Christa Harmotto Dietzen, Women’s Olympic Volleyball Bronze winner 2016 in Rio de Janiero, and a 2005 graduate of Hopewell Area High School, was honored by the township, school district, county commissioners, and the state last night. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the event was held in Tony Dorsett Stadium. She had a police and fire escort from her family’s home, which is a short distance from the stadium. Christa led the school’s team to a state championship in 2005, at Penn State the girl’s volleyball team won 2007 and 2008 NCAA championships. Her high school coach Terry Borkovic introduced 4 of her former teammates at the school, and 2 of the current team members from Hopewell were introduced. Borkovic said he knew she would reach the goals she set for herself. She held a photo autograph signing after the event and when asked about the situation in Rio, she said the state department had everything under control. She tearfully spoke of the refugee team eating in the dining hall in the Olympic Village that had no home. Christa and husband Derek live in California, and he was unable to attend,; one of her brothers attended last night with her parents Rob and Connie Harmotto. She won a silver medal in 2012 Olympics. She announced her retirement last night. Cindy Murphy, representing the B.F. Jones Memorial Library called Harmotto Dietzen a Hometown Hero and a book will be placed in the library in her honor. Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher spoke on 9/11 and Harmotto, when she realized tearfully that the event was held on this day she said,” my heart goes out to those that serve and protect our freedoms.” The event, chaired by school board president Dave Bufalini said the school board is prolaiming the second Friday in October as CHRISTA HARMOTTO DAY.

(New Brighton, PA)  The streets heated up with some of the hottest cars in Beaver County and the 90 degree temperatures as well in New Brighton on Saturday as Beaver County radio broadcast live at the annual New Brighton Car Cruise.   Frank Sparks and Ed Hermick delivered some “sizzling” descriptions live on the air of the vehicles on display on 3rd avenue in New Brighton.

Thousands of vehicle owners and spectators enjoyed the day in New Brighton as evidenced by these pictures:

(Beaver Falls, PA)  Huge crowds showed up at the grand opening of Sweet Pea’s Sub Works and Sunoco Gas in Beaver Falls for a grand opening celebration held on Saturday September 10, 2016.  Beaver County Radio was there and broadcast live from 10 A.M. to Noon.  Visitors were treated to free fountain drinks and coffee, hot dogs, nachos and sample size subs.  There was also plenty of free door prizes and giveaways.  Manager Eric Wroblewski commented that he expected over 1500 people to stop in throughout the day.  The re opening of the landmark gas station and convenience store at the bottom of college hill in Beaver Falls was a very welcome addition to the Beaver Falls community as it had been without a gas station in town for over a year.   The turn and support of local residents during Saturday’s promotion exemplified  the enthusiasm and excitement that the local community has for it’s new convenience store and gas station.

Sweet Pea’s Sub Works and Sunoco gas is open 24 hours a day and features fresh made while you wait subs that feature locally grown produce.

Pictures from Sweet Pea’s Sub Works and Sunoco Gas grand Opening event:

 

A New Brighton company has been awarded a 123-thousand-dollar loan. The Standard Horse Nail company – located at 1415 Fifth Avenue in New Brighton – was awarded the loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. State Rep. Jaret Gibbons tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that the funds will help pay for renovations to a 25-thousand square-foot facility. He says not only will the money be used to help increase the operations, but he thinks the loan will also help spur economic development in Beaver County.