WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2018
TODAY – CLOUDY WITH SNOW SHOWERS CHANGING TO
RAIN SHOWERS AS THE DAY PROGRESSES.
HIGH – 53.
TONIGHT – RAIN AND SNOW THIS EVENING THEN
OVERCAST OVERNIGHT. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
LESS THAN ONE INCH. LOW – 24.
SATURDAY – INTERVALS OF CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
HIGH NEAR 40.
SUNDAY – OVERCAST. HIGH – 37.
On Ask The Commissioners on Beaver County Radio this morning, one of the big topics was the fallout from FirstEnergy’s announcement last week that the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station in Shippingport could be deactivated within three years. One caller wanted to know why the commissioners weren’t doing more to prevent that from happening. Commissioner Sandie Egley responded by saying they do not take this move lightly…
Egley also talked about the working relationship between the commissioners and FirstEnergy…
Another big topic this morning was the recent firing of financial administrator Ricardo Luckow. Tony Amadio was asked this question by a caller…
Egley and Amadio were asked about the status of their search for a replacement, and why they reportedly changed the position of the financial administrator from full-time to part-time…
Commissioners chairman Dan Camp is out sick this week. Ask The Commissioners airs on the first Thursday of each month during Teleforum with Frank Sparks on Beaver County Radio from 9 to 10 am.
THE FALLOUT CONTINUES FROM FIRST-ENERGY’S ANNOUNCEMENT LAST WEEK THAT THE BEAVER VALLEY NUCLEAR POWER STATION IN SHIPPINGPORT COULD BE DEACTIVATED WITHIN THREE YEARS. LOCAL AGENCIES ARE PLANNING FOR POSSIBLE LAYOFFS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
ALIQUIPPA CITY COUNCIL MET LAST NIGHT…AMONG THE TOPICS ARE ON THE AGENDA WERE THE SALE AND MARKETING OF OPIODS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES…AND THE HIRING OF A FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER, A DEMOLITION PROJECT SET FOR NEXT WEEK…AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT DELINQUENT GARBAGE BILLS . BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO WAS THERE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s two reports…
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Part 2…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2018
TODAY – CLOUDY THIS MORNING…WITH PEEKS OF
SUNSHINE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON.
HIGH – 45.
TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A MIXTURE OF RAIN AND
SNOW SHOWERS DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT.
LOW – 35.
FRIDAY – CLOUDY. HIGH – 53.
SATURDAY – MORNING CLOUDS. AFTERNOON SUNSHINE.
HIGH – 38.
SUNDAY – SUNSHINE AND CLOUDS MIXED. HIGH – 41.
This year commemorates the 70th anniversary of when Beaver County’s first radio station, WBVP, was heard over the airwaves for the the first time on May 25, 1948. To mark the historical event, each week, another “70th Anniversary Moment” will be showcased on the airwaves and published on the station’s online feeds
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One of the craziest air personalities to ever work at WBVP was a guy named Sylvester Sergi, or “Syl” as he was nicknamed, became part of the staff in 1955 and made an immediate impact with his flamboyant on air routine. Sergi referred to himself as “Syl the Pill”. Kenneth Britten wrote about Sergi in his publication “Local Radio”, published in in 1990. “Syl Sergi was hired as an announcer and following in the tradition of (WBVP morning show host) Arnold Fletcher, (he) would soon establish himself as another unique individualist. Syl developed a style of speech that was years ahead of its time and appealed to the youngsters of that rock ‘n roll age. He was a flower child before they existed. He was also notorious for his trademark opening comment, ‘This is Syl the pill, from College Hill, to give all the girls a thrill.’ Sergi also became famous for challenging car drivers to beep their horns if they were tuned in to him and inviting everyone to a wiener roast the night his home caught on fire.” While he was only on the air at WBVP a few years, the stories that circulate around about Syl Sergi are quite numerous and he continues to be one of the more recognizable names from the early days of the radio station.
Sergi was heard in the evenings on WBVP, from six until sign off at midnight. In those days, WBVP was not on the air 24 hours a day as it is now, so some of the duties of the evening announcer would have been to air the National Anthem and then power off the transmitting equipment. Often times, Sergi and another popular Beaver Falls youngster who would make quite a name for himself in the radio world, Jim Reynolds, would alternate days on the evening shift after Reynolds’ hiring in 1960.
Sergi moved on in 1961, but came back to make a guest appearance during the 50th anniversary celebration of WBVP in 1998. Joining Syl on that day was yet another local broadcaster, Gene DeSimone. DeSimone was also from Beaver Falls and worked at WBVP, but also hosted an air shift for a while in the 1950’s at WRYO in Rochester. WRYO was on the air from 1949 to 1953 and was heard on the dial at 1050 A.M.
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“70th Anniversary Moments” is presented by Abbey Carpet and Floor, Albert’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, Aliquippa Giant Eagle, The Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, Beaver Valley Auto Mall, Beaver Valley Sheet Metal, Castlebrook Development, The Community College Of Beaver County, Freedom United Federal Credit Union, Hank’s Frozen Custard and Mexican food, Kitchen City, Laughlin Insurance Agency, Rochester Manor and Villa and Young’s Jewelry and Coins.
After all the rain in the area this week rivers and creeks are on the rise. Check out pictures taken by Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks this afternoon of the high waters from Bridewater, Rochester, New Brighton and Monaca ……..
Beaver County, PA) Join Frank Sparks, host of Teleforum and Scott Tady, Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times, this Thursday for a special edition of “Notes On Local Entertainment” on the Beaver County Radio Sound Stage from 11:00 A.M. to noon on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. It’s the show dedicated to promoting the local music and entertainment scene in Beaver County.
This week Frank and Scott will have the Justin Wade Band performing Live on on the Sound stage . The guys will also get you set for a huge weekend of Entertainment in Beaver County. Scott will also give us a preview of his Sunday column in the Times this week. You can also watch the performance on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/beavercountyradio/
Tune in Every Thursday from 11:30 A.M. to Noon for “Notes on Local Entertainment” presented by Wooley Bullys in New Brighton
At a short work session yesterday, Beaver County commissioner Sandie Egley chaired the meeting due to the absence of Dan Camp because of illness. Commissioners heard from solicitor Garen Fedeles and assistant solicitor Nate Morgan concerning the forthcoming on-line auction of unwanted items. Fedeles says items are being gathered at several locations and Morgan said a self imposed deadline of this Friday has been set to have all items ready for auctioneer Matt Hostetter to photograph, inventory and upload. The process should take about a week and the auction will be ready to go on-line about two weeks later
More than 12,000 households and businesses are without power due to strong winds that have been sweeping the Beaver Valley today. Duquesne Light has reported about 7,000 of its customers are without power as downed trees on power lines have damaged the utility company’s equipment throughout Beaver and Allegheny counties. Penn Power reported about 5,700 of its customers are without power in Beaver County…as well as in Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland and Armstrong. It’s unclear when power would be restored. Gusty winds are expected to continue throughout the day and more outages are possible. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory this morning, which is in effect until 8 p.m. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected. Meanwhile, fallen trees and downed power lines blocked many roadways during morning rush hour, including along Brodhead Road in Moon.