(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

During a brief 20-minute work session at the courthouse on Wednesday, the ongoing reassessment hearing between the County and Charles Betters became the focal point of discussion, rather than the 2019 budget that was first introduced last week.

When asked about the current status of the reassessment hearings, Solicitor Garen Fedeles said that it’s in the hands of Harrisburg:

 

Then it was asked if there was a Plan B for the County if they were to lose the reassessment hearings. Fedeles responded by saying that there would be legal options to deal with the $8-10 million matter…

 

…while Commissioner Sandie Egley reassured that the County will be prepared if they were to come out on the losing side:

 

As far as the 2019 budget, there was little discussion among the Commissioners themselves and even less among the department heads:

 

As Commissioner Camp mentioned in the above clip, department heads can attend the work session on December 19 in case they want to address any revisions or considerations for the proposed $210 million County Budget.

WBVP-WMBA Station Owner Mark Peterson was honored Tuesday night at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce 2018 Awards Night Banquet.  He received the “Service to the Community” award, in recognition of his dedication to service through Beaver County Radio and in his personal time. Mark was presented by long-time station employee and Sports Director, Bob Barrickman, who was a previous awardee. Also present for the banquet were Cyndi Peterson, Diane Powers, Taylor Nichol, Maureen Cipriani, Pat Septak, and Matt Drzik.

In 2013, Mark and his wife Cyndi Peterson formed Sound Ideas Media LLC and bought WBVP and WMBA. In May of 2018, he authored and self published Behind the Microphone- The History of Radio in Beaver County, PA. The 270 page book chronicles the invention and development of radio in general, and the history of the five radio stations that have existed in Beaver County through the years. He continues to manage the company, which employs around 20 people.  In addition to operating WBVP and WMBA, Mark Peterson serves on the board of directors for several local organizations, including the CCBC Foundation, Beaver County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Drug Free Communities-Aliquippa. He also volunteers at The Well, a community outreach ministry operated by The Soma Gathering church in Beaver Falls. He has also promoted and organized the annual “Run for McGuire” charity motorcycle ride, benefiting McGuire Memorial, for the past five years.

Pennsylvania’s independently elected fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, saying the companies are allowed to operate in secrecy in ways that let them profit while driving up health care costs. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released an 18-page report Tuesday saying many other states have taken action to lower drug costs by forcing more transparency on pharmacy benefit managers.

Aviation Electricians Mate 3rd Class Tess Jones, right, from Wampum, Pa., and Finley, a Gold Star family member, build a toy helicopter at the Norfolk International Airport during the 13th annual Snowball Express. The Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that was established in 2006. The organization’s mission is to bring new positive experiences to Gold Star families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katie Cox/Released)

11 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHARGED BY CENTER TOWNSHIP POLICE FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE STORY…

FOUR BIDS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE BEAVER COUNTY ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL FOR A FRANKLIN AVENUE PARK IN ALIQUIPPA. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play ‘ to hear Sandy’s report…

Police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing in Moon Township left one man dead. According to police, officers were called to a home along McKinney Drive just before 11:00 last night. When they arrived, they found a 48-year-old Thomas Garner suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died overnight. Garner lived alone in the McKinney Drive home and may have known the suspect. No information about a possible suspect has been released at this time. A motive has not been determined, but police do not believe it was a robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact Allegheny County Police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, or through their social media accounts.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 11TH, 2018

 

TODAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 36.

TONIGHT – PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW – 22.

WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGH – 37.