(Beaver County, PA) It’s not too late to join the Beaver Valley Choral Society as they rehearse forthe 2023 Lenten concert, “God So Loved the World,” that will be presented
on the weekends of March 25-26, and April 1-2. Venues and times will be
announced soon.

The BVCS Principal Choir and Treble Youth Chorale are meeting at 7pm
every Monday evening beginning January 9 in New Brighton United
Methodist Church, 1033 Sixth Avenue, New Brighton PA. They will be
joined by the BVCS Orchestra later in the season.

Sharon R. Burchill is BVCS Artistic Director and Principal Conductor.
Deborah Silverstein directs the BVCS Treble Youth Chorale.

Miah Siriani, the Society’s first choral conducting scholar, makes her choral
conducting debut by directing two a capella selections – “Surely He Hath
Bourne Our Grief” (Lyndon Salathiel) and “’Tis Finished” (arranged by Alice
Parker and Robert Shaw). Miah is a Duquesne University junior, majoring
in music education.

The Lenten concert, “God So Loved the World,” relates the glorious Easter
story through music. Among the other works are two movements from
John Rutter’s “Requiem;” Pepper Choplin’s “Worthy is the Lamb;” and John
Stainer’s title score, “God So Loved the World.”

BVCS is an all-volunteer musical organization whose members range in age
from eight through adult — the entire family can join. Auditioning is not a
requirement, just a love to make music. Singers should be able to sing
tunefully and instrumentalists must be proficient on their instrument and
be able to read music.

(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh Bicycle Museum has been forced to temporarily close its doors after a water break. Bicycle Heaven features over 6,000 bikes including rare and collectors bikes. A pipe burst on Christmas Eve and with the already low temperatures, numerous items in the musuem were destroyed. It is reported however, that some of the most important upstairs pieces were unharmed.

Travelers wait at a Southwest Airlines baggage counter to retrieve their bags after canceled flights at Los Angeles International Airport, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)

(AP) – The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people. Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was by far the most affected. About 4,000 domestic U.S. flights were cancelled Monday, according to the tracking website FlightAware. About 2,900 of those were Southwest’s. A Southwest spokesman says cancellations snowballed as the storm moved from the eastern to the western U.S., leaving flight crews and planes out of place.

Greg Scott, a newly-elected Democratic member of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, speaks with a person outside the Hospitality Center which helps people experiencing homelessness and poverty, in Norristown, Pa., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Scott is part of what House Democrats say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When mapdrawers reimagined the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s 253 legislative districts, they did it with an eye on the state’s growing racial and ethnic minorities. A year later, Pennsylvania has what lawmakers say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history, and the number of state lawmakers who are Black, Latino or of South Asian descent each will rise. Sharif Street, who chairs the state Democratic Party, says “having a fair map made it possible for a more fair expression of the will of the people.” Rep. Donna Bullock says the Legislative Black Caucus will have more members than ever, rising from 31 to 37.

(Conway Borough, PA) A local child care facility is looking for answers after the property was damaged. Joanne’s Child Care in Conway found tire tracks and a destroyed light pole at the business on Christmas. It was reported that this is not the first time vehicles have went off the road at the location. Anyone with information is asked to contact Conway Police.

University of Pittsburgh File Photo
Story – Beaver County Radio Staff

(Pittsburgh, PA) The University of Pittsburgh announced they will will review how they manage donated cadavers following the recent abuse of corpse charges against two students. The two students charged are currently awaiting a hearing in January in regards to the alleged mistreatment of cadavers.

CCBC File Photo

(Monaca, PA) – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 165 names of full-time students who achieved either President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the fall 2022 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:
Mikera Anzur
Matthew Greffin
Jordan Myers
Ethan Seikel
Bethany Barto
Anthony Hawkins
Alexander Neel
Jonathan Selavko
Jenna Bechtold
BreAnna Hollibaugh-Roy Chyenne
Nelson Jacee Serak
Sebastian Biondi Dale
James Cadance Noss Aaron Shanor
Benjamin Briscoe
Julianna Kelly Glenn
Ohmer Truxel Sara Snyder
Noah Brucker Trevor
Keriotis Genavieve
Pansera Philip Spann
Meagan Burke Myra
Kinter Dominick Petrucci
Tara Speicher
Amelia Callaghan
Kathryn Korman Abigail
Pokorski Emma Sproul
Paige Campbell
Michael Krumpe
Kyle Pokorski
Olivia Stewart
Creighton Coble
Jackson LaRocka Kayla
Porupsky Joseph Stoner
Madison Conn Andrew
LeFebvre Lucy Rabak
Jolie Strati
Matt Dattilo
Emma Leonard Whitney
Rathfon Dennis Szymoniak
Sydney Davis Rosanna
Lerini William Rebello
Trevor Temple
Isabella Dibe
Sarah Lyons
Emily Rizer
Brooke Vidovich
Jamie Dobson
Cade MacQueen
Anthony Roach
Olivia Vixman
Valerie Dryden
Mario Marcellus
Madelyn Ronk Madison Walko
Lauryn Eaton Tanner
Mathos Jaylund
Rose Cy White
Joseph Fanfarilli
Landyn McClean
Alyssa Ross
Dominic Wilfong
Jada Flaherty
Hannah McKoen
Rachel Ryhal
Amy Wilson
Chloe Garing
Alexandrea Mixter
Monique Sawyer
Bryce Wilson
Erica Gazdik Peighton
Munroe Amber Schoeneweis
Alexandra Wise
Olivia Geiger Jayme
Murphy Nathan Sciaretta
Jacob Yerkins
Heriberto Gonzalez
Kyle Murray Errett
Sedlacek Lee Ann Yunt

The following full-time students were named to the Dean’s List:
Josephine Ackley
Peyton Heidish Madeline
Luke Christina Romanyuk
John Adams
Rylea Heitzenrater
Jensyn Main
Parker Ross
Sylvan Adams
Devin Hendrickson
Caidence McClure
Kevan Rotthoff
Xiyrail Barnat
Camren Hewitt
Emma McDonald
David Shuler
Taylor Burns Shana
Hormel Connor McKeel
Aiden Scott
Sean Cady
Gwendolyn Hostetler
Taylor McKnight
Aubrey Shanor
Breannan Colville
Stephanie Houk
John McLain
Emily Schultz
Moriah Cornell
Joshua Irons
Kennedi Miller
Devozbre Steals
Emily Cousins
Mayank Jathan
Garrett Milnes
Julia Stoyer
Zachary Cuteri
Cassandra Javens
Matthew Moroney
Morgan Swan
Chelsea Dugan
Breoni Johnson
Morgan Negley
Anna Tanner
Jessica Feltrop
Adam Johnston
Madison Nelson
Kennedy Vogel
John Fowler Molly
Judy Alyssa Nichol
Emma Weismantle
Camden Glass
Jenna Kosanovich
Emily Patosky
Evelyn West
Tobias Green
Taylor Kuhlmann
Amy Pauvlinch
Victoria West
Amanda Grimm
Rocco Leone Lucas
Peretik Sarah Zeiber
Jaxon Guido Aidan
Lindner Roger Pieto
Caleb Ziemkiewicz
Taylor Hans
Christopher Listorti
Devon Pollock
Angelo Hanson
Madison Robinson-Ryan

File Photo of Beaver Falls Senior High School
Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Beaver Falls, PA) Christian Assembly Reaching Everyone’s Ministry had their annual Christmas Day dinner and outreach event at the Beaver Falls Senior High School. This years dinner marks the 29th year in a row for the event. On a budget of $500 and support from the community, the event is able to feed on average up to 1,500 people. Clothing and other items were also given away and kids were able to take pictures with Santa.

Photos by City of Beaver Falls Fire Department
Story by Beaver County Radio Staff   

(Beaver Falls, PA) The Beaver Falls Fire Department was out and about on Christmas delivering gifts to families. The fire department released a statement on their Facebook page stating that the gifts were purchased by their own members and delivered to make someone else’s Christmas memorable for years to come. Later on, members attended an annual Christmas dinner at the Beaver Falls Senior High School to provide additional support to volunteers.

FILE – Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio, blast out of sand trap on 18th green and then sinks a 6-foot putt to go into the lead of the Women Titleholders Golf Tournament at Augusta, Ga., Nov. 25, 1966. Former LPGA Tour player Whitworth, whose 88 victories are the most by any golfer on a single professional tour, died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2022, night, her longtime partner said. She was 83. (AP Photo/Horace Cort, File)

Hall of Fame golfer Kathy Whitworth has died at the age of 83. Whitworth holds the record with 88 wins on the LPGA Tour. That’s one of the most famous records in golf because no one else has ever won more on any tour. Sam Snead and Tiger Woods have 82 wins on the PGA Tour. Whitworth died on Christmas Eve. Her longtime partner says she was celebrating with family and friends. Whitworth won the LPGA money title eight times and was player of the year seven times. But she will also be defined by one number — 88.