Category: A.M. Beaver County

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)

Beaver County Annual 4-H Auction Is Set For August 18

If you’re looking to bid on some fresh baked goods, some new furniture, or a gift card for yourself (or others, Christmas isn’t that far off), then the Annual Beaver County 4-H Auction might have what’s on your wish list. The 3rd annual event will be held on November 18 at the Monaca Turners, located on 1700 Old Brodhead Road in Monaca.

Jen McKinley is the Extension Educator for Beaver County’s 4-H Program, and she joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the specifics of the November 18 auction, as well as some details on who and what the BC4H Program is all about.

Submission slips for entering an item into the Auction MUST be submitted by November 9.

To hear this FULL interview, click on the players below.

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Mike Sullivan Disappointed In Penguins’ Output After Winnipeg Loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen to 0-4 in the second game of back-to-backs, losing to the Winnipeg Jets 7-1 at the MTS Centre Sunday night. The Pens’ goal differential in those four games (all road games) is an alarming -24, with Matt Murray giving up 10 goals over 68:51 of playing time in two of those four games (including the first 18:07 of last night).

Coach Mike Sullivan spoke after the game last night, and he feels a part of this solution will be for his players to get back to what needs done on the ice, even if it’s a “thankless task”:

 

When asked about the reality of his team playing back-to-back games for the 4th time this year, Sullivan said it was more a matter of effort:

 

The Penguins return to action on Wednesday against Edmonton. Pregame on Beaver County Radio is at 8:00; puck drop is at 8:30.

(All audio in this article is courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network.)

Wet and Cold? No Problem For Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

(Beaver Falls, PA) Even though the weather was not very accommodating, Beaver Falls showed how resilient the city can be on Saturday as many people and vendors, braved the elements and attended  the Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

Food vendors and other displays and activities at Beaver Falls Arts Fest.

Beaver County Radio was one of dozens of downtown businesses that were open for trick-or-treaters in the early afternoon and then hosted the musical chairs game along with The Carnegie Free Library between three and five .  Winners in the musical chairs games took home prizes provided by Doran Auctions, McMahon’s Cycle Sales, Bargain Brakes, Mufflers and More, Ruth’s Second Hand Exchange, Stray Cat Studio, The Carnegie Free Library and  Bauman Office Equipment.  Matt Drzik, host of “A.M. Beaver County”  anchored the live broadcast on WBVP and WMBA.

Additional live broadcast sponsors on WBVP and WMBA included Beaver County Fruit and Garden Centers, Beaver Falls Athletic Department and Dr. C. Timothy Lipp.

The event was organized and sponsored by the Beaver Falls Arts Fest Committee and The Beaver Falls Business District Authority.

Pictures from the Beaver Falls Arts Fest:

 

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine Calls A.M. Beaver County From Harrisburg

(Photo credit: Matt Drzik)

Despite a long night on the floor in Harrisburg, District 10 Representative Aaron Bernstine took an hour of his time and joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County on October 26. Bernstine had recently announced a series of town hall meetings that will begin on November 1st at the Koppel VFW.

While talking, Matt and Aaron discussed some recent issues in Beaver County and in the state, including the recent YDC sale, and the recent job growth taking place in northern Beaver County.

To hear the FULL interview with Rep. Bernstine, click on the players below.

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Benefits Network Is Hosting A Medicare Info Seminar On October 20

Are you applying for Medicare in the near future? Are you concerned about the options you may or may not have? Do you know if you’ll be covered?

Benefits Network may have the answers for you. They will be hosting an educational seminar entitled “Medicare Made Easy” on October 20 at the Beaver Area Memorial Library beginning at noon.

Susan McKee is the Vice President of Benefits Network, and Justin Diamond is a Consulting Service Specialist with Benefits Network’s Individual and Medicare
Division, Your Health Insurance Shop. The two of them joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the Network’s upcoming seminar, as well as some basics about Medicare in regards to Western Pennsylvania citizens.

To hear the information discussed this morning, click on the players below.

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Beaver County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day Set For October 14

If you have any household materials that are being unused and need to be properly disposed of, then Saturday, October 14 is the day you want to head out to Brady’s Run Park in Fallston. That’s because the Beaver County Department of Waste Management will be, from 9 AM to 1 PM, collecting household materials that contain hazardous chemicals that will harm property and the environment if not disposed of properly.

Holly Vogt, Director of The BC Department of Waste Management, discussed the details of the upcoming event with Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County. She explained what materials are going to be collected (paints, batteries, polystyrene), the process of which they will be collected, and the help that she and the department are grateful for.

The collection will take place at the Brady’s Run Park Recycling Center. Contact information can be found by clicking here.

To hear the full interview with Holly Vogt, click the players below.

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BC Office On Aging Set To Hold Safety & Technology Fair On October 11

The Beaver County Office on Aging will be holding their Fall Safety, Emergency, & Computer Technology Fair on October 11 at the Beaver Valley Mall near the Center At The Mall in the Old Sears Corridor.

Angela Gentile, BCOA representative, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County on October 6 to discuss the fair, including the local vendors coming in, and the process in which those in attendance will be learning about modern technology.

Beaver County Radio will also be at the October 11 fair, as Frank Sparks and Diane Brosius will be broadcasting live from the Mall from 10 until Noon. They will have the Prize Van and Personality Prize Wheel too!

To hear the interview between Matt and Angela, click the players below.

(Photo from Beaver County Radio Files)

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30th Annual Native American Gathering Comes To CCBC October 14-15

The Logstown Associaties Historical Society, in conjunction with the Community College of Beaver County, is holding the 30th Annual Native American Indian Gathering at the CCBC Golden Dome on October 14th and 15th. The weekend event will feature traditional Native American dancing, educational seminars, crafters & vendors, and programs for youth and Scouts. There will also be a demonstration, “Birds Of Prey…Up Close And Personal”, presented by nationally-recognized Mike Dupuy.

Jeff Jones, LAHS co-chairman, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss this year’s event, as well as some of the history behind the event and some of his favorite moments through the years.

Hours are 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. For more information on the Native American Gathering, you can call Jeff at 724-462-1738, or John Goberish of CCBC at 724-480-3450.

To hear the interview between Jeff and Matt, click on the players below.

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