Category: News

Beaver County Residents Invited To Tonight’s Meeting On Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station Plant Safety

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will host a public meeting tonight to discuss the safety performance of the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. On hand will be N-R-C officials, who are responsible for inspections of the plant as well as general safety oversight. Officials also will discuss planned inspections this year for Beaver Valley. The open house is set for 5 to 6:30 tonight at the Shippingport community building. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano will be there and will have a detailed report tomorrow morning on AM Beaver County.

Penney’s To Stay Open At Beaver Valley Mall

The J.C. Penney store at the Beaver Valley Mall is not among the 138 Penney stores that are slated to close this summer, according to Beaver County Radio’s Greg Benedetti. The company plans to shutter stores nationwide, primarily in the South and Midwest. But the list of the department store chain – which was released on Friday – does not include any Western Pennsylvania locations.

Hopewell High School’s Seaperch Teams Headed To State Competition

Hopewell High School has 3 teams of  Seaperch  competition winners  heading to State competition  on April 8, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The 3 teams, comprised of 2 students each   will compete on April 8 at California University of Pa.  Irrelevent Memes. JJ Yost and Tyler Nordie, Finesse Challenge had the best obstacle course. Swag Daddy ‘n’ Crew, Zach Showalter and Dakota Forest, best obstacle course, Turner Wilson and Noah Schultz, Engineering Notebook, , won the competition for best team. The Unites States Navy  came to the district and introduced he underwater robotics  program to the district last year. Bronwyn Zorchnak, chemistry teacher and gifted coordinator  is in charge of the program.  The junior high school pool is used for the practice and events, she said. If the students are winners at Cal U., they will compete for the national competition at Georgia Tech in May.Local U.s. Navy personnel assisted at the local event last week, Ms. Korchnak said.

Paul Guggenheimer to Guest Host Teleforum March 20 and 21 , 2017

Paul Guggenheimer  will take the microphone as guest host of Teleforum on Monday March 20 and Tuesday March 21, 2017. Paul has an array of guests scheduled to join him. The list includes on Monday  Chris Bradford from the Beaver County Times, Larry Davis Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh  and on Tuesday  Representative Jim Christiana and County Commisioner Dan Camp along with Bishop David Zubik and Jimmy Ross of the Jaggerz. If you’d like to see the specific times and topics on the docket head over to beavercountyradio.com  and click on the events tab and scroll down to find the information.

Central Valley School Board Announces Day Off For Students Due To No Snow

Central Valley School District  students have the day off today,because there hasn’t been any snow., it was announced at last night’s monthly board meeting, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The board approved the hiring of  Trent Shanahan  as assistant baseball coach. He will be  paid $900 for the season. Business manager John Maly received a new 2 year contract.  His salary is $29,458. Twenty  members of FBLA will attend the state competition in Hershey, April 2-5.PA

Aliquippa School Board Approves Hiring Of Two Volunteer Coaches

Aliquippa School Board approved the hiring of  retired girls basketball coach  Donna Richey as a volunteer coach, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. She is to serve for the 2017 season. The board approved Maurice Carey as a volunteer football coach. he will serve  for the 2017-2018 season. The BVIU 2027-18 budget of $1,677,962 was approved by the board. A fundraiser  movie night for the Quipettes and the #B24 Strong Youth Center  was approved  by the board.  They  will use the junior-senior high school March 31-May 26.  there will be no movie night April 14 or May 5.  Anita Gordon and her committee are providing security for the events . #B24 Strong will pay $135 for custodial/maintenance fees. The Quip football team will attend camp at Cal U August 13-17.  Cost to the district is not to exceed $2,000.00

Pittsburgh Rock ‘n Roll Legends Induction Featuring Beaver County’s Jimmy Ross Set For Thursday, April 27

Beaver County’s own  Jimmy Ross and the ‘JAGGERZ  will receive the LEGACY LEGENDS AWARD at   the 2017 Pittsburgh Rock ‘n Roll Legends induction for being a solo performer or band for 40+ years, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  Their first hit  recorded  , a top five hit on KQV (That’s Why Baby I Love You in 1968.  In 1970, “The Rapper” written by Donnie Iris  was a national #1 single on Cash Box and #2 on Billboard  The song,still popular in Beaver County, and a certified million-seller by RIAA, earned the group a gold record and  it was featured on American Bandstand   A new CD, “The Walk” was released in 2014. In the 60’s Jerry Reed built a small recording studio in his basement in Beaver, he recorded local groups, including the Jaggerz.  He  WILL BE AN INDUCTEE  AS A PRODUCER, PROMOTER, OR MANAGER WITH 20+ years in. the music business.  His award is the MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL LEGENDS . Modern ERA Legends Inductees will be Tommy James  and the Shondells.    Broadcaster Legends inductee is Chuck Brinkman.  He introduced the Beatles at the  Civic Arena in 1964 He is from Dormont and was one  of Pittsburgh’s most popular dj’s on radio from the 60’ to the 80’s He is still on the air as part owner of a rock oldies  station  KGVL-FM< Greenville, Texas. The event will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Jergerl’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall Twp. VIP LEVEL TICKETS  ARE $200 DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M.  ,  $75 FOR FAN LEVEL , DOORS OPEN AT  7 p.m.