Category: Teleforum

J.D. Merkel revealed as the new host of “Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon”

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Local Monaca product J.D. Merkel has been named as the new host of “Solid Gold” Saturday Afternoon” on Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA. Merkel a local popular DJ will be taking over starting November 3, 2018 for the recently retired Bob Frye. The show will normally run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoons. The announcement was made during “Notes on Local Entertainment” with Frank Sparks and Scott Tady, Entertainment for the Beaver County Times, on Thursday October 25, 2018.

“Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon” has been a staple on Beaver County Radio airways for many years. Earlier versions were hosted by John Nuzzo and Tom Renkenberger who is more known by his persona’s R.D. Summers and Rinky Dink.

In 2000 Bob Frye was an employee of then rival station WMBA that Frank Irio Jr. purchased in June. Frye made the move north with the WMBA studio and then began hosting the show taking it to all new heights until his retirement in August of this year.

We wish Bob Good Luck in his retirement and ask that you please help us in welcoming J.D. to the Beaver County Radio Family.

 

 

2018 New Brighton Halloween Parade was a sweet time for the little ones

(New Brighton, PA) The  2018 edition of the annual New Brighton Halloween Parade was a huge success. Parade attendees lined the street watching as seven area high school bands dressed in Halloween costumes marched down 3rd Ave. playing classic Halloween songs like Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Fire Trucks, local organizations, football teams, dance teams and just general citizens participated in the parade. Some people threw out sweet treats for the kids who were watching. Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks, Matt Drzik, Ed Hermick, Taylor Nichol, and Maureen Cipriani were stationed in front of the PA Liquor Store broadcasting while the Beaver County Radio Personality and Prize Wheel was in full force. Check out all of the photos of a very fun and successful night below…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Host of Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon to be unveiled Thursday October 25, 2018 during Notes on Local Entertainment

Tune into 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA at 11:35 a.m. Thursday morning, October 24, 2018 during Notes on Local Entertainment with Frank Sparks and Scott Tady for the unveiling of the new host of “Solid Gold Saturday Afternoon” .

The new host will replace the recently retired Bob Fry who hosted the show for 18 years when Fry a WMBA employee moved to the current Beaver Falls studios upon Frank Iorio Jr’s purchase of WBVP’s longtime rival  WMBA  in June 2000.

We at Beaver County Radio are positive that the new host will continue the tradition of the show. WBVP and WMBA has a tradition of great music shows as earlier versions of Solid Gold were hosted by John Nuzzo and Tom Renkenberger more known persona’s R.D. Summers and Rinky Dink.

 

CNN Political Commentator Steve Cortes on Teleforum Thursday October 25,2018

Tune into Teleforum with Frank Sparks Thursday morning, October 25, 2018  at 10:10 a.m. for an interview with CNN Political Commentator Steve Cortes. Steve will be talking with Frank about the ramifications of each party gaining the majority in the house for the mid-term elections. Cortes says a vote for the GOP is a vote for the wall and a vote for the Democrats is a vote for open borders. They will also talk about the caravan in Mexico headed to the border.

Besides his work at CNN Cortes is President of the Trump Hispanic Advisory Council and a President Trump 2020 Re-Election Campaign Advisor.

14th District PA State Representative Jim Marshall talks re-election on Teleforum

In the final interview in a series of interviews highlighting the PA State Representative races Frank Sparks welcomed in current 14th District State Representative Jim Marshall.

Jim told the listeners who Jim Marshall is from his local upbringing to his family and professional career. Marshall answered questions from the listeners via telephone and Facebook Live throughout the interview.

Jim told the listeners how he got into politics and what drives him to continue with his mission to be the best he can for the citizens of his district. He also discussed some of the things he feels he has been able to accomplish while in office and what he would like to do in his time as a State Representative.

Marshall is running against democrat Amy Fazio in the 14th District

You can watch Representative Marshall’s interview  via Facebook Live by clicking the play button below…..

Dale Reckless, M.R.S. Physical Therapy on Teleforum Wednesday October 24, 2018

Dale Reckless from M.R.S. Physical therapy in Bridgewater joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum Wednesday,  October 24, 2018, in the 9 o’clock hour.

Dale talked about what M.R.S. can do for the listeners and the different services they provide. Dale also talked about balance issues and Pat Septak , News Director did a simple balance test that they do at M.R.S. to see if you are a fall threat. Dale also discussed feet and how what you put on your feet could cause or prevent other issues.

Dale’s appearance on Teleforum was streamed Live on Facebook. You can view the interview by pressing the play button below…

If you would like more information on M.R.S. call (724) 728-7550 or click on the M.R.S.  Physical Therapy Logo below to be directed to their web-site…

 

14 the District PA State Representative Jim Marshall on Teleforum Wednesday October 24, 2018

The final guest in the series of PA State Representative candidates is 14th District PA Representative Jim Marshall. Jim will appear on Teleforum with Frank Sparks on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11:10 a.m..

Jim is a Republican that is running against Democrat Amy Fazio for his current 14th District seat.

To participate in the interview and ask Jim any questions you may have you can call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. The interview will also be streaming Live on our Facebook page at wbvp-wmba.

 

Congressman Keith Rothfus talks Opioid Legislation and Border Security on Teleforum with Frank Sparks

(Beaver Falls, PA) 12th District United States Congressman Keith Rothfus joined Frank Sparks and News Director Pat Septak on Teleforum Tuesday October 23, 2018 to talk about Opioid Legislation and the need for a secure border.

The Congressman talked about his support for the bipartisan House-passed conference report to H.R.6, the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment, commonly known as SUPPORT, for Patients and Communities Act.  This is a very comprehensive bill that contains several provisions of the Congressman’s bipartisan legislation for combating the opioid epidemic.

Rothfus told Frank and Pat that in June of this year the house passed more than 70 bipartisan bills to help combat the opioid crisis and that three sections of Rothfus’ legislation was incorporated into the conference report that President Trump is scheduled to sign into law Wednesday  October 24, 2018.  The three sections of Congressman Rothfus’ legislation are

  • H.R. 5769, The Expanding Access to treatment Act– Helps offset the costs of training clinicians in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics.
  • H.R. 6029, The REGROUP Act– Reauthorizes the Department of Justice’s Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program through 2023 and triples its funding to $330 million per year.
  • H.R. 5980, the CODE RED Act — Authorizes, develops, and implements a coordinated tracking system for federally-funded initiatives and grant programs dealing with opioid and substance abuse to enhance grant program effectiveness.

Rothfus also talked about the need  to secure our borders and that border security and the opioid crisis go hand in hand because 90 percent of the heroin in our country comes across the southern border of Meixico and massive amounts of fentanyl come from Mexico and China. Rothfus said these alone are good reasons to secure our borders.

You can listen to Congressman Rothfus’ interview by pressing the play button below…

Aaron Bernstine talks re-election campaign on Teleforum Monday October 22, 2018

In the continuing series highlighting the PA State Representatives  10th District PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum Monday October 22, 2018 to talk about his re-election campaign.

Aaron won both the Republican and Democratic primary earlier this year. The Democratic victory was as a write in over Beaver Falls resident Joe McGurk. Aaron originally was running unopposed but Beaver Falls resident Darcelle Slappy petitioned in on the Green Party as the August deadline approached.

Aaron started off telling the listeners about Aaron Bernstine and his family. Aaron then fielded questions from the listeners and the audience watching as the interview was streamed on Facebook Live.

Aaron’s interview can be watched as it streamed on Facebook Live  by pressing the play button below….

The series will conclude Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 11:10 a.m. with 14th District PA State Representative Jim Marshall .

2018 Party with a Purpose

  • The Rochester VFW was the scene for the Cornerstone of Beaver County’s Party with a Purpose 2nd annual fund raiser.

Beaver County Radio Broadcasted live from the event from 6-8 pm. Frank Sparks and Ed Hermick anchored the Broadcast. Entertainment included the Hot Metal Horns and the Hoot Owls. There was a pasta bar provided by PJ Catering and Deli and a coffee bar provided by the Uncommon Grounds Cafe. There was a photo booth. Check out the photos of all the fun below…