(Beaver Falls, PA.) The debut edition of “The Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey  was on Beaver County Radio Thursday January 10, 2019 at 11 a.m.. This new weekly show is being presented by St. Barnabas every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA  and also on Facebook Live at wbvp-wmba.

The premiere episode started with show host Jim Roddey,  former Allegheny County Chief Executive and St. Barnabas Health Network Spokesman talking with prominent Beaver County Businessman Chuck Betters. Roddey and Betters talked about Betters life growing in Beaver County and how he learned  many lessons growing up that helped to be the man and businessman that he is today.  The gentlemen also talk about the excitement that is surrounding the Shell Cracker Plant in Potter Twp. that is currently under construction and what the impact of the plant will be .

After a short break Jim’s second guest was newly elected 17th District Democratic United States Congressman Conor Lamb. Jim and Conor discussed Conor’s political career so far and his experience in Congress. Conor also discussed the government shutdown and how he was hoping for younger representation at the higher levels of Congress.  Conor and Jim talked about the bright future ahead for Beaver County and the area.

The radio broadcast will be replayed each week from 11:30 am to Noon on Sundays on Beaver County Radio. Tune in next week at 11:00 a.m. as Jim will be welcoming Alex Sebastian and George Juba to the “Best in Beaver County” presented by St. Barnabas.

You can watch the entire interview below as it was streamed on Facebook Live simply by clicking on the play button in the middle of the picture…….

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