Author: Beaver County Radio

CCBC Makes Historic Land Purchase To Accommodate Future Growth

The Community College of Beaver County has made an historic land purchase to accommodate future growth. CCBC formally acquired nearly 13 acres of land adjacent to the main campus in Center Township from the same families who sold the college its first 100 acres in 1967. Scott Monit – the interim vice-president of finance and operations for CCBC – tells Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that at the time they don’t yet have any future plans for the land but their long-term goal is to grow the campus, increase enrollment and expand services for students and the community.

Fire Destroys Home In Freedom; One Woman Seriously Injured

One woman was injured and a home was destroyed by fire in Freedom on Sunday morning. Crews worked to battle the blaze in the 1100 block of Eighth Street. Officials say 50-year-old Dianne Kirk jumped from a second story window of the home. They say she had burns on her body, but was able to walk. She was flown to West Penn Hospital. No word on her condition. One firefighter was also treated at the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Mold Outbreak Claims Another Victim

A fourth transplant patient who came down with a fungal infection during a mold outbreak at a Pittsburgh hospital has died. UPMC officials say Che DuVall was diagnosed with the infection about a month after getting a double lung transplant last August.

Sid On Fire…

The Penguins split their two games over the weekend in Florida. In their come from behind overtime 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers Saturday Night, Captain Sidney Crosby became the 10th player and the only active player to reach 900-points.  Crosby  had a goal and two assists to give him 902 points.  Sid and the Pens return home tonight to play the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Consol Energy Center. WBVP-WMBA air time is 6:30.

Freedom’s Football Team Gets A Special Gift

Freedom native and 1985 Super Bowl Champion Jim Covert reflected on the 1985 experience with the Freedom Football teams annual banquet.  Covert presented Freedom’s Athletic Director John Rosa with a golden NFL football in commemoration of the 50th Super Bowl.

Class Of 2016 Includes Two Former Steelers

Kevin Greene spent 15-years in the NFL  for the LA Rams, Carolina Panthers and, three seasons  and a Super Bowl with the Steelers. He was one of eight players elected to the Class of 2016 NFL’s Hall Of Fame.   Coach Tony Dungy  is also a member of the Class of 2016.  Dungy’s NFL career began as a safety  with the Steelers.  After retirement he coached the Steelers  defensive backs (81-83) and was defensive coordinator (84-88).  He was the head coach of the  Tampa Bay  Bucs and won a Super Bowl with Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.  Joining Greene and Dungy will be Marvin Harrison, Orlando Pace, Former 49er’s owner Eddie Debartolo Jr. , The late Kenny Stabler,  senior selection the late Dick Stanfel,  and on his first try Brett Favre. The induction will be held in early August.

 

 

 

 

NFL Airs Anti Domestic Violence Commercial

For the second year in  a row,  the NFL sponsored a Super Bowl Ad that focused ending domestic violence.  The NFL donated airtime for the spot from NO MORE, an advocacy that works to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.

Final Scores 2/5/16

Boys’ Basketball

Beaver Falls 78, Beaver 50
Ambridge 73, Blackhawk 62
Central Valley 60, Hopewell 42
New Castle 79, Ellwood City 23
West Allegheny 53, Montour 52
Chartiers Valley 77, Moon 51
Riverside 82, New Brighton 44
Aliquippa 77, South Side 48
Quaker Valley 84, Freedom 34
OLSH 69, Sto-Rox 59
Rochester 79, Western Beaver 34
Sewickley Academy 53, Cornell 35
Eden Christian 82, Quigley Catholic 42
Lincoln Park 78, Pittsburgh Central Catholic 64

NHL

Tampa Bay 6, Pittsburgh 3

Ambridge 73, Blackhawk 62 (Final)

The Blackhawk Cougars were eliminated from WPIAL playoff contention with a 73-62 loss to the Ambridge Bridgers on WMBA. Darius Lawrence led the way for the Bridgers with 33 points, sharing CCBC Players of The Game honors with Blackhawk’s Chance Siaus (20 pts).

The Cougars’ loss (along with Beaver’s loss on WBVP) allows Central Valley to gain the final playoff spot in Section 2-AAA, having earned a 3-1 record against Beaver and Blackhawk throughout the season.

Blackhawk finishes section play with a 6-8 record (10-11 overall), while Ambridge finishes at 8-6 (11-10 overall). Tom Hays has tonight’s recap for beavercountyradio.com.