Category: News

Central Valley Remains Undefeated, Defeats West Allegheny 55-7

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

What was once expected to be a showdown quickly turned into a shutdown.

A pair of defensive touchdowns in the first quarter allowed the Central Valley Warriors to cruise to their 36th win in a row, a 55-7 victory over West Allegheny at Sarge Alberts Stadium on WBVP. 99.3 FM, the Trib Live High School Sports Network and BCR Video/Audio Streams.

The loss drops the Indians to 4-2 in the Parkway Conference and 7-2 overall, while Central Valley improves to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the Parkway. The Warriors battle Aliquippa (9-0) for the conference title at Bulldog Stadium in Freedom on WMBA/95.7 next Friday, while West Allegheny hosts Montour to finish their regular season.

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Eastbound I-376 Parkway West Short-term Traffic Stoppage Monday Morning in Robinson

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a short-term traffic stoppage on eastbound I-376 (Parkway West) in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, will occur Monday morning, October 24 weather permitting.

A traffic stoppage of 15 minutes or less will occur on eastbound (inbound) I-376 Parkway West over Boyce Road (near Exit 62) between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday.  Crews will conduct bridge jacking operations.

Please use caution when driving through the area.  Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, 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 accessible on the 511PA website.

Beaver County Community Groups Share $6,000 in Grants

(Photo from L to R: State Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16th); Tim Iman, Executive Director of Crop & Kettle; and Colin Fitzsimmons, Vistra’s director of government affairs in Pennsylvania. Provided with release) 

(BEAVER COUNTY, Pa.) Vistra and its leading Pennsylvania retail electricity brand, Dynegy, today announced $6,000 in donations to support the work of several nonprofit organizations investing in Beaver County communities and assisting local residents.

“It’s important for us to invest in the communities where we operate and where our customers live,” said Colin Fitzsimmons, Vistra’s director of government affairs. “We work closely with our neighbors and local leaders to target our grants to organizations working to strengthen communities by helping individuals and families overcome challenges. We’re proud to partner with these groups.”

Among the grant recipients:

  • Center for Hope, Ambridge – $1,500 to support programs designed to supplement everyday needs for qualified individuals and families. The grant is being allocated specifically to support the nonprofit’s food pantry service.
  • Crop and Kettle, New Brighton – $1,500 to support the organization’s innovative use of the food service industry to provide on-the-job training and workforce development for community members facing barriers to employment.
  • Franklin Center of Beaver County, Aliquippa – $1,500 to support the center’s work to provide life-changing opportunities for low-income families, the underserved, and others in need. The grant is being allocated specifically to support the nonprofit’s Basic Need Assistance Program.
  • Uncommon Grounds Café, Aliquippa – $1,500 to support the group’s work to turn vacant land in downtown Aliquippa into a vibrant community space through the Franklin Avenue Park project.

Since 2019, Vistra and Dynegy have donated more than half a million dollars in Pennsylvania to support partners making a difference locally. That means investing in food pantries, schools, fire departments, homeless shelters, and organizations focused on environmental sustainability, racial equity, and social justice, among other issues.

“Beaver County residents have a longstanding reputation of standing up to help their neighbors,” state Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16th). “These groups are the epitome of goodwill for all the work they’re doing in our communities to improve neighborhoods and help those in need. I’m grateful for the commitment Vistra and Dynegy have made to support these local efforts.”

As one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country, Vistra generates enough electricity to power 20 million homes. The company operates in 20 states, including Pennsylvania. Vistra is powered by a diverse portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities, including three power plants in the commonwealth.

Vistra’s Pennsylvania retail brands, including Dynegy, serve more than 2,000 residential and commercial customers in Beaver County.

Philadelphia DA Facing Impeachment Says He Expects Vote Soon

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner talks about Republican-led efforts to investigate his record addressing crime and gun violence on the front steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg on Friday, Oct. 21. 2022. Krasner said he believes lawmakers could be voting on an impeachment effort in the state House as early as next week. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia’s elected prosecutor says he’s making plans to defend himself against a possible impeachment process by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner said at a Harrisburg news conference on Friday that “there’s very little question that they’re going to move.” Krasner says he had been willing to testify before a special committee handling the matter but it would not permit him to record the closed-door proceedings. A spokesman for the House Republican leaders is calling Krasner’s news conference “a media stunt” and won’t say what his caucus’ plans are regarding impeachment votes. Krasner was overwhelmingly reelected last year.

On Living Well this Week Dr. Maroon and Jeff Bost Discuss: Should I Take a Multi-vitamin

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) On this week’s episode of Living Well on Beaver County Radio at 8:30 AM Saturday morning Dr. Joseph Maroon and Jeff Bost, PAC, will discuss  a listener’s question about multi-vitamins. The listener said that they live a healthy life style and eat properly and wants to know if they should still take a multi-vitamin? The pair discusses the the topic as well as what exactly is a healthy diet.

Dr. Joseph Maroon is a world renown neurosurgeon with extensive experience in neurosurgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery to speed recovery for his patients. He is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, personal fitness and nutrition. Dr. Maroon is also the Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor.

Jeff Bost  is a consultant to the St. Barnabas Health System. Bost is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a consultant to the WWE, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Chatham University. He has a special interest in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery and have collaborated on scores of scientific medical papers and books in these areas. Over the last 15 years he has researched, lectured and written on the use of alternative treatment for pain control.

Bost, along with Dr. Joseph Maroon have authored two books on the use of omega-3 fish oil, including: Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, currently in its forth printing with over 75,000 copies sold and recently, Why You Need Fish Oil. He has given over 100 invited lectures, 24 national posters and oral presentations, 29 coordinated research projects, five workshops presentations, 35 scientific articles and 10 book chapters.

You can rune into “Living Well” every Saturday morning at 8:30 on 95.7 and 99.3 FM, 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and beavercountyradio.com.

You can also listen to all previous episodes of “Living Well” by going to beavercountyradio.com clicking on the Listen Live Button, Then chose Beaver County Radio and click on Podcasts in the upper right hand corner.

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Dr. Hollis Batista & Janet Lord Join Jim Roddey On This Week’s “Heroes”

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Dr. Hollis Batista and Janet Lord join host Jim Roddey on this week’s episode of “Heroes” to talk about their experiences with Highmark. Also, Eric Zahren (president) of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission joins Jim to continue their 10-part series on winners of the Carnegie Medal.

“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.

Link For West Allegheny @ Central Valley 10/21/22 at 6:30 PM on WBVP/99.3 FM/Beavercountyradio.com/Facebook Live

(File Photo from Sept. 2020)

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WBVP-AM 1230 and WBVP-FM 99.3’s Rob Matzie and John Perrotto have the call from Central Valley High School of this WPIAL Class 4A Parkway high school football game as the defending champion Warriors battle the Indians .

The Game will also be presented via Facebook Live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page. Just Click the link below at game time:

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Ambridge School Board Hires Business Manager and Two New Teachers

(File Photo)
Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Ambridge, Pa.) Betheann Eyth was hired by Ambridge School Board Wednesday night as business manager and director of operations and transportation effective November 1, 2022. Her annual salary will be $75,000.00 The board approved Zachary Dugan as high school technology education teacher . His salary will be $46,771.00. Alexis Corgis was hired to teach second grade at Highland Elementary School, her salary will be $46,771.00.

Grace Buchanan was hired as a caregiver at Economy  Elementary School for the Before and After School  Childcare program. She will be paid $15 an hour.
Kimberly Springer resigned as  an elementary and middle school ESL  at Economy Elementary School.
Marshayla Underwood was hired as the girls middle school basketball coach, the board announced she’ll be paid a stipend of $1,750.00.

Route 108/Route 65 Reconstruction Work this Weekend in New Castle

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing reconstruction work on Route 108 (Croton Avenue) and Route 65 (East Washington Street) in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County will occur this weekend Friday night, October 21 through Monday morning, October 24 weather permitting.

Reconstruction work at the intersection of Routes 108 and 65 will occur from 8 p.m. Friday night continuously through 6 a.m. Monday morning requiring closures and detours on both roadways. Work on Route 108 will occur between Route 65 and Produce Street.  Work on Route 65 will occur between Route 108 and the north side of the East Washington Street Bridge.  Traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detours

Northbound Route 65

  • From northbound Route 65, turn left onto Taylor Street
  • Taylor Street becomes Shadyside Street
  • Continue straight onto Neal Street
  • Bear left onto Grove Street
  • Turn right onto South Jefferson Street (Route 18)
  • Follow South Jefferson Street back to East Washington Street
  • End detour

Southbound Route 65

  • Same detour in the opposite direction

Eastbound Route 108 (Cars)

  • From eastbound Route 108, turn left onto South Mill Street
  • Turn right onto East Washington Street
  • Turn left onto East Street
  • Turn right onto East North Street
  • Cross the East North Street Bridge to Route 108
  • End detour

Westbound Route 108 (Cars)

  • From westbound Route 108, turn right onto the East North Street Bridge
  • Follow East North Street to South Jefferson Street
  • Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
  • Follow South Jefferson Street back to Route 108
  • End detour

Eastbound Route 108 (Trucks)

  • From eastbound Route 108, turn right onto Grove Street
  • Grove Street becomes Neal Street
  • Neal Street becomes Shadyside Street
  • Shadyside Street becomes Taylor Street
  • Crossover Route 65 onto Butler Avenue (Business 422)
  • Take the ramp to westbound Route 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway)
  • Take the Route 65 East Washington Street Exit
  • From Route 65 turn right onto Cascade Street (Route 1007)
  • Follow Cascade Street back to Route 108
  • End detour

Westbound Route 108 (Trucks)

  • Same detour in the opposite direction

Reconstruction work with closures and detours will occur the weekend of October 28-31.  Additional details will be provided in advance of the work occurring.

Please use caution when traveling through the area. Motorists should expect delays.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, 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 accessible on the 511PA website.

“What Is Truth?”: Pastor Dave Grove Explores The Biblical Answer To Pilate’s Question On This Week’s “Wake Up Beaver Valley”

The Gospel according to John contains Jesus’ answer to what truth is, and Pastor Dave dives into that context on this week’s edition of “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.