The man behind the socialist Bread & Roses party who recently announced his candidacy for U.S. President will join Matt Drzik by phone on A.M. Beaver County to discuss his political philosophies and differentiation from the other current candidates. The interview will be after the 8:30 news on Beaver County Radio.

It’s a cavalcade of music, food, worship, and fun…just as it has been for nearly a quarter-century.

The Good Samaritan Parish Festival returns to Ambridge for Labor Day Weekend, and Rose Filipponi and Leah Lesak gave a preview of the weekend’s festivities on A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik. The four-day festival includes live entertainment, homemade meals, snacks, and desserts…and the famous polka mass on Saturday night. Plus there will be a dance floor, prize giveaways, and an hourly 50/50.

A full list of what to expect from the 24th Annual Good Samaritan Parish festival can be viewed here.

To listen to the interview with Rose, Leah, and Matt…click on the player below!

(New Sewickley Twp.) It was opening night of the annual Big Knob Fair and Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Matt Drzik were there covering opening ceremonies and doing a live broadcast on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and the all new 99.3 FM.

It was a cool overcast evening but that did not deter the crowds from coming out for opening ceremonies which feature the Freedom High School Marching Band. The Band started the night by playing the national anthem. After the anthem they played a few songs that are featured in their half time show during the Freedom Bulldog football games. After the Bill Steel from the Big Knob Grange started the opening festivities as he introduced some of the dignitaries from the area who showed up to celebrate the opening of the fair. After Senator Elder Vogel spoke Beaver County Commissioners Chairman issued a proclamation to Bill and the Big Knob Grange from the County Commissioners. Fair goers then heard from Pa. State Rep. Jim Marshall and Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio and Sandie Egley.

The famous Beaver County Radio prize van also made an appearance as did the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel.  The crowd was entertained by opening night performers the Hat Trick Band there were Tractor Pulls The Big Knob Fair runs daily thru this Saturday August 31, 2019.

Check out all of the pictures of the fun at the fair below……

For 77 years, Beaver County residents of all ages have descended upon the Big Knob Grange in New Sewickley Township for the annual end-of-summer tradition of the Big Knob Fair. And as the 77th edition sets to kick off to the public on August 27th, it looks like there won’t be much change in that regard.

Bill Steel, who heads the Big Knob Fair Committee, joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the grand traditions that are coming back–such as the homemade cooking, livestock sale, and the opening ceremonies on Tuesday–as well as the things one may not have been aware of, such as the wine competition and the (new) kids’ demolition derby.

For more information on this year’s event, check out their website here. Beaver County Radio will be broadcasting live from 6 until 8 on Opening Night this Tuesday.

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

Every day in Beaver County (and across America), people are looking to become employees, employees are looking to advance towards the top, and those at the top are looking to better their product. Express Employment Professionals–with locations in Monaca and Robinson Township–seek to help those who want to make those steps forward.

Deb Gray, the owner of Express Employment Professionals, came on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the current nature of the Beaver County job market and what her business hopes to accomplish in helping businesses and employers. She talked about the things that workers need to do in order to advance, such as (but not limited to) patience, the willingness to adapt, and honesty.

To check the full interview, click on the Facebook live feed below!

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Exciting news has come out of the 1230 WBVP-AM Studios today!!! Effecticve Immediatley  WBVP-AM can also be heard at 99.3 FM. This is an exciting time for all of Beaver County just in time for the upcoming high school football season.  Beaver County Radio is excited about what the future holds as we broadcast Live everyday from The St. Barnabas Studios.  This wouldn’t be possible without the great advertisers, sponsors, and listeners who support us everyday.  Thank you everyone for your continued support of Beaver County Radio.

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Shell estimates that there are 5,100 workers currently employed at the Shell Ethane Cracker Plant. One could assume then that all staff were in attendance at the plant on August 13 as U.S. President Donald Trump made his first visit to the massive plant off of Route 18.

Trump started off by warmly greeting his Beaver County audience, whom he quickly reminded everyone belonged to him in November 2016:

 

As was to be expected, the feeling of praise was mutually received and given by the President and the Shell workers, as Trump’s main focus was about American production.

 

He also heaped praise upon Shell itself, claiming that he loved the view of the cranes and trucks on site (saying it reminded him of playing with those toys when he was little). He also acclaimed Shell for being announced as the newest cooperators in Trump’s “Pledge To American Workers” initiative.

 

Though Trump did bounce around at times–chiding the likes of Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren & Joe Biden–for the majority he stayed focused on his self-claimed successes in helping American jobs and commerce survive and thrive.

 

If there was an enemy that Trump zeroed in on during the hour-and-change speech, it was China…the country with whom he felt was “screwing over” and “taking advantage” of America over years of attempts at socioeconomic dominance.

 

The crowd of workers were very positive of Trump and his speech, only booing at familiar targets like Hillary Clinton and the “Green New Deal”. In fact, the only level of agitation between the workers and Trump occurred after the speech, when the delayed departure of the presidential motorcade kept several hundred people inside the warehouse where the speech was held.

For more images from Trump’s speech at the Shell plant, check out the gallery below.

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) With a bright future on the horizon for Beaver County it couldn’t be anymore fitting that we talk about the bright future that Habitat for Humanity of Beaver County provides for some families on “People, Purpose, Planet”. Dennis Sutter from Habitat for Hummanity of Beaver County joined Dr. Pete Birchler from the Chiropractic Health Center and Frank Sparks for this month’s “People, Purpose, Planet” show during A.M. Beaver County on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.

Dr. Pete started out the show and talked about how the him and his wife Rachel believe in our communties and that there are so many organiztions and non profits that are the back bones of our communities and that is why he came up with the idea for “Peolpe, Purpose, Planet”.

Dennis told the listeners about what Habitat for Humanity does in Beaver County and how poeple can volunteer and apply for a Habitat house. He highlighted a home they are currently building in Rochester and talked aout their next home that will be built in Daugherty Township. Dennis also talked about the main fundraiser they have which is the ReStore in Beaver Falls that sells new & gently-used home furnishings and building materials to the public at a fraction of normal prices! Proceeds from ReStore sales help fund the construction of Habitat houses in Beaver County. Dennis also talked about another major fundraiser coming up this fall which is the Zombie Festival and trail run that is happening on October 26, 2019 at Brady’s Run Park. You can find out more and sign up by going to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/BeaverFalls/HabitatZombieFestival

Dr. Pete also informed the listeners that the Chippewa Chiropractic Center will donate the entire proceeds  of the intial $19.95 consultation fee for new patients to Habitat for Hummanity of Beaver County like he does for all guests on “People, Purpose, Planet”.

You can watch the entire show as it streamed Live on Facebook by pressing the play button below…

Tune in Tuesday September 10, 2019 for the next episode of “People, Purpose, Planet” at 8:35 a.m. with Dr. Pete Birchler.

The ongoing struggle with cancer is something that affects all of us, as most of us know someone who is either dealing with the disease or is close to someone who is. And within the struggle, there are two things that nobody should forget:

1. You do not have to give up.
2. You do not have to fight cancer alone.

This brings us to Robin Redfern, whose “Bags & Blessings” organization gives gift bags to women who are going through chemotherapy in Western Pennsylvania. She and fellow organizer Jennifer Temple came on A.M. Beaver County to talk about the non-profit organization, as well as their stories with struggling to deal with breast cancer and finding each other to work with each other.

They also discussed in detail their first charity event, a 5K run/fun walk that will be headquartered at Thursday’s in Bridgewater. The event is open to the public and will feature (among other things) a massage station, goodie bags, and a prayer tent. More info about the race can be found here.

For more information on Bags & Blessings, check out their Facebook page.

To listen back to the interview, click on the Facebook Live feed from earlier below!

With the school year approaching, an opportunity for both students and adults returns to the county; that being the Beaver Valley Community Concert Association series of concerts! All concerts are held at the Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium.

This season’s series includes:

2019

• Savannah Jack (Tuesday, October 15)
• Salute To Glen Campbell featuring Jeff Dayton (Tuesday, November 5)

2020

• Shades Of Buble (Monday, April 6)
• Sail On: A Beach Boys Tribute (Thursday, May 20)

For more information, you can visit the BVCCA website by clicking here.

Co-Presidents Rhonda Ficca and Jean Macaluso joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County on August 5 to preview the upcoming season. If you want to listen to the interview (including an impressive feature by Rhonda at the end), click on the player below.