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Emergency preparedness in Beaver County. Interview with EMS director Wes Hill.

A truck overturns on Route 18 near Potter Twp. spilling small amount of chemicals and shutting down traffic. How prepared are Beaver County’s first responders to handle such incidents and can residents be evacuated quickly in case of an emergency? Beaver County EMS Director Wes Hill answered those question and more when he appeared on Teleforum with Mike Romigh. Click the link to listen.

WPIAL Football Standings Week 7

 

WPIAL Class AAA Parkway Conference
Team Conf.
Record		 PF / PA Overall
Record		 PF / PA Average
PF / PA
West Allegheny 6-0 282 – 56 6-1 297 – 78 42.4 – 11.1
Central Valley 5-1 210 – 70 6-1 253 – 99 36.1 – 14.1
Montour 5-2 160 – 141 5-2 160 – 141 22.9 – 20.1
Chartiers Valley 4-2 163 – 172 4-3 163 – 206 23.3 – 29.4
Ambridge 2-4 69 – 142 3-4 86 – 156 12.3 – 22.3
New Castle 2-4 131 – 189 3-4 169 – 202 24.1 – 28.9
Hopewell 2-4 78 – 155 2-5 92 – 204 13.1 – 29.1
Moon 2-4 158 – 186 2-5 172 – 234 24.6 – 33.4
Blackhawk 0-7 110 – 250 0-7 110 – 250 15.7 – 35.7

 

WPIAL Class AA Midwestern Conference
Team Conf.
Record		 PF / PA Overall
Record		 PF / PA Average
PF / PA
Aliquippa 7-0 336 – 77 7-0 336 – 77 48.0 – 11.0
Beaver Falls 6-0 260 – 63 7-0 299 – 63 42.7 – 9.0
Beaver Area 4-2 135 – 153 5-2 170 – 167 24.3 – 23.9
New Brighton 4-2 160 – 161 4-3 167 – 210 23.9 – 30.0
Ellwood City 2-4 158 – 156 3-4 172 – 156 24.6 – 22.3
Laurel 2-4 138 – 206 3-4 178 – 206 25.4 – 29.4
Quaker Valley 2-4 132 – 170 3-4 160 – 197 22.9 – 28.1
Freedom 1-6 85 – 238 1-6 85 – 238 12.1 – 34.0
Mohawk 0-6 33 – 213 0-7 46 – 262 6.6 – 37.4
WPIAL Class A Big Seven Conference
Team Conf.
Record		 PF / PA Overall
Record		 PF / PA Average
PF / PA
Shenango 6-0 205 – 37 6-1 225 – 65 32.1 – 9.3
Neshannock 5-1 239 – 117 6-1 295 – 138 42.1 – 19.7
South Side Beaver 4-2 164 – 152 5-2 212 – 166 30.3 – 23.7
Union 3-2 113 – 122 4-3 139 – 166 19.9 – 23.7
Rochester 2-4 119 – 138 3-4 145 – 162 20.7 – 23.1
Riverside 1-4 168 – 170 2-5 213 – 260 30.4 – 37.1
Vincentian Academy 1-4 62 – 155 1-6 90 – 207 12.9 – 29.6
Western Beaver 0-5 15 – 194 0-7 29 – 282 4.1 – 40.3
WPIAL Class A Black Hills Conference
Team Conf.
Record		 PF / PA Overall
Record		 PF / PA Average
PF / PA
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic 6-0 234 – 41 7-0 299 – 44 42.7 – 6.3
Bishop Canevin 4-1 140 – 90 5-2 196 – 138 28.0 – 19.7
Avonworth 4-2 200 – 117 5-2 228 – 137 32.6 – 19.6
Chartiers-Houston 3-3 125 – 144 4-3 172 – 150 24.6 – 21.4
Northgate 2-3 116 – 113 4-3 189 – 135 27.0 – 19.3
Fort Cherry 2-3 75 – 134 2-5 102 – 202 14.6 – 28.9
Brentwood 1-4 98 – 142 2-5 142 – 182 20.3 – 26.0
Our Lady of Sacred Heart 0-6 35 – 242 0-7 56 – 298 8.0 – 42.6

Leadership Change Announced at Beaver County Industrial Business Park

There’s been a leadership change at one of Beaver County’s largest industrial business parks. Debi Leopardi has been named the managing director of the Ambridge Regional Distribution and Manufacturing Center and Erica Loftus has been named the Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the center. Loftus served as president of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce for the past five years.

Blackhawk Athletic Director Has Yet to Respond to Calls for Him To Return To Work; Thanks Fans for Support

Blackhawk School District Athletic Director Jack Fullen is not yet releasing any public comment regarding calls for him to return to work. Fullen was on administrative leave following an altercation with a school board member at last Friday night’s football game at Northwestern Football Stadium, where Blackhawk played West Allegheny. But during last night’s school board meeting, Fullen was reportedly re-instated by the school superintendent. But it’s still not clear if he did return to work today. But Fullen did contact Al Goehring this morning to say ‘thank you’ to all of his supporters who showed up at the meeting last night and for sticking by him. No word on whether or not he will attend the Montour game tonight.

Beaver Falls Arson Suspect Held For Trial

A Beaver Falls man accused of setting nearly a dozen fires and causing neighbors to live in fear was held for court today. Zachary Metcalf is charged with arson and risking a catastrophe. Police say the 21-year-old started nine fires this summer in Beaver Falls and two more in White Township. Metcalf allegedly told police he was tired of seeing all the abandoned houses in the area. His preliminary hearing was held this morning.

Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Names New President

A local consultant has been named as the new president of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce. Jack Manning of Chippewa Township will take over the position last held by Erica Loftus. She left the position in early September. Manning tells Beaver County Radio his long-term goal for the organization is to grow and expand the reach the chamber has in the region. Manning will begin his new position tomorrow.

Head Start of Beaver County Celebrates 50 Years

Head Start of Beaver County is throwing a party today – a community block party. It’s in honor of the program’s 50th Anniversary. Angela Abiatti – the Parent Family Community Engagement Manager at Head Start – tells Beaver County Radio that today’s event will honor past and present Head Start children, parents and staff with refreshments, a national message from the office of Head Start and artwork from each Head Start classroom.  It all gets underway at 4:30 this afternoon at the Head Start headquarters at the Beaver Valley Mall. Those interested in attending can call (724) 728-2110 to RSVP.