Author: Beaver County Radio

Links for Beaver County Radio Christmas Show 9:10 AM Thursday.

(Photo of the Hoot Owls, Headliners for the Notes on Entertainment Christmas Show)

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Beaver County Radio will be broadcasting the 5th Annual Notes on Entertainment Christmas Show at 9:10 AM Thursday morning, December 21, 2023. Beaver County Radio’s Eddy Crow and Mike Romigh along with Scott Tady Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times will host the show. The 5th Annual Notes on Entertainment Christmas Show will be live on the air as well as video streamed on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page and Youtube Channel.

The Show is being presented by the Tusca and East Rochester Shop n’ Save’s along with the True Value Hardware Store located beside the Rochester Shop N Save.

American Idol contestant and Beaver County resident Morgan Gruber will be joining an already impressive line-up for the 5th Annual “Notes on Entertainment” Christmas Show on Thursday  December 21, 2023 from 9AM to Noon.

Morgan is planning on singing  her newly released Christmas song  “O’ Come All Yee Faithful” She will also be singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “White Christmas” along with her recently released single “What Ever Gets You Through It”.

Local Band the Hoot Owls will get the show started at 9:10 AM. Gruber will perform at 10:10 AM right after the news. After Morgan Beaver County Radio’s Curtis Walsh and his band “Better Think Twice” will perform. Next up will be Beaver County Radio’s JD Merkel. At 11:00 AM the big guy himself, Santa Claus will be in the house. After that at 11:35 The Beaver Valley Choral Society will perform and we will finish the show up with New Brighton native and country singer Dawn Savage.

The 5th Annual Notes On Entertainment Christmas Show will also be presented via Facebook Live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page. Just Click the link below at 9:10AM:

If you can’t tune in you can click the link below to listen on-line via beavercountyradio.com:

You can also down load our free apps:

CCBC Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2023 Semester

(Monaca, PA ) Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 279 names of full and part-time students who achieved either President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the fall 2023 semester.
To be named to the President’s List, students must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.75 grade-point average or above for the semester. Dean’s List honorees must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.25 to 3.74 grade-point average
for the semester.
The following full-time students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List:
President’s List
Jade Adkins, Kyle Donovan, Michael Krumpe, Micah-Dawn Rombold,
Damon Astorino, Brandi Dornetto, Grace Lane, Madelyn Ronk,
Christian Bailey, Josef Druzak, Tanner Leavens, Parker Ross,
Gabrielle Barber, Jaylee Duncan, Devin Lewis, Cailie Schill,
Julia Bennett, Kimberly Ervin, Katherine Livengood, David Schuler,
Hunter Bock, Serenity Eubanks, Michael Longo, Hayden Schulte,
Makenzie Bonifate, Madison Fryer, Madeline Luke, Errett Sedlacek,
Vanessa Borgen, Erica Gazdik, Sarah Lyons, Jonathan Selavko,
Spechelle Bunch, Jayden Geer, Connor Madgar, Mayley Servick,
Kira Burd ,Olivia Geiger, Shikhar Mainalee, Aaron Shanor,
Meagan Burke, Farrah Glomb, Austyne Mann, Ana Shipman,
Tyler Byer, Anna Goberish, Maya Marshall, Deniro Simpson,
Michael Byrne, Abbie Graves, Landyn McClean, Philip Spann,
Amelia Callaghan, Olive Hambe, Epse Notue, Cassidy McCracken, Carmen Spara,
Logan Cantwell, Taylor Hans, Christopher McGlawn, Julia Stoyer,
Ella Capelli, Joseph Hartle, Maxwell Merwitz, Morgan Swan,
Anthony Carter, Peyton Hastings, Macey Mesinere, Haylie Thomas,
Taylor Cayton, Connor Haynes, Mason Milkovich, Alexis Tolejko, LeAndra Clark, Monjeana Henderson, Gracie Miller, Hannah Triscila,
Adam Cline, Jocelyn Herda, Garrett Milnes, Jakob Uthoff,
Kira Coffman, Jack Hickman, Jacob Mima, Brooke Vidovich,
Ethan Colvin, Pamela Hill, J’Daniel Mosquera, Kennedy Vogel,
Jason Commentucci, Olivia Hogue, Payne Nairn, Emma Weismantle,
Ashton Costanza, Mandy Hopkins, Thomas Orr, Stefania Wiley,
Amanda Cramer, Jacy Hudock, Genavieve Pansera, Camryn Wilson,
Kaden Cvitkovic, Jacob Huffman, Reagan Peters, Alexandra Wise,
Kail Davidson, Dalton Janicki, Gabriella Petrof, Lydia Wisler,
Gabrielle Davis, Mayank Jathan, Lanaya Pharr, Matthew Wockenfuss,
Sydney Davis, Isaac Jones, Lily Pruszenski, Michael Wockenfuss,
Emily Deane, Mara Kachur, William Rebello, Matthew Wolfe,
Connor Denes, Maison Keczmer, Landon Reckerd, Isabella Woodrow,
Lia Diaz, Stephen Kropf, Cody Record, Meah Yonlisky,
Isabella Dibe, and Joshua Rexroad
Dean’s List
Grace Appleton, Jaiden Glover, Kennedi Miller, Aubrey Shanor,
Jenna Bechtold, Jaxon Guido, Alexandrea Mixter, Jordan Shields,
Dakari Bradford, Jared Gwizdak, Ashley Moakley, Mikalah Smith,
Benjamin Briscoe, Connor Hammer, Olivia Moore, Rebekah Spann,
Aaron Bruder, Annaray Hatt, Victoria Moran, Aubrey Stamm,
Shane Bucklen, Rocky Houston, Dylan Myers, Ashley Stoltz,
Carol Buzard, Joshua Irons, Gage Nagy, Trey Strickland,
Travis Cerce, Kendell Irving, Alexander Neel, Ryan Subroski,
Saige Chambers, Payton James, Lane Oldham, Sarah Tharp,
Alexander Clark, Adam Johnston, Lucas Peretik, Adisyn Thompson,
Megan Darrah, Adam Jokic, Rhea Pieprzyk, Teariney Trosky,
Mason Davis, Husam Kanan, Abigail Pokorski, Ava Vice-Griffiths,
Laura Dennis, Trevor Keenan, Kyle Pokorski, Olivia Vixman,
Jake Dokmanovich, Nina Kelban, Mark Rachic, Calla Walker,
Jadyn Elliott, Sydney Klaas, Michela Ricci, Nicholas Waschak,
Laina Franchek, Charles Knauss, Cheyanne Rodgers, Reilly Wilfong,
Emily Garcia, Lauren Krug, Amarian Saunders, Colin Willoughby,
Jamie Garrett, Luke Lasko, Cristina Saville, Selena Wilson,
Emily Garvin, Dallyn Love, Emily Sedgwick, Joshua Yeck,
Nathanael Given, Carmen Mercado, Zachary Sexauer, Paige Young,
Camden Glass, Zane Metzgar, Hailee Shaffer.

The following part-time students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List:
President’s List
Sheri Acre, Julia Fawcett, Erin Kelly, Sarah Reisker,
Mary Bauman, Kayleigh Gisborne, Kayli Kolarosky, Samantha Schaeffer,
Jennifer Boehm, Megan Grimm, Nicholas Leavens, Mackenzie Snyder,
Julia Clarkin, Prince Charles Guidotti, Claire Matzie, Megan Soltis,
Meredith Cote, Samantha Hess, Krista McCandless, Melissa Sullivan,
Gianna Dale, Damen Hunt, Bailey McKenna, Raeleen Tomsik,
Lauren Davids, Christina Ion, Cadance Noss, Connie Walker,
Anna Dawes, Lavanya Jeffries, Josephine Patosky, Kaylynn Young,
Katelyn Emig.
Dean’s List
Emily Beres, Peyton Heidish, Molly Klepal, Olivia Peroni,
Chase Bockman, Michenna Heim, Rosanna Lerini, Riley Sanders,
Sidney Brooks, Emilee Hohenshel, Samantha Long, Ethan Seikel,
Anthony Cianfaglione, Leonard Hricz, Paul Medford, Emma Shaddick,
Katelin Dishler, Alyssa Imhoff, Hunter Moran, Rebbecca Surenda,
Savannah Ellis, Sabrina James, Alicen Mosura, Katelyn Vanderzanden,
Ivelyn Figueroa Servellon, Nicole Jenkins, Alexandra Palmer, Audrey Ward,
Shawn Geisinger, Preston Kisow, Amy Pauvlinch,  and Maggie West

Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores

FILE – A Rite Aid sign is displayed on the facade of a store in Pittsburgh, Jan. 23, 2023. Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers. The deal announced late Tuesday, Dec. 19, settles Federal Trade Commission charges that the struggling drugstore chain didn’t do enough to prevent harm to its customers and implement “reasonable procedures,” the government agency said. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)

Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers. The deal announced late Tuesday settles Federal Trade Commission charges that the struggling drugstore chain didn’t do enough to prevent harm to its customers and implement “reasonable procedures,” the government agency said. Rite Aid said it disagrees with the allegations, though the company is pleased to reach an agreement to resolve the issue. It noted that any agreement will have to be approved in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Mason Rudolph’s story of perseverance takes a turn as the Steelers put their season in his hands

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the second half of the team’s NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Colts won 30-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is embracing his chance to make a difference in his team’s spiraling season. The six-year veteran will make his first start in more than two years against Cincinnati if Kenny Pickett’s surgically repaired right ankle is unable to go. Rudolph has spent the past two seasons as the third-string quarterback. His teammates have praised his work ethic under the circumstances. Coach Mike Tomlin says Rudolph is deserving of a chance. Rudolph says his story of perseverance is only inspirational if the Steelers win.

Pirates star Andrew McCutchen staying in Pittsburgh after agreeing to 1-year deal worth $5 million

FILE – Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen heads to first and celebrates his leadoff home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago. McCutchen isn’t going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2024 season worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen isn’t going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates star is remaining in his adopted hometown after agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2024 season worth $5 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because it was not yet finalized. The 37-year-old McCutchen hit .256 with 12 home runs and 43 RBIs in 112 games while serving primarily as a designated hitter in 2023. He collected his 2,000th career hit in June and was sitting on 299 career home runs in September when he partially tore his left Achilles tendon while legging out a double against Milwaukee.

Former Pennsylvania death row inmate freed after prosecutors drop charges before start of retrial

Noel Montalvo celebrates his freedom shortly after being released from York County Prison on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in York, Pa. Montalvo, was freed Monday night after York County prosecutors dismissed charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and burglary. He pleaded guilty to an evidence-tampering charge for which a judge sentenced him to a year on probation. (Meredith Willse/York Dispatch via AP)

YORK, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania death row inmate who spent more than two decades locked up has been released from prison following the dismissal of murder charges in two 1998 killings that he blamed on his brother, who died in prison. Noel Montalvo, who turned 59 Tuesday, was freed Monday after York County prosecutors dismissed murder and other charges and he pleaded guilty to evidence tampering. The York Dispatch reports that he was greeted by friends and supporters and said he was looking forward to going home. He and his brother were convicted of killing two women in 1998, but prosecutors say the evidence now only points to his brother.

Animal cruelty charges spur calls for official’s resignation in Washington county

WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Residents in a western Pennsylvania county are calling for the resignation of an official who is facing felony animal cruelty charges after authorities say her dog starved to death. Washington County Controller April Sloane was arrested last week at her county office. North Strabane police filed the charges after a necropsy of her dog, Thor, showed the animal died of “severe emaciation” and weighed only 20 pounds, less than half of what its weight should have been. Sloane was arraigned and released on a $150,000 unsecured bond. She has declined comment on the charges. Sloane, a Republican, was elected to her post in November 2021.

Xfinity notifies its customers of data breach linked to software vulnerability

NEW YORK (AP) — Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week. In a Monday notice to customers, Xfinity said there was unauthorized access to internal systems as a result of this vulnerability — which was previously announced by software provider Citrix — between Oct. 16 and 19. In the following months, Xfinity determined that information was likely acquired, including usernames, hashed passwords and, for some customers, the last four digits of Social Security numbers as well as account security questions. Analysis of the breach is still ongoing, but Xfinity is not aware of any leaks to date.

‘Tis the season to give blood or platelets

[Dec. 20, 2023] — When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved ones. 

 

This is a busy time for many. Holiday gatherings, travel and seasonal illnesses can all impact donor availability, making it hard to collect enough blood and platelets. Unfortunately, trauma patients in the emergency room, those undergoing cancer treatment and new parents in need of lifesaving transfusions can’t take a holiday break. Donors are needed every single day.   

 

Those who come to give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma Dec. 18, 2023 – Jan. 5, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. To extend a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood, platelets and plasma during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-31, 2024, National Blood Donor Month, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

 

Making and keeping appointments throughout the month can help safeguard the national blood supply into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).