2017 Beaver Light Up Night!

It was cool, but not freezing; a perfect night to kick off the holiday season. And the citizens of Beaver and surrounding areas did just that with the annual Light Up Night on Third Street. Beaver Light Up Night was coordinated by The Beaver Area Chamber Of Commerce.

While Pat Septak and Matt Drzik were busy on the prize wheel, the night air was filled with the sights and sounds of the Christmas joy that brought out hundreds of people to the County Seat town of Beaver.

Janet Falotico, one of “The Voices” with “Rudy Zetz and Voices”, entertains the capacity crowd in Beaver on Friday night.

A stunning  line up of local performers entertained at the main stage in town, including Rudy Zetz and Voices, Jamie Laughlin, Rick Gilbert, Valentina Cherrico and The Maybrayz among others. NASCAR radio announcer Mike Lysakowski served as Master Of Ceremonies again this year.  Beaver County Radio recorded the concert again this year and will be playing back selections throughout the holiday season and during “Christmas Music ‘Round The Clock” December 24-26, 2017.

Here is a recording of “White Christmas” as performed  by Rudy Zetz, Janet Falotico, Jamie Laughlin and Sharon Gray at Friday night’s event in Beaver:

If you were there, or you missed out, check out these highlights from Light Up Night 2017!

Pens Fall short in the Third Period against the Bruins!!!

The Pittsburgh Penquins  took on the Boston Bruins on Friday November 24,2017 in a special Thanksgiving matinee game from Boston. The Pens fought back in the second period after being dominated in the first period tying the score at 3 going into the intermission. The Pens then gave up an early third period goal and trailed the Bruins throughout the majority of the period. The Pens put the pressure on late in the period pulling goal tender  Matt Murray with a minute left but the Pens just couldn’t put the puck in the net to tie the game falling by the final score of 4-3. Pens goals were scored by Guentzel, Kessel and Crosby.

Pitt pulls of the Upset of #2 Miami 24-14 Final

The Pitt Panthers have upset The number 2 team in the College Football Rankings , The Miami Hurricanes. The Panthers jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first quarter and then never looked  backed as they won 24-14 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Friday November 28, 2017. This is the second consecutive year the Panthers have ended the hopes of a team with hopes  for the national title. Last year Pitt knocked off Clemson. Tune into the Saturday Sports Slam tomorrow morning for a wrap up of the game.

Join Beaver County Radio At Beaver Light Up Night!

The Beaver County Radio Prize Van will be strolling down Third Street in Beaver tonight, as the capital of Beaver County celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season with Light Up Night!

Join Pat Septak and Matt Drzik as they bring you live coverage from Beaver, in a festival that includes live music and bright lights up and down the main street of the city. The duo will have the prize wheel spinning from 5 until 7, and Light Up Night festivities will continue after that.

Go Fund Me Nets 280 Thousand For Homeless Man

A fund set up to raise money for a homeless man who helped a woman when her car ran out of gas in Philadelphia  has collected more than 280 thousand dollars. The Go Fund Me campaign was started by Bordentown, New Jersey resident Kate McClure this month after she was stuck out of gas along Interstate 95 and Johnny Bobbitt Jr. bought her some gas with his last 20 dollars. Donations to help pay for housing and other expenses for Bobbitt had poured in from about 10 thousand people yesterday.

Bodies Recovered From Nursing Home Fire

Near Philadelphia, investigators have recovered the remains of the final two victims of last week’s fire at a senior living community. The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives says the remains were found Wednesday inside the charred shell of Barclay Friends Senior Living Community in West Chester. Investigators had located the remains of the first two victims on Tuesday.

State Supreme Court Rules On Vehicle Seizure

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that authorities did not have the right to seize a vehicle from the driveway of a hit and run suspect without a warrant. The ruling issued Wednesday steams from the August 2012 seizure of a heavy duty pickup truck owned by Daniel Loughname. The Hanover Township man is charged with felony hit and run in the death of 19 year old Rebecca McCallick, who authorities have said was high on marijuana and lying in the street when she was struck in July, 2012.

Explosion Feared To Involve Missing Submarine

Experts say the apparent explosion detected in the search for a missing Argentine submarine could be especially ominous for hopes to rescue the 44 people aboard.

Argentina’s navy says it’s too early to say what might have produced the sound detected by U.S. and international monitors.