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PA Attorney General Dave Sunday Announces Lawsuit Against Snapchat for Failures to Protect Children from Compulsive Use

(File Photo of the Snapchat Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday recently announced the filing of a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the owner-operators of Snapchat, regarding the failures of the social media giant to warn users of platform addictiveness and protect children from compulsive use.

The Office of Attorney General seeks honesty from Snapchat in how its platform appears in app stores, and demands that the company take steps to protect child users from becoming addicted to the app in a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief which was filed this week in Philadelphia County Court.

This complaint alleges that Snapchat lies about how often adult-themed material, such as drug use, sexual content and nudity and suicidal ideation, appears on its platform to achieve an app rating in App Stores that is age-13+.

The lawsuit cites platform designs unique to Snapchat that make it highly addictive, including SnapStreak features as well as an ephemeral component that is particularly attractive to teens.

According to Pew Research Center, Snapchat is one of the most popular apps for teens, with about half of teens (ages 13-17) being daily users of the app, and about 13 percent of teens report being on it “almost constantly.” 

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

FILE – Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old. Her career spanned decades, with hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Born in Tennessee, she rose from humble beginnings to become a country music icon. Her partnership with Porter Wagoner helped launch her career, and she later became a successful actor and businesswoman. Parton was also a philanthropist, founding her Imagination Library to promote children’s literacy. Her charm and humor made her a beloved figure across generations and political divides.

Former Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II retires from the NFL

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (11) makes a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. in Cincinnati. The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Allen Robinson to a free-agent contract with the hope of boosting one of the NFL’s worst passing games. The Giants announced the signing Thursday, May 9, 2024, two months after Robinson was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a cost-cutting move. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Detroit, MI) A former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver officially retired from football ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Allen Robinson II announced yesterday on Instragram that he is retiring after eleven years in the NFL.

He played one season for the Steelers in 2023, and also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2014 – 2017), Chicago Bears (2018 – 2021), Los Angeles Rams (2022) and Detroit Lions (2024).

The Jaguars selected Robinson in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft with the 61st overall pick.

Robinson, who announced his retirement on his 33rd birthday, finishes his NFL career with 7,058 receiving yards, 565 receptions and 43 receiving touchdowns.

Several residents displaced after partial collapse at McKees Rocks row house

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKees Rocks, PA) A partial collapse recently occurred at a row house in McKees Rocks and displaced several people. 

According to Allegheny County dispatchers, crews were called to the 1110 block of Church Avenue at 6:50 p.m. yesterday. 

A large hole is visible from the outside of the home.  

Five units have been condemned, which displaced the residents who live there. 

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.