Carol Zimny, the owner of Travel Search in Beaver Falls, will join Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County at 8:10 to discuss travel tips for the new year of 2022, as the persistence of the pandemic continues and may cause certain hiccups in planning.
(Published by Matt Drzik)
Beaver County is looking to enter 2022 the same way that it’s closing 2021…safely prepared in case of a nuclear disaster.
Though it’s not a situation that is hoped for or expected, the Beaver County Power Station, in conjunction with Beaver County Emergency Management Services, have released their annual pamphlet to Beaver County citizens in regards to what to do, who to contact, and where to go in case of an emergency situation in order to withdraw from the 10-mile radial area surrounding the nuclear plant in Shippingport.
Eric Brewer, the director for Beaver County EMS, joined Matt Drzik to talk about the 2022 strategy planning pamphlet which was also created in conjunction with neighboring Columbiana County in Ohio and Hancock County in West Virginia. Brewer spoke about the safety of nuclear power, and takes pride in the idea that the Power Station hasn’t had any major accidents since the beginning of the yearly updating; the updating was in response to the Three Mile Island incident that occurred in Pennsylvania back in 1979.
Brewer also went into great detail about the other services that the Beaver County EMS provides, including a similar preparation strategy for chemical facilities, as well as the department for 911 calls and alerts, including the Swift 911 alert system that sends messages to citizens about possible incidents and missing persons within the county, just to name a couple examples.
To see the full interview with Matt and Eric, click on the Facebook feed below.
(Published by Matt Drzik)
“People often asked me, ‘What has happened since you changed from meteorology to thinking about being a priest?’ And I say, ‘Well, my head’s still in the clouds.'”
Those words, spoken by parochial vicar Father Mark Carter from Our Lady Of The Valley Parish in Beaver County, encapsulates his strange path from learning about the weather to teaching about the story of Christ. He joined Matt Drzik on the December 22 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the recent string of bizarre weather that has adorned the holiday season; a holiday season that he and his parishioners will be celebrating with several masses this weekend.
Fr. Carter studied meteorology before entering the seminary, and he spoke in detail about the bizarre phenomenon of days where the timing has caused the early morning temperatures to be warmer than the rest of the 24-hour day. Carter says that such patterns are directly related to a steady rise in global temperature; one that he says may lead to Floridian temperatures during Christmas in Beaver County by 2050–but one that will not last as the global temperatures start cooling into the next century.
Carter then turned to theology, a path that has taken him from Canton to Cleveland to the Beaver Valley, and he is currently in his third stint in the County (originally having participated with St. Cecelia parish in Rochester beginning in 1988). He expressed his love for the area, and spoke about the upcoming Christmas celebrations that Our Lady Of The Valley will be holding throughout Christmas weekend and into the new year.
To hear the full interview with Matt and Father Carter, click on the player below!
(Published by Matt Drzik)
“I really believe the citizens of this town want to work together. They want the best for the city.”
Those words, spoken by new Beaver Falls mayor-elect Kenya Johns, anchored her ideals for the future of the city; the city that she was born and raised in, and the city that she wants to see come together over the next few years. She spoke to Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County about her plans for her position; plans that center around proper representation by the citizens in city planning.
“Our citizens deserve to be represented at the table,” Johns said. “Everyone wants Beaver Falls to be better. Everyone has a vision of what Beaver Falls looks like better.”
Johns also spoke on the new Home Rule Charter that was voted for in November, encouraging citizens to speak their voice and keep an eye out for changes along the way as the city transitions into the new way of government.
To see and hear the full interview with Matt and Kenya, click on the Facebook feed below!
Beaver Falls mayor-elect Kenya Johns will join Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County following the 8:30 news on December 20, as she’ll be talking about her plans to help the city, her views on home rule charter, and the history she’ll be making as the new mayor.
(Published by Matt Drzik)
December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day, so it felt right to make an announcement for a Beaver County tradition’s return after a multi-year absence.
And Regis Collins–who is the Chairman for the Beaver County Maple Syrup Festival–did just that on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik, where he announced that the MSF will return for 2022. It will be a two-day event on April 23 & 24, running from 8:30-4:30 at Brady’s Run (headquartered at the Lodge), and it will be presented by PUSH Beaver County.
Collins told Drzik that many of the elements that were part of the Maple Syrup Festival when it was last held in 2019 are returning; including the All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup, the guided tours to show how the maple syrup is made, maple candies and snacks available for treats, live music, Revolutionary & Civil War demonstrations, and local crafters presenting their products for sale and display throughout the surrounding area.
New for 2022 will be a 5K Fun Run for those looking to burn off the pancake calories (or for those looking for a reason to fill up), and Collins mentioned the possibilities of a revamped shuttle/parking system as well as pre-ordering meal tickets as elements that could be new for the 2022 Maple Syrup Festival.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s MSF, contact Regis at bcmsf@pushbeavercounty.org to learn more.
To hear the full announcement/interview, click on the player below!
It’s your last chance to register for a shot at a $100 gift certificate to the Aliquippa Giant Eagle in our Holiday Helper contest! Call in at (724)-843-1888 and (724) 774-1888 and answer this week’s question: “Will we have a White Christmas this year?”
Also, the Friday Funny contest is happening, with a chance to win a $25 gift card to Al’s Corner in Koppel. It all begins at 6:30 tomorrow morning on A.M. Beaver County.
(Published by Matt Drzik)
The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with several organizations in their Toy Drive, taking place up until Saturday, December 18. The drop-off locations are at the Neighborhood North: Museum Of Play at 716 14th Street in Beaver Falls, and at the BC Chamber of Commerce Headquarters at 525 3rd St in Beaver (offices located on the 2nd Floor). The Chamber is asking for new and unwrapped toys that are for kids ages 3-11.
BCoC coordinator Katy Miranda talked to Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County about the ongoing Toy Drive, which is in coordination with Beaver County CYS, the Women’s Center of Beaver County, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and The Cornerstone of Beaver County. Miranda said that the community support for the Toy Drive has been a pleasure to experience.
“I can’t thank the community enough for looking, seeing, and paying attention to this, and actually going out of their way to do that,” Miranda said. “I’m very grateful for the community.”
To hear the full interview with Katy and Matt, click on the player below!
Katy Miranda, the Coordinator for the Beaver County Chamber Of Commerce, joins Matt Drzik at 8:10 on Wednesday to talk about the ongoing Toy Drive being held until December 18.
Also; a preview for a special Coaches Corner, plus another chance for you to get registered in our Holiday Helper contest.
6:30 to 9:00 AM, it’s Matt Drzik and Frank Sparks on A.M. Beaver County.
(Published by Matt Drzik; cover photo courtesy Sly Washington)
The WPIAL had a record-setting weekend in Hershey between December 9 and December 11, with five teams in six games representing District 7, and four out of the five winning state gold. Two of those teams–Central Valley and Aliquippa–hailed from Beaver County, marking the first time that two teams from the county have claimed gridiron gold.
WPIAL executive director Amy Scheuneman talked with Matt Drzik on the December 14 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the successes, which she felt was a great showcase by the local teams. “It’s just been a great experience these last couple of weeks,” Scheuneman said, “to see our district come and be successful.”
Scheuneman also addressed the ongoing situation with Aliquippa, who–despite winning their fourth title in school history and first in Class 4A–is dealing with a less-than-desired situation in which they are slated by PIAA rules to now play up in Class 5A; a designation that would put the Quips four classes above their enrollment status.
“They have chosen to play up for good reason, and now looking at it…are they being punished for doing so?”, she stated. “I think that’s where the emphasis needs to lie at the state level, and what that school district has done previously to try to align themselves in the right group. Unfortunately, they’ve been successful in whatever classification they’ve chosen to play.”
To hear the full interview with Matt and Amy, click on the player below.