Trib Total Media to Purchase MSA Sports Network

September 18, 2017

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Trib Total Media announced Monday September 18, 2017 it has reached an agreement with Management Science Associates, Inc. to purchase the MSA Sports Network.

MSA Sports Network has been in recent news for it’s financial troubles to the point this falls football broadcasts were in question at one point. MSA Sports Network was able to secure enough funds to at least get the season off to a start.

Under the agreement, which is expected to close in October 2017, the network will be renamed the TribLIVE High School Sports Network. The MSA Network currently broadcasts more than 2,000 live sporting events each year including 15 WPIAL and PIAA sports from across 10 counties. The network also owns the rights to all WPIAL playoff and championship games. WBVP and WMBA High School broadcasts can be heard on the MSA Sports Network and will continue to be heard upon the launch of the new TribLIVE High school Sports Network.

BREAKING NEWS: State Rep. Aaron Bernstein Tells Beaver County Radio News He Will Not Apologize

September 18, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: State Representative Aaron Bernstine is refusing to apologize for a controversial tweet that he made last week, in which he said he would not stop under any conditions if he encountered protesters on a highway. The Republican lawmaker was making 10th District lawmaker was making a reference to the protesters shutting down street in St. Louis. The Pennsylvania Democratic Party has since demanded an apology from Bernstine. But in an interview with Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak, Bernstine says he doesn’t have anything to be sorry for…

Bernstine says he stands by what he said…

Bernstine says the Democratic Party is misinterpreting his comments…

Bernstine says his comments were taken out of context..

Bernstine has encouraged his constituents to call his office and let him know if they agree with his statements…

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New Castle Rolls over Ambridge on WMBA

September 16, 2017

Tom Hays and Bruce Fry had the call on WMBA Friday night September 16, 2017 as New Castle defeated Ambridge 35 to 7. Click the link below for a game summary of the game from Tom.

Rochester Rams Roll

September 15, 2017

The Rochester Rams jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back beating visiting Sto Rox 46-16 at Rams Stadium. The Rams moved to 3-0 while Sto Rox is 0-3 in 1a

New Castle at Ambridge MSA Sports Link

September 15, 2017

WMBA-AM 1460’s Tom Hays and Bruce Frey have the call from Ambridge High School of this WPIAL Class 4-A Northwest Nine Conference high school football game as the Bridgers battle the Red Hurricane. The Broadcast starts at 6:30 on WMBA. Click the link below to tune in :

http://wordpress.msasports.net/broadcast/?id=65700

Sto-Rox at Rochester MSA Sports link.

September 15, 2017

WBVP-AM 1230’s Bob Barrickman and Jason Colangelo have the call from Rochester High School of this WPIAL Class 1-A Big 7 Conference high school football game as the Rams battle the Vikings. Click on the link below to listen on line via the MSA Sports website.

http://wordpress.msasports.net/broadcast/?id=65699

Plans Underway For Aliquippa High School’s Annual Homecoming

September 15, 2017

Plans for Aliquippa High School’s annual Homecoming are underway, as we hear in this report from Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano…

New Castle Police Looking For Man Suspected In Several Robberies

September 15, 2017

Police in New Castle are looking for a man believed to be responsible for five robberies in the Tri-County area. Two of the robberies that occurred in New Castle were reported on Aug. 31 and Sept. 4. Police released surveillance videos Thursday. In New Castle, robberies were reported at a Sunoco and a Mini Mart. A gas station was robbed in Neshannock, a bank was robbed in Mercer and another robbery happened in New Wilmington. Anyone with information on the robberies or the identity of the man is asked to call the New Castle City Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Unit at 724-656-3588. Tips can also be left through the department’s website.

Local Event Planned For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 15, 2017

NEXT MONTH – OCTOBER – IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH…AND A LOCAL EVENT IS BEING PLANNED IN RECOGNITION OF THE EVENT.
BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS A PREVIEW. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

BCTA Adds Natural Gas Vehicles To Its Fleet Of Buses

September 15, 2017

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THE BEAVER COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS INTRODUCING NATURAL GAS VEHICLES TO ITS RIDERSHIP. BCTA SPOKESWOMAN MARY JO MORANDINI TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK THAT THEY JUST GOT IN THREE NATURAL GAS POWERED BUSES…

SHE SAYS THEY HAVE THREE NATURAL GAS POWERED BUSES THAT SHOULD BE READY TO PUT INTO SERVICE SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER…

SHE SAYS THEY CURRENTLY HAVE THREE NATURAL GAS POWERED BUSES THAT WILL BE PUT INTO SERVICE STARTING SEPTEMBER…AND ANOTHER SIX NEXT YEAR…

SHE SAYS THEY CURRENTLY HAVE THREE NATURAL GAS POWERED BUSES THAT WILL BE PUT INTO SERVICE ON ROUTE ONE IN ABOUT A MONTH OR SO…

SHE SAYS THEY WILL HAVE THREE NATURAL GAS POWERED BUSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER AND ANOTHER SIX NEXT YEAR, HOWEVER THE FUELING SITE WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC…

BCTA HAS BEEN UNDERGOING A FACE-LIFT AS OF LATE, WITH THE ADDITION OF 7 NEW BUS SHELTER LOCATIONS AND BENCH LOCATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY.