Category: News

Pirates Treasure Chest Makes Appearance @ Pools, Spas & More

The weather was perfect for the occasion, as Matt Drzik, Walter Equels, Diane Brown and Mark Peterson came down to the newly relocated Pools, Spas & More down at the Hopewell Shopping Center. Along with them came the Pirates Treasure Chest, as well as the legendary Prize Van and Personality Prize Wheel! On top of that, Pools, Spas & More put out a great spread for the occasion, with assistance from Two Chefs Catering and Ricci’s Homemade Sausage.

Check out the photos below!

Beaver County Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service

The Beaver County Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial service was held at the Beaver County Courthouse this morning. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Televangelist Pat Robertson: Alabama Abortion Law Goes ‘Too Far’; Calls It ‘Extreme’

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Conservative televangelist Pat Robertson says Alabama has “gone too far” by passing a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases. Robertson is a longtime abortion opponent, but on Wednesday, as he hosted “The 700 Club” on the Christian Broadcasting Network, he called the bill “extreme” and noted that it does not have exceptions for rape or incest.

Robert Skerlec Holding What Could Be Final Charity Auction Fundraiser Tonight

ROBERT SKERLEC IS HOLDING WHAT COULD BE HIS FINAL CHARITY AUCTION FUNDRAISER TONIGHT.  IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT THE SPORTS PATIO AT ROBERT’S ROADSIDE INN. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK SPOKE WITH BOB YESTERDAY ABOUT THE ANNUAL EVENT, WHICH THIS YEAR HITS A MILESTONE…

BOB SAYS AS ALWAYS THERE WILL BE LOTS OF ITEMS TO BID ON…

BOB SAYS THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 5 P-M… AND FROM THERE IT WILL BE A FULL NIGHT OF FUN:

BOB SAYS THERE WILL BE A BUFFET DINNER STARTING AT 6PM…DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. BIDDING ON LOTS OF ITEMS BEGINS AT 7PM.

West Newton Woman, Upset She Didn’t Receive Birthday Gift, Allegedly Attacks Boyfriend With Box Cutter

WEST NEWTON, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a box cutter because no one got her a card, cake or gift on her 55th birthday. Georgia Zowacki is charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and other counts. Authorities say Zowacki had been drinking vodka throughout the day on Wednesday. Her boyfriend took her out to dinner that night, but he said she attacked him when they returned to their West Newton home. She allegedly put the box cutter near his throat after realizing that no one got her anything for her birthday.

Aliquippa Unsolved Murder Case To Be Featured On ’48 Hours’ This Weekend

This weekend, the unsolved murder of Rachael DelTondo will be featured on C-B-S’s 48 Hours program. The former cyber charter school teacher was shot to death outside her parents’ home last Mother’s Day. Since her death, several people have been questioned and three high ranking Aliquippa cops were placed on administrative leave for varying lengths of time. The program will air Saturday night.

Bill Would Prohibit Anyone Under 18 From Getting Married In PA

A bill that prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting married in PA is moving on to the state House for a full vote.  The House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the measure this week.  PA is one of 27 states that don’t currently have a minimum age for children to get married.  Officials add they are unsure how many under-18 marriages happened in the commonwealth because PA doesn’t keep those records.

Biden, Sanders Beat Trump In Latest Pennsylvania Poll

One pollster says Pennsylvania would go to Joe Biden if the election were held today. Quinnipiac University’s poll out this week shows the former vice president leading the incumbent, Donald Trump, 53-to-42. The poll also has Bernie Sanders with a slight lead over Trump, while all others are neck-and-neck.