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JAMA Surgery: New AHN Study Shows Surgery May Improve Blood Sugar Control, Reduce Complications for Patients with Diabetic Gastroparesis

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) New clinical research led by physicians at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) suggests that surgery for a debilitating digestive condition linked to diabetes may help patients better control their blood sugar, reduce the need for insulin therapy, and lower the five-year risk of diabetes-related complications. 

The study was published in JAMA Surgery, and it examined outcomes among patients with diabetic gastroparesis, which is a condition that slows the movement of food through the stomach and can make diabetes difficult to manage. Researchers found that patients who underwent surgical treatment experienced sustained improvements in blood sugar levels over time compared to those receiving nonsurgical care. 

Diabetic gastroparesis affects roughly 1 in 10 people with diabetes, and it can significantly delay digestion. It makes blood sugar levels harder to predict and control as a result. Diabetes can lead to this illness because hyperglycemia and blood sugar fluctuations can damage nerves and stomach muscles, which disrupts the normal muscular contractions of the digestive tract. 

The study was led by AHN’s foregut surgery team and researchers at the Chevalier Jackson Esophageal Research Center at AHN West Penn Hospital, which underscores the institute’s role in developing and researching innovative approaches that address both digestive disease and long-term metabolic health. 

Several stray animals brought into the Beaver County Humane Society; owners still looking for them

(Headline Photo: File Photo of the Beaver County Humane Society: Credit for Photos Below: Photos Courtesy of the Beaver County Humane Society, Posted on Facebook on June 29th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Humane Society is now looking to find the owners of several stray pets that were brought into the Aliquippa animal shelter over the weekend. The pictures of these animals and more information about them can be found below. If one of them belongs to you, call 724-775-5801, extension 105 or email intake@beavercountyhumanesociety.org.

Penguins Acquire Forward David Gustafsson from the Winnipeg Jets in Exchange for Defenseman Jack St. Ivany

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Winnipeg Jets centre David Gustafsson takes his stance during a game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Kyusung Gong/AP)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced yesterday that the Penguins have acquired forward David Gustafsson from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Jack St. Ivany. 

Gustafsson is a pending restricted free agent who spent the 2025-2026 season with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. He recorded 10 goals, 22 assists and 32 points and was plus-12 in 48 games. 

Pennsylvania State Police warn public of new law enforcement impersonation phone scam

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

Allegheny County, PA) People are falsely posing as law enforcement in a phone scam happening in local communities.

According to information shared by Pennsylvania State Police yesterday, troopers have received several reports of scam calls being made to residents in the Troop B area.

This Troop B area includes: Allegheny (except the townships of Frazer, Fawn, Springdale, Harrison, and East Deer, the boroughs of Brackenridge and Tarentum, and SR 28), Fayette, Greene, and Washington, and the townships of Rostraver and South Huntingdon, the boroughs of Smithton, West Newton, and North Belle Vernon, the city of Monessen and Interstate 70 in Westmoreland County.

Police stated that the scammers claim to be with state police and some other law enforcement agencies, including sheriff’s offices, local police department or federal agents. They then tell the intended victim that they are reaching out about jury duty or outstanding warrants and demand payment via cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. Troopers noted that the cryptocurrency requested in typically Bitcoin.

Troopers emphasize that no law enforcement agency will ever call people to demand payment.

Anyone who receives a call like this is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-223-5200.

Senate Calls for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 326 yesterday in Harrisburg. This urges Congress to recommend Maj. Richard D. Winters for the Congressional Medal of Honor, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Winters was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and he served as the commanding officer of the 101st Airborne Division’s Easy Company during World War II. His heroic deeds were depicted in the acclaimed HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers.” He passed away on January 2nd, 2011.

State Representative Rob Matzie: $50,000 grant will support improvements to the Aliquippa Bucktails

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie announced in Aliquippa today that a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Game Commission will fund improvements to Beaver County’s oldest sportsmen club.

According to Matzie, this funding to the Aliquippa Bucktails will allow the club to construct a new archery range and mitigate environmental damage from the shooting range and the funding was secured under the Game Commission’s Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program.

Ellwood City comic book and collectables store New Dimension Comics celebrating 40 years in business woth a 40-hour sale this weekend

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ellwood City, PA) New Dimension Comics, a comic book and collectables store in Ellwood City is celebrating 40 years in business by having a 40-hour sale at their location this Friday, July 3rd starting at 8 p.m. The doors will stay open until Sunday, July 5th at 12 noon. Over 400,000 books will be available to buy for just 40 cents each. Silver Age comics and other items are also ready to be sold to customers. Only the books worth $1 will be 40 cents each while the rest of them are marked with their respective prices, with some sections sorted. The store is normally only open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each week and is filled with comics for just $1 each. A brand new selection of 40,000 sorted DC Comics will also premiere at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th. Cookout treats and refreshments will also be served. New Dimension Comics opened in June of 1986 by Todd McDevitt in Ellwood City and has grown to 6 stores in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Valdez, Triolo and Rodriguez homer for Pirates in 11-7 win over Phillies

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez reacts after hitting a three-run home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chase Shugart during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 29, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).

The Phillies fought back with two runs in the eighth to cut the lead to one run, but Rodriquez homered on a two-out pitch off reliever Chase Shugart in the ninth. Mason Montgomery closed for the Pirates.

The Phillies jumped on starter Braxton Ashcraft for five runs. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh each homered in the first inning, and Bryce Harper hit his 20th of the season in the third inning.

But Nola gave up two home runs in 4 1/3 innings, moving into a tie for fifth-worst in the majors at 19 homers allowed. After easing through the first three innings, Bryan Reynolds hit a double off the top of the left field fence and Valdez bombed one to left to cut the Phillies’ lead to 5-2.

In the fifth, Nola allowed a leadoff home run to Triolo, his first of the season. Nola left with the game tied at 5.

Reliever Seth Johnson then gave up an RBI single to Tyler Callihan, and a Turner error helped boost the Pirates’ lead to 8-5. Ashcraft (8-3) settled down and went six innings for the win.

The Phillies scored twice in the eighth, as Marsh hit his second homer of the game and J.T. Realmuto singled home Bryson Stott. But with two on and two outs, Pirates reliever Yohan Ramirez struck out Justin Crawford.

Up next

The Pirates will send RHP Bubba Chandler (3-7, 4.42 ERA) to the mound Tuesday night against Phillies ace LHP Cristopher Sanchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA).

Department of Justice files lawsuit, accusing Pennsylvania and three other states of refusing to provide SNAP data to federal officials

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington D.C.) The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The DOJ states that the data was collected to ensure states properly enforced “their determinations of residents’ eligibility for SNAP, including household benefit levels.” The agency alleges that the USDA requested the last five years of SNAP applicant data from several states last year. After dozens complied, federal officials claimed that the USDA requested the data again from the four states in May of 2026. The DOJ is now seeking an injunction requiring the four states to turn over the data, claiming that failure to comply “creates the likelihood of ongoing, material waste, fraud, and abuse going undetected.”    

Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge Inspection Wednesday in Potter Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Potter Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that inspection work on the Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge in Potter Township will occur tomorrow, weather permitting. 

From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., there will be single-lane alternating traffic restrictions controlled by flaggers on the Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge just north of the intersection with Raccoon Creek Road. Bridge inspection activities will be conducted by crews from Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Rigging Company.