2023 Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame inductees announced

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published August 10, 2023 8:30 am. The photo above shows Nick Ziegler (left) with his band, The Forty Nineteens.

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame has announced an induction banquet that will honor inductees for 2020 through 2023. The ceremony is set to take place October 6th at Center Stage. The list of inductees for 2020 consists of Pamela Cooney Coladonato, Randall Estelle, Sandy Reigel and Paul Thiessen. The 2021 class is Fred Campbell, Mickey Cherico and Raymond DeLisio. For 2022 the list is Michael Dingfelder, Billy Evanochko, Todd Goodman and Elbie Yaworsky. The class of 2023 includes just one inductee, Nick Zeigler.

Beaver County Radio had the opportunity to speak with a couple of the new hall of fame members about what it means to them.

Michael “Mickey” Cherico, of the pop rocking funk and soul infused Cosonova & the Divas has proven to be a guitarist and vocalist that doesn’t lock himself in a single genre. Whether Cherico is riffing out a soaring guitar lead for Prince’s “Purple Rain”, encouraging crowd participation during “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson, it’s no surprise he has landed his way into being a Hall of Fame entertainer.

Cherico says “It’s such a great honor to be inducted into the Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame, and to join some of my local musical idols that I’ve admired growing up as a young musician in the area! I just hope I can pass on that love of music to the next generation of talented musicians in the same way I was Inspired.”

Nick Zeigler, who is a Monaca native, spends his time these days living in California as the drummer of The Forty Nineteens. The Forty Nineteens, who stay busy performing and releasing new music, produce a sound that incorporates everything you know and love about rock n’ roll. Big guitars, powerful vocals, soulful bass, and tight dynamic drumming by Zeigler creates a multi generational California sound that resonates all the way back to Pennsylvania.

“When I moved to California to pursue a career in music, I didn’t know a soul out here.”, says Zeigler. “The thing that kept me going was the encouragement from mom and dad, and teachers like Jim Blanarik, Mars Scarazzo, David Fath, and Pat Mancini. I carried those memories with me, and always pushed forward. Dad always would tell me “Make things happen” To be acknowledged by the BVM HOF and included with so many musicians that influenced me and countless others is something I will forever be proud of. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. Rock on.”

No tickets will be sold at the event. Reservations must be made in advance by visiting bvmusicianunion.org.

Power Outages affecting New Brighton and Beaver Falls

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published August 10, 2023 7:57 A.M.

(Beaver County, PA) Power outages are affecting a large amount of Duquesne Light customers in the county this morning. As of 7:57 am, Duquesne light had reported that approximately 2,120 customers in Beaver County were without power, mainly in the areas of New Brighton and Beaver Falls. Use caution when driving, as traffic lights are out in many areas. There is no timeline as to when power will be restored in your area.

Tree in New Brighton knocks out power

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published August 10, 2023 6:49 A.M.

(New Brighton, PA) A tree fell down on Second Avenue in New Brighton near the Fallston Bridge. The tree took down power lines and areas of New Brighton lost power. Numerous traffic lights were also out in the area. Crews were on scene as of 6:05 am.

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

FILE – Musician Robbie Robertson arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Robertson, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Band, whose classics include “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” has died at 80, according to a statement from his manager. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

One of rock’s greatest songwriters and musicians, Robbie Robertson, has died at 80. His manager said he died Wedensday in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. As the guitarist and lead writer for The Band, Robertson mined American music and history for such classics as “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” He later worked on the soundtracks for several Martin Scorsese movies, including “The Departed” and “The Irishman.” Robertson was a self-taught musicologist and storyteller who absorbed everything American from the novels of William Faulkner to the scorching blues of Howlin’ Wolf to the gospel harmonies of the Swan Silvertones.

PLCB Now Accepting Sealed Bids for 12th Auction of Expired Restaurant Licenses

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today issued an invitation for bids to award 20 expired restaurant licenses in the 12th license auction since Act 39 became effective in August 2016.

This auction includes one license in each of the following 20 counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bradford, Clearfield, Clinton, Delaware, Erie, Greene, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, and Somerset.

Bids for this restaurant license auction are due by noon Monday, Sept. 25. The 12th auction will again use a sealed bid process. Bids will be opened Wednesday, Sept. 27, and auction winners will be determined soon thereafter.

The minimum bid for each license is $25,000, and each bid must be accompanied by a bid surety of $5,000 or 5% of the total bid amount – whichever is higher – to avoid frivolous and underfunded bids.

The highest responsive bidder for each license will win the right to submit an application for the license to the PLCB within six months of auction award. If bid payment is not received within two weeks of auction award, the second-highest bidder will have the opportunity to apply for the license. Bids will be held in escrow by the PLCB, pending approval of the license application.

The Invitation for Bids is available online. Once on the page, scroll down to “Related Solicitation Files,” and click the links to view.

 

Bidders with questions regarding this invitation for bids must submit inquiries via email to RA-LBLicenseAuction@pa.gov by noon Friday, Aug. 25. Questions and answers will be posted to the Department of General Services e-marketplace website by 3:00 PM Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Lists of winning bids from each of the 11 previous auctions are available on the license auction page of the PLCB website. Auction revenue recognized thus far from all previous auctions totals $34.2 million, while another $1.9 million remains in escrow, pending license approvals.

The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, operates 600 wine and spirits stores statewide, and licenses 20,000 alcohol producers, retailers, and handlers. The PLCB also works to reduce and prevent dangerous and underage drinking through partnerships with schools, community groups, and licensees. Taxes and store profits – totaling nearly $19.5 billion since the agency’s inception – are returned to Pennsylvania’s General Fund, which finances Pennsylvania’s schools, health and human services programs, law enforcement, and public safety initiatives, among other important public services. The PLCB also provides financial support for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, other state agencies, and local municipalities across the state. For more information about the PLCB, visit lcb.pa.gov.

Beaver County man sentenced for rape of 2 children

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 9, 2023 2:53 P.M.

(Beaver, PA) Beaver County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mitchell P.. Shahen  sentenced North Sewickley Township resident Eduardo Avriles 37, of Lancaster, to a minimum of 56 years to a maximum of 11 years  for the sexual assault of 2 victims under age 5. He was sentenced on Monday, August 7, 2023. A criminal complaint was filed on November 7, 2022 alleging he raped and sexually assaulted both children on multiple occasions at his home. The jury trial was in May 2023 and the jury rendered a guilty plea on 34 of the 30 criminal counts.

The case was led by North Sewickley Township Police Chief Dave Becze and the Beaver County Detective Dan Viscusoninvestigated.

Hopewell Accepts Resignation Of Longtime High School Principal

(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

The Hopewell School District has officially accepted the resignation of high school principal Mike Allison. Allison has worked in the district for 25 years and is currently on medical leave, and it was announced that he plans on retiring later this year. He has spent his entire career at Hopewell. 

Assistant principal Dr. Robert Kartychak was named acting high school principal effective August 9, 2023.

Shannon Casillas retired from her position as a special education teacher at the junior-senior high school. Leann Bridge was hired to replace her. Emily Steinmetz was hired as an elementary art teacher, replacing Brieanna Dinardo. Both Bridge and Steinmetz will begin their new positions effective August 21.

The board’s next meeting is Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Beaver County Chambers Monday Memo: 08/07/23

Week of August 7, 2023
August 16, 2023 Afterhours: Smash Factory
Date: August 16, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: Members: $20 | Non-Members: $25
Join us we welcome one of Beaver County’s newest businesses, and first dedicated golf simulator, Smash Factory! You will have an opportunity to check out the greens from all over the world in air conditioned bays, along with networking, appetizers and beverages.
Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to support new businesses in
Beaver County and network for free!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: R
August 7 at 3:30PM –
Families Matter Food Pantry
186 Wagner Rd, Monaca, PA 15061
August 16 at 10:00AM–
Sisters of St. Joseph
1020 W. State St., Baden, PA 15005
Sept. 1 – Job Training for Beaver County from
10AM – 2PM. 277 Beaver Valley Mall Route 18 Monaca PA 15061
(Inside the Beaver Valley Mall by Rural King).
Sept. 13, 2023 Afterhours: Monaca Brewing Co.
Date: September 13, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: Members: $20 | Non-Members: $25
Enjoy an evening at one of Beaver County’s newest breweries, filled with networking and deliciousness.
Submit your member news to msuehr@bcchamber.com
Join the Fun!
Interested in cultivating a small business? Work with like minded individuals in this FREE series which begins August 7, 2023. Classes are every Monday and Wednesday from 9AM to 12PM through September 11, 2023. Invest in yourself by reaching out to get registration details. Call or Email Dianne @ 724~728~4860 x233 or dhanrahan@jtbc.org
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A Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Florida Wins $1.58 Billion Jackpot, the Third-Largest in US History

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.

A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were: 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and the yellow ball 14.

A message was left seeking comment Wednesday from Publix. Messages left for the Florida Lottery weren’t immediately returned.

Before the big win, there had been 31 straight drawings since the last time someone won the game’s jackpot on April 18. That enabled the prize to steadily grow to be the third-largest ever in U.S. history.

Mega Millions jackpot winners are so rare thanks to odds of one in 302.6 million.

The $1.58 billion payout would go to the winner if they opt for an annuity, doled out over 30 years. But people usually prefer a lump sum option, which for Tuesday’s jackpot was an estimated $783.3 million.

The prize money is subject to federal taxes. Many states also tax lottery winnings.

Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Neptune Beach has just over 7,000 residents and is 16 miles (26 kilometers) east of Jacksonville on Florida’s Atlantic Coast.

Beaver County Radio to Make Announcement Concerning Football Broadcast Teams on Thursday

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Beaver County Radio General Manager Frank Sparks is set to announce the new Beaver County Radio Broadcast Teams for both high school and Geneva College football this Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:35 AM during “Notes on Entertainment” with Eddy Crow and Scott Tady.

Sparks said that “we have just been piecing things together since the untimely death of Beaver County Hall of Fame and Beaver County Radio Legendary Broadcaster Bob Barrickman.” “He went on to say that we really miss Bob and we could never replace him but we do need to move on while we continue to remember Bob’s legacy”

You can here the announcement on air at 95.7 and 99.3 FM along with 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMA. You can also listen to the announcement streaming on beavercountyradio.com or by downloading the St. Barnabas Radio Network App. The announcement will also be video streamed on our Facebook Page and You Tube Channel.

Click  below at 11:35 AM on Thursday to watch the announcement on our Facebook Page.