Beaver County Radio News has spoken with all three players in the 15th Legislative District Democratic Primary controversy. Yesterday we spoke with Democratic Party candidate Michael Rossi and his opponent, former county commissioner Dennis Nichols, who recently switched from Democrat to Republican. Nichols told us he stands by his accusation that Rossi is in the race simply as the result of a political ploy, a plant by Republican State Representative Jim Christiana, in an effort to take Nichols out of the race so that Christiana doesn’t have to face him in the November elections. Nichols told us he’s convinced that Rossi and Christiana cut a deal based on their mutual support for Commissioner Dan Camp. Nichols told us he has a source who told him that Rossi and Christiana were seen together being friendly in a social situation within the last few weeks. Both Rossi and Christiana denied the accusations on the air, saying they haven’t seen each other in months. Today Christiana called the whole thing a “crazy conspiracy theory”.

(Beaver County, PA) Hundreds of people flocked to the lodge at Brady’s Run Park for the 7th annual Rochester Chamber Of Commerce Chili Cook off on Wednesday Evening.  Twelve different Chilis were sampled and judged in two different categories, “People’s Choice” and “Judge’s Choice”. Prior to the cook off, Beaver County Radio asked our listeners  to submit their favorite chili recipe.   Marisa Scalamonga’s recipe was chosen and made by WBVP-WMBA producer and show host Matt Drzik.  It must have been a good recipe or a great chef, or both, because it came in fourth place, receiving 18 votes in the people’s choice selection.  In the People’s Choice category, the finalists included:  3rd place: P.J.’s Deli, 2nd Place: Brady’s Run Grill and 1st place: Swinery BBQ.  The Judges awards went as follows . . .  3rd Place:  Swinery  BBQ, 2nd Place: P.J.’s Deli and First Place: Rochester Elks.  Pat Septak and Mike Romigh, along with his wife Julienne Romigh served the fabled “Listener Chili’   Here are some pictures from the event:

Center Twp. Supervisors met last night and the discussion was all about roads. Resident Jeff Todd of Shirley Dr. in Sylvan Crest told the supervisors that the road hasn’t been paved in years.  The supervisors assured Todd that they would look at the road to see what needs to be done. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, a storm drain on Roosevelt Drive  also is causing some concerns, and the supervisors will look at that situation today

Joe Peters, Republican candidate for State Attorney General, appeared on Teleforum with MIke Romigh earlier today. Peters was asked, as Attorney General, how he would combat the growing heroin epidemic in the state. Peters said he would use a multi-pronged approach, dealing with the heroin addict as both a law enforcement issue and a health issue. Peters was born and raised in the Scranton area of Pennsylvania.

Four presidential candidates will campaign in Pennsylvania this week, just days before the state’s April 26th primary election. Erie, Philadelphia, Media, State College, King of Prussia and Pittsburgh will all get a visit either today or Thursday from Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, John Kasich or Ted Cruz. Kasich visits Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh today.