Author: Beaver County Radio

Rochester Man Sentenced To Prison

A Rochester man has been sentenced to a minimum of 22 years in prison in the shooting death of 28-year-old Richard Hogue back in November of 2013. 28-year-old Leon Platt was convicted on April 14th of third-degree murder in the death of Hogue, at an apartment in the Walnut Ridge public housing complex. On Tuesday, Platt was sentenced to 22 to 52 years in prison for the death of Hogue and two unrelated incidents. Platt maintains his innocence.

DRUG OVERDOSES IN BEAVER COUNTY CONTINUE TO ESCALATE

THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC CONTINUES TO ESCALATE IN BEAVER COUNTY. AUTHORITIES SAY THERE IS CURRENTLY A BAD BATCH HEROIN THAT IS CIRCULATING IN THE AREA. IN THE MEANTIME, HEROIN OVERDOSES IN THE COUNTY ARE ON THE INCREASE. BEAVER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVID LOZIER TOLD MIKE ROMIGH ON TELEFORUM THIS MORNING…THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN TWO DOZEN DRUG OVERDOSES COUNTYWIDE JUST IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS…AND A COUPLE OF THEM HAVE BEEN FATAL. ABOUT HALF OF THOSE OVERDOSES – INCLUDING ONE FATALITY – OCCURRED IN BEAVER FALLS, ACCORDING TO POLICE CHIEF JOHN DELUCCA. THE BEAVER FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE BEAVER COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE DRUG TASK FORCE ARE INVESTIGATING TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THIS LATEST BATCH OF HEROIN.

Quip Running Back’s Cancer Out Of Remission

DiMantae Bronaugh sat out last football season due to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, now it is out of remission, according to a report received last night by Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker. This update comes from Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The Quip running back began practicing with the team last week after the WPIAL  granted him a extra year of eligibility. Bronaugh is currently a patient  at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  According to a report  Aliquippa city officials received last night, the man needs a bone marrow transplant.

3rd Annual National Night Out Block Party To Be Held In Beaver Falls Tonight

The 3rd annual National Night Out Block Party will be held in Beaver Falls tonight from 6 to 8 pm. Hot dogs and lemonade will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Wendy Van Wyhe is the director of the Beaver Falls Community Development Corporation. She tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the block party will take place in about a half dozen locations throughout the county. They include: “Cannon Park” at 6th Ave & 11th Street, the Bike Trail at 2200  6th Ave, the 3200 block of 5th Ave., College Hill, the 3800 block on College Ave., College Hill and the 12th Ave. Park in Mt. Washington.

Center Township Resident Asks Township Not To Collect His Trash Anymore

A Center Township resident wrote the township a letter asking to not have his trash or recycling picked up from his home, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. According to the township’s garbage ordinance, all trash and recyclables are to be picked up by the township and residents must pay for collection!! This ordinance pertains to all single family dwellings.

Center Twp. Dollar General Store In Violation Of Township Ordinance

The Center Township Board of Supervisors met last night and reported that the Dollar General store, located on Pleasant Drive, is in violation of a township’s ordinance because neighboring properties are being flooded during heavy rains. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, letters were sent to the store in October 2015 and, most recently in January informing them that they are in violation of the Storm Water Management Ordinance. The supervisors said they want immediate action on the problem.

Four Tickets Up For Grabs!

(Beaver County, PA)  Beaver County Children and Youth Services and Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA,  are partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” this summer”.  Listen for your chance this week to answer Pirates trivia questions and get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates-Padres game at PNC Park on August 9, 2016.  the winner will be announced and notified during the Saturday Morning Sports Slam this Saturday between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M.  on WBVP and WMBA. Upcoming “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets  include:

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Run For McGuire Press release August 1, 2016

For Immediate Release:                      Contact:  Mark Peterson 724-846-4100

 August 1, 2016                                    peterson@beavercountyradio.com                       

WBVP and WMBA partner with area motorcyclists to raise money for McGuire Memorial.

(Beaver County, PA) The annual “Run For McGuire, A Special Ride For Special People”, is set to take place on Sunday August 7, 2016. Beaver County Radio, WBVP and WMBA are pleased to organize and sponsor the charity event which is expected to draw dozens of motorcycle drivers and riders. All net proceeds generated from the ride will be donated to the ongoing mission of inspiring hope and fostering growth for the special people served by McGuire Memorial. Last year’s ride raised over $2,000.

This year’s route is an exciting 60 mile trek that starts at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, then heads north into Lawrence County before stopping for a visit at McGuire Memorial in Daugherty Township and then traversing to the southern parts of Beaver County through Aliquippa, Raccon Township, Brighton Township and eventually reaching the final destination in Brady’s Run Park. Registration begins at 9 A.M., with the ride commencing shortly after 11 A.M. Jim Siget from the Beaver Falls Police Department will provide a motorcycle police escort. Registration forms can be downloaded and printed by visiting www.beavercountyradio.com. The $15 donation for drivers and $10 donation for passengers includes a fantastic picnic following the ride with food provided by Texas Roadhouse in Monaca, PA. The first 200 participants will receive free “Goodie Bags”. Tee Shirts commemorating this year’s ride will also be available for $15 each, or two for $25. Drawings for prizes will also be conducted at the picnic celebration following the ride.

Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 A.M. in front of the radio stations and feature a “Blessing of the Bikes” by McGuire Memorial Chaplain Father Michael Grebb. State Representatives Jim Marshall and Jim Christiana are also scheduled to offer words of encouragement to the riders during the brief program.

Numerous local businesses are sponsoring the “Run For McGuire”, including: Beaver County Radio – WBVP and WMBA, Pro-Action Suspension,  Auto Body Works,  American Legion Post 474,  A.V.V.A. Chapter 862,  Beaver Falls Police Association, Burg Bar and Grill, Cycle Motion, Darlington Cycle, Double J Saloon, Fischer’s New Brighton Foodland, Hyatt-Fennell, LLC, Marbull’s Restaurant and Tavern, Mazzant Painting
McMahon’s Cycle Sales, R.A.K. Enterprises, Rebecca Miller Farmers Insurance. Richner’s Auto Coach, Rochester Paving, Rochester Turners, Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, The Sabatini Family, Sam Spanos of Raymond James Financial, Six Packs Bar and Grill, Skerlec Contracting, State Representative Jim Marshall,  and Texas Roadhouse. However, donations and sponsorship opportunities are still available and are much appreciated.

This is an amazing event with an amazing story and presents a wonderful opportunity for photos of hundreds of motorcycles lining 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls as bikers arrive in the morning.

More information can be viewed by clicking the Run For McGuire web page at https://beavercountyradio.com/run-for-mcguire-reistration/.

Interested people can also follow the run for McGuire on Facebook for ongoing updates and news.

For more information, or to reserve a press pass for the event, call Mark Peterson at WBVP and WMBA at 724-846-4100.

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