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Senator John Fetterman Releases Statement on Voting For the Venezuela War Powers Resolution

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release in Washington, D.C. today from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman (D-PA) joined 51 of his colleagues today in voting for Senate Joint Resolution 98, the Venezuela War Powers Resolution. Senator Fetterman recently released this following statement: “I believe the arrest of Maduro was a positive development for Venezuela and its people. I salute our incredible military for their precise execution. I voted AYE on this resolution to discharge it from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee so we can continue this important debate on the floor of the Senate.”

BVIU Details Cost, Scope of Project for New Horizon School; Beaver County Pledges $1 Million

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to a recent release from the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU) in Beaver County, The BVIUBoard of Directors is expected to vote later this month on borrowing up to $15 million to ensure New Horizon School reopens in time for the 2026–27 school year. However, before the measure can move forward, each of the fourteen school district boards in Beaver County must first approve the proposal. The borrowing measure will be considered by the BVIU board at their scheduled regular meeting on January 28th, 2026. This followed a special session on Tuesday that took almost four hours and it focused on finalizing details related to the financing, scope and timeline of the project and included both superintendents from the school districts that jointly own New Horizon and BVIU board members. Beaver County Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp informed the board members of the BVIU during the meeting that $1 million will be contributed from Beaver County toward the remediation effort. Commissioner Chairman Camp has also attended public meetings on the project over the past year and BVIU expresses their gratitude to him and leadership in Beaver County for their support of the rehabilitation project for New Horizon School and their support for the school itself.

Two people hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after getting attacked by their own dog in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) An investigation into an incident of two people getting attacked by their own dog in their Allegheny County home and suffering life-threatening injuries is ongoing. Allegheny County 911 officials told WPXI that police and EMS were called to a home in the 5900 block of Meade Street in Elizabeth Township before around 9:30 a.m. yesterday. The victims were taken to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Police shot and killed the dog. Additionally, a neighbor has taken in another dog that was in the home. According to an Elizabeth Township official, the home was found to be in deplorable conditions. The Elizabeth Township Building Inspector later condemned the house and deemed it “unlivable” and “unsafe.” He told WPXI that the house was purchased recently by new owners and police state that the house is a rental property. 

Interstate 79 Single-lane Restrictions Continue in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT is announcing that single-lane restrictions on Interstate 79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships in Allegheny County will continue today, weather permitting. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions of I-79 between the I-376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchange and approximately one-half mile north of the Route 60 Moon Run/Crafton (Exit 60 A/B) interchanges to allow crews to conduct pothole patching there.

Grant funds available to help Beaver County celebrate America’s 250th birthday

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Funding is now available to help community organizations and municipalities in Beaver County to plan both projects and local events to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America in 2026. January 31st, 2026 is when grant applications are due for the Beaver County America250 Grant Program, which will offer funding in grants to projects that celebrate the birthday of the country through activities that will bring communities together, promote Beaver County in 2026, educate and inspire youth. The grant program is being coordinated by Tony Caltury, the director of Beaver County Recreation and Tourism, along with the America250 Beaver County Committee and the Beaver County board of Commissioners. According to Caltury: “We’re thrilled to launch this grant program at such a historic moment. This is an opportunity for every community in Beaver County to engage residents and visitors alike in meaningful experiences that honor our shared past and look forward to our collective future.” You can find out more information or apply for grants for this program by clicking here.

Representative Josh Kail Announces Re-Election Bid in 2026

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) was excited when he announced on Beaver County Radio’s “Rappin with the Reps” this morning that he will be running for re-election in 2026. Kail expressed: “It’s been the honor of a life to represent Washington and Beaver Counties. I’m in the greatest district in the entire Commonwealth, and I’m looking forward to getting our message out this election season and talking to people, and hearing more and more as we’ve been doing the last number of years and being an event voice for this district in Harrisburg.” Representative Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) is also a local leader that is part of the work that Kail mentioned to help speak for the community at the state level.

Scam Alert: Aliquippa Police state scammers are posing as law enforcement demanding money from victims

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) According to a Facebook post from The City of Aliquippa Police Department yesterday, they are letting Beaver County residents know about a local scam in which “actors claiming to be Law Enforcement are contacting citizens and stating that they have an outstanding warrant, fine, or case and money must be paid to stay their arrest.” These scammers provide information about themselves and instruct the victims to stay on the phone and to urgently make a payment in either with cash, gift cards or by an online transfer. If you think that you are being scammed, do not send a payment or click any link from the scammers, because the City of Aliquippa Police Department confirms that law enforcement will never contact you to demand or negotiate money for any activity that is court related, and if you do get contacted stop all communications and contact your local law enforcement.

Governor Josh Shapiro Launches Reelection Campaign to Keep Getting Stuff Done, Protecting Freedom and Moving Pennsylvania Forward

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro launched his campaign for reelection in Pennsylvania today, which reaffirms his commitment to getting stuff done for all Pennsylvanians, protecting the freedoms we have and bringing people together so Pennsylvania can move forward. Shapiro will try to deliver on several issues, from creating opportunity and jobs, to cutting taxes for the working families, to investing in enforcement of the law and public education, to showing up in the moments of crisis and protecting the fundamental freedoms of Pennsylvanians. Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis is also running for reelection so the goals of both getting stuff done and keeping Pennsylvania moving forward can be achieved.

Lawrence “Larry” E. McGown (1947-2026)

Lawrence “Larry” E. McGown, 78, of Daughterty Township, passed away at home on January 5th, 2026, at his home. He was born in Beaver Falls on July 26th, 1947, the son of the late Duane and Eileen (McClure) McGown. She is survived by his loving wife, Linda Davis McGown, her children: Vona Lynn (Bruce Rupert) McGown, Sean Eric McGown, and step-children, Lesley Davis and Aaron (Kelsey) Davis, his sisters, Laraine McGown and Sharon (McGown) Henry, his grandchildren, Cameron Todd, Alexis Todd, Henry Davis and Dawson Davis and lastly, one great-grandchild, Marella Todd; as well as his niece, Lindsey (Henry) Sise, his nephews, Eric Henry and Ryan O’Shea, his great-niece, Emilyn Sise and his great-nephew, Zander Sise.

Lawrence’s life was defined by service, humor, and deep-rooted traditions. He worked for NOVA Chemicals for many years and honorably served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran, a chapter of his life he held with great pride. He was of strong Scotch Irish heritage and was known for his appreciation of a good Scotch whiskey and the stories that often came with it. He enjoyed golfing, and all things related to the Civil War. He had a great sense of humor with a gift for making people laugh and keeping the spirit light. He was deeply involved with the ARC of Beaver County for several years and was a member of both the Beaver Falls Owls and the Baden American Legion where camaraderie and service to his fellow veterans were important to him.

Lawrence was very proud of his Irish heritage and because of this, his family will be holding an Irish wake in his honor, on Monday, January 12th, from 2-6 P.M. at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where an additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, from 10 A.M. until the time of service for the celebration of his life at 11 A.M., and a luncheon will follow at the Daughtery Township Fire Hall, 4198 Marion Hill Road, New Brighton. A private burial with honors for Lawrence will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, on Wednesday, January 14th.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lawrence E. “Larry” McGown, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.