(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination in Pittsburgh is having its “Long, Long Art Party” on Saturday, November 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is a family-friendly and free event where the artists in the center’s Out of Body exhibition will showcase their skills and let the participants learn skills from them.

The center is located on 5006 Penn Avenue and during this event, guests can try out screen painting, 2-D collage work, 3-D model making and mixed media.

Aritsts like Sheila Ali, David Montano, Maritza Mosquera, Tom Sarver and Sarah Zeffiro will participate in work with the guests.

The show will also feature a tribute to Ali, a longtime director at The Irma Freeman Center For Imagination.

Children that are participating must be accompanied by an adult and art supplies will be provided for those participating in it.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are nine cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $4.53 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. 

The national average is down to $4 for a gallon of regular gasoline, and this is a decrease of 16 cents.

Gas prices have been going down for almost two weeks, as crude oil has went back into the range of high $80 – low $90 per barrel.

However, prices at the pump remain the highest that they have ever been during this time of year.

The national average had never gone above $4 per gallon during the month of November before 2026.

The national average for gas is now more than one dollar higher than it was a year ago.

The report states that the average price that you can expect for a regular gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is around $4.64.

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

$4.434      Altoona
$4.643      Beaver
$4.599      Bradford
$4.284      Brookville
$4.667      Butler
$4.256      Clarion
$4.390      DuBois
$4.521      Erie
$4.513      Greensburg
$4.505      Indiana
$4.551      Jeannette
$4.620      Kittanning
$4.584      Latrobe
$4.589      Meadville
$4.528      Mercer
$4.521      New Castle
$4.617      New Kensington
$4.611      Oil City
$4.620      Pittsburgh
$4.416      Sharon
$4.634      Uniontown
$4.575      Warren
$4.559      Washington

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Columbia Gas)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Canonsburg, PA) Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is reminding customers who need financial assistance with their utility bills to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The enrollment period opened on November 2nd and it offers one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants for emergency heating repairs or home heating bills.

Households can apply for these grants through April 23rd, 2027, or until funds are exhausted.

According to a release from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, here is more information about LIHEAP and how to apply for it:

• LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). This season’s grants range from $200 to $1,000. Crisis grants are also available to help income-eligible households at risk of losing their heat. Customers can receive more than one crisis grant during the season, as necessary, until the maximum benefit of $1,000 is reached.
• The income eligibility limit for the 2026-2027 program is 150 percent of the federal income guidelines. This means that an individual with an annual income of up to $23,940 is eligible to apply. A family of four can earn an annual income of up to $49,500. Last season, approximately 16,500 Columbia Gas customers received LIHEAP grants to help with their energy costs.
• Customers can apply online through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Service website (COMPASS) at www.compass.state.pa.us (click here), or they can request an application by calling the statewide LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095. More information can be found at the state’s LIHEAP resource page at LIHEAP (pa.gov)(click here.)
• Customers also can request an application for LIHEAP by completing a form (click here) on the Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania website or can contact the company’s Energy Assistance hotline at 1-800-272-2714.
• In addition, customers who have allowed their household income to be shared with Columbia Gas on their LIHEAP application may be eligible to participate in other energy assistance programs to assist with home heating costs without the requirement to submit income documentation.
• In addition to LIHEAP, Columbia Gas offers other assistance programs (click here to learn more) that offer flexible payment options, budget plans and income-eligible financial support. Customer can visit the Columbia Gas Energy Assistance Resource Center (click here to learn more) to access energy assistance fact sheets (click here to learn more) and an eligibility calculator (click here to learn more) to determine what programs that may best meet their financial situation.

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A crash that occurred in Beaver County today caused three people to be taken to the hospital. 

Beaver County 911 officials stated that a three-vehicle crash was reported at around 7 a.m. at PA 168 and Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) in Darlington. 

A WPXI crew noticed at least two vehicles with front-end damage that was significant.

According to South Beaver Township Police Chief Daniel Petrich, all three people that were injured were conscious and alert when they left the scene. 

(File Photo of the Walmart Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker announced today that the Shapiro Administration has secured a historic $7.8 million settlement with Walmart for violations of Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act at stores across the Commonwealth.

The settlement agreement represents the largest child labor enforcement action in the history of Pennsylvania and it includes compliance measures to protect young workers and prevent future violations at Walmart stores.

Walmart will pay $7.68 million in administrative penalties, as well as $142,785 in fines previously paid following L&I’s initial investigations in this case under the settlement.

The combined $7.8 million in penalties is the largest Child Labor Act settlement in the history of Pennsylvania and represents one of the largest child labor settlements ever secured by a state labor enforcement agency in the United States of America.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Highmark)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Highmark supports a range of initiatives and organizations that combat food insecurity throughout its multi-state footprint.

It expanded its commitment by introducing (un)Hungry last year, which is an annual community movement that is focused on alleviating food insecurity during the holiday season.

The holiday season is when people are more likely to give and request support.

The first year of this movement included partnering up with 15 food banks, as well as raising awareness, engaging its team members and making contributions to support families and individuals from children through veterans,

Highmark is expanding its commitment to (un)Hungry through increased brand alliances and employee engagement this year.

(un)Hungry harnesses the power that community has in the form of both food banks and businesses, individuals and pantries, to make a difference that is meaningful.

Highmark is also expanding its efforts in Northeastern New York this year through a new collaboration with Market 32 and Price Chopper by committing funding tthat is significant to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in support of the grocer’s holiday food drive.

Organizations that are returning for a second year to support this movement include the Buffalo Bills, Penn State University, The Met Philadelphia, the Pittsburgh Penguins, The University of Delaware and West Virginia University.

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) A former state auditor from Cranberry Township who is accused of attempting to procure child sexual abuse material had his charges held for court when he appeared for a preliminary hearing on Friday.

Thirty-two-year-old Eric Zachary Trylko had communicated with a representative of Predator Poachers, which is an online sexual predator-hunting group, and that group was posing as a 13-year-old boy on Telegram, according to charging documents. 

The documents state that an investigation was turned over to Cranberry Township police after Trylko had communicated with the decoy about engaging in sexual acts. 

He was charged on September 23rd with one felony count each of criminal attempt to procure child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communication facility.

He was held in Butler County Prison from September 23rd to September 29th before posting bail of $100,000.

However, police confirmed that Trylko admitted he previously received inappropriate images and videos from at least three minors. 

The formal arraignment for Trylko is scheduled for 1 p.m. on December 22nd.

(File Photo of the Borough of New Brighton Pennsylvania Sign in New Brighton)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) According to a release from the City of New Brighton, the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11th will not affect refuse and recycling collection in New Brighton.

Routine collection will still occur this Wednesday as well as the remainder of the week without postponement.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Hanover Fire Department, Beaver County, Posted on Facebook, November 8th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A fire department in Beaver County says it was given prop money during a recent event. 

The Hanover Volunteer Fire Department said in a social media post yesterday that someone handed them a $50 bill that turned out to be a motion picture prop. 

That department shared photos of the bill and the text on it reads, “Motion picture purposes” and “In props we trust.”

The department noted that it is unclear whether the person gave them the prop knowingly and they suggest that fundraisers would take more time to check cash, especially bills that are larger.