After a morning practice in Cranberry, the Penguins head to Florida for two games. They play the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday night. Saturday night has them in Miami to play the Florida Panthers. The Pens and Panthers are on WBVP-WMBA with the pregame beginning 7pm.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Penn State loses and Duquesne Women Win
Adam Woodbury had a career 15 rebounds to help No. 5 Iowa roll past Penn State 73-49 Wednesday night. It was Iowa’s 15 consecutive home win. The Nittany Lions are are now 11-12 overall and 2-8 in conference. The Duquesne women stretched their record to 20-2, 8-1 in the Atlantic 10 with an overtime 73-64 win over Massachusetts. The Lady Dukes were paced by April Robinson’s 20-points. Basketball action tonight has Central Conneticut State at Robert Morris.
Former Steeler Is Now A Jet
The New York Jets have signed former Steelers running back, kick returner and sometimes wide receiver Dri Archer to a reserve/future contract . Archer was a third round draft pick by the Steelers out of Kent State in 2014. The Black and Gold released Archer last November
Calabria To Join State Hall Of Fame
Former Blackhawk Cougar and North Carolina Tarhill Dante Calabria will be inducted into the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall Of Fame on April 23rd. Calabria, who is already in the Beaver County Sports Hall Of Fame, is one of 12 inductees in the Class 2016. Others include WPIAL Executive Director Tim O’Malley, former Steelers cornerback and four time Super Bowl winner J T Thomas, and longtime Pittsburgh Post Gazette High School Reporter Mike White. The banquet will be at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square.
Coaches Corner
Join Bob Barrickman and the gang at Robert’s Roadside Inn tonight for the Coaches Corner from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Special guests are Mike Bariski from Lincoln Park and Mark Julia from Ambridge.
First ‘Ask The Commissioners’ of 2016 Featuring New Board To Air Thursday on Beaver County Radio
The very first “Ask The Commissioners” of 2016 is set to air Thursday on Teleforum with Mike Romigh. It’ll also be the the first “Ask The Commissioners” featuring the new county board of commissioners. It’ll also be the first “Ask The Commissioners” in which Republicans have held a majority on the board. Democratic incumbent Tony Amadio will join Republican Dan Camp for the program, where it’s a tradition for Beaver County Radio listeners to call in and ask the commissioners anything they want to know about county government. New commissioners chairman Sandie Egley will not be there due to a scheduling conflict. Some of the topics that are expected to come up during Thursday’s show include the county budget, county employee salaries and the current hiring freeze. Tune on Thursday morning at 9:05 for Ask The Commissioners on Teleforum with Mike Romigh on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.
Gov. Wolf To Ask State Lawmakers For Another $200 Million For Public Schools
Democratic Governor Tom Wolf says he’ll ask the Republican-controlled Legislature for another $200 million for public schools next year. Meanwhile, he’s still fighting for more school aid in this year’s budget. Wolf made the announcement a week before he delivers next year’s budget proposal to lawmakers.
Criminal Record Erasure Bill Awaiting Gov. Wolf’s Signature
A bill that would help Pennsylvanians convicted of minor offenses to have their criminal record erased has been approved by the state legislature. The bill is now on its way to Governor Wolf for his signature.
Surge in Heroin Overdoses Reported in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania authorities warn they’re seeing a surge of overdoses, possibly tied to a batch of heroin. At least a dozen non-fatal ODs have been reported in Washington County since last weekend, with 15 similar cases in Cambria County since Monday.
Sid’s Three Comes Naturally
Sidney Crosby registered his first natural hat trick in more than five years to lead the Penguins to their fourth straight win 6-5 over the Ottawa Senators. Crosby has reached the 20-goal mark on the strength of a goal in each of his last eight home games.The Penguins will in Florida for the weekend. They will be at Tampa Bay Friday Night. Saturday night they will play the Florida Panthers. The Pens and Panthers on WBVP-WMBA pregame show is 7pm.