Scott Tady, Entertainment Editor for the Beaver County Times will be a guest of Frank Sparks on Teleforum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday April 25, 2017. Scott will talk about the the article he wrote in last Sunday’s Times about the hot bed the Pittsburgh area is for musical talent . Scott will also be taking phones calls at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888. So Tune into 1230/WBVP and 1460/WMBA for Scott’s interview.
The Beaver County Drug Task Force was at work Saturday night. Two of them were in New Sewickley Township to talk about the growing drug problem. Al Goehring reports. Click ‘play’ to hear Al’s report…
A group of activists held a forum at CCBC over the weekend. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ button to hear Sandy’s report…
Beaver County Democrats rallied in Aliquippa last night. Beaver County Radio News correspondents Sandy Giordano was there. Click ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
A woman is facing charges after overdosing while caring for a four-year-old in Ambridge. The child called 911 earlier this month to say she needed help. When responders got to the 18th Street home, they found Allison Welling unresponsive. She was revived with Narcan and charged after officers found heroin and a hypodermic needle within reach of the little girl. Police say there have been previous overdose incidents in the residence.
Today, Saturday April 22,2017 was the 31st Annual Rotary Radio Auction. Frank Sparks and Al Goehring were joined by Dr. Paul Caton on WBVP and WMBA as they emceed the auction throughout the day. Check out the pictures below of the Rotarians hard at work during the auction. WBVP/WMBA and the Rotary Club would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in another successful auction.
Carolina Beyers the Executive Director of the Tull Family Theater was a guest on Teleforum with Frank Sparks as part of this months Huntington Business Spotlight . Steve Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Retail Area Manager at Huntington Bank was also in studio.
The Tull Family Theater is a film-based arts organization created to strengthen cultural, educational and entertainment experiences in the region northwest of Pittsburgh. The theater is located at 418 Walnut St, Sewickley, PA 15143.
THE BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SAYS IT IS COMMITTED TO DECREASING THE OVERPOPULATION OF CATS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS…AND THAT’S WHY IT IS LAUNCHING A NEW FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE AND OFFERING AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR AIMED AT IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF CATS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. WE SPOKE WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY’S SUSAN SALYARDS. SHE TELLS BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWSMAN PAT SEPTAK THAT THE HUMANE SOCIETY IS OFFERING A FREE SEMINAR ON TRAP AND RELEASE…
TOMORROW’S SEMINAR WILL BE HELD IN THE EDUCATION ROOM AT THE BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LOCATED ON BRODHEAD ROAD IN ALIQUIPPA. THE CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW AFTERNOON AT 2:00. FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT THE HUMANE SOCIETY AT (724) 775-5801.
BEAVER COUNTY DEPUTY TREASURER JIM FREDERICK IS DEFENDING TREASURER CONNIE JAVENS…AGAINST ACCUSATIONS MADE IN PUBLISHED REPORTS THAT THE TREASURER’S OFFICE VIOLATED COUNTY POLICIES WHEN IT SPENT NEARLY SIX-THOUSAND DOLLARS ON ENVELOPES USED TO MAIL OUT TAX BILLS. THE ENVELOPES WERE PURCHASED FROM THE HENDERSON PRINTING COMPANY IN ROCHESTER. COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY STATES THAT THREE PRICE QUOTES MUST BE OPTAINED FOR ANY ITEMS PURCHASED ABOVE $750. BUT BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS HAS OBTAINED A COPY OF A LETTER WRITTEN BY FREDERICK TO COUNTY PURCHASING DIRECTOR WAYNE SOUFFRANT, EXPLAINING THAT IF THE ENVELOPES HAD NOT BEEN ORDERED MONTHS PRIOR, THE TREASURER’S OFFICE WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SEND OUT THE TAX NOTICES FOR 2017 ON A TIMELY BASIS. FREDERICK ALSO NOTED IN THE LETTER, THAT WHENEVER ANOTHER VENDOR WAS SELECTED IN THE PAST, THE ENVELOPES WERE NOT OF THE QUALITY OR STYLE DESIGNED TO GO THROUGH THEIR FOLDING MACHINE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND CONTANT BREAKDOWNS. FREDERICK SAYS THAT THE TREASURER’S OFFICE WOULD SEEK BIDS ON FURTHER ENVELOPE ORDERS IN THE FUTURE…BUT THAT IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO DO.
Beaver County Radio listeners tune in to 1230 WBVP or 1460 WMBA to be a part of the 31st Annual Rotary Auction taking place from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM this Saturday, April 22, 2017.
WBVP and WMBA are the only stations airing the Auction, which is being broadcast live from the Eaton Corporation in Beaver. Last year, listeners spent over $17,000 on the merchandise being auctioned that day! Participants must listen to the radio to bid, so get yours tuned to 1230 or 1460!