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Slippery Rock woman charged after two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported via release yesterday that a woman from Slippery Rock was charged after a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County on the morning of January 22nd, 2026. At approximately 9:09 a.m., fifty-seven-year-old Carole Sholes hit the vehicle of thirty-four-year-old Michelle Houk of New Castle on the intersection of Harlansburg Road and State Road in Hickory Township. Houk was transported to UPMC Jameson Hospital with a suspected injury and Sholes had a suspected minor injury but was not transported. 

Ambridge man not charged after single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County which involved not stopping at a stop sign

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported via release yesterday that thirty-eight-year-old Brian Lowe of Ambridge was not charged after a single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County on the afternoon of February 3rd, 2026. At 2:43 p.m., PSP New Castle was dispatched to New Beaver Borough at 556 Glenkirk Road, and it was determined upon investigation that Lowe was traveling east on Wampum Mt. Air Road and did not stop at a stop sign before making a right turn onto Glenkirk Road. Lowe left the road and then hit a fence with his vehicle, and even though he had a suspected minor injury, he was not transported.   

Brother of woman shot dead in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh in jail and charges include homicide

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The brother of a woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh has been charged with homicide. Police filed charges yesterday against twenty-seven-year-old Aaron Charles Martin of Pittsburgh. According to a criminal complaint, Aaron Martin was found inside an apartment on the 700 block of Montclair Street with the body of twenty-six-year-old Charlee Martin on Sunday. Court documents state that Charlee Martin had been shot five times and had been dead for several days. Police also note that Aaron Martin confessed to killing his sister. Aaron Martin faces charges of criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse and is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. 

New law requires Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Flo Young, originally from Cambridge, Mass., browses through a box of pen pal letters outside the Sullivan County Health Care nursing home in Unity, N.H., June 8, 2020. (AP Photo/ Charles Krupa, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania schools are now required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law. Governor Josh Shapiro made an announcement on social media yesterday that he signed House Bill 17 into law, using his “best cursive.” Pennsylvania State Representative Dane Watro, who is the sponsor of the bill, stated that cursive is a skill that is proven to boost cognitive growth while preserving a link to the past. However, the practice has fallen because of the growing technology of the present age. Warto cited studies that show writing in cursive activates brain regions tied to memory, language and critical thinking and listed several other benefits of cursive writing, expressing that it builds fine motor skills and improves coordination and dexterity.

Closings and Delays: February 12th, 2026

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February 11th, 2026

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education/Beaver (Rochester)        
  Aliquippa Area School District               
  Ambridge Area School District
  Avonworth School District 2 Hour Delay Friday
  Baden Academy Charter School
  Beaver Area School District           
  Beaver County Courthouse
  Beaver County Rehabilitation Center
  Beaver Falls Crime Watch
  Bethel Christian School (Raccoon Township)
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District
  Beaver County CTC          
  Beaver County Transit Authority         
  Beaver Valley Montessori School
  Blackhawk Area School District           
  Blackhawk Meals on Wheels      
  Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township)
  CCBC           
  CCBC Aviation Sciences Center            Remote Learning Day Thursday (Due to Water Main Break)
  Center at the Mall (Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca)     
  Central Valley School District           
  Chippewa Alliance Church
  Cornell School District
  Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township)
  Divine Grace Parish (Cranberry, All Locations)
  Education Center at Watson (Sewickley)
  Ellwood City Area School District
  Ellwood City Area Public Library
  Ellwood City Meals on Wheels
  Evangel Heights Child Care (Beaver)
  Families Matter Food Pantry
  Footprints in the Sand Daycare (Aliquippa)
  Freedom Area School District
  H.A.P. Community Outings (Aliquippa)
  Head Start of Beaver County – Aliquippa
  Head Start of Beaver County -Ambridge
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 7th Ave.
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 6th Ave.
  Head Start of Beaver County – Central
  Head Start of Beaver County – Blackhawk
  Head Start of Beaver County – CCBC
  Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County
  Head Start of Beaver County – Rochester
  Head Start of Beaver County – Southside
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton Middle School
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton High School
  Head Start of Beaver County – Riverside
  Heart Prints Center for Early Education (Cranberry Township)
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District
 Kiddie Korner (Beaver)
 Life Family Pre-School
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC   
  Mc Guire Memorial School
  Midland Borough school District
  Montour Area School District
  Monaca Senior Center
  Monaca VFD #1
  Moon Area School District
  Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool/Sewickley
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Pre-school (Moon Twp.)
  New Brighton Area School District
  New Horizons (Beaver)
  North Catholic School District
  Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis)
  PA Career Link (Beaver County)
  Pawmazing Bakery (Beaver)
  Penn State Beaver (Monaca)
  Provident Charter School West (Baden) Remote Learning Thursday (Due to a Water Main Break)
  Quaker Valley School District
  Riverside Beaver County Area School District
  Road to Emmaus Baptist Church (Beaver)
  Rochester Area School District
  Robert Morris University (Moon Township)
  Seneca Valley Area School District
  Sewickley Academy
  Slippery Rock Area School District
  Slippery Rock Program Center
  Slippery Rock University
  St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township)
  St. James-Sewickley
  St. Monica Catholic Academy
  St. Monica Parish (Beaver Falls)
  St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry)
  St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver
  St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople
  South Side Area School District
  Sto Rox
  The Baden American Legion
  The Lindsay Theater (Sewickley)
  The Phoenix Center (Rochester)
  The Prevention Network and Class Academy (Beaver County)
  Vanport VFD
  Western Beaver Area School District
  West Allegheny School District
  Zelienople Meals on Wheels

Robert T. “Pastor Bob” Singleton (1947-2026)

Robert T. Singleton, affectionately known as “Pastor Bob”, 78, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on June 28th, 1947, a son of the late James and Ruth (Shaffer) Singleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jim” Singleton. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol A. (Hollis) Singleton, his daughters, Michelle (Kirk) Kettinger and Melissa (Tim) Zawislak, his grandchildren: Meghan, Jared (Meg), Jenna (Logan), Ryan (Lilly), and Shannon; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Robert served most of his ministry years at the Rochester Free Methodist Church, where he also hosted his annual Pastor Bob’s Wild Game Dinner. He won many to Jesus Christ through his ministry and living example as a man of faith and family. He was an avid hunter throughout his life and took great joy in teaching hunter safety and the love of hunting to others. He served on numerous boards and committees through the years including being on the board of trustees at his alma mater, Roberts Wesleyan University.

A time of remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 3 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 4 p.m. at Rochester Free Methodist Church, 480 Jefferson Street, Rochester. A time of food and fellowship will also be held following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Free Methodist Church Food Pantry, 480 Jefferson St., Rochester, PA 15074.

The family wishes to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to the staff at Celebration Villa of Chippewa, as well as the nurses at Gateway Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Robert and his family during this time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Resolutions for the CCBC Golden Dome and a local IBEW among topics discussed at most recent Commissioners’ work session

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) Several topics were discussed at the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session this morning at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver. One of them was when Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles brought up some resolutions for tomorrow, and one of them was funding for both the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and the IBEW Local Union 712. David Thompson, the Assistant Director for the Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment, described some resolutions involving funding for their specfic projects and he said that “it’s $450,000” for the CCBC resolution for roof repair at the CCBC Golden Dome at the school in Monaca and the IBEW Local 712 resolution is “an amendment to a previous resolution, they were originally awarded $500,000 for a new building in Vanport, and they got an additional $500,000 for a million total, so this is just amending that first resolution to reflect the million total.” Two of the other resolutions that Fedeles mentioned was an “agreement with Windmer overseeing the construction and approval process of the HAZMAT building down on Route 51” and “for Windmer to do the dam inspection at Brady’s Run Park.” In other business, Beaver County Recreation Director Tony Caltury rescheduled the kickoff rally event in Beaver County for America250 PA to Tuesday, February 24th at 2 p.m. in the public meeting room of the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver on the first floor of the building. Another event that Caltury mentioned that is coming up, if weather permits, is the 2026 Snow Shovel Riding Championship at Old Economy Park on Saturday, February 14th with the registration from 10 to 11 a.m., with races starting at 11:30 a.m. Thompson also noted that as of yesterday, Connect Beaver County’s new tracker is now live. You can find out more by going to their website, connectbeavercounty.com.

AHN Cancer Institute – Allegheny General to Host Saturday Cancer Screening Clinic on March 7th

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) On Saturday, March 7th, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will host its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic at AHN Cancer Institute – Allegheny General in Pittsburgh. Patients that either have insurance or not are strongly encouraged to attend this vital clinic, which provides accessible cancer screenings for both AHN and non-AHN patients. Those interested in attending can call 412-359-6665 to make an appointment. According to a release from Allegheny health Network, available screenings include:

  • Breast cancer (ages 40-74)
  • Cervical cancer (ages 21-65)
  • Colorectal cancer (ages 45-75)
  • Head and neck cancers (ages 18+)
  • Lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking)
  • Prostate cancer (ages 45-75)
  • Skin cancer (ages 18+)

Beaver man charged after single-vehicle crash in Robinson Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that seventy-seven-year-old Bruce Egolf of Beaver was charged after a single-vehicle crash in Robinson Township on the early morning of February 4th, 2026. At 4:47 a.m., Egolf was driving on I-376 East south of Steubenville Pike and eventually hit a light pole after going off of a shoulder on that road. Egolf had a suspected minor injury as a result of the crash but refused transportation.

Pittsburgh man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Robinson Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that twenty-nine-year-old Shawn Green of Pittsburgh was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Robinson Township on the early morning of January 27th, 2026. At 2:43 a.m., Green was spotted by police on 579 I-79 South and he appeared to be intoxicated when they arrived at the scene. Charges were also filed against Green.