an SUV driving along the 1300  block of 7th Avenue swerved off the road, struck a parking meter and tree while also hitting a 22-year-old male, who was dragged about 20 feet. Beaver Falls Capt. John DeLuca declined to identify the victim. He tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that city police found the SUV with severe front-end damage in an alley three blocks from the accident scene. 34-year-old Anthony Darwin of McKees Rocks was arrested on charges of causing an accident involving death or personal injury, aggravated assault by vehicle, damage to unattended vehicles or property, and driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, Captain DeLuca said. He remains in jail with bond set at $75,000.

Drop 22 Challenge in Beaver Falls Aims To Raise Awareness About PTSD, TBI Among Veterans

A crowd of people turned out Saturday at the Joe Namath Practice Field at Beaver Falls High School to raise awareness about the signs of post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Shaun Duguay of Rochester, organized the event. State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, a Democrat from Franklin Township, was there and he spoke to Beaver County Radio’s Mike Romigh, who was also at Saturday’s event, about the need to support veterans and ensure they have support from the community and access to the help they need. About 25 people then came out to the field and took the Drop 22 Challenge, a viral Internet trend where people post videos of themselves doing 22 push-ups.