A.M. Beaver County

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Live In Studio Bluegrass Combo Delights Listeners

(Beaver County, PA)  Members of  Echo Valley, a  trio of sisters from Enon Valley appeared on A.M. Beaver County on Friday July 15, 2016 to promote the Enon valley Community Day and Bluegrass Festival.  Emily Anderson, Isabelle Anderson,  Event organizer Howard “Hap” Wychrick , and Elizabeth Anderson delighted listeners on the show with a special live in studio performance. The event is happening Saturday July 16 starting at noon at The Enon Valley Borough Park at 341 Cherry Alley in Enon Valley.  Musicians include Border Ride, South 79, Keep Off the Grass, Echo Valley, Mule Factory and more. Entertainment throughout the day. Includes parade at 10 a.m., vendors, crafters, Civil War encampment. Proceeds benefit Enon Valley Community Historical Society.

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Monday Monte Carlo Madness hits the airwaves.

(Beaver County, PA) Tune in to Beaver County Radio this Monday, May 9 for “Monday Monte Carlo Madness”  Listen for the sound of a roulette wheel and call in to be McGuire Memorial monte Carlo Night Banner may 2016registered to win a pair of tickets worth $250 to the McGuire Memorial’s Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Monte Carlo Night at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott happening June 5, 2016.  The winner will  enjoy great music, dining, cocktails and Las Vegas style gaming at the annual celebrity studded event.   “Monday Monte Carlo Madness” will air over the next three Mondays on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA,  May 9, May 16 and may 23, 2016.

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Rotary Radio Auction Airs today

The Annual Beaver County Radio Auction is on Beaver County Radio from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tune in and bid on some great things all to benefit Beaver County Rotary. The number to bid is 724-774-8600.

 

 

Max Lewis, Author of “Diaries of Pontius Pilate”

Max Lewis, Local Attorney and author of “Diaries of Pontius Pilate” spoke to Al Goehring about his recent deal with Believe Entertainment to potentially make a movie based on the highly acclaimed novel released in 2013.

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Radio Show has listeners doing the Jitterbug.

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Laurie Smith-Greene from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.

Accomplished performing arts instructor and dancer herself, Laurie Smith-Greene, who serves as the Marketing & Communications Manager At Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center was a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County” Tuesday April 19, 2016 to talk about Authentic American Hot Jazz and Swing!  happening April 21, 2016 at the Black Box Venue at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland. Lincoln Park graduate and ballroom instructor, Alex Gorski will be teaching dance lesson before the show. Dancing is encouraged during the concert and Swing Dance Lessons begin at 6 PM!

The hot sounds of the jazz age come alive with the Boilermaker Jazz Band! Led by Paul Cosentino on clarinet, this acclaimed group serves up swinging renditions of jazz classics and rarities through superb instrumentals and heartfelt vocals. With their unique brand of musical Americana and hot jazz revelry, the Boilermakers bring the party to you! This fun, professional band has been making music and memories for more than 25 years!

Thursday, April 21
Presented by: Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
Venue: BlackBox Theater
Tickets: $20 adult, $10 student

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Funding Available for Employee Training Discussed on WBVP-WMBA.

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Ami Gatts, Director of the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board.

(Beaver County, PA) Employers in the manufacturing and construction sectors got some good news over the airwaves on Wednesday.  Ami Gatts, Director of the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, was a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County” and talked about special government funding that is now available for employee training.   The Program, which runs through June 30 is available in Beaver, Green and Washington Counties.  Gatts commented about how this is a fantastic way for companies to improve the skill levels and efficiency of their human resources without having to invest huge amounts of money themselves in  specialized training.  Often times this can mean being able to take on bigger projects, or increase over all capacity.  Interested applicants can call 724-229-5083.

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Corridors of Opportunity coming to Beaver County

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Al Goehring from WBVP and WMBA and Alan Robertson from The Pittsburgh Business Times.

(Hopewell Township, PA)  The Pittsburgh Business Times has announced plans to hold a business symposium at the Fez in Hopewell Township entitled “Corridors Of Opportunity: Beaver” on Thursday April 7, 2016 from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.    The luncheon event will feature keynote speakers Pat Nardeli from Castlebrook Development, Beaver County Commission Chair Woman Sandie Egley and CCBC President , Chris Reber.    The annual gathering functions as somewhat of a state of the union address fro the business community and offers attendees a chance to engage the guest speakers in panel discussion about the future of business in Beaver County.   Alan Robertson, Publisher of the Pittsburgh Business Times appeared on “A.M. Beaver County”, With Host Al Goehring on Thursday March 31, 2016 to talk about how the event is a great opportunity to discuss business and offer guidance for future areas of growth in Beaver County.  Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.  Click here for more information.

 

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Shovlin returns to WBVP and WMBA

Chris Shovlin, Community Engagement Manager for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Chris Shovlin, Community Engagement Manager for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School

(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County broadcasting legend and former WBVP and WMBA talk show host and sports anchor, Chris Shovlin appeared as a special guest on “A.M. Beaver County“.  Shovlin, who now serves as the Community Engagement Manager for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, talked about the positive benefits of Charter schools for the community and the students who attend, and how Cyber and Charter schools are legally established public schools in Pennsylvania.   Shovlin spoke at length with show host Al Goehring about the opportunities that charter schools like Lincoln Park  provide for area students.

 

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Pirates Spring Training Reports

For the third year in a row Beaver County Radio is going to Pirates Spring Training. On February  29th Al Goehring will talk to the Pirates Broadcasters Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 7:40 am on “AM-BEAVER-COUNTY”.  They will give you the inside stuff about the players, coaches, and management as the team prepares for 2016. This week Steve Blass is the guest broadcaster.

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