Mike Rubino of the United Way of Beaver County joins Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County following the 8:35 news on Wednesday.
Frank Sparks gets the morning started with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.
Wednesday’s AMBC: Mike Rubino Returns
Category: News
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VIDEO: Beaver Falls Mayor Kenya Johns Looks To Summer Events And To Future “Consistency”
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)\
“Consistency is key, and from that consistency great things are going to continue to happen.”
Beaver Falls mayor Kenya Johns sat down with Matt Drzik on the May 17 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the upcoming summer in the city, with several major events taking place over the next six weeks. She also discussed the purpose of accountability and the key elements for the city to evolve over the next several weeks.
Those events include the Memorial Day Parade on May 30, the Beaver Falls Car Cruise on June 11, and the city’s first organized Juneteenth celebration. “We’re really excited about that,” Johns said. “We don’t want it to be focused on just the city of Beaver Falls…we want to invite our neighbors to celebrate with us, because Juneteenth is such a historic day.”
To watch the full interview with Mayor Johns, click on the Facebook feed below!
Center Township Solicitor Resigns, Interim Solicitor Named
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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Center Township Supervisors announced at Monday night’s meeting that Nicholas Urick, their solicitor has resigned. They approved the resignation and named Vincent A. Tucceri, a partner in GTN Law from Pittsburgh interim solicitor.
The Center Grange Primary School Land Development Plan as recommended by the planning commission on May 5, 2022.
Added costs of $348,032.20 were approved for the 2022 road improvement program. based on the township engineer’s recommendation..
Coroner Called to the Scene of Head On Crash Involving a Semi and Car in Ohioville
Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Ohioville, Pa.) Ohioville police and firefighters were still on the scene of a fatal head on accident involving a semi truck and car shortly after 12 noon on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Midland Road shortly after at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
9-1-1 dispatch confirmed that one lane of the road was opened back up shortly after 12:15 PM. Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer’s office was called to the scene. No other info is available at this time.
Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio as more information is released from the accident.
WPIAL Baseball & Softball Playoffs Go Into Full Swing
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
The path to WPIAL gold begins for several local teams today on the baseball and softball diamonds.
BASEBALL
Class 5A
4:30 pm Fox Chapel vs. West Allegheny at Burkett Complex (Robinson Twp.)
Class 3A
2:00 pm South Allegheny vs. Hopewell at Washington & Jefferson College
2:00 pm Ellwood City vs. East Allegheny at Highlands High School
4:30 pm Derry Area vs. New Brighton at Highlands High School
Class 2A
6:30 pm Chartiers-Houston vs. Riverside at Plum
Class 1A
2:00 pm Jefferson-Morgan vs. Our Lady of Sacred Heart at Peterswood Park (Peters Township)
4:00 pm Avella vs. Sewickley Academy at Beaver Area
7:00 pm Western Beaver vs. West Greene at Peterswood Park
SOFTBALL
Class 5A
6:00 pm Latrobe vs. West Allegheny at North Allegheny HS
Class 3A
4:00 pm Beaver Falls vs. Ellwood City at Seneca Valley
Class 1A
3:00 pm Northgate vs. South Side Beaver at Sewickley Academy
5:00 pm Rochester vs. Leechburg at Mars
Dale Reckless and Friend on Wednesday’s Teleforum with Eddy Crow
Wednesday’s Teleforum program with Eddy Crow starts with a visit from Dale, and he’s bringing a friend! Dale Reckless of MRS Physical Therapy along with Dr. Erik Interval will talk with Eddy in the first hour; The Teleforum talk program is 3 hours, from 9 till noon, on am1230, am1460, fm99.3 presented by St. Barnabas, and now also on 95.7fm! (and as always livestreamed on Beavercountyradio.com)
VIDEO: Tony Caltury Talks Lifeguard Shortage, Summer Events, & New Brighton Football
(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
Tony Caltury, the director of Parks & Recreation in Beaver County–as well as new head football coach in New Brighton–joined Matt Drzik on the May 17 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the upcoming summer in both departments.
It was at last week’s Commissioners’ work session that Caltury first spoke about the shortage of lifeguards on staff at the Old Economy Pool, and the effects it could have on the upcoming opening. The opening is slated for Memorial Day, and he said that the search is still on: “Since it’s a seasonal job, we’re looking for someone from Memorial Day to right around Labor Day when we close the pool. We’re looking for anyone and everyone willing to participate in the lifeguard operations.”
Caltury also mentioned that training for becoming a lifeguard is being provided by the Beaver County YMCA for those who haven’t received it, since it is required for any staff that would be hired by the Old Economy Pool. Those who are already trained and are interested can find applications at the Employment section of the Beaver County website.
Along with the (potential) opening of the pool comes the advent of summertime events, and Caltury spoke about some of the biggest ones coming up–including Beaver County BOOM! on June 25, and the Memorial Day Kickoff for Mines & Meadows in Wampum on May 27. Events can be added for submission at the Events Page at visitbeavercounty.com.
Though summer is on the horizon, Caltury has one foot in the fall as well–it was announced last month that he accepted the position as the New Brighton succeeding the retired Joe Greco. For the last 13 years, Caltury has been an assistant coach at Central Valley, Western Beaver, Blackhawk, and Aliquippa–bringing a pedigree of success that he looks to transition into his first lead role.
“It’s very exciting,” he said about the opportunity. “The biggest transition is now being the head of booster organizations and building the excitement around the program…it’s all about marketing the program and branding the program where it’s seen throughout all four communities that make up New Brighton School District.”
To watch the full interview with Tony Caltury, click on the Facebook feed below!
Tuesday’s AMBC: Two For Tuesday
Matt Drzik welcomes back Beaver County Parks & Recreation director Tony Caltury at 8:10 on Tuesday, followed by Beaver Falls mayor Kenya Johns at 8:35 tomorrow on A.M. Beaver County.
Frank Sparks starts the day off with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio.
Hookstown Native Competes for Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Sailor of the Year
(Photo Supplied with Navy release)
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 1st Class Damon Haney, a native of Hookstown, Pennsylvania, was selected as a 2021 Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Shore Enterprise Sailor of the Year finalist.
CNIC announced the award during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy on board the historic Washington Navy Yard, May 11. Haney was one of four finalists for the award. The sailors competed in a final board that tallied traits in job performance, contributions to command climate, peer group involvement, educational accomplishments, physical fitness standards and participation in community service activities.
Haney joined the Navy 12 years ago.
“I joined to get out of my hometown and see the world,” said Haney.
Today, Haney serves as an air traffic controller at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River.
“The best part about air traffic control is like solving one big puzzle,” said Haney.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Haney attended South Side Area School District and graduated in 2005. Today, Haney relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Hookstown to succeed in the military.
“I learned that a strong work ethic is a good place to start towards the achievement of your goals,” said Haney.
Located in Patuxent River, Maryland, NAS Patuxent River serves as a center for test and evaluation and systems acquisition relating to naval aviation.
Serving in the Navy means Haney is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy contributes to national defense by being ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to do the nation’s business,” said Haney.
Haney and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“My proudest accomplishment is being selected as a finalist for CNIC Sailor of the Year, and the success of all the people in my life,” said Haney.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Haney, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.
“Serving in the Navy has provided me the opportunity to grow as a person, and see things that otherwise would never have been an option for me,” added Haney.