It was back to school today for students in two more local school districts. Students in grades 10 through 12 in the Quaker Valley School District and students in the Riverside School District headed back to the classroom today.
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Run For McGuire Donation Check Gets Driven in Style To McGuire Memorial
(Daugherty Township, PA) Members of the “Run For McGuire” committee had another short motorcycle ride on August 25, 2016 as they donned the helmets and riding leather one more time to drive the donation check to the McGuire Memorial campus on route 65 in Daugherty Township. Beaver County Radio is in it’s third year of sponsoring the annual charity motorcycle ride, and this year proved to be a very worthwhile cause, netting a little over $4,300 dollars that was turned over to Sister Thaddeus after arriving at McGuire Memorial.
“Run For McGuire” committee member Chuck Quinn talks about this year’s donation and what the ride means to the special people who live at McGuire Memorial:
“Run For McGuire” committee member Michael Burckure reminisces back nearly thirty years ago when a group of motorcycle riders from New Brighton came up with the idea to start the annual event:
“Run For McGuire” committee member John Harvey talks about keeping a promise to original ride organizer Butch “Pappy” Spooner and how he helped get a small group of people together who were able to keep the event going:
McGuire Memorial provides ongoing care and support for 55 of “God’s Entrusted Treasures” at the main facility in Daugherty Township, just outside of New Brighton.
Next year’s “Run For McGuire-A Special Ride For Special People” has already been announced and planned for August 6, 2017. For news and updates, follow the Run For McGuire on Face book. Interested participants or vaolunteers may also get intouch by e mailing runformcguire@gmail.com, or by calling WBVP and WMBA at 724-846-4100.
Preview Week on The Saturday Sports Slam.
This Saturday on The Saturday Sports Slam from 8 AM to 10 AM Frank and Greg are going to be previewing The High School Football season. Guests that are scheduled so far this week are Beaver County Radio Sports Director and Beaver County Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Barrickman . Newly enshrined in The Larry Bruno Circle of Achievement and New Brighton Athletic Director Joe Ursida will also join the guys to talk about the upcoming football season and also talk about what an AD’s duties are this time of year. As always they will also be taking your calls through out the show and also they will be giving away a basket of wings at Robert’s Roadside Inn.
Students Go Back To School In Hopewell School District Today
It’s back to school for students in the Hopewell Area School District today. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Miller said at last night’s school board meeting she and assistant superintendent Dr. Jacie Maslyk will got to the schools and welcome the students back today. Dr. Maslyk said that the district is partnering with NASA and Montour School District in a project called Global Moonshot for seventh and eighth grade students. Two of the district’s teachers attended the training at the Carnegie Science Center , Dr. Maslyk said. Dr. Miller said there is a lot of enthusiasm for science and social studies in the district . Nicole Lash, junior high school librarian applied for a PA Dept. of Education Library Technology grant for almost $30,000 for a video production studio, that will include ipads, 1 IMax video camera , and lighting sound board. One of the district’s junior high math teachers attended a training and 4 robotic kits were donated to the district for use in the classrooms, Dr. Miller said.
She also said she was inspired by her staff colle will be engaged in a proactively , paraprofessionals and the teachers on Monday when they met Monday . She said the event kicked off instructional student engagement , and how the students can be lifelong learners. Third graders will have a program that is in intense in content, learning to read, and reading to learn, she said, there is a a lot of enthusiasm for the program . The school district was presented with a $675 donation for the ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROG from the San Rocco Cultural Committee by Henry Bufalini, a member of the band. Bufalini said the district permitted the band to rehearse prior to the 91st annual festa 2 weeks ago. They used the high school and junior high band rooms for rehearsal. Rob Harmotto ‘s daughter Christa brought a bronze medal home for volleyball from the Olympics in Rio, and Rob, who was absent from last night’s meeting was extended congratulations by video conference call. Four years ago, Christa brought home a silver medal. Other local school districts that went back to school today include the Beaver Area Schools, The Big Beaver Falls Area School District, Ellwood City Area Schools, the Midland School District, grades K through 9 in the Quaker Valley School District and the Rochester Area School District.
New Burger King Coming To Aliquippa
Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker announced last night that Burger King is coming to Aliquippa. The popular restaurant will be located on the corner of Brodhead Rd and McLean Street. No date for the opening was announced.
State And Local Officials Attend Roundtable Discussion In Aliquippa Regarding Shell Cracker Plant
About a dozen state and local officials attended a roundtable discussion yesterday at Aliquippa City Hall yesterday to talk about preparing the town and its residents for the arrival of Shell’s ethane cracker plant. Jim Palmer – President of the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development – attended the meeting. He told Mike Romigh on Teleforum this morning that the meeting was productive and that the economic impact of the cracker plant will felt countywide and beyond. He believes other communities in Beaver County – in addition to Potter and Center Townships – are positioning themselves to take advantage of the potential economic benefits from the cracker plant. The Beaver County Commissioners were not in attendance at yesterday’s meeting. Commissioner Tony Amadio tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that a meeting of the Beaver County Retirement Board was held during that same time and that they had an obligation to be there. He called the scheduling conflict a “mistake” and says it was not designed that they missed the meeting.
Game Change For When The Quips Play New Castle Saturday
The Aliquippa School District announced this morning that Saturday’s football game at New Castle starts at 8 p.m., not 7 p.m. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, District officials announced no backpacks are allowed in the stadium.
PA Cyber Charter Founder Trombetta Pleads Guilty to Tax Conspiracy
Nick Trombetta, founder of the Beaver County-based Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, has decided to plead guilty to federal charges related to siphoning about $1 million from the school. Trombetta, of East Liverpool, Ohio, was indicted in 2013. He was facing 11 counts of mail fraud, theft or bribery, conspiracy and tax offenses related to his involvement in entities that did business with PA Cyber. He is pleading to one count of tax conspiracy from January 2006 to July 2012 before U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. When charges were filed, prosecutors claimed the educator and entrepreneur stole nearly $1 million.
BF Jones Memorial Library Book Signing Caps Off Aliquippa Summer Olympics Event
“Angie’s Tale”, a book written by 10 year-old Jaylee Duncan of Aliquippa, a fifth grade student at Baden Academy, was introduced at last night’s BF Jones Memorial Library’s Summer Olympics. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Ms. Duncan held a book signing. Anyone interested in the book can contact librarian Linda Helms at 724-375-2900. Helms said 18 children attended last night’s event in the library’s garden. An obstacle course, javelin throw with a pool noodle, water balloon toss, a bounce house and bubble catching were featured.
Aliquippa Crime Watch Meeting Addresses Violence Crime, Drug Trafficking and Street Lights
A small group of city residents attended last night’s crime watch meeting in Aliquippa council chambers. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Crime Watch chairperson Catherine Colalella told those present: “we need people to speak up if they see something unusual going on.”” She had Crime Watch signs that can be affixed on, Several violent crimes have taken place in the city recently and all those present agreed that something needs to be done. Councilman Donald Walker told those present if you fear retaliation you can take info to the station . The crime tips email line is also in operation, and if you see a crime and have photos they can be sent to the line, he said. The biggest complaint residents have is the drug traffic, and most aren’t from Aliquippa. Several drug overdoses have taken place in the city recently. Another concern is inoperable street lights. Residents were advised to write down the pole numbers off the tag and give them to Kelly Callen in the city building, and Duquesne Light will be called. It was announced last night that 3 men face 44 charges in a recent rape in the city.