Beaver County Sheriff Declines To Comment On Lawsuit Filed By Former Deputy

January 20, 2016

New Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy has declined to comment this morning on reports of a lawsuit that was filed by a former deputy sheriff, alleging wrongful termination and damages. Paul Clark worked for the sheriff’s office from July 2010 until January 4th, when Sheriff Tony Guy took office and fired him. According to the complaint, Clark claims he did his job without any complaints, but because of his Democratic Party ties, he was terminated. Sheriff Guy is a Republican. Clark also claims he was not given 30 days notice of termination or 30 days of paid leave. Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak spoke with Sheriff Guy this morning and requested a comment, but after speaking with county solicitor Bernard Rabik, Guy declined to comment for legal reasons, although he did admit there’s a lot he wish he could say on the matter.

State Senate Majority Leader Challenging Governor To Bring Budget Stalemate To An End

January 20, 2016

State Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman says Governor Tom Wolf needs to talk with GOP House leaders if the budget stalemate is ever going to end. After a bipartisan budget deal collapsed in the House last month, Wolf administration officials suggested the Democrat was done negotiating.

Philadelphia Proposal To Require Kids To Wear Safety Gear While Riding Hoverboards

January 20, 2016

A Philadelphia official wants to require youngsters in the city to wear helmets and wrist, knee and elbow pads to ride hoverboards. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports city council member William Greenlee’s proposal also would fine parents if their kids don’t wear the gear. Dozens of people have been hurt in board falls.

Rowan and N C State Bury Panthers

January 20, 2016

Former Lincoln Park star Maverick Rowan scored 14 points as North Carolina State buried the Pitt Panthers 78-61 at the Peterson Event Center Tuesday night. The Wolfpack was lead by point guard Anthony “Cat” Barber who scored 31 points and eight assists in the rout. They lead by as much as 28-points in the first half and fought off two attempts by the Panthers to get back in the game. The Panthers were lead by Jamar Artis’s 16-points. Pitt travels to Florida State for a Saturday afternoon game.

Former Kicker And Defensive End Dies

January 20, 2016

Lou Michaeles a former kicker and defensive end with the Steelers from 1961-1963, has died. He was 80-years-old. A 1960 4th Round draft pick played his first three years with the L A Rams before being traded to the Steelers. He also played for Baltimore and Green Bay before retiring in 1971

No Surgery For Big Ben

January 20, 2016

On his radio show Tuesday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed that the bruised AC joint and injured ligaments in his throwing shoulder will not need surgery. He has been advised by the Steelers medical staff to rest the arm and it will heal on it’s own.

Stewart Gets Two Years

January 20, 2016

The Pirates and back up catcher Chris Stewart have agreed to a three million two year deal with a club option for a third. Stewart will earn 1.35 million in 2016, 1.4 million in 2017. The club option for 2018 is 1.5 million with a team buy out of 200-thousand. Stewart’s deal comes less than a week after the Pirates avoided arbitration with starting catcher Francisco Cervelli. Cervelli will make 3.5 million in 2016.

Final Scores 1/19/16

January 19, 2016

Boys’ Basketball

Beaver Falls 70, Blackhawk 42
Beaver 68, Hopewell 61
Aliquippa 71, Sto-Rox 41
Quaker Valley 50, OLSH 49 (OT)
New Castle 74, Central Valley 42
Ambridge 68, Ellwood City 62
Upper St. Clair 76, Moon 70
Neshannock 77, New Brighton 34
West Allegheny 63, Keystone Oaks 49
Riverside 60, Mohawk 21
Eden Christian 56, Sewickley Academy 50
Laurel 89, Rochester 58
Union 52, Cornell 38

Beaver 68, Hopewell 61 (Final)

January 19, 2016

In a wild affair, Beaver outlasts Hopewell 68-61 in a Section 2-AAA matchup. Beaver improves to 2-6 in the section (6-10 overall), while Hopewell remains winless at 0-9 (1-13 overall). Bob Barrickman has the recap for 1460 WMBA & Beaver County Radio.

Beaver Falls 70, Blackhawk 42 (Final)

January 19, 2016

The Beaver Falls Tigers led from buzzer to buzzer as they beat their 2-AAA rival Blackhawk Cougars by a score of 70-42. Beaver Falls improves to 8-1 in section play (13-2 overall), while Blackhawk drops to 4-5 in the section (7-8 overall). Tom Hays has the recap for 1230 WBVP & Beaver County Radio.