Category: Teleforum

Santa Claus visits Candy-land at the 2019 Rochester Carol Sing and Light-up Night

(Rochester, Pa.) Santa Claus was the main attraction at the 2019 Rochester Carol Sing and Light-up Night on Sunday December 8, 2019. The third annual event got underway at 2:30 pm with the opening ceremonies being broadcast live on Beaver County Radio. the JR ROTC presented the colors as our National Anthem was then played. One of the event coordinators Ray Rotuna spoke with Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks during the broadcast and told the listeners the schedule of events for the  day that would all be topped off with with the ceremonial lighting of the lights to signify the 2019 Holiday Season. Some of the other events of the day was the reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”  with sound effects from students of the Rochester School District, Carol Singer with the Beaver Valley Choral Society and singing by the kindergartners of the Rochester School District.

Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Matt Drzik did a broadcast from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  Frank and Matt also took a tour of Candy-land before Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived and sat on a special throne that was hand made for him to sit on while the children sat on his lap to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. You can see the video as it streamed live on the station Facebook page by pressing the play button below. ..

Check out all of the photos below of the fun of the 2019 Rochester Carol Sing and Light-up Night……

 

Beaver County Treasurer Connie Javens was the “Best of Beaver County” today with Jim Roddey

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 A.M.  for “The Best of Beaver County”, an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in local neighborhoods, and the people that are making it happen.  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining “The Best Of Beaver County”.  This weeks editon was all about memory loss and Jim’s guest was retiring Beaver County Treasurer Connie Javens.

Retiring Beaver County Treasurer Connie Javens on “The Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey
Jim Roddey, Host of “The Best of Beaver County on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM

Mr. Roddey and Javens talked about her career in politics from being elected to the Monaca School Board to being elected the Beaver County Treasurer in 1992. Connie told the listeners about some of the award winning things that she brought to the treasurers office to keep up with technology and make the office more efficient. She also talked about coming up with the idea to charge for verification of taxes and that way before a property closing they had a verified copy that the taxes are paid to date on the property. Javens said that since her office started doing this they have taken in over $200,00.00 for the county. Javens finished the interview by thanking everyone over the years for allowing her to be your treasurer and also for helping to raise money for the Beaver County Humane Society via dog licensing and donations that totaled over $230,000.00.

Jim Roddey finished the show by thanking Javens for her many years of service and told her the county will miss her.

If you would like to watch today’s episode of  “The Best Of Beaver County” press the play button below……..

The radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon from the St. Barnabas Studio on Beaver County Radio.

Click on the logo below if you would like more info on St. Barnabas….

Tune in to “Ask the Commissioners” at 9 a.m. today on Beaver County Radio

Tune in to 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM at 9:00 a.m. today, December 5, 2019, for “Ask the Commissioners”. Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp, Commissioner Tony Amadio, and Commissioner Sandie Egley will be available to take your questions by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. If you have something that is on your mind about Beaver County and want to ask the Commissioners yourself this is your chance from 9-10 a.m. today. The entire interview will also be presented on Facebook Live by going to our Facebook page @wbvp-wmba at 9:10 a.m.

Santa Claus was the star of the Beaver Falls Holiday Lighted Parade

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Jolly Old Saint Nick made his first appearance in Beaver Falls this year on Saturday November 30, 2019. In honor of Santa Claus’ arrival the 2019 Beaver Falls Lighted Holiday Parade participants showed off there holiday spirit by sporting their favorite costumes and shining up and decorating their vehicles. Many of the participants walked beside vehicles and bands and passed out candy to the young parade attendees. Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Matt Drzik were on hand to celebrate the jolly guys arrival with a live broadcast on front of the WBVP/WMBA. and 99.3 FM Studios on 7th Avenue. The Beaver County Radio Prize van was on hand along with the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel.  Check out some of the photos of the parade below….

 

The Holidays were in the air at Beaver Light Up Night 2019!!

(Beaver, Pa.) It was the perfect evening to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in downtown Beaver. The 2019 version of Beaver’s Annual Light Up Night did not disappoint.  Numerous people came out to see the parade that started at 6 pm and the live entertainment on the main stage. There were two stars of the night in Jolly Old St. Nick and Fireworks that capped of the evening. Matt Drzik and Frank Sparks were live on the air on Beaver County Radio from the parade. They brought the Beaver County Radio Personalty Prize Wheel and the world famous Beaver County Radio Prize Van.

Valentina Cherico performs a Christmas favorite below just press the play button to hear….

Acoustic Soul featuring Mickey Cherico and his two daughters also performed check out the video below of Mickey sing an Elvis Presley Christmas Classic……

Check out the pictures below of all of the fun at Beaver Light Up Night……

SRN National talk show host Hugh Hewitt to join Frank Sparks on Teleforum at 11:50 a.m. today!

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Salem Radio Networks Hugh Hewitt will join Frank Sparks on Teleforum today at 11:50 a.m. on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM to talk Steelers and Browns and impeachment.

Hugh is a huge Cleveland Browns fan and is always picking on Steelers fans and Frank thinks it’s time to fight back at Hugh. They will give you their predictions on Sunday’s rematch and also talk about how the impeachment process that is going on now for President Donald Trump will shape politics in the United States in the future.

You can listen to Hugh Monday thru Friday on Beaver County Radio. You can also listen to a replay of the days show from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

Frank Sparks will be giving away a box of Rosalind Candy during Teleforum on Tuesday, November 19, 2019

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Frank Sparks the host of Teleforum will be giving away a box of Rosalind’s Candy every Tuesday starting November 19, 2019 until the end of the year.

All you have to do to win is fill in the blank of a popular phrase about chocolate when Frank asks during the 11 o’clock hour of Teleforum and then be the first to call with the correct answer at 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888.

Make sure you tune in each and every week. It’s Rosalind’s way of thanking their customers and wishing everyone a happy holiday season.

Who Is Your Money Working For? Make Sure It’s You. Find Out More On Tuesday With Tom Young.

Tune in to Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP , 1460 WMBA and 99.3 F.M. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9 A.M. for financial insight from special guest expert, Tom Young, from 1st Consultants Inc. in Beaver.  This Month, Tom will discuss  two important strategies will be discussed  during this month’s forum:

  1. How to recover wealth lost to financial institutions.
  2. how to recover fortunes lost due to missed opportunity cost.

Your money is always working. Either for you or somebody else. Over a lifetime, lost wealth to financial institutions and the cost of missed opportunities can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Find out how you can employ strategies to make your money, time, and abilities maximize the potential for you this coming Tuesday with Nationally renown financial expert, author, motivational speaker and radio host, Tom Young.

Do you want to know more?

You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live Tuesday November 19, 2019.

Click Tom’s picture below at showtime of 9:10 a.m. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook page where the special multi media simulcast will be streamed on Facebook Live.

 

une into “The Best of Beaver County” with host Jim Roddey November 14, 2019 at 11 a.m.

(Beaver County, PA) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 A.M.  for “The Best of Beaver County”, an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in local neighborhoods, and the people that are making it happen.  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining “The Best Of Beaver County”.  

A live video stream of this week’s edition of  “The Best Of Beaver County” can be viewed on the WBVP-WMBA Facebook page, plus the radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon

Hundreds paid tribute to our Veteran’s at the Beaver County Veteran’s Day Parade in Beaver Falls

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) On a beautiful late fall day in downtown Beaver Falls people lined  7th Avenue to pay tribute to the counties veteran’s. The Beaver County Veteran’s Day Parade rotates to a different community each year to host and this year was Beaver Fall’s turn. The last time the parade was held in Beaver Falls was 2012 according to Dwayne Johnson who is from the Beaver Falls Legion. Johnson also told the listeners of Beaver County Radio that Beaver County is number eight on the list of communities that celebrate Veteran’s Day.

Beaver Falls pays tribute to our veteran’s

Beaver County Radio presented a special live presentation of the 2019 Beaver County Veteran’s Day  Parade on Monday November 11, 2019 from 10:10 a.m. til 11:30 a.m.. Frank Sparks, host of Teleforum and Jim Roddey, a Marine Veteran, Host of “The Best Of Beaver County”, and St. Barnabas spokesman anchored the broadcast.  The star of the show was the Veteran’s but parade attendees were in awe over the large United States Flag that was hanging from New Brighton and Beaver Fall’s ladder truck that hung over 7th Ave.

US Flag is drapped over 7th Avenue by the New Brighton and Beaver Falls Fire Dept.’s

13 local high school bands performed patriotric favorites as they march by the viewing stand with local dignataries including Beaver County Commissioners Dan Camp and Tony Amadio, Pa State Representatives Josh Kail and Jim Marshall, Sentor Elder Vogel and many more.

Dignitaries on the viewing stand during the 2019 Veteran’s Day Parade in Beaver Falls

The Parade was also streamed Live on the Beaver County Radio Facebook Page. You can watch the Parade by clicking the play button below…

Coverage of the Beaver County Veteran’s Day Parade on Beaver County radio was   to brought to you by our Premier Sponsor GNU’s Bodyworks in Freedom. Associate sponsorship was provided by Beaver Dairy Queen, Circle of Friends, PFlugh’s Country Market, Connie Javens, Beaver County Treasurer, Eastvale Inn, The Henderson Agency, Enelows Shoes, Marbull’s Restuarant and Tavern, Rochester VFW Post 128, Attorney Michael Nalli, City Rescue Mission, Electric Garage Door Sales, Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Beaver County, J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Muscle Car Pit Stop, Maple Restaurant, Gallagher Home Health Services, Nalco an ECO Lab Company and us at Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM.

Check out all of the photos of the fun as we honored our Veteran’s below……