Central Valley High School presents their musical “Nice Work if You Can Get It” this week

(File Photo of Central Valley High School)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) This week, Central Valley High School will present their musical production called “Nice Work if You Can Get It” in the Central Valley High School Auditorium. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 27th and at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st. This show is set in the 1920s with a comedic story about a millionaire stuck in an argument between a bootlegging gang and a group that favors prohibition.

 

Western Beaver Junior and Senior High School will perform their musical “Into the Woods” this week

(File Photo of Allegheny National Forest)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Industry, PA) This week, Western Beaver Junior and Senior High School will present the classic musical “Into the Woods.” Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 28th and on Saturday, March 1st and on 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 2nd. It costs $12 for adults and $9 for senior citizens and students to get tickets either online or at the door. The link to the website to purchase tickets online can be viewed below. 

Click here to purchase tickets. Click Buy Tickets and put in Western Beaver Musical in the Search Bar.  www.cur8.com

James “Jimmy” A. Yazevac (1973-2025)

James “Jimmy” A. Yazevac, 51, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 22nd, 2025.

He was born in Beaver Falls on April 2nd, 1973, the son of Sandra (Barbosky) Yazevac and James G. (Debbie) Yazevac. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alfreda and Stanley Barbosky and his paternal grandparents, Alex and Anne Yazevac. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Lori (Bryan) Beach, a brother, Christopher Warrick, two aunts, Karen (John) Zwigart and Bonnie Dye, a cousin, Amy (Dave) Joseph; along with several nieces, nephews and their families.

James worked for Dollar Tree where he was an assistant manager. He loved sports, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A private family gathering will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Jean A. Lokey (1937-2025)

Jean A. Lokey, 87, passed away on February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by the arms of her loving family.

She was born in Monaca on July 18th, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Anna Winkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Lokey and William Andrew Bruce. Jean was one of ten children and was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her twin sister, Jane Davis.

Jean was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Brighton, where she served in the choir, Bible studies and Ladies Guild. In her later years, she became a faithful member of Church of the Redeemed in Conway. She was also a former employee of McCarter’s Bus Transit, who found great joy in driving children to school, field trips, and sports charters. Jean was a huge fan of her New Brighton sports teams and knew the students by name. She loved cheering them on to victory!

To know Jean was to love her. She had the kindest and loving heart and shared it with all of her family and friends. Her two favorite phrases were, “Thank you” and “I love you”. Even in her extended and eventually debilitating illness, she never failed to speak those words.

Jean was a woman of many talents including baking, sewing, ceramics, and a multitude of crafts. She often gifted her ceramic masterpieces to family and friends. Jean was quite the cook and her Christmas ham, cinnamon rolls and cookies were her specialties.

Most of all, Jean leaves a legacy of her faith in God. She was bold and courageous, even during CO-VID, to hold Bible studies in her apartment. She knew and loved the Lord with all of her heart. She passed this deep love of the Lord to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jean was the loving mother of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her daughters and sons; Trudy Bellan, Penny Bruce, Michael (Candace)Lokey, and David Lokey.

Her grandchildren loved and adored her. She is survived by her grandchildren: Justin (Beth) Bellan, Jared (Melissa) Bellan, Anna Marie (Tim) Bishop, Joseph (Kim) Bruce, Michael Bruce, and Lee Ann Lokey. She was tickled to become the great grandmother to Jayden, Max, Jacob Bellan, Ezra and Emery Bishop and Cadence Hartnett.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a service will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m.

The family extends their thanks and gratitude to her caregivers Renee, Stephanie, Sherita and Anita from various agencies including BC Homemakers, Anointed Wings and Genesis. Also, many thanks are given out to Good Samaritan Hospice.

Memorial contributions can be made, if desired, to St. Jude’s Hospital.

Roger Karl Gregory (1940-2025)

Roger Karl Gregory, 84, of Center Township, passed away unexpectedly on February 21st, 2025. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on October 23rd, 1940, the son of the late Karl and Edna Gregory. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Marilynn, his sons, Donald (Diane) Gregory, Michael (Elizabeth) Gregory and David Gregory, grandchildren: Marc Gregory, Jacob (Melody) Gregory, Mary Gregory, Lucas Gregory, Chenoa Gregory, Clayton Allias, Chloe (Josh Potter) Gregory, and Jettie Gregory; as well as four great-grandchildren.

Roger was a member of St Francis Cabrini Church, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, having earned a Fourth Degree, and was a past Faithful Navigator. Roger was a 1959 graduate of Norwalk High School, and went on to attend and graduate from Lehigh University in 1964 with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. He owned and operated his own engineering firm in Norwalk, and later went on to work and retire as an engineer for the city of Cleveland.

Friends will be received on Monday, March 3rd from 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday March 4th at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa. The Mass wil be followed by a short internment prayer service at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis. A luncheon will be provided for all who wish to attend following all services. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Roger’s name to St. Francis Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa.

Kenneth “Ken” Lionel Goddard (1943-2025)

Kenneth “Ken” Lionel Goddard, 81, of Economy, passed away on February 22nd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1st, 1943, a son of the late Margaret and Lionel Goddard, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Goddard, his brother, Walt DuRussel, his sister, Jan Goddard and his brother-in-law and best friend, Bruce Adams.

He is survived by his children, Teresa Keith and Melissa (Eric) DeWitt, his brother, Lionel (Abby) Goddard Jr., grandchildren: Elizabeth and Alexander Keith, Quintin, Zachary, Morgan, and Olivia DeWitt; nieces and nephews: Lucas (Amy) Adams, Molly (Eric) Johnson, Hillary (Jake) Bannasch, Jan (Brad) Dicola, and Ellie Goddard; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Kenneth was a proud graduate of Otsego High School in Michigan who retired from Kop-Coat Corporation. He had a passion for hunting, woodworking, and gardening. Above all, he cherished spoiling his family and loved them deeply.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from 12 noon-2 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

CCBC Players of the Game (Bishop Canevin vs Aliquippa): Tuesday February 25, 2025

 

99.3 FM, 1230 WBVP and beavercountyradio.com’s CCBC Players of the Game for Bishop Canevin vs Aliquippa High School Basketball WPIALPlayoffs

Your CCBC Players of the the game:

Bishop Canevin: Drew Allen

Aliquippa: Jeremiah Pratt

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

 

 

WPIAL Basketball Playoff Scores: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tuesday – February 25, 2024:

 

 

            1230WBVP-AM, 99.3 FM, beavercountyradio.com-WPIAL High School Playoffs – Basketball Game of the Week

Bishop Canevin

Aliquippa

36

66 Final

                                                                       Class 5A Boys      
                                                                         Class 4A Boys      
 

 

                                                                         Class 3A Boys      
 

 

 

 

                                                                          Class 2A Boys      
 

 

 

 

June Jamboree fundraiser held by Paws 4 A Cause in Aliquippa set to benefit the Beaver County Sheriff’s K-9 Department

(Photo Provided with Release)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) According to a release from Paws 4 A Cause in Aliquippa, the company is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 to benefit the Beaver County Sheriff’s K-9 Department called June Jamboree. The Hopewell Community Park will host the event from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and will accept items that may include food items, gift cards and gift certificates. There will also be vendors, food trucks, DJs, volleyball, horseshoes and more. You can also contact 724-709-5205 to get your donations or baskets or mail them before June 13th, 2025 to the Paws 4 A Cause Aliquippa location. 

Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania drop by two cents this week, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report

(File Photo: Source for Photo: A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession. The decline that the Commerce Department reported Thursday, July 28, in the gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — followed a 1.6% annual drop from January through March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at around $3.53 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report. The report states that at that week last year, the average price in Western Pennsylvania for gas was around $3.63. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for an unleaded gallon of gas here in Beaver County is around $3.60.

According to AAA East Central’s gas price report, here are the average prices for unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:

$3.567      Altoona
$3.592      Beaver
$3.594      Bradford
$3.391      Brookville
$3.549      Butler
$3.436      Clarion
$3.424      DuBois
$3.556      Erie
$3.501      Greensburg
$3.585      Indiana
$3.533      Jeannette
$3.555      Kittanning
$3.557      Latrobe
$3.584      Meadville
$3.580      Mercer
$3.432      New Castle
$3.538      New Kensington
$3.599      Oil City
$3.544      Pittsburgh
$3.287      Sharon
$3.588      Uniontown
$3.598      Warren
$3.573      Washington