Category: News

Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champ Demaryius Thomas Dies at 33 Years-Old

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has died at the age of 33. Police in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell say Thomas was found dead in his home. His family believes he died from a seizure, and foul play is not suspected. Thomas was a Georgia native who earned five straight Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Denver Broncos. His best seasons came when he teamed with Peyton Manning. Thomas played collegiately at Georgia Tech, managing to shine in a run-oriented offense. He last played in the NFL in 2019 and officially retired in June.

Supreme Court Won’t Stop Texas Abortion Ban, But Lets Clinics Sue

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By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place for now Texas’ ban on most abortions. The justices ruled on Friday that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s ban on most abortions, but for now the law still stands. The court acted three months after the law went into effect and more than a month after hearing arguments over the law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo. That’s around six weeks, before some women even know they are pregnant. There are no exceptions for rape or incest.  The same federal judge who already has once blocked the law almost certainly will be asked to do so again.

Can’t Watch The Penguins/Capitals Game Tonight? Beaver County Radio Has You Covered.

Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will be dueling at Capital One Arena for the second time this season, and the game will be broadcast live on Beaver County Radio. Join the Penguins Radio Network squad of Josh Getzoff, Phil Bourque, and Paul Steigerwald for all the action beginning with pre-game coverage at 6:30, and the puck drop commencing at 7:00.

 

Link to listen to tonight’s game is here:

Vanessa Campagna Returns Home To Celebrate Holiday Season With Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

“It’s that warm and fuzzy feeling that you only get when you’re at home decorating the tree with your family and listening to that music…and I’m really happy to be a part of that for a lot of different people.”

Those were the words of Vanessa Campagna, the singer-songwriter from Beaver County who is returning home for a nine-show stint with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. The first show will be on December 10 at 7:00 PM, and she spoke to A.M. Beaver County’s Matt Drzik about the upcoming series of shows, which will be conducted by world-renowned trumpeter/singer Byron Stripling.

Campagna’s resume has grown over her lifelong career in music, having won multiple Grammy Awards and even an Academy Award in 2013. She’s had success in multiple musical arenas, including Contemporary Christian, Dance Pop, and Country just to name a few. Vanessa attributes that diversity to her love for the different music that she was raised on combined with the sounds that she’s discovered from places ranging from Nashville to Norway.

“Really big melodies have always been my thing,” Campagna said during the interview. “I hear them in my head all the time. So when I started writing, it seemed that my songs ended up just getting placed over there in Europe…and those were the people who kind of gravitated towards it.”

It’s no surprise then, that the upcoming shows for Vanessa with the PSO–featuring one “really big” Christmas melody after another–provides a welcoming backdrop for her performances. “There really is something special about coming home and doing shows. The energy is so much fun, and I just feel comfortable. I just feel at ease. I love these shows.”

Not only is Vanessa singing the classics with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the holiday season, but she has a new single, “Diamond For Christmas”, which premiered on Beaver County Radio on December 10 in prelude to the PSO shows. You can listen to a preview of “Diamond For Christmas” by clicking here.

To hear the full interview with Vanessa, click on the player below!

Monaca to Seek Bids for Downtown Streetscape Completion

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:50 AM
(Monaca, Pa.) Monaca Borough Manager Dave Kramer reported Thursday, December 9, 2021,  that the first of two phases  of  Pennsylvania Avenue’s road project has been completed.  Kramer said that  council  will seek bids in the spring  for remaining phases that include lighting, sidewalks, and paving of the avenue.

Holiday Season Impaired Driving Enforcement Begins This Weekend

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent
Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:46 AM
(Hopewell Twp., Pa.)Hopewell Police Detective Greg Durkos, who serves as the Beaver County Impaired Driving Task Force Coordinator  announced that the task  force will be out  this weekend and  throughout the Christmas and New year Holiday in support of the state’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Initiative.

Checkpoints and /or roving patrols will be conducted at undisclosed locations  throughout Beaver County to keep roads safe, save lives, and reduce DUI crashes.  Drivers are encouraged to drink responsibly and assign designated drivers or make alternate arrangements to get home safely. Seat belt use is your best deffense in any crash, the task force reminds all drivers to  BUCKLE UP!

12-Year-Old Wampum Girl Threatened to Send Illicit Photos Over SnapChat

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Story by Frank Sparks News/Program Director
Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:15 AM
(Wampum, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that a unidentified 12 year- old girl was the victim of a social media threat.
Troopers via release  stated that between December 1, 2021 and December 7, 2021 the unidentified 12 year-old female was engaging in communication with an unnamed male via SnapChat when the suspect requested illicit photos from the victim. The suspect then threatened her for the photos. the female victim adhered to the suspects request and sent the illicit photos. Troopers are continuing to investigate.

State Police Looking For Individual Who Wrecked and Left Scene in Hanover Twp.

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Story by Frank Sparks, News/Program Director
Friday, December 10, 2021 at 6:52 AM
(Hanover Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they were dispatched to Pleasant Hill Road in Hanover Twp., Beaver County, on Wednesday night, December 8, 2021, around 9:30 PM for a report of a hit and run crash.
Upon arriving on the scene and investigating it was determined that an unknown vehicle was traveling south on Pleasant Hills Road when it left the roadway and struck a mailbox, garbage cans and several Christmas decorations. The vehicle narrowly missed a utility pole and the residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call Pa. State Police in Beaver at 724-773-7400.

States Throughout US, Including Pa., Having Trouble Hiring Snowplow Truck Drivers

(Harrisburg, Pa.) Pennsylvania is one of many states that is struggling to find snowplow drivers and this winter, more motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed due to a shortage of them. States from Pennsylvania to Washington and some in the Rocky Mountains are having trouble finding enough people willing to take the comparatively low-paying jobs that require a Commercial Driver’s License and often entail working at odd hours in dangerous conditions. States are warning that it could take longer for the plows to clear highways during winter storms. State transportation departments are competing for drivers with trucking companies with the ability to increase pay and offer signing bonuses. And trucking companies are short on drivers, too.