Author: Beaver County Radio

Koppers CEO named chair of the Allegheny Conference, hazmat building along Route 51, 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 this morning’s Beaver County Commissioners’ work session at the County Courthouse. Commissioner Jack Manning congratulated Leroy Ball, the CEO of Koppers, on being named to the chair of the Allegheny Conference during the Commissioners’ report. Ball is a native of Monaca who now lives in Center Township. Manning said that Ball is “heavily involved and invested in the comunity and in Beaver County.”  During the solicitors’ report, some resolutions for tomorrow were mentioned. These included mostly behvioral health and community development resolutions. Some of the ones to keep in mind are the contract for the new hazmat building which will be located along Route 51 near Brady’s Run Park and a lease for this year’s Beaver County Boom Event on June 27th. Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Director Tony Caltury also mentioned the upcoming Rabid Raccoon 100 race at Brady’s Run Park this weekend (May 29th-31st), which brings people across the country for the races. Caltury noted that road closures for Brady’s Run Road will be starting at 5 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Another event coming up is this year’s Darlington Days. Manning mentioned that Darlington Days is this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Beaver Falls Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribution postponed

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) The Beaver Falls Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribution, which is normally held on the fourth Saturday of the month, will take place on Saturday, May 30th, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

The distribution will be held in the cafeteria at Beaver Falls Middle School from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Participants are asked to bring a cart or shopping bags, as 40 to 50 pounds of food are typically distributed during the event.

PSP Reports 843 Crashes, 399 DUI Arrests During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its Memorial Day Weekend enforcement detail today as part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing mission to strengthen roadway safety across the Commonwealth.

According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police, here are the statistics from that enforcement:

Table 1: Memorial Day Weekend Crash Statistics

 

Year Total Crashes Fatal Crashes People Killed People Injured DUI-Related Crashes DUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2026 (4 days) 843 5 5 129 59 2
2025 (4 days) 750 7 9 134 56 3

 

Table 2: Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics

 

Year DUI Arrests Speeding Citations Child Seat Citations Seat Belt Citations Other Citations
2026 (4 days) 399 6,519 110 1,074 19,168
2025 (4 days) 519 7,126 167 1,029 23,453

These statistics cover only the incidents that were investigated by the State Police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.

3 injured in explosion at dairy plant in Lawrence County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Three people were injured in an explosion at a dairy plant in Lawrence County today.

First responders were called to the Dairy Farmers of America facility at Routes 19 and 208 in Wilmington Township just after 10 a.m. for reports of a fire and explosion.

According to WFMJ, responding officers said the fire was out when they arrived, but at least three people were injured.

Officials have not released the conditions of the injured individuals.

Dairy Farmers of America is a farmer-owned cooperative that processes milk and dairy products.

Aliquippa Street Department hosting responsible recycling event

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of old televisions and electronics during a recycling event on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aliquippa Street Department.

Participants are asked to enter from the Maratta Road exit onto Kennedy Boulevard.

Company planning to build a data center campus in Big Beaver Borough holding public town hall meeting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Switch, the company proposing a data center project in Big Beaver Borough, will hold a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m.

The meeting will take place at the Big Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Company fire hall.

Officials said the fire hall is serving only as the meeting venue for the event, where residents will be able to ask questions and receive information about the proposed project.

According to a news release from Switch, the company plans to build a data center campus on the former Pittsburgh International Race Complex property. The proposed development would span an area roughly equivalent to 300 football fields.

Governor Shapiro Releases Full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards to Protect Pennsylvanians and Establish Strict Guardrails to Hold Data Center Developers Accountable

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards today, a set of guidelines for data center development projects in Pennsylvania.

The standards, first introduced during Shapiro’s 2026–27 budget address, establish requirements for developers seeking state support, including coordinated assistance through the Commonwealth’s Office of Transformation and Opportunity, expedited permitting and access to tax incentives.

According to the administration, the standards were developed with input from local officials, labor organizations, industry representatives and environmental groups.

State officials said the guidelines are intended to ensure data center projects provide economic benefits to communities, address environmental and infrastructure impacts and meet state accountability standards.

Catherine Roberts (1934-2026)

Catherine Roberts, 92, of Ambridge, passed away on May 26th, 2026.

She was born on April 13th, 1934. She and her husband William Roberts moved to Ambridge in 1957, a year after the birth of their daughter, Rachelle. Once in Ambridge, she stayed living a humble and comfortable life in a home where she always welcomed friends and family. She and her family became members of St. Veronica’s Parish where she volunteered in the lunch kitchen of the school.

Catherine was born Catherine Susan Pello and her parents were Andrew Pello and Susan (Andrasik) Pello. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Kashmer, and her husband, George, and Margaret Szost and her husband, Bob, her brothers, Albert Pello and her wife, Josephine, and Steve Pello and his wife, Mary. Her siblings provided her many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Her children, Rachelle Roberts, and partner, Dave Lewandowski, and Bill Roberts, and his wife, Carolyn reside in the Ambridge area. Her grandsons,Sean Roberts and his wife, Nicole of Dayton, Ohio, Patrick Roberts of Lawerenceburg, Kentucky and John Adams and his wife, Brandee of Baden were her joy and consumed much of her time as she prayed for their well-being and safety. Her recent great granddaughter, Millie, was a spark of joy in her heart.

Catherine was a wonderful cook and baker, and she brought joy to those around her as she would grind through those tasks that brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her friendship will certainly be missed.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 28th from 3 P.M. until the time of a blessing service at 5:30 P.M. at the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Father Mike Selep will officiate the service. Interment will take place privately in the Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery,

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Cornerstone of Beaver County by clicking here. https://cornerstonebeaver.org/

Smokin’ in Sewickley: 1990s film series set for the Lindsay

SEWICKLEY — Travel back to the 1990s as The Lindsay Theater rolls out its annual Summer Series.

Starting June 4, the Sewickley theater will show nine beloved 1990s classics on the big screen, as filmmakers originally intended.

“We’re breaking out a wide variety of that decade’s most cherished films, from blockbusters such as ‘‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Mask,‘ and steamier fare such as ‘Ghost‘ and ‘Basic Instinct,'” the theater’s website says.

Jim Carrey in “The Mask,” one of the 1990s films screening in the Lindsay Theater’s summer series. (Photo: New Line Cinema)

The Lindsay is also honoring the late Robert Redford with ‘A River Runs Through It;’ revisiting the Denzel Washington-Julia Roberts thriller ‘The Pelican Brief;’ celebrating ‘Jerry Maguire‘s’ 30th anniversary; and highlighting 35 years of ‘Boyz N the Hood‘ and ‘Thelma & Louise.’

These films will all screen twice between June 4, and Thursday, Aug. 27.

Josh Axelrod, the Lindsay’s communications director, phoned into the Beaver County Radio Morning Show on Wednesday to discuss the ’90s film series. Hear that lively interview here:

“Give in to your ’90s fever and join us for nine summer favorites you already know are all that and a bag of chips,” the Lindsay says.

Showtimes and tickets available at thelindsaytheater.org

Regaining Independence: Bellevue Woman Returns to Daily Life After Shoulder Replacement at AHN Jefferson Hospital

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Charlene Warner, 69, of Bellevue is recovering after undergoing a reverse total shoulder replacement at Allegheny Health Network Jefferson Hospital following a fall that left her with a severe shoulder injury. 

Warner dislocated her shoulder last September when she fell and tried to brace herself. Despite initial treatment, the joint became unstable and dislocated again weeks later. 

“I couldn’t drive. I couldn’t pick up my grandkids. Everything just kind of snowballed,” Warner said. “From September until February, I had to rely on other people for things I used to do every day.”

She was referred to fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon Dr. Lucas Haase, who determined surgery was the best option to restore stability and function. 

Warner underwent a reverse total shoulder replacement in January at AHN Jefferson Hospital and has since returned to driving and physical therapy as she continues her recovery.