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Public Voice Concerns Over Employee Contracts at Blackhawk School Board Meeting

The featured image above shows the meeting taking place at Blackhawk High School

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Correspondent. Published February 10, 2022 10:55 P.M.

(Chippewa Township, PA) The Blackhawk School Board met Thursday evening for a work session.  A large amount of community members attended the meeting to voice their opinions on how the board is currently handling employee contracts.  Many expressed disappointment and concerns over recent personnel decisions made by the board. One community member said, “All I see is nonsense, and it’s an embarrassment”.  Board Chairman, Frank Makoczy, responded that contracts made by a previous board can be terminated if they determine that they will disrupt governmental function.  The board also discussed a potential newsletter that will detail news going on in the district.  A new soccer coach is expected to be hired soon as well.

CCBC Players of the Game 2-10-22

Rochester: Corynne Hauser

Union: Kelly Cleaver

You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:

Rochester Lady Rams Give Union Their First Loss 44-31

The Rochester Lady Rams got off to a fast start playing scrappy enough to help slow down the Scotties who came into the game with a 19 and 0 record. The Rams where led by Corynne Hauser who had 25 pts and by a stealer team effort from the line making 11 of 12 foul shots which would have made any coach happy which their was a couple famous ones in the stands to take in the game. Rochester led at the half by 13 pts, but in the 3rd quarter the Scotties led by outstanding rebounding by 6 foot Kelly Cleaver who kept Rochester off the boards all night made had the packed house getting a little uneasy  for the Rams. But midway thru the 4th the Rams totally took control of the game and ran the clock out. Both teams will probably meet for a third time in the playoffs.

Friday’s AMBC: A LOT Is Going On

On Friday’s show:

  1. Yasmeen Manyisha, the Safety Press Officer from PennDOT District 11, will talk with Matt Drzik about PennDOT’s Safety Citizens Program. The interview will take place following the 8:05 news.

    Eric Fontana
  2. After that, local author Eric Fontana will join Matt to talk about his new book “Restaurant Gems Of Pittsburgh: Master Edition“. The interview will take place following the 8:30 news.
  3. On top of that, it’s your last chance to participate in the “Be My Baby” contest! Just listen for the great Ronettes tune, call in at (724) 843-1888 or (724) 774-1888, and you’ll be registered for a chance at the Grand Prize with good stuff from Rosalind Candy Castle, Al’s Corner, and the Beaver Valley Community Concert Association!

The whirlwind begins at 6:30 with Frank Sparks on news tomorrow morning on Beaver County Radio!

Truckers’ Bridge Blockade Forces Shutdowns at Auto Plants

Truckers’ bridge blockade forces shutdowns at auto plants
By ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — The truck blockade at the U.S. border by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, Toyota and General Motors to shut down plants or otherwise curtail production. The bumper-to-bumper demonstration entered its fourth day Thursday at the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit. It is disrupting the flow of auto parts and other products back and forth across the border.

VIDEO: Mayor Keith Jackson Talks About Relationship With Rochester And Its Council

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“We need help. Not just Rochester, but Beaver County in general.”

Those words, coming from Rochester mayor Keith Jackson, summarized the feeling of frustration surrounding the path towards his vision for the city that he’s lived in for 69 years. Mayor Jackson sat down with Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss these issues that center around his power as mayor–a position he was elected to in 2018–and the pushback from the Council whom Jackson feels has been less than cooperative.

“It all started before I became mayor,” Jackson stated. “When they found out I was running for mayor–certain people–they started harassing me, they started following me around, they started making up stories that I had done this or done that…I believe I might have been a threat to them, but how? I don’t have a clue.”

“As of today, they still don’t accept me as their mayor…but I’m here, and I’m not going nowhere.”

Jackson said that he feels that selfish intentions are the key blockade in success for Rochester and for Beaver County itself, and that public input will be a major factor in turning things around. “I speak with a lot of people, and they complain to me about things that are going on that they wish would change,” Jackson said. “People are tired of hearing and seeing negative things and things being repeated over and over and over again…’we don’t have this, we don’t have that’…but it seems like as soon as they [those in charge] want something, they can get it. These are what the people are complaining about.”

To watch the full interview with Mayor Keith Jackson, click on the Facebook feed below.

Pa State Rep (16th) Matzie introduces ‘Megan’s Law’ Bill to Protect Nursing Home Residents and Staff From Sexual Assault

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(HARRISBURG, Pa) A new bill introduced by state Rep. Rob Matzie would protect nursing home residents and staff from sexual assaults by establishing care and reporting requirements when a registered sex offender is admitted.

Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, said H.B. 2341 – which would function as a Megan’s Law for the state’s nursing homes – would establish protections that are needed immediately.

“Right now, when a registered sexual offender is admitted to a Pennsylvania nursing home, the home is not required to disclose this to other residents or staff – or to develop any special plans to ensure their safety,” Matzie said. “The situation has resulted in attacks on residents, and the threat will only grow as thousands of registered sex offenders continue aging and require medical care.

“My bill would put essential protections in place by requiring all Pennsylvania nursing homes to check the sex offender registry before admitting a new resident; develop a care plan to protect other residents and staff when a registered offender is admitted; and notify staff and other residents in close proximity about the plan.”

Matzie’s bill would also require facilities to report the information to the state Department of Health, to create a centralized registry that would function as a Megan’s Law for nursing homes. Currently, there is no such list, so officials have no way of tracking how many registered sex offenders are living in nursing homes or where they are located.

Matzie said the protections – already in effect in some states – are long overdue in Pennsylvania.

“My bill is similar to a law that is already in effect in Ohio – one of at least 10 states that impose requirements when a registered sex offender is admitted to a nursing home. It’s time to get those critical protections in place now, for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents and the staff who care for them,” he said.

Friday Teleforum with Larry and Norm! AND MORE! (and Eddy)

Friday’s Teleforum talk program will have guests lawyer Larry Kelly CEO And Norm Mitry! Shelli Sommariva from St. Barnabas Charities and Daytona 500 talk with Mike Lysakowski TOO! Eddy will also have more chances to get you registered to win the Beaver County Radio  Valentine Prize package from Rosalinds Candy Castle and Al’s Corner-be listening for the song Be My Baby by the Ronettes-when you hear it-CALL!  Teleforum happens from 9 till noon on 1230WBVP, 1460WMBA, 99.3fm presented by St. Barnabas, and now Also on 95.7fm!

VIDEO: Tony Caltury Provides Updates On Ice Arena & Snow Shovel Championship

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

The winter season may be coming towards its end, but the frozen stuff on the ground–or in the arena–is still taking center stage in Beaver County.

Tony Caltury, the Parks & Recreation director for Beaver County, joined Matt Drzik on the Febraury 10 edition of A.M. Beaver County to provide an update on the Beaver County Ice Arena, which over the last year has undergone renovations through a grant awarded to Beaver County through the Pittsburgh Penguins’ “Renovate The Rink” contest.

“If you haven’t been there in a few years, I think when you walk in you’ll see a completely new building,” Caltury said. He spoke of the renovations that the County added on to the Ice Arena through their own funding and the Commissioners’ blessings, which include upgraded locker rooms, new paint & ceiling tiles, and a new Zamboni for ice resurfacing.

Caltury also spoke about the return of a Beaver County tradition–the 58th Annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship. The event is slated to take place at Old Economy Park on Saturday, February 19, weather permitting. Caltury hopes that the event can go on without a hitch due to its significance in the Ambridge area.

“I spoke at an Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, and it really hit home how much this event was a family tradition for people of Harmony, Baden, and Ambridge,” Caltury stated, “and I think bringing it back and getting it set up was vital, because this is something these families look forward to…and I think we can make it a bigger and better event for all these participants.”

To watch the full interview with Matt and Tony, click on the Facebook feed below.