Category: News

Teleforum Fun Continues

(Beaver County. PA)   Two more guests hosts will try their hand at hosting the popular weekday talk show “Teleforum” on Beaver County Radio.  Later today, Eric Mckenna will anchor the show and on Tuesday, Scott Tady will put on the headphones and take a call or two from behind the microphone.

Eric Mckenna

Eric MeKenna is a realtor with Remax Advanced Realtors in Moon Township and currently hosts a “Your Personal Realtor with Eric McKenna”  on Saturday Mornings from 10:30 A.M. to noon on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.  Eric plans on streaming today’s broadcast of Teleforum on Facebook live.  To view the video, follow Eric on Facebook,

Scott Tady is the Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times and is no stranger to performing or being on the air.  There was never a stage or a microphone that Scott didn’t like in Beaver County.  Scott will host Teleforum on Tuesday March 7, 2017.

Scott Tady

Teleforum airs Monday through Friday from 9 :00 A.M. to noon on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.  Call 724-843-1888, or 724-774-1888 to join the show live on the air.

 

 

Keselowski wins in Atlanta

Brad Keselowski overcame a loose wheel issue and held off Kyle Larson late for the victory in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the second race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.

Keselowski passed Larson with seven laps to go and held off the hard-charging  Larson for the win. The win is Keselowski’s first at Atlanta and the 22nd of his career. The Team Penske driver led 21 laps on the day.
The dominance of Harvick was the story for much of the day as he led 292 of the first 311 laps of the 325-lap race. He won both stages and earned two playoff bonus points.

Keselowski has now clinched his spot in this years chase , NASCAR’s version of the play-offs later this year. The victory also gave Keselowski five bonus points in the chase.

Congressman Keith Rothfus Briefs News Media On Recent Meeting In Beaver County

U.S. Congressman Keith Rothfus  was in Beaver County last week with Rep. Eric Nelson and Westmoreland Co. commissioner  Chuck Anderson for a meeting at Cornerstone Ministries for a Drug and Alcohol Symposium  to hear  recovering  addicts personal stories and to discuss different solutions end the epidemic, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. The Congressman said few, if any  have seen the gruesome effects of the opiod epidemic  like our  law enforcement officers.   Police Chiefs from Beaver County and RossTownship briefed him on the  pressing issues facing our local law enforcement. He said, “I’m grateful to the men and women in blue for their selfless work keeping our communities safe.

Changes To New Sewickley Zoning Map Proposed

NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS ARE PROPOSING ZONING CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSHIP. INCLUDED IS A MOVE TO CREATE A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ALONG FREEDOM-CRIDER ROAD. THE TOWNSHIP WILL HOST AN OPEN HOUSE ON MARCH 16TH FROM 4:30 TO AT LEAST 6:30 P-M AT THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING, LOCATED ON MILLER ROAD, FOR RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS TO REVIEW AND ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP.

Beaver Falls Playground To Be Renovated

THE CITY OF BEAVER FALLS IS PLANNING TO RENOVATE A POPULAR PLAYGROUND IN THE COMING MONTHS. MONEY IS BEING RAISED TO RENOVATE MOUNT WASHINGTON PARK. OFFICIALS HOPE TO RAISE 85-HUNDRED DOLLARS IN MATCHING DONATIONS TO BUILD A NEW PLAYGROUND AT THE PARK. TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/MOUNT-WASHINGTON-PARK-REDEVELOPMENT.

Aliquippa Woman To Be Honored Tonight By Franklin Center

Aliquippa resident Bernice(Medade)Mason will be honored Friday evening by Franklin Center  at an event entitled:AMONG THE LEGENDS;’AN EVENING WITH THE ICONS  OF BLACK HISTORY”, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. MC for the event is Betty Asche Douglas, artist, musician, and educator from Rochester.   CCBC  executive v.p., and provost Dr. Roger Davis will be introduced, , according to Valerie  Mcelvey. Mrs. mason graduated from Aliquippa high School in 1949, attended and graduated college in Hampton, Va,  where she earned a degree in elementary education. She taught in Hampton and Richmond while there.  Later she taught in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Coming back to Aliquippa  she taught GED and Badsic Education classes at CCBC for 5 years.  She served as a substitute teacher at ther alma mater, and even taught band. she added. Later, she became a full time prevention specialist with the Beaver County Prevention Project , retiring in 1992. She served on the B.F. Jones memorial Library Board , and founded medade Educational consultants. she commented: in a phone interview: “I used to be very busy in the community.  She suffered a stroke in 2009. Mrs. Mason said. Traditional Southern foods will be served, Mrs. Mcelvey (who will portray Harriet Tubman said and  otherperformances in commemoration of Black History Month will be featured. she said in a press release. No tickets will be sold at the door.  They may be purchased at Franklin Center or hair Holics.  Cost is $20 each..

High Winds Cause Power Outages Throughout Beaver County

There are still about 15-hundred Duquesne Light customers without power across Beaver County this morning after high winds moved through the region last night. Some of the hardest hit areas are Bridgewater in Beaver County and Bell Acres in Allegheny County. Most of the Duquesne Light outages are in Sewickley (1,157). Spokeswoman Jessica Rock tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that they expect power will be totally restored to the region by 6:00 tonight.

Monaca Names Piuri Police Chief

Monaca’s acting police chief Dave Piuri was promoted to chief at council’s meeting earlier this week, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano. Piuri was named acting chief  following Bill Petures’s retirement . Petures is now working at the Beaver County Emergency Services Center as deputy director of the EMA. Chief Piuri  and borough manager Mario Leone were unavailable for comment.