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AHN Named Top-Performing Health System in Western PA for The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s 2026 “Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge”

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is receiving recognition statewide for its efforts to support and raise awareness about eye, organ and tissue donation as the top-performing health system in western Pennsylvania for HAP’s 2026 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

AHN Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) was also named among the top-performing hospitals in the region as part of that challenge, with AGH receiving the second-place award.

113 hospitals across the state of Pennsylvania participated in the challenge this year.

The participating hospitals’ Donate Life Month activities were captured on a scorecard and were assigned titanium, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze level recognitions that were based on their scale, scope and ultimate success at increasing the number of organ donors that were registered.

A total of 10 AHN hospitals were recognized through the challenge with titanium or platinum designations, which included AHN’s Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital, Forbes Hospital, Grove City Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital, West Penn Hospital and Wexford Hospital in the Pittsburgh region, as well as Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie.

Allegheny Health Network and The START Center for Cancer Research Announce Strategic Collaboration to Expand Patient Access to Early-Phase Cancer Trials

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and The START Center for Cancer Research (START), announced today that they have entered into a strategic collaboration.

START is the largest global network of community-based, fully dedicated early-phase oncology clinical trial sites.

A new START early-phase clinical trial site will be established at AHN’s Allegheny General Hospital within the hospital’s AHN Cancer Center, which expands the access to novel investigational cancer therapies for patients across western Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania today. Both of the individuals that passed away were unvaccinated and were residents of Lancaster County. Those were the first deaths related to measles within the state of Pennsylvania in 35 years.

Measles is a virus that is highly contagious and can cause serious short- and long-term health problems, including brain swelling and pneumonia, with nearly 20% of people who contract measles being hospitalized. Even though death related to measles is rare, it occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases.

Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The virus stays infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after the infected person leaves the area.

People who believe that they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should either contact their health care provider or call 877-724-3258.

Catherine Webb (1964-2026)

Catherine Webb, 62, of Ambridge, formerly of Midland, passed away at home on August 21st, 2026.

She was born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Clide and Patsy Elliott.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Kory Spooner and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, David Webb, her son, Michael Webb, her brother, Mark Elliott and her sister, KimberLey Spooner.

Catherine was a hairstylist for most of her life and will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother. She was Christian by faith.

There are no events scheduled at this time for Catherine.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

James B. Harvey, Jr. (Passed on August 23rd, 2026)

James Bryson Harvey, Jr., 84, passed away on August 23rd, 2026.

He was the oldest son of the late Ruth (Eakin) and Bryson Harvey. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna (Morris) Harvey, his son, James Bryson Harvey III, his daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Scott Homschek, his granddaughter and her husband, Victoria and Scott Strnisa. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. Harvey and a sister, Mary Louise DiGiorgi.

James was a retired employee of Raccoon Township and was a longtime elder of Service United Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa.

Private family memorial and interment at John Anderson Cemetery in Aliquippa.

There are no events scheduled at this time for James. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Cheryl Florence Sattler (1950-2026)

Cheryl Florence Sattler, 75, of Brighton Township, peacefully passed away on August 20th, 2026, at PAM Health – AHN Beaver.

She was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on October 5th, 1950, a beloved daughter of the late Allen and Florence (Cartwright) Smith.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Richard “Rich” Sattler, her children, Colleen Schmidt, Jennifer (Tom) Kehs and Bart (Lisa) Sattler, her treasured grandchildren: Cassandra, Danielle, Abbigail, Sydney, Grant, Elsa, Garrett, Foster, and Owen and her expected great-grandchild, Theo, her brother, Terry Smith, her sisters, Edythe “Edee” (Francois) Febvay and Patrice McDonough, along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends whose lives she touched deeply.

Cheryl dedicated her life to her family, embracing the role of homemaker with love and devotion. She and her husband, Richard, were active members of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Aiken, South Carolina, where they cherished their faith and community. Her greatest joy was her family —she adored her children and grandchildren and was a proud member of the Red Hat Society, always bringing warmth and laughter wherever she went.

Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance on Friday, August 28th, from 11 a.m. until her funeral service begins at 1 p.m., at GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Following the service, Cheryl will be laid to rest in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

Lieutenant Colonel Bivens Welcomes 47 New Troopers to the Pennsylvania State Police

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Manheim, Pa., August 21, 2026 — State Police leadership, staff, and families gather at LCBC Manheim to celebrate the graduation of the 176th Cadet Class, recognizing 47 new troopers for completing approximately 27 weeks of academy training and earning the rank of trooper., Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Manheim, PA) 47 people have now become new Pennsylvania State Police troopers. 

Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, the Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), welcomed these new troopers to the PSP during a graduation ceremony at LCBC Manheim on Friday.  

The 176th Cadet Class completed approximately 27 weeks of difficult training at the PSP Academy before earning the rank of trooper. 

AAA: Gas Prices Jump in Pennsylvania as National Average Continues to Rise

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are 18 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at around $4.35 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $4.09, up 3 cents from last week. 

That average is also the highest it’s ever been at this time of the year. 

The monthly average for gas so far is $4.06, currently surpassing the year of 2022, when the monthly average for August was $3.97, and it is shaping up to be the highest on record.

Crude oil is pushing up the national average even though the demand for gas is down, which is typical for this time in the year.

Crude oil prices are still in the range of $80 per barrel amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

The report also states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.40. 

According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$4.335      Altoona
$4.399      Beaver
$4.347      Bradford
$4.169      Brookville
$4.397      Butler
$4.160      Clarion
$4.356      DuBois
$4.326      Erie
$4.371      Greensburg
$4.389      Indiana
$4.420      Jeannette
$4.370      Kittanning
$4.395      Latrobe
$4.387      Meadville
$4.424      Mercer
$4.352      New Castle
$4.352      New Kensington
$4.397      Oil City
$4.369      Pittsburgh
$4.154      Sharon
$4.404      Uniontown
$4.399      Warren
$4.360      Washington

New bookstore opens in Beaver

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Fable & Craft Co., Posted on Facebook on August 24th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) A new bookstore is now open in downtown Beaver. 

Fable & Craft Co. opened on Saturday at 501 Third Street and it is a new woman-owned independent bookstore dedicated to readers of all ages. 

Fable & Craft Co. will have a curated selection of both used and new books for readers of all ages and those books will focus heavily on fiction.  

The store will also have a room that is dedicated to fantasy books and a section for local authors.  

It will also begin hosting community events such as local author signings, craft nights, book clubs and story times for children.  

Representative Aaron Bernstine to Host Telephone Town Hall on September 2nd

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a telephone town hall meeting so he can provide constituents with an opportunity to hear the latest updates from Harrisburg, directly ask questions and discuss issues that affect the community.

This will occur at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd.

However, calls that invite constituents to participate will begin shortly before 7:15 p.m. the day that the event occurs.

Participants can ask questions during the town hall, as well as provide feedback on legislation that is pending and hear updates on the issues that affect Butler and Lawrence counties.

Those that miss the call or do not receive a call can still participate in this event by dialing 877-229-8493 and by entering the ID code 116952.