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Therese Ciancone (1943-2026)

Therese Ciancone, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2026.

She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on September 22nd, 1943, a daughter of the late Sabatino “Sam” and Mary Ciancone.

Therese was a lifelong resident of Midland, and was a faithful member of St. Augustine Parish and St. Blaise Catholic Church in Midland. She was also a bank teller for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Joe, Rocco, Margaret, Laura, and Anna Marie; as well as her nephew, Martin.

She is survived by her nephew, David Wilson and his great-nephews, Drew and Riley Wilson.

Friends will be received on Sunday, September 27th from 12 noon-4 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Monday, September 28th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Blaise Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland.

Private Inurnment to take place at Beaver Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Herbert E. Corey (1933-2026)

Herbert E. Corey, 93, of Beaver Falls, passed away on September 22nd, 2026, at Cambridge Village. He was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island on January 24th, 1933, a son of the late Frederick and Gwendolyn Corey. He was a proud veteran and served in the military for the Korean War. He worked as a Crew Foreman for the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority until his retirement. He was a simple man who valued his work and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Helen Corey, his daughters, Rebecca Cable, Brenda (Dennis) Palmer and Lisa (Paul) Guerrera, his grandchildren: Jason Berresford, Joshua Berresford, Danielle Jackson, Tonya Johnston, Shannon See, Morgan Richard, Ashley Hudson and Angelina Guerrera; as well as eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah See and his siblings, John and Nelly Corey. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, September 30th from 2-4 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of a service to start at 7 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Westbound I-376 Parkway East “Bathtub” Flood Control Improvement Project Preparatory Work to Begin Thursday in Pittsburgh

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that the start of the $14.34 million flood control project on westbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway East) in the “Bathtub” area in the City of Pittsburgh will begin on Thursday, October 1st, weather permitting.

There will be short-term mobile single-lane restrictions on westbound I-376 (Parkway East) between the north Route 885/Oakland (Exit 73A) interchange and the Fort Pitt Bridge from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. on October 1st-2nd to accommodate the installation of traffic control signage.

The following restrictions are expected to be implemented around-the-clock through August of 2027 beginning at 8 P.M. on Saturday, October 3rd, according to a release from PennDOT District 11:

  • The Grant Street on-ramp to westbound I-376 will close to traffic.
    • The westbound I-376 left-hand off-ramp to Grant Street (Exit 71A) will remain open.
  • The westbound I-376 left-hand off-ramp to Stanwix Street (Exit 70D) will close to traffic.
    • The Stanwix Street on-ramp to westbound I-376 will remain open.
  • A long-term left-hand lane closure will be implemented on westbound I-376 between the closed Grant Street on-ramp and the left-hand on-ramp from Stanwix Street.
    • The right-hand exit lane to the Ft. Duquesne Bridge will be shortened to allow two lanes of through-traffic to the Ft. Pitt Bridge.
    • No lane restrictions are anticipated on eastbound I-376 Parkway East in this corridor related to this project.

Here are the detours for this work, courtesy of a release from PennDOT District 11:

Posted detours

Grant Street to westbound I-376

  • From Grant Street turn right onto Ft. Pitt Boulevard
  • Continue to the intersection with Stanwix Street
  • Turn left toward the ramp for west I-376/Ft. Pitt Bridge/Airport
  • Bear right to continue on the ramp for west I-376/Ft. Pitt Bridge/Airport
  • End detour

Westbound I-376 to Stanwix Street (Exit 70D)

  • From westbound I-376 take the left-hand off-ramp to Grant Street (Exit 71A)
  • Turn left onto Ft. Pitt Boulevard
  • Continue to Stanwix Street
  • End detour

Robert C. Basinger, Sr. (1942-2026)

Robert C. Basinger Sr., 93, of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Waynesburg and Freedom, passed away on September 19th, 2026, at his home.

He was born in Lone Pine, Pennsylvania on October 9th, 1942, a son of the late Jason and Rosa Jane Phillips Basinger.

Robert was a retired employee with the former Armco Steel and a former Pilot as well as instructor. He was an FAA Designee instructor and flight examiner. He was Methodist by faith. He received his Pilot Licensee through the FAA from CCBC. His ATP rating for private, commercial, multi-engine instruments, and Sea-Plane. He was a member of Beaver Valley Skydivers, a member of the Butler Farm Show, a member of the Air Heritage Museum, and was a commander in charge of the C-123 for ten years. His main interests were in single and multi-engine aircraft flying, corporate aircraft flying, and deer hunting. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ina Marlene (Edge) Basinger, as well as two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C. Sr. and Karen Basinger of Fairfax Station, Virginia, and Ken J. Sr. and Teri Basinger of McDonough, Georgia, three grandchildren, Kenneth J. Jr. and Becky Basinger of Jackson, Georgia, Major Dustin S. Basinger of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Melissa and Robert Maloch of Commerce, Georgia, nine great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Bette Halavanja of Baden, and a friend Emil Pecori, of Oakdale. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis, Jason, Jim, and Wilbur Basinger, three sisters, Sara Roberts, Jane Rager, and Joretta Schoaf.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25th, from 1-3 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will follow at 3:15 p.m. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville. Full military honors will be held by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #862 for their fallen comrade, taking place at the funeral home after the service.

Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father’s death in Russia from reported bear attack

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Los Angeles Kings left wing Andrei Kuzmenko skates before an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Nov. 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence from the club following the death of his father in Russia.

The team confirmed Alexander Kuzmenko’s death on Thursday. Russia-based media outlet Ren.TV reported that the 62-year-old Kuzmenko died after being attacked by a bear in Tuva, a region in Siberia, while on a fishing trip.

“Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with the Kuzmenko family and their loved ones as they grieve the loss of Alexander,” Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said in a statement. “We ask that the privacy of Andrei and the Kuzmenko family be respected at this time.”

Kuzmenko, 30, who signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent over the summer, left the team on Thursday to be with his family in Moscow.

2026 Pirates secure first non-losing season since 2018

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe celebrates an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox next to first base coach Tarrik Brock on Aug. 16 at PNC Park. (Christopher Horner | TribLive))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates secured a non-losing MLB regular season for the first time since 2018 after their win yesterday against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park.

That game was the Pirates’ final home game of the 2026 MLB regular season.

The Pirates are now 81-78 with three games to go before their 2026 regular season ends.

The Pirates will play the Detroit Tigers in Detroit tonight, tomorrow and Sunday in those final three games.  

Sunrise Pool offering swim lessons for three difficulty levels in New Brighton

(File Photo of the Borough of New Brighton, Pennsylvania Logo in New Brighton)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) The Sunrise Pool is now offering swimming lessons for three difficulty levels in New Brighton. Swim lessons for beginner and intermediate level swimmers will occur for six weeks and will be taught by certified lifeguards.

They will go on Saturday mornings from October 17th to November 21st. The beginner class is from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the intermediate class is from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

The cost for those lessons are non-refundable and it is $90 per child, which is due by the first session.

A clinic for advanced swimmers will also be offered for ten weeks starting on September 30th on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Those lessons are $250 non-refundable, and this is due by the first session.

A requirement for these lessons is that you need to pass a deep-water test at Sunrise Pool.

You can call 724-843-8443 to register for the upcoming swim lessons. 

Cranberry Artists Network looking for artists for “Mistletoe & Masterpieces” open art show

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Cranberry Artists Network)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) Cranberry Artists Network will sponsor its open art show for the first time during an open art show called “Mistletoe & Masterpieces,” and they are looking for artists within a radius of 150 miles of Cranberry Township. 

The opening reception will be on November 13th, 2026 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building. 

The show will be from November 9th, 2026 to January 2nd, 2027.

The show will be juried by Patricia Zona, who is a 34 year art educator who specializes in drawing and painting.

Zona is a former Art Education professor at Westminster College and PA Governor’s School Juror.

The deadline for artists to enter this show is October 31st.

If any artist screens in to become a member of the Cranberry Artists Network before October 1st, they will be eligible to enter 5 pieces in that show. People that are not members may enter 2 pieces. 

You can visit cranberryartistsnetwork.com to register for this art show.

Police: Cranberry Township man charged, sent explicit messages to pedophile-catching group member posing as 13-year-old

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) A Cranberry Township man was recently charged after police said that he sent sexually explicit messages to a member of a private pedophile-catching group who was posing as a 13-year-old online. 

Thirty-two-year-old Eric Zachary Trylko was charged on Wednesday with felony criminal attempt to receive child sexual abuse material and felony criminal use of communication facility. 

Cranberry Township police confirmed that officers were called to a house on Glenbrook Drive as a private group named Predator Poachers was trying to confront Trylko. 

A representative of the group told police that they were posing as a 13-year-old on Telegram. The representative also told police that they were contacted on September 14th by a user that was called “Jax,” who was later identified as Trylko. 

Police affirmed that Trylko confirmed his age as 32 years old and he sent pictures of himself to the representative. Trylko described acts that are sexual and he repeatedly asked the representative to take sexually explicit videos or images to send to him. 

Police stated that Trylko’s messages also noted that he previously received images and videos from at least three other children. 

According to police, Trylko admitted during an interview on September 19th that he messaged the representative, whom he believed to be a 13-year-old at the time.

Trylko will be undergoing a preliminary hearing soon.

One person injured after water heater explosion occurs inside Robinson Township gym

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) The LA Fitness in Robinson Township is closed for the remainder of this week after an explosion occurred inside the gym yesterday. 

According to emergency responders, they were called to the gym around 11:30 after a water heater that was located in a back room exploded. 

Police confirmed that a gas leak was the cause of the explosion. 

An officer on the scene stated that one of the workers of the gym suffered a minor head injury from the shockwave of the blast. 

LA Fitness employees told its patrons that the gym would be closed for several days.  

Members of the gym were told to go to the LA Fitness location in Bridgeville during that time.