The Wolf administration is planning to close Pittsburgh State Prison. Governor Wolf made the announcement yesterday, saying the move will save money. Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy says he wasn’t surprised by the announcement, but he did concede that the closure will have an effect on his office. Guy tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the closure will mean increased travel time to transport jail inmates who receive state prison sentences and will add an additional cost to the budget.

For the past several months scammers have accessed  personal computers  and placed not only viruses on them, but have obtained passwords and email addresses along with Facebook contacts, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. A frantic woman from the Erie area called her family  here in the county about the issue.. She was advised to delete any info  she thought was suspicious. Beaver County Detective Tim Staub advises against responding to the scammers whether they intercept your computer or call you by phone.  A number that has popped up is a Chicago, Ill. exchange it is 1-312-967-5168, They say to the person answering we’re calling about your computer.  Do not answer the phone, do not give out any info , a Staples tech services representative advises.. The tech said they even call the store, BEWARE!!! it is a scam!!!

Tonight the public is invited to a free wine and cheese night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 128 in Rochester. Former Beaver County Emergency Services Director Wes Hill is board president of the post. He tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that tonight’s event will be a chance for the community to learn more about the project to relocate the Veterans Memorial. He says the Civil War Soldier Monument in Rochester will be part of the new Veterans Memorial planned for the roundabout. The event runs from 7 to 9 pm tonight and donations will be accepted.

Mayor Dwan Walker of Aliquippa addressed State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, and State Education Secretary Pedro A Rivera about  transportation issues facing Aliquippa residents in search of jobs, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Aliquippa has no direct bus service from downtown Aliquippa.  to Pittsburgh if they want to go to school or search for a job in the city. On December 31, 1970 the city’s bus service served by Woodlawn and Southjern ceased. Beaver Valley Motor  Coach ceased operation on January 31, 1972 The local buses picked up at stops throughout the city and connected them to Port Authority buses in downtown Aliquippa  .. Port Authority of Allegheny County’s funding for bus service to Aliquippa and others decreased, in 2007 Aliquippa’s service ceased. Beaver County Transit Authority has bus service from stops in Aliquippa to  Ambridge where residents can transfer to  travel to Pittsburgh, according to spokesperson Mary Jo Morandini.   Port Authority picks up riders behind the Ambridge municipal offices at its park and ride , residents can call for scheduling info. The express travel center operated by BCTA   behind McDonald’ has a run Monday through Friday morning and a return trip later in the day.  Buses also leave from the Chippewa Shopping Center in front of Giant Eagle. Residents can call BCTA  724-728-8600, Port Authority 412-566-5500 for scheduling info.

Tune in to 1230 WBVP or 1460 WMBA for your chance to win a set of 4 free tickets to The 2017 Pittsburgh International Auto Show.

This free ticket give-away will take place during A.M. Beaver County, around the 8 o’clock hour, Monday, February 6 – Thursday, February 9.

All you have to do to win your set of 4 free tickets to the auto show is call in during A.M. Beaver County and answer a variety of questions relating to auto trivia, music and more!

The Pittsburgh International Auto Show is held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, February 17-20.

Hopewell School Board approved the retirement of  of Johannah Robb, business manager effective September 30, 2017, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Mrs. Robb has been working in the district 14 years. She said, i look forward to doing something different.” Tax collectors in Hopewell, Raccoon, and Independence Townships will earn $4.50 per parcel  effective the first Monday of January 2018.  Mrs. Robb told the board they are statutory employees , they are elected officials.  the board was caught off guard when the requests were delivered at 3 p.m. to the office on Wednesday .Solicitor Jjohn Salopek said that the remuneration had to be passed before they pass election petitions.  The district buys the computers for the tax collectors and the cost is shared with the townships.  The tax collectors run for 4 year terms. Supt. Dr. Michelle miller announced that this is chool board recognition month and the board members were presented mementos from the staff, administration and students. Teacher Chris Signorelli  will accompany 2 AP BIO/BIO  students to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh to view an open heart surgery performed .  Asst. principal Doug Rowe told the board the trip is a super opportunity  to see how a team of health specialists work together to heal individuals.  He said it will also tie in biology with current career options in the medical field. This is the second year for SEA Perch, an underwater robotics  program with 3 or 4 teams.  School competition is march 11, they will compete in regionals at Duquesne  April 8, and national competition at Georgia Tech in  May.

Beaver County Commissioner Dan Camp wants to do away with the current form of county government. Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti reports that at this morning’s work session, Camp said he wants to a question to appear on the ballot in the May primary that asks voters whether they want to replace the current three-commissioner county government with a Home Rule charter, with a county council and one county executive. Commissioners chairwoman Sandie Egley agreed.