In 1991 College Hill resident, Carleen McKee, made a life changing decision that has ended up having a positive change on many area women. That was when McKee bought  Cohill Fashions, a women’s clothier that had already been in business at that stage of the game for around twenty years.

 

On April 30th and May 1st, Carleen McKee is planning a big Sale and Celebration event to mark the thirtieth anniversary of owning the popular shop.

Customers can expect to save 30% on select merchandise during the event, plus enjoy giveaway and special promotions.  To promote the 30th Anniversary Sale and Celebration, Carleen McKee will be a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County” with host, Matt Drzik this Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 8:40 to 9 A.M. Tune in to 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA  or 99.3 F.M. to listen to the program. The segment will also be video streamed live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook page.

 

For more information, call Cohill Fashions at 724-846-9817, or check out the event listing page on Facebook.

 

 

Robin Redfern and Brandee Cercone of Bags & Blessings will join Matt Drzik after the 8:30 news on Friday to talk about the recent tree planting that took place at the walking track at Brady’s Run Park. The interview will also be streamed on Facebook Live.

Plus it’s another Free-For-All Friday, with the phone lines open all morning long at (724) 843-1888 and (724) 774-1888.

6:30 will be start time for tomorrow’s AM Beaver County.

After the last couple of years stuck in a neutral gray area, the effort to provide shelter to the homeless in Beaver County has taken a major step forward.

The Cornerstone of Beaver County has announced that a new homeless shelter for men will be opening in Vanport Township soon, providing the county with its first such shelter in over two years. The announcement was made on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik, as Marie Timpano, Dina Ciabottoni & Ashley McLoughlin talked about the teamwork and generosity that has fueled this shelter’s existence, as well as the work that still needs done from clerical and societal perspectives.

To follow the Cornerstone of Beaver County and receive updates on the opening of the shelter, as well as any future information on events or progress; you can email them, check out their Facebook page, or visit them online at cornerstonebeaver.org.

To see the full announcement, click on the Facebook Live feed below!

On Tuesday morning’s edition of A.M. Beaver County, Matt Drzik will look at the “holiday” aspect of April 20th, and the Pennsylvania commonwealth’s…well, complicated relationship when dealing with marijuana.

The show starts at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio & beavercountyradio.com.

The Beaver Valley Choral Society is going virtual once again this spring–and they’re looking to bring the house down.

Sharon Burchill, who is the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for the BVCS, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss “God Of Our Fathers”, the project that will bring dozens of musicians together virtually to create an ensemble recording of the Daniel C. Roberts-penned song.

Burchill explained the spiritual draw to choosing this piece for the BVCS to perform, from the recovery undertones in lieu of the current state of living in 2021, to the concurrence of using a piece initially written for the United States centennial, now being used to acknowledge the Choral Society’s own 100th Anniversary.

“God Of Our Fathers” is still a work in progress, however, and Burchill acknowledged that the BVCS is still looking for musicians to participate in the virtual ensemble as either a singer or instrumentalist. Full details on participation protocol and fees can be found by clicking here. Deadline to submit material is May 10, and the project will be released Memorial Day Weekend.

To watch the full interview between Matt and Sharon, click on the Facebook feed below!

Those who struggle with trauma stemming from past or current experiences in domestic disputes usually also struggle with finding a path towards recovery. They may feel that there is a financial burden or several restrictions that could hinder their push towards comfort and safety.

That’s where the Women’s Center Of Beaver County comes into play.

Jodie McGovern, a therapist at the Women’s Center, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the therapy services that are provided by the Center, which is financially covered under the “umbrella” provided by the government so that those seeking counseling may achieve it without suffering any financial setbacks they may be unable to match.

Just as important as the financial flexibility is the empathic flexibility of the therapists and counselors at the Women’s Center. McGovern spoke about how there are no restrictions on how much trauma one has experienced or how much time they need to recover, nor is there a limit on age or gender for those seeking a starting point towards returning to a safe and comfortable lifestyle.

McGovern also talked about the different types of one-on-one and group therapy provided by the Women’s Center, including evidence-based session types like EMDR and PCIT, to activity-based session types such as music therapy and equine therapy that can allow victims of abuse to regain physiological control of their bodies and their minds.

The Women’s Center Of Beaver County has a 24/7 hotline for contact at (724)-775-0131, and they have further information at their website.

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

April is National Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, and as part of a campaign to raise awareness, Jodie McGovern, a Women’s Center of Beaver County Therapist, will be a special guest on A.M. Beaver County with host Matt Drzik.  Jodie will speak about the various therapeautic services and help available from the Women’s Center of Beaver County  to sexual abuse vidtims   For more information call the Women’s Center Of Beaver County at 724-775-0131.

The Pirates are very close to finalizing the 2021 Opening Day roster, and journeyman Todd Frazier will not be part of it.

In his final Spring Training Report, Pirates broadcaster John Wehner talked to Matt Drzik about Frazier’s departure and what that means for Phillip Evans (the expected first base starter) and the rest of the Pirates’ young roster. Wehner also talked about the projections regarding the Pirates’ starting lineup from 1 to 9, as well as the pitchers who are set to make up the 2021 starting rotation.

To listen to the full Spring Training Report, click on the player below!

This time next week the Pirates will be playing the games that ultimately count, but there’s still some scores left to settle.

Bucs broadcaster John Wehner talked about the ongoing battles for Opening Day roster spots taking place in the latter days of Spring Training in Bradenton, including the battle for first base between Todd Frazier and Phillip Evans, as well as the offense/defense battle at shortstop between Erik Gonzalez and Kevin Newman.

Wehner also talked with Matt Drzik about the unfortunate loss of pitcher Steven Brault for the next 4-10 weeks, as the need for pitching personnel in the 2021 season is more crucial than ever before.

To hear the full Spring Training Report, click on the player below!