Neshannock Routs Freedom 49-21

Freedom fumbled the ball on the first drive of the game and that set the stage for what was in store for the evening. Neshannock capitalized on the turnover with a 1 yard QB sneak by Jason Nativio, bringing the score to 7-0. Freedom tied it up at 7 with their own 1 yard run by Tyrique Campbell. Neshannock retook the lead with an 8 yard run by Braden Gennock, butFreedom tied it up again with an 8 yard TD catch by Brandon Pratt. Neshannock received the ball with a few seconds left in the half, but instead of kneeling the ball, a 60 yard completion set up a 2 yard TD run from Braden Gennock. At the half, the score was 21-14.

Freedom managed to capture their first 2 score lead of the night after a 41 yard TD catch by Ethan Weatherby. 1 play and a 79 yard TD catch from Reiker Welling later, Freedom was back within a score 28-21. The 4th quarter was the Jason Nativio show, with 3 TD runs of 33, 4, and 3 yards, bringing the final score to 49-21.

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Beaver County Radio’s PD Opens Up About Upcoming Commissioners’ ‘Candidates Cast’

Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA and 99.3 F.M. has announced plans to host and broadcast a live Beaver County commissioners “Candidate Cast” debate on Friday November 1st – that’s the Friday before Election Day – from 10 A.M. until Noon. The special program will originate from the Beaver County Radio Live Sound Stage, located in the WBVP,WMBA and 99.3 F.M. studio and office building in Beaver Falls.  Beaver County Radio Program Director Frank Sparks has spearheaded the project…

Sparks explains how the  idea came about….

Sparks says all four commissioner candidates have agreed to participate in “Candidates Cast”…

Sparks says this will be an interactive debate, one in which you – the listeners – will be able to participate in…

 

Sparks says during the last half hour of the debate, they will break away from the traditional format with a little twist…

 

…and if you happen to miss the live debate, no worries…Sparks you can always view it later…on Facebook:

 

Owners of Charlie Brown Song Sue Dollywood

THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS OF THE ‘CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’ THEME SONG HAVE SUED DOLLYWOOD IN FEDERAL COURT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. NEWS OUTLETS REPORT THE COMPLAINT SAYS THE EAST TENNESSEE THEME PARK, WHICH WAS NAMED FOR COUNTRY STAR DOLLY PARTON, HAS USED THE SONG WITHOUT PERMISSION IN LIVE CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES SINCE 2007. THE LAWSUIT SAYS LOS ANGELES-BASED LEE MENDELSON FILM PRODUCTIONS OWNS THE COPYRIGHT…AND IS ASKING FOR $150,000 FOR EVERY TIME THE SONG HAS BEEN USED. ACCORDING TO THE SUIT, “CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE” WAS WRITTEN BY LEE MENDELSON AND VINCE GUARALDI FOR THE 1965 TELEVISION SPECIAL “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”.

City of Aliquippa Employee Faces Charges for Indecent Exposure

A CITY OF ALIQUIPPA EMPLOYEE IS FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES THIS MORNING…FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Lion Water Fountain Dedicated in Park on 8th Street in Ambridge

(Photos of the event taken by Sandy Giordano)

A LION WATER FOUNTAIN WAS DEDICATED IN THE PARK ON 8TH STREET IN AMBRIDGE YESTERDAY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

New Castle Police Department Warns Of Donation Scam Calls

The New Castle Police Department has issued a scam warning about solicitors requesting donations on behalf of the department. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the department said it received several questions about the scam. Officials said they are not calling people to ask for money. Call the department at 724-656-3580 with any questions.

Lawsuit Seeks to Keep Proposed State Constitutional Amendment Question Off PA’s Nov. 5 Ballot

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A lawsuit seeks to keep a proposed state constitutional amendment question off Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 ballot, arguing it improperly combines several amendments that must be voted on separately. The state League of Women Voters sued Thursday in a bid to prevent a vote on Marsy’s Law. The ballot question passed the Legislature overwhelmingly and would give crime victims the right to be notified about, attend and weigh in during plea hearings, sentencings and parole proceedings.

Investigators Blame Electrical Extension Cord for Fatal Fire in Erie, PA

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators are blaming an electrical extension cord for a fire that killed five small children in Pennsylvania. The investigative team announced Thursday that the deadly Aug. 11 fire at the Erie, Pennsylvania, home that included the Harris Family Daycare was an accident. They say it was caused by an electrical failure associated with the extension cord. The 1 a.m. blaze began in the first-floor living room.

Pittsburgh Heart Surgeon Arrested in Child Sex Crime Sting

A Pittsburgh heart surgeon was one of eight people arrested after a days-long operation to crack down on online sexual predators targeting children. 38-year-old Shawn Paul Robinson – a surgeon from Pittsburgh who was on a fellowship at a hospital in Houston – was arrested for online solicitation of a minor following the undercover operation. In the operation, “Back to School III,” undercover officers chatted with the predators using online personas in various social media apps. They were posing as minors. Investigators say Robinson, along with the seven others arrested, believed they were talking to underage children.

Man Killed in Head-On Crash in Greene Township

A man was killed in a head on crash Thursday in Greene Township. State police say a woman was driving along Lincoln Highway around 4:30 p.m. when she crossed the center line and hit another car driven by 33-year-old Timothy Williamson of Wellsville, Ohio. Williamson was killed in the crash. The other driver was seriously hurt. State police say the woman was driving too fast for conditions.