It’ll be a Free-For-All Friday edition of A.M. Beaver County, as Matt Drzik opens the phone lines right out of the gate at (724) 843-1888 & (724) 774-1888!

Plus, Dr. Christina Fontana (shown here with Matt & husband Eric during their previous visit) will be in studio for a discussion regarding her published books and work with Enlightened Wellness PA.

And despite his apathy towards this year’s edition, Matt will dive into the Super Bowl with analysis on this year’s game and surrounding shenanigans.

It all starts tomorrow at 6:30 on Beaver County Radio!

Tomorrow on A.M. Beaver County, Matt Drzik dives into the comments made by the Commissioners at their most recent work session in regards to the vaccine distribution, the tax that Governor Tom Wolf is implementing, and the reality of dealing with college tuition.

6:30 to 9:00 weekdays on Beaver County Radio.

Join Matt Drzik tomorrow morning on A.M. Beaver County as he discusses the recent decision on Major League Baseball’s decision to play all 162–and if it will stick.

Also, “Cancel Culture”…is it as biased and as much of a threat as some sources want you to believe?

Plus, the latest in news with Frank Sparks, and a preview of Coaches Corner that will be tomorrow night on Beaver County Radio & Facebook Live.

A.M. Beaver County–weekdays from 6:30 to 9:00 AM on Beaver County Radio.

(Photo courtesy of Matt Drzik)

Punxsutawney Phil is within 24 hours of forecasting Pennsylvania’s seasonal shifting, and Beaver County Radio will be presenting live coverage of the proclamation to come from Gobbler’s Knob with local sponsorship provided by Electric Garage Door Sales in Monaca. Plus, Matt Drzik will have the latest in sports with coverage of the Rochester/Eden Christian girls’ game and the Penguins/Rangers tilt at Madison Square Garden. Frank Sparks will have the latest in news and Snow Watch updates.

(Beaver County, PA) Just when local residents potentially need help the most, Aliquippa Giant Eagle and Beaver County Radio have partnered together on an initiative to giveaway five $100 gift certificates as part of the “Holiday Helper” promotion.  Listen for a chance to call in and register over the next two weeks. Three $100 gift certificates to Aliquippa Giant Eagle will be given away on Friday December 11 and two more will be awarded and announced on Friday, December 18. Winners will be selected from all those who register for the contest.  Winners will receive their certificates via the mail. The idea was the brain child of Beaver County Radio and Aliquippa Giant Eagle, who decided that the residents of Beaver County definitely could use a little good news, and maybe a little help around the holidays.

As has been the case with many events in 2020, the annual “Christmas On Merchant” festivities were altered a bit. In a sense, though, that made the turnout all the more impressive and full of Christmas spirit.

Around 200 to 250 cars drove down Merchant Street in Ambridge honking their horns, flashing their hazard lights, and wishing each other a Merry Christmas as the procession brought together family after family to center stage in absentia of a traditional holiday parade. Mother Nature kept the snow showers of the North Pole at bay, and Beaver County Radio provided a soundtrack on-air and on site to the annual Christmas Celebration.

Sponsors for the broadcast included Una Bella Beauty & Wellness Center, Maple Restaurant, R&S Enterprises, Valley Realty, and the Ambridge Chamber Of Commerce–who, along with the rest of the city, can hold their heads high knowing that the Christmas spirit of the season was not defeated by 2020.

In a year full of bad news, it’s good to know that good news is coming back.

Pastor Rod Smith, leader of Mountain Ministries, announced on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik that “Good News From The Mountain” will be returning to the Beaver County Radio Airwaves on December 2 at 6:30pm. The half hour will be a presentation of worship that can be heard locally or worldwide at beavercountyradio.com.

Not only did Pastor Rod make the announcement to Matt, but the two of them discussed the importance of having faith in this time of constant strife, and the difference between happiness and joy that many different people get confused with.

To listen to the full interview, click on the player below!

Not only are the holidays usually a time in which both parents and their children are extraordinarily busy, but the coronavirus pandemic has thrown another wrench into the ideologies of families spending time together.

That’s why Keystone Wellness Programs, headquartered in Evans City, is launching their “Strengthening Families” program in January 2021, where children ages 10-14 and their parents can come together to do activities through a virtual AND in-person series of gatherings.

Brianna Hewett and Kim Andrews of KWP joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the upcoming program, which is a free program upon registration. The pair spoke about the importance for kids and parents to spend time together, and the resources that can help them reach that goal.

For the full interview, click on the Facebook feed below!

2020 hasn’t been the best year for live music, but it has most definitely been a good year for charitable donations and supporting those in need.

The Beaver Valley Choral Society, in partnership with Rome Monument and Beaver County Radio, will be holding the “Sharing The Bounty” drive-through food drive on Saturday, November 21 from 10am-2pm to benefit the Family Matters Food Pantry in Monaca (formerly Faith Restorations). There will be three locations in which BVCS members will be collecting non-perishable food items:

• Grace Lutheran Church
  393 Adams Street, Rochester
• New Brighton United Methodist
  1033 6th Avenue, New Brighton
• Chippewa United Methodist
  2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls

Beaver County Radio will be out at Grace Lutheran from 10 until noon on Saturday with a live broadcast. Matt Drzik, who will be there Saturday, spoke to BVCS members Lee Pfeifer (President), Ray Rotuna (Artistic Director), and Penny Chevront (Event Chairperson) about “Sharing The Bounty” on A.M. Beaver County. Joining them was Quina Price, the Pantry Manager for Family Matters, and the quartet discussed the meaning and messages that have allowed this event to happen, and the hopes that it will bring the county together amidst this chaotic holiday season.

To hear the full interview, click on the player below:

Not even the morning rains could dissuade the seniors and veterans of Beaver County from showing up.

Presented by the Beaver County Office on Aging and the Center At The Mall, the Veterans’ Day event was one in which veterans and seniors could drive up and receive a complimentary bag full of treats, information, and other good stuff to take with them.

In all, 400 bags were distributed to those went through the drive-thru area between Boscov’s and Harbor Freight at the Beaver Valley Mall. Cars lined up to the point of double digits as the bags ran out just before lunchtime. Beaver County Radio showed up in the “new” station prize van, as did recently re-elected U.S. Congressman Conor Lamb.

To check out pictures from the event, take a look below!