Category: A.M. Beaver County

New Brighton Middle School Chorus Joins Beaver County Radio At Fischer’s Foodland

Despite being in the mid-40s with no snow in sight, it was still a perfect day for Christmas carols. The New Brighton Middle School Chorus led the way, singing some of their favorite carols for Beaver County Radio out at Fischer’s Foodland in New Brighton. Beaver County Radio thanks Mike Fischer for allowing us to bring the prize van and prize wheel to the “concert”, and to Jeff Frankenstein and all the staff in the New Brighton Middle School Chorus for a great performance.

If you missed it at the event or on the air, you can check out the photos below, and also you can hear the performances from today during Christmas Music Round the clock on December 24 and 25!

Win Free Christmas “Brasstacular” Concert Tickets On Beaver County Radio!

(Midland, PA) The River City Brass “Christmas Brasstacular” concert is happening at Lincoln Park performing Arts Center in Midland this Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.  and you could win free tickets just by tuning in to WBVP and WMBA and knowing some Christmas trivia!  Listen to A.M. Beaver County and Teleforum later today and tomorrow for your invitation to call in and answer Christmas trivia questions.  Everyone who participates and  answers correctly will be automatically entered into a contest for one of two four packs of River City Brass “Christmas Brasstacular” will call tickets to be given away.

Notes On Local Entertainment Special Christmas Sound Stage Broadcast!!!!

On Thursday December 14, 2017 Frank Sparks, host of Teleforum and Scott Tady, Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times hosted a special two hour Notes on Local Entertainment Christmas Sound Stage Broadcast. The program featured The Sidewinder Band and Beaver County Radios News Director Pat Septak performing a set list of Christmas songs together and they each performed a set list of Christmas songs on their own. Beaver County Radio’s host of Yankee Trader Diane Brosius also performed a set list of holiday songs for the listeners.  Below is the two videos of the show…… The Special Edition of Notes on Local Entertainment Christmas Sound Stage was brought to you by Wooley Bully’s, Rosalind Candy Castle, D&G Rent-alls, Wolfe’s Foreign Auto Repair, BA’ Runi’s Bar and Grill, Darlington Cycle , Merrick Art Gallery, Schaefer’s Service, Pack N Ship, Corner Grill, Boring’s Auto Shop, Philly Pretzel Factory, Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, Marbull’s Restaurant and Ravern, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel and the Rochester Smoke house who also provided a delicous lunch after the performance. Notes on Local Entertainment  with Scott Tady and Frank Sparks is brought to you every week by Wooley Bully’s and Rosalind Candy Castle and  can heard on Thursday’s from 11:30 to 12 noon. All of our great sponsors and the staff and management of Beaver County Radio  wish everyone a  Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. We  hope you enjoy the videos……

 

Two Shot on Penn State-Beaver Campus!!

Two people were shot on the Penn State-Beaver campus Wednesday afternoon, according to Beaver County 911 dispatchers. Penn State issued an alert on social media that shots were fired near Brodhead Bistro. Authorities on the scene contained the situation.

It was reported by the Beaver County Times that the campus was put on lock down and  a staging area near Beaver Valley Mall was being set up.

The coroner has been called to the scene of a shooting. It’s being reported that calls first came in as shots fired at the cafeteria at Penn State Beaver campus in the Student Union Building. Two people were reported down.

Stayed tuned to Beaver County Radio for more on this developing story.

New Alliance Between Beaver Valley Colleges Announced

The four major colleges in the Beaver Valley are joining forces!

Bridges & Pathways is a new program devised in conjuction by Robert Morris, Geneva College, CCBC and Penn State Beaver to promote higher education for those in Beaver County and surrounding areas.

At a press conference held today at the Uncommon Grounds Cafe in Aliquippa, CCBC President Dr. Chris Reber spoke about the areas of focus for Bridges & Pathways.

Dr. Calvin Troup also spoke at the press conference, discussing the cultural program and the importance of it:

Dr Jennifer Cushman, Chancellor of Penn State Beaver, spoke about the gathering process to bring together students and committee members:

And Dr. Dave Jamison, Provost of Robert Morris, reiterated that the schools will cooperating equally in this new program:

2017 Beaver Light Up Night!

It was cool, but not freezing; a perfect night to kick off the holiday season. And the citizens of Beaver and surrounding areas did just that with the annual Light Up Night on Third Street. Beaver Light Up Night was coordinated by The Beaver Area Chamber Of Commerce.

While Pat Septak and Matt Drzik were busy on the prize wheel, the night air was filled with the sights and sounds of the Christmas joy that brought out hundreds of people to the County Seat town of Beaver.

Janet Falotico, one of “The Voices” with “Rudy Zetz and Voices”, entertains the capacity crowd in Beaver on Friday night.

A stunning  line up of local performers entertained at the main stage in town, including Rudy Zetz and Voices, Jamie Laughlin, Rick Gilbert, Valentina Cherrico and The Maybrayz among others. NASCAR radio announcer Mike Lysakowski served as Master Of Ceremonies again this year.  Beaver County Radio recorded the concert again this year and will be playing back selections throughout the holiday season and during “Christmas Music ‘Round The Clock” December 24-26, 2017.

Here is a recording of “White Christmas” as performed  by Rudy Zetz, Janet Falotico, Jamie Laughlin and Sharon Gray at Friday night’s event in Beaver:

If you were there, or you missed out, check out these highlights from Light Up Night 2017!

Join Beaver County Radio At Beaver Light Up Night!

The Beaver County Radio Prize Van will be strolling down Third Street in Beaver tonight, as the capital of Beaver County celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season with Light Up Night!

Join Pat Septak and Matt Drzik as they bring you live coverage from Beaver, in a festival that includes live music and bright lights up and down the main street of the city. The duo will have the prize wheel spinning from 5 until 7, and Light Up Night festivities will continue after that.

Beaver Falls Lighted Christmas Parade Will Be November 25

As is tradition following Thanksgiving in Beaver County, citizens will gather onto 7th Avenue of Beaver Falls to view the annual lighted Christmas Parade that will take place on Saturday, November 25. The parade will begin at 6:00 pm, and live broadcast coverage with Frank Sparks and Gary Miller begins at 6 as well.

Parade Committee head Nate Goughnour and Treasurer Nancy Valentine joined Matt Drzik to talk about this year’s parade, including new additions that will be located on 12th and 14th streets, and their favorite moments of parades past.

To contact the parade committee, call Nate at (724) 513-1792 or Nancy at (724) 683-2926.

To hear the full interview with Nate, Nancy, and Matt, click on the players below.

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Pirates trade Ngoepe to Toronto

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Gift  Ngoepe from the Pirates. There was no room on the Pirates  as the club goes about trimming its 40-man rosters in advance of the Rule 5 draft. A player to be named later or cash will head to Pittsburgh in return.

Ngoepe, 27, became the first African-born player to reach the majors when he debuted in 2017. Though he moved around in Pittsburgh, Ngoepe has spent the bulk of his minor-league time at shortstop and is regarded as a proficient middle infielder.

Ngoepe could function as an optionable utility piece in Toronto.

Sites Chosen For Round 2 of WPIAL Football Playoffs

The WPIAL has announced the neutral-site locations for the quarterfinal matchups in 1A & 2A, and the semifinals in 3A on upwards. Local schools that are playing or hosting are marked below in bold. All games are Friday night at 7:30.

1A
#1 California vs #9 Union at Canon-McMillan HS
#2 Clairton vs #7 Carmichaels at Charleroi HS
#3 Jeannette vs #6 Rochester at Peters Township HS
#4 Imani Christian vs #5 OLSH at Chartiers-Houston HS

2A
#1 Steel Valley vs #9 Burgettstown at Keystone Oaks HS
#2 Washington vs #7 East Allegheny at Elizabeth Forward HS
#3 CW North Catholic vs #6 Serra Catholic at Hampton HS
#4 Riverside vs #12 Avonworth at Seneca Valley HS

3A
#1 Aliquippa vs #5 Beaver at Central Valley HS
#2 Quaker Valley vs #3 Seton-LaSalle at North Hills HS

4A
#1 South Fayette vs #5 Montour at West Allegheny HS
#2 Belle Vernon vs #3 Thomas Jefferson at Baldwin

5A
#1 Penn-Trafford vs #4 Upper St. Clair at West Mifflin HS
#2 Gateway vs #6 McKeesport at Norwin HS

6A
#1 Pine-Richland vs #5 North Allegheny at Ambridge HS
#2 Central Catholic vs #6 Penn Hills at Fox Chapel HS

(Image courtesy of Zach Ulrich)