Category: News

PennDOT Invites Pennsylvanians to Share Feedback on Construction, Maintenance Services

(Harrisburg, PA ) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting construction and maintenance services feedback through an online survey. The public can take the survey through October 14 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022PDConstruction.

“PennDOT team members and our industry partners work hard year-round to support safe and efficient travel,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. “Our annual surveys help us look for educational opportunities and gauge perception and performance across the state.”

The 24-question survey asks respondents how they receive PennDOT roadway information and how often PennDOT meets or exceeds expectations in construction and maintenance activities. Respondents are also asked about experiences with reporting concerns to the department, and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.

Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices.” Information about the state’s infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

First Weekend of Fall Beautiful Day To Celebrate Recovery

(Brighton Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The weather was beautiful Saturday for the 2nd Annual Beaver County Recovery Walk at Brady’s Run Park Walking Trail.

Kate Lowery from Beaver County Behavioral Services welcomed everyone to the event and talked about the activities that were there along with different resources for people who are in recovery or need assistance.  There were activities for the entire family along with food trucks. Dan Herr played Guitar and there was a  butterfly release. Everyone who attended was able to enter free raffles that the winners were announced by Lowery and Javirta Sims at the end of the event.

Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Curtis Walsh were there with the Beaver County Radio prize Caddy and the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel. They gave out prizes from Fun For All in Cranberry, Tri-State McDonald’s and St. Barnabas.

You can check all of the fun below:

 

Riverside Outlasts Freedom 28 to 21

(Photo by Curtis Walsh)

Story by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio
(North Sewickley Twp., Beaver County) on a beautiful first Friday night of Fall the Freedom Bulldogs traveled to North Sewickley Township to take on the Riverside Panthers in key matchup in the MAC.

Beaver County Radio’s Bob Barrickman and Eddy Crow had the call on Beaver County Radio’s 1230 WBVP, 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com . The game was also video streamed live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page and YouTube Page.

The Panthers won the opening coin toss and deferred to the second half. The Bulldogs received the opening kick-off and started at the their own 35 yard line. The Bulldogs converted a 4th down deep in their own territory to jump start a drive that saw them convert two first downs before facing another fourth down with three to go just inside the Panthers twenty yard line. The Panthers Defense held and the Bulldogs turned the ball over at the Panthers 17. The Panthers took over and Noah George made a key reception to convert the Panthers first first down of the game. Riverside Quarterback Sam Hughes overthrew his receiver that was wide open down the field creating a fourth down and the Panthers were forced to punt .

The Bulldogs took over and Cody Patterson caught a 52 yard catch and run and got the ball down to the Panthers 12 yard line. Damian Grunnagle scored from one yard out and the bulldogs converted the extra point and took a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter.

The Panthers took over and faced another fourth down and Noah George caught a long pass from Sam Hughes to convert for the first down as the second quarter started.  Robert Janis then carried the ball inside the bulldogs ten. Riverside went into the endzone two plays later and the extra point was good and the game was tied at 7 two minutes in the second quarter.

The Bulldogs then went on a long drive that was stalled by a holding penalty deep in Panthers territory.  The Bulldogs then attempted a fake punt from the Panthers 36 and the pass was intercepted by Sam Hughes for the Panthers.

The Panthers took over and on the very first play Janis broke loose for a long gain and the Panthers started driving. Riverside Quarterback Sam Hughes then coughed up the ball at the 36 and the Bulldogs recovered. On the first play the Bulldogs did a flea flicker and the pass was completed inside the Panthers 10. Riverside’s defense them stiffened and held the Bulldogs to a fourth down decision inside the five that they had to think about with two minutes left in the half. After the time out the Bulldogs went for it on fourth down and Damian Grunagle scored from the two. The extra point was good from 35 yards out after a Freedom crack back block penalty and the Bulldogs led 14-7 with a minute left in the first half.

Riverside completed a long pass deep in Bulldogs territory with 19 seconds left in the half.  Janis carried the ball and a pile of Bulldog defenders into the end zone for the touchdown. The two point conversion was no good and the Bulldogs took a 14-13 lead into the locker room at the half.

The Panthers received the second half kick-off and and Brady Newman returns the ball to the Bulldogs 48 which where the Panthers started out.  The Panthers then faced a fourth down and Janis was on the loose again taking the ball inside the Bulldogs ten. On second down Ayden Garcia caught a pass for the touchdown. The Panthers went for two and Hughes went in untouched for the two point conversion and Riverside led for the first time 21-14 early in the third quarter.

The Bulldogs then went three and out and were forced to punt with 7:08 left in the third quarter. The Panthers took over and so did Janis with another huge run down to the Bulldog 33. After an error that went for a ten yard loss the drive stalled and the Panthers had to punt. The Bulldogs started out from their own 11 yard line and the Bulldogs coughed up the football and the Panthers recovered it at the Bulldogs five. On the first play Janis gained a yard. Second down Sam Hughes ran an option and kept the ball scampering into the end zone for the score and the extra point was good and with 1:28 left in the third quarter the Panthers led 28-14.

The Bulldogs started out their drive from the 35 and a pass was intercepted by Noah George and he scampered down the sideline inside the ten but their was a block above the waste from the back penalty that negated the run and the penalty moved the ball all the way back to the Panthers own 15 as the third quarter came to a close with the Panthers up 28-14.

Freedom then drove deep into Panthers territory with 9:00 minutes left in the game. The long drive saw the Bulldogs catch a pass on third and 27 that netted 26 yards and that brought up a fourth down for Freedom. They barely converted after a measurement and it was first and goal for the Bulldogs. Two plays later Grunagle scampered into the endzone and the extra point was good as the Bulldogs pulled to with 7 with a little over 5 minutes left in the game.

Riverside then took over with the game in the balance and Hughes converted on third down with 3 minutes left. The Bulldogs then brought Janis down for a loss and took their first time out of the second half to stop the clock. The Panthers completed a long pass down the field for the first down. the Panthers were then able to force the Bulldogs to use their timeouts and the Panthers drive stalled and the they had to punt with under 40 seconds left.  The Bulldogs took over and just didn’t have enough time to score as the Panthers came away with a 28-21 victory.

 

 

VIDEO: “Futuristic” Renovation Of Beaver County McDonald’s Completed, Center Township Location To Begin Renovation Soon

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“It really is trending us into the future of the world.”

Tri-County McDonald’s owner Meghan Sweeney sat down with Matt Drzik on the September 23 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the fully renovated McD’s location in Beaver Falls. The renovation of the building is part of the company’s “Experience Of The Future” campaign, which has introduced several modern upgrades to the building designs as well as the numerous ways in which to order traditional items from the menu.

The Beaver Falls location is the penultimate location to be renovated; one is left on the list, and the time for its renovation has come. “Starting on October 10th,” Sweeney stated, “the McDonald’s on Pleasant Drive in Center Township will be renovated.” The new upgrades will include a newly digitized drive-thru menu along with a pickup kiosk for mobile orders and other online purchases.

To watch the full interview with Meghan Sweeney, click on the Facebook feed below!

VIDEO: 2nd Annual Recovery Walk To Be Hosted By Beaver County Drug Abuse Coalition On September 24

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

As autumn arrives, so does the reminder that there is hope for those who are struggling.

Kate Lowery & Javerta Sims joined Matt Drzik on the September 23 edition of A.M. Beaver County to discuss the 2nd Annual Recovery Walk taking place at Brady’s Run Park on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The event is presented by the Beaver County Drug Abuse Coalition.

The event will feature live entertainment, inspirational speeches, food trucks, and the several informational stations for those who are–or someone who knows someone–struggling with substance abuse. Beaver County Radio will be there with the Prize Caddy and the Personality Prize Wheel, with Frank Sparks providing live updates from Brady’s Run Park.

To watch the full preview of the 2nd Annual Recovery Walk, check out the Facebook feed below!

Aliquippa School Board Approves Teacher’s Resignation

(File Photo)

Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa School Board accepted the resignation of high special education teacher Joie M. Dusold effective October 31, 2022 or until a replacement is found. Angela Kane was hired as a pre-k instructional aide. She’ll be paid $14 an hour.

The board approved co and extracurricular sponsors  for the 2022-23 school year.  An agreement was ratified with Carrier Service  for van transportation  services to the district.

Approval  was granted by the board for the purchase of a junior senior high school marquee from co-star approved Smart Signs at a cost of $29,684.37

Diana Kobus & Todd DePastino Are This Week’s Guests On “Heroes”

Highmark Healthy Kids program director Diana Kobus and Todd DePastino–executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club–talk about their latest projects and career journeys with host Jim Roddey on this week’s episode of “Heroes.”

“Heroes” is presented by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Allegheny Health Network, airing Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at 12:30 PM on Beaver County Radio. Archived editions of “Heroes” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

Understanding Prayer In The Book Of Chronicles On This Week’s “Wake Up Beaver Valley”

Pastor Dave Grove dives into the stories that take place in the Second Book of Chronicles–and what modern-day lessons can be learned and taught–this week on “Wake Up Beaver Valley”.

“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

Pa. Senator Wayne Fontana Announces $220,000 for Riverfront Project in Neville Township

(File Photo of Senator Wayne Fontana’s Official Photo)

(Harrisburg, Pa.) Pa State Senator Wayne Fontana announced yesterday that a $220,000 grant was awarded to Neville Twp. for a for Riverfront Project by the Commonwealth Finance Authority .
Fontana said in a release that he is “happy to see state funding allocated to an important project in Neville Township. Supporting infrastructure in Allegheny County includes investing in the maintenance and creation of outdoor spaces and waterways. Our communities are at their best when we have high quality and functioning greenways and recreation areas that complement the hard infrastructure that supports transportation and businesses.”
The Borough of Green Tree, Castle Shannon Borough, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy also received funding.