Category: News

J.D. Merkel revealed as the new host of “Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon”

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Local Monaca product J.D. Merkel has been named as the new host of “Solid Gold” Saturday Afternoon” on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. Merkel a local popular DJ will be taking over starting November 3, 2018 for the recently retired Bob Frye. The show will normally run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoons. The announcement was made during “Notes on Local Entertainment” with Frank Sparks and Scott Tady, Entertainment for the Beaver County Times, on Thursday October 25, 2018.

“Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon” has been a staple on Beaver County Radio airways for many years. Earlier versions were hosted by John Nuzzo and Tom Renkenberger who is more known by his persona’s R.D. Summers and Rinky Dink.

In 2000 Bob Frye was an employee of then rival station WMBA that Frank Irio Jr. purchased in June. Frye made the move north with the WMBA studio and then began hosting the show taking it to all new heights until his retirement in August of this year.

We wish Bob Good Luck in his retirement and ask that you please help us in welcoming J.D. to the Beaver County Radio Family.

 

 

Route 68 Sunflower Road Utility Work Underway In New Sewickley

PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work is underway on Route 68 (Sunflower Road) in New Sewickley Township. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 68 between Deer Lane Extension and Ross Drive daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, October 29. Crews from Verizon will replace a utility pole.  Please use caution when traveling through the area.

Halloween Bash To Be Held At Ambridge’s Highland Elementary School Tonight

A HALLOWEEN BASH IS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT AMBRIDGE’S HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TONIGHT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS A PREVIEW. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

UPDATE: New Info Released In Daugherty Township Fatal Crash Investigation

UPDATE: We have learned new details in that fatal accident in Daughter Township this morning. The accident occurred at the intersection of Blockhouse Run Road and Harmony Road. We now know that the victim was a 64-year-old male from Daugherty Township. But his name is still not being released as his family has not yet been notified. No word yet on the cause of the accident and manner of death.

UPDATE: Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges Was Freedom Area Head High School Football Coach!

UPDATE: Beaver County Radio News has confirmed that the Chippewa Township man who was arrested in connection with child porn charges is the Freedom Area head high school football coach. Our newsman Pat Septak spoke with the Freedom Superintendent – Dr. Jeffrey Fuller –  earlier this afternoon- and he told him that the district suspended Russell Barley immediately upon learning of the charges, and he subsequently submitted his resignation. Dr. Fuller tells us that to their knowledge, no Freedom Area student was involved in the situation. The 59-year-old Barley was arraigned this morning before District Judge Tim Finn in Beaver.

BREAKING NEWS: Beaver County Commissioners’ Search For Chief Administrator Comes To Abrupt End!

THE BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SAY THE SEARCH FOR A CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR HAS COME TO AN ABRUPT END. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S GREG BENEDETTI HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report…

 

NexTier Bank In Zelienople Robbed!

The FBI and Zelienpole police are looking for a man who robbed the NexTier Bank in the 200 block of South Main Street yesterday afternoon. Authorities say the robber, identified as a black male between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 7 inches tall wearing a black sweat shirt and pants, a white T-shirt, a black mask and sneakers, demanded money from a teller around 3:30 p.m. and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police say he did not display a firearm. Anyone with information should call the FBI tip line at 412-432-4000.

October Is Women’s Health Month In Beaver County

OCTOBER IS WOMEN’S HEALTH MONTH…AS WE HEAR IN THIS REPORT FROM BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Meeting Tonight To Focus On How Will Beaver County Communities Be Able To Afford Road Salt This Winter???

Dozens of Beaver County communities are scrambling to find the money for road salt.  The Beaver County Regional Council of Governments meets tonight to discuss a huge spike in salt prices for this winter.  One company is offering to sell the salt for 61-dollars a ton, which officials say is 20-bucks more than surrounding counties are paying. Tonight’s meeting is scheduled for 7pm.