Author: Beaver County Radio

Thousands of Penguins Fans Turn Out For Stanley Cup Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh

Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out in Downtown Pittsburgh this morning to celebrate the Penguins’ triumphant return with the Stanley Cup. The 11:30 a.m. victory parade celebrating Sunday’s clinching championship game over the San Jose Sharks included a fleet of convertibles and other vehicles carrying the players and their families. The procession began on the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway near the U.S. Courthouse, before makings it way on to Grant Street. It’s been named the largest sports parade in Pittsburgh history.

Pirates Rookie Shines

Jamesion Tallion was schedule to start for AAA Indianapolis last night.  When the Pirates place Derek Cole on the 15-day disabled list, Taillon got the call to start last night’s game.  His next start will be Saturday against the Cubs.  Game two of the Mets series is this evening  at City Field.   Jeff Locke will start for the Pirates.  He will be opposed by Noah Syndergaard.  Airtime  is 6:45 on WBVP-WMBA.

Leechburg’s New Coach

The Leechburg school board has hired a new  boys basketball coach. Corey Smith was an assistant at neighboring  Armstrong School District.  He replaces  Damian Davies. Davies got caught up in the Leechburg’s  hazing allegations and was relieved of his duties at the end of the basketball season.

US Open’s First Casualty

The golfers don’t tee off til tomorrow in the US Open at  Oakmont.  They have had their first casualty. Tuesday afternoon, while playing a practice round, Jason Day’s partner Chris Bradley’s caddie  broke his ankle while raking the bunker next to the sixth hole.   In the Day’s party was Steelers  team doctor James Bradley.  Bradley  came to aide of the caddie.  It is believed that he broke his left ankle and there is ligament damage

Steelers Mini Camp

It is day two of Steelers mini camp on Pittsburgh’s south side. The oldest player of the 90 players attending, 38-year old James Harrison said he is ready for a new season. Quarterback  Ben Roethlisberger  made news on two fronts.  He waived off questions about his apparent endorsement of Republican candidate Donald Trump.  Trump made the claim at his  rally on Saturday.  The Steelers say the claim is not true. On the field Big Ben says he wants to go for two after each  touchdown.  The Steelers went for two 11-times last season and were successful 8-times.

Former Beaver Falls City Manager Seeking New Job Title

Former Beaver Falls City Manager Steve Johnston should find out today what his new officials job title will be. Johnston recently stepped down from his former position to move into the city’s Code Department. In an interview with Beaver County Radio Newsman Pat Septak, Johnston said he’s now in charge of tearing down blighted buildings in the city.  He says while he did enjoy being the city manager for the last four years, he won’t miss his old job due to all the accompanying stress. City Council is expected to vote today on a new job title for him.

Penn State Extension Says Beaver County To Receive Grant Money To Monitor Zika Mosquitoes

Beaver County is set to receive some grant money through the State Department of Environmental Protection to monitor and treat the Zika mosquito population in the county. Susan Boser, water resource educator with the Penn State Extension, made that announcement on Teleforum With Mike Romigh this morning. She says the funds will enable them to set a few more traps and monitor a few more sites throughout the county. She says they are in the beginning stages of applying for that grant.

Woman Trapped When Car Goes Airborne And Flips Onto Roof In New Castle Accident

A woman was rescued from her vehicle after a four-car accident in New Castle this morning. According to New Castle police, the woman was driving down  a hill on East Washington Street when she ran into the back of a tractor trailer. The impact caused her car to veer off the road, go airborne and crash into a parked car. Her vehicle then rolled onto its roof. The woman was trapped for about 30 minutes. The New Castle Fire Department used airbags to lift her vehicle before freeing her. The woman was conscious when she was taken to UPMC Jameson Hospital. Her name and condition have not been released.

Jordan Brown Is Released From Juvenile Detention Center In Lawrence County

The family of a pregnant New Castle woman who was slain along with her unborn son in 2009 says the alleged killer _ who was 11 at the time _ has been released from a juvenile detention center. Debra Houk, the mother of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk, and other relatives confirmed Monday’s decision by a Lawrence County judge. Brown’s attorney wouldn’t comment specifically but says the ruling was “favorable.”

Aliquippa Diversity Council Calls For Residents To Gather Tonight To Form Crime Watch

The Aliquippa Diversity Council wants to put an end to gun violence. Residents interested in starting a crime watch are being asked by the group to be at Lefty Cepull Field at 6:00 tonight. Catherine Colalella is the group’s founder and she’s also a school board member. She tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that this call for action was sparked – in part – by the two recent shootings in Aliquippa, which occurred about a week apart.