(Photo of Former Geneva Coach Gene Sullivan’s Geneva Hall of Fame Photo when he was inducted into the hall of fame in 2017. Used with permission)

Story by Frank Sparks,  Beaver County Radio News/Program Director
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) During Friday night’s Rochester and New Brighton football game on Beaver County Radio, Sports Director and play by play man Bob Barrickman learned of the passing of former longtime Geneva Football Coach Gene Sullivan.  Bob announced it to the Beaver County Radio audience and him and broadcast partner John Perrotto talked about what a legend Gene was and Bob called him the “Gentle Giant”.
In A Facebook post on the Geneva College Golden Tornado Football teams page Geneva Head Coach Geno DeMarco said “We are saddened by the news of our beloved Coach Gene passing. His commitment to Christ will forever be a witness to every player who had played for him and his impact on College Hill is now reaching into the 6th decade. ”
St. Barnabas Broadcasting CEO William Day said in an e-mail that “Gene was a great man who I was privileged to know”
Sullivan was was hired in 1976 as the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Geneva College. He served as Head Coach until 1992 and then as an Assistant Coach from 1993 until his retirement in 2013.  Coach Sullivan led Geneva to the NAIA national semi-finals in 1987. He was the second  longest tenured football coach and third longest overall in school history. Coach Sullivan is second in career football victories at Geneva with 75 victories.
There is no word on what Coach Sullivan passed from. He was 88 years old.
Friends will be received at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 4-8 pm. A funeral service take place at First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11 am.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver Falls, Pa.)  The City of Beaver Falls Fire Department was called to the  scene of a fire at 1618 Fifth Avenue after a family was getting ready to cook a turkey in a turkey fryer Sunday afternoon when the fryer burst into flames.
Beaver Falls Fire Chief Mark Stowe said his department was called out at 4:05 p.m. and he said the back porch  was burned  as a result of the fire.

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Ambridge, Pa.) Michael Dominick, Ambridge Water Authority Manager was fired  last week according to a report released on Friday, September9, 2022,  after it was discovered he stole between $500,000, and $800,000 . Beaver County District Attorney David J. Lozier said that the bank records were turned over to his office and the matter is being investigated. No further information  is available at this time.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa firefighters were dispatched to a fire in the 1800 block of  McMinn Street Sunday morning at 8:38 a.m.  The county’s strike team also responded.  The  fire appeared to have started in the kitchen of the two story frame home. The fire spread to the second floor, and was under control in about 45 minutes.  Crews remained on scene for about four hours according to the report.  The residents were out of town and the fire is under investigation.

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Koppel, Pa.) Pa State Police in beaver are reporting that they have filed charges against a Rochester woman after they were dispatched to a Domestic dispute on 2nd Ave in Koppel at 1:40 AM Saturday morning.
Troopers said that upon arriving and investigating a possible domestic incident along with criminal mischief 42-year-old Nicole Beasley of Rochester was requested to not enter the residence as Troopers were speaking with another person in the residence. Beasley attempted to enter the residence anyway and was grabbed by the arm by a Trooper to physically prevent her from entering the residence. She then spun around and struck the Trooper in the head with a coffee mug that she was holding.
Troopers arrested Beasley and charged her with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Harassment, and resisting arrest.
64-year-old Sue Naughton of Vero Beach Florida was also charged with a summary offense of Criminal Mischief. The release does not specify what led to Naughton being charged.

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By JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are remembering 9/11 with tear-choked tributes and pleas to “never forget” 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. Victims’ relatives and dignitaries are gathering Sunday at all three places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001 — the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field. Vice President Kamala Harris is attending the ceremony in New York. President Joe Biden will be at the Pentagon, while first lady Jill Biden will be in Shanksville. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, spurred a U.S. “war on terror” and affect American politics and public life to this day.

The image above shows 3rd Avenue in New Brighton with the cruise in full swing
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published September 10, 2022 3:45 P.M.

(New Brighton, PA) Cars lined the streets of New Brighton Saturday while people enjoyed the sights and sounds offered on 3rd Avenue for the annual car cruise.  A mix of classic cars, good food, great music, and even vacuum cleaners made for a truly eventful day in New Brighton.  A live broadcast from Beaver County Radio took place for the opening ceremonies.  The spectacular cruise was a sure way to end summer and welcome fall. You can view photos from the event below:

(Photo Taken from Beaver County Radio Facebook Live Feed)

(New Brighton, Pa.) The first half was dominated by penalties and Rochester’s offense. The Lions couldn’t stop Parker Lyons and Antonio Laurie. New Brighton’s Defense did cause a fumble in the beginning of the second quarter that Kevin Williams returned for a 40 yards for a touchdown. Rochester answered right back and took a 20-6 lead in the middle of the second. The Lions were aided by a personal foul on the Rams and drove down the field late in the second quarter capping it off with a circus like catch for a touchdown and the Lions tightened up the score at 20-13 with 5 minutes left till the intermission. The Rams then drove down the field nearing the half as Antonio Laurie broke away for a 30 yard run deep in New Brighton territory. Laurie capped it off with a 12 yard touchdown run with  3:29 left in the half. The two point conversion attempt was no good and the Rams led 26-13 over the Lions.  The Rams stuffed the Lions with a four and out and Jerome Mullins pulled in a long pass from for another score right near the end of the half. The two point conversion was no good and the Rams led 32-13 with 1:28 left in the half.  The Rams went to the locker room at the half with a 32-13 lead.

The Rams received the second half kick-off and went right on the offensive. Parker Lyons broke away with a quarterback keeper and gained 25 yards deep into New Brighton territory.  Rochester’s Antonio Laurie then took the ball in from six yards out and the two point conversion was good. The Rams started pulling away from the Lions at 40-13 with 9:00 Minutes left in the third quarter. New Brighton got the ball back and continued to be bitten by the penalty flag committing procedure and offensive pass penalties. The Rams took back over after a New Brighton Punt and drove down the field capping off the drive with an Ambry Murray touchdown. Antonio Laurie added the two point conversion and the Rams invoked the mercy rule with a 48-13 lead in the middle of the third quarter. The Lions took the kick-off and started driving the ball as the third quarter was coming to a close.  The Rams got the ball back early in the 4th and sophomore Carter Mason broke away for another touchdown run  and a Rams 54-13 lead as the Rams attempted their first extra point kick of the night that was no good.

With a Rochester victory well in hand both teams got their younger players some experience. With 7:12 to go the Lions turned the ball over on downs to the Rams.

Thomas Henry then ran 20 yards to put the Rams ahead 60-13  with 3:40 left after the extra point was no good.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Governor Tom Wolf announced his $21.5 million plan to provide universal free school breakfast for 1.7 million students across the commonwealth this school year. SEPTEMBER 09, 2022 – STEELTON, PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 1.7 million public and private school students in Pennsylvania will be able to get breakfast for free under a plan that will begin next month and run through the school year. State officials made the announcement Friday. The $21.5 million plan will be paid for with money from the previous year’s School Food Services General Fund appropriation. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs will receive support from the program. The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students, ended this past school year, despite a push in Congress to extend it.