The Beaver County Commissioners finalized the 2016 budget at a special meeting this morning. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti, who was at today’s meeting, reports that the new budget is 64.7 million, up one million from the budget presented 10 days ago. But, after meeting with row office department heads, the commissioners reduced the budget deficit from 5.3 to 3.9 million.
Category: News
Sewer Lines in East Rochester Borough Constricted by “Flushable” Wipes
Flushable wipes are clogging private and public sewer lines in East Rochester borough. Borough secretary Marlene McRoberts tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the wipes, although labeled as safe to flush, are not disintegrating. She says the result is a plumbing nightmare. This year, borough officials have cleaned the pump and extracted the wipes as much as once or twice a month. McRoberts advises against flushing wipes even if the package indicates otherwise.
Kathleen Kane Will Not Seek Re-Election For Attorney General
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane says she will not seek the Democratic nomination to run for a second term in office. Kane told reporters at a press conference today that she has had successes in offices. She cited her obligations to her two sons in saying she will not seek the Democratic nomination to run again for attorney general…and says while she loves Pennsylvania, she loves her sons first. Kane faces criminal charges, and the state Supreme Court has suspended her license to practice law.
8 People In Western Pennsylvania Being Tested For Zika, Bringing Total to 12
More people are being tested for the Zika virus in Western Pennsylvania, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. Eight people are now being tested for the virus, bringing the total amount of pending tests to 12. It is unclear if any of those eight candidates had traveled out of the country, or if anyone being tested was pregnant. There is no word on when the results for any of the eight new tests will be revealed.
Weather Puts WPIAL Playoffs On Hold
The winter storm will delay to beginning of the quarter finals of the WPIAL playoffs. Tuesday night games have been postponed. The games will be moved to Wednesday forcing Wednesday nights games to Thursday. That means the Beaver Falls vs Thomas Jefferson game will be played Wednesday night at West Allegheny High School with WBVP”s airtime at 7:30. The West Allegheny vs Ambridge game will be Wednesday at North Allegheny. WMBA air time is 7:30
Beaver County Radio is hiring!
Wanted: Experienced Outside Sales Representative/Sales Manager
Beaver County Radio invites you to be a part of our winning team!
We simply have too many accounts that want to advertise with us, and we need serious talented people to help us call on, sell and service these businesses. It’s not for everybody, but luxurious guarantees and commissions and bonus earning potential are available for the qualified candidates. List of established accounts commensurate with sales experience to be provided along with potential full time benefits, vacation time and management opportunities. Plus, you’ll work in a small, independent family run business right here in Beaver County!
Why just have a job when you can impact the world around you by working in the exciting business of electronic media?
Successful candidates will be comfortable with outside business to business sales, have an interest in the advertising business, and/or have always wanted to work in the exciting world of the media. Previous media and or advertising sales is preferred, however, beginners, changing career path candidates and recent college graduates are welcome to inquire. Email your resume to jobs@beavercountyradio.com or fax it to 724-843-7771.
You must have and provide your own reliable transportation, business clothing, cell phone, home internet access, and computer to be effective at these positions.
Don’t miss our recruiting day for these positions at Beaver County Career Link in the Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca, PA on Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Bring your resume. Get an on the spot interview!
WBVP and WMBA are an equal opportunity employer.
Beaver County Commissioners To Adopt Final 2016 Amended Budget Tuesday Morning
The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will conduct a special public meeting Tuesday morning to adopt the final 2016 amended budget. This meeting will begin at 10 a-m and will take place in the commissioners conference room at the county courthouse in Beaver. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti will be there and will give us an on-air report during the 11:00 hour and also during Noonday.
House Committee Studies Christiana Bill To License PA Plumbers
A bill that would require plumbers in Pennsylvania to be licensed for their trade is one step closer to becoming law. The House Professional Licensure Committee last week heard testimony from Pennsylvania plumbers on the importance of a state licensing program for the trade. State Representative Jim Christiana of Beaver County is the author of House Bill 1357, which would ensure plumbers licensed through the program have the knowledge and training needed to protect public health and the environment. Christiana tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that his bill has bi-partisan support.
Beaver Man Convicted Of Girlfriend’s 2015 Stabbing Death
A man has been convicted of third-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend in her Beaver County home. The Beaver County Times reports that jurors convicted 59-year-old James Turner on Friday evening following a five-day trial in Beaver County Court. Prosecutors said 53-year-old Patricia Thompson was found dead in her Aliquippa home in August 2014.
Governor Tom Wolf Reacts To Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered U.S. and Commonwealth flags at the Capitol Complex and at all state facilities to fly at half-staff to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia, who served three decades on the nation’s highest court, died Saturday at a resort ranch in West Texas.