Beaver County treasurer Connie Javens says it’s been a difficult week in the treasurer’s office, as they mourn the loss of one of their full-time employees, Kerry Lacey. She tells Greg Benedetti that Kerry will be missed and will be hard to replace. Click ‘play’ to hear her comments…
The air in Beaver County is among the worst in the region, according to a newly released report. The American Lung Association on Wednesday released its annual report that analyzes air quality across the country. Beaver County received an F grade for the level of ozone smog, alongside Allegheny and Washington counties. Lawrence County received an C grade, . Mercer County received a D grade. According to the report, the Pittsburgh metropolitan area covering 12 southwestern Pennsylvania counties, ranks as eighth worst in year-round particle pollution out of 184 areas studied.
The PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced today that the technology and systems for the Cashless Tolling pilot project on the Beaver Valley Expressway (Toll 376) in Beaver and Lawrence counties has cleared all testing. A state-of-the art, cashless-tolling system will be launched at that location on April 30 as planned. This is Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. Click the ‘play’ button to hear his comments…
(Center Township, PA) Hundreds of prospective future employees visited the CBC golden dome to talk with dozens of employers on hand Wednesday Afternoon. WBVP and WMBA did a live broadcast at the event and talked with many potential recruits about careers in the radio industry. Frank Sparks hosted the popular “Teleforum” talk show live on site from 10 until noon.
Wednesday night, April 19, 2017 was the annual Rochester Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Cook off. WBVP and WMBA staff entered the Competition with many other local competitors. WBVP and WMBA entered Grandma Billie’s Chili that was a recipe from Carolyn Karas’ mother who passed away in 2001. The recipe is upward of 100 years old. Check out pictures of all the fun below.
The Beaver County Commissioners met in regular work session today and heard news about the pending sale of the Allencrest property. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti has details. Press ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…
Beaver County Radio will be serving up “Grandma Billie’s Chili” at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Chili Cook Off. The recipe is brought to us by our very own Frank Sparks’ mother in-law Carolyn Karas and family. Grandma Billie Hollein passed in 2001 and her recipe of over 75 years lives on.
Be sure to stop by the Brady’s Run Park Lodge in Brighton Township starting at 5:00 PM to sample some of the best chilis in the county. After you try some of our “Grandma Billie’s Chili” you can vote for it as the Fan Favorite! Along with all of the fabulous chilis, there will be fries, chicken wings, beer and other beverages being served.
So stop by the Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Chili Cook Off today at the Brady’s Run Park Lodge starting at 5:00 Pm to get your hands on “Grandma Billie’s Chili”.
A discussion was held on Lymphedema awareness at Heritage Valley Beaver last night. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there…
A SERVICE ACADEMY DAY IS BEING HOSTED BY A LOCAL CONGRESSMAN THIS WEEKEND. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. CLICK ‘PLAY’ BUTTON TO HEAR SANDY’S REPORT…
BEAVER COUNTY RADIO SPORTS ANNOUNCER KERRY LACEY HAS DIED. HE WAS 59. ACCORDING TO WBVP/WMBA SPORTS DIRECTOR BOB BARRICKMAN, LACEY WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER LATE LAST NIGHT. THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH IS PENDING AN AUTOPSY, HOWEVER DOCTORS AT THE MEDICAL CENTER SAY HE DIED FROM HEART FAILURE. LACEY HAS BEEN A SPORTS ANNOUNCER HERE AT THE RADIO STATION FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND HE WAS ALSO A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AT THE BEAVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LACEY WAS A BEAVER COUNTY NATIVE. HE GREW UP IN INDUSTRY AND GRADUATED FROM WESTERN BEAVER HIGH SCHOOL IN 1976…AND HE MOST RECENTLY LIVED IN BEAVER. FUNERAL PLANS ARE INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SON EVAN AND MOTHER BETTY. ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE STAFF HERE AT BEAVER COUNTY RADIO, OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE LACEY FAMILY, AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM.