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CCBC’S Washington County College Center Moves to New Building

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Canonsburg, PA) The Community College of Beaver County will relocate its Washington County College Center from Intermediate Unit 1 in McMurray to the Western Area Career & Technology Center in Canonsburg.

The move took effect June 1st and is expected to expand educational opportunities in Washington County. According to CCBC, the new location will strengthen collaboration with the career and technical center, increase dual-enrollment and early-college opportunities for high school students, and support the launch of an associate degree nursing program.

The college also said the new site will provide additional space and resources for academic and workforce development programs.

CCBC plans to host a grand opening celebration later this summer. Classes at the new location are scheduled to begin for the Fall 2026 semester on August 24th.

Interstate 79 Neville Island Bridge Lane Restrictions this Weekend in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Motorists should expect lane restrictions on the Interstate 79 Neville Island Bridge this weekend in Robinson and Neville townships and Glenfield Borough.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, single-lane restrictions will be in place in both directions of I-79 from 7 p.m. Friday, June 5th through 5 a.m. Monday, June 8th, weather permitting.

Crews from Lindy Paving will conduct concrete patching on the bridge during the work. All ramps will remain open.

Donna J. (Neal) Greene (1947-2026)

Donna Jean (Neal) Greene, 79, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2026.

She was born on May 24th, 1947, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Edna Louise (Curry) Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ronald Leroy and Robert Lee Neal. She is survived by her son, Nyasanu “Nya” (Sharyce) Greene, her grandchildren: Brittany LaVette, Kaitlyn, and Alexa Hopkins, and Nyasanu “Tongee” Greene II; as well as a host of great-grandchildren and her devoted family and lifetime friends: Leroy Goosby, Byron Allen, William (Bobbi) Valentine, Barb (Ted) Michalik, Bobby Cook, her devoted goddaughter, Shelnita Carter and Lisa Bloom, of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Donna was educated in the Beaver Falls Area School System, where she received her High School Diploma in the class of 1965. She also attended 2 years of Community College, taking business classes before she started working at Westinghouse in Beaver. She later worked at Bell Telephone in Rochester until 1974, when she started working at Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania. She worked at Columbia Gas until she retired in 2000. At that time, she relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked part-time as a collection’s representative for Credit One Bank while traveling.

Friends will be received on Friday, June 5th, from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 12 noon at Second Baptist Church, 2322 10th Avenue, Beaver Falls, with Pastor Bernard E. Tench, Jr. officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Three Beaver Valley high school sports teams advance to 2026 PIAA quarterfinals

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Three Beaver Valley high school sports teams are still in the PIAA playoffs after their most recent victories. Quaker Valley girls lacrosse defeated Bellefonte yesterday 19-5. Blackhawk softball defeated Punxsutawney on Monday 12-6. Hopewell baseball defeated General McClane on Monday 9-1. The quarterfinal schedule has been released. According to reports from the Beaver County Times and the Butler Eagle, here is when these local teams will be playing:

Thursday, June 4th

PIAA high school baseball quarterfinal schedule

[WPIAL-No. 1] Indiana Vs [WPIAL-No. 3] Hopewell, Noon at Gateway (4A)

PIAA high school softball quarterfinal schedule

[WPIAL-No. 2] Blackhawk Vs [D12-No. 3 Bonner Prendie, 3 p.m. at Mifflin County High School (4A)

Saturday, June 6th

PIAA high school lacrosse (girls)

Quaker Valley vs. Wyomissing, TBD

Steelers sign veteran safety Darnell Savage to a one year contract

(Credit for Photo: (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Caption for Photo: Washington Commanders safety Darnell Savage in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Landover, Maryland.

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Steelers have signed veteran safety Darnell Savage to a one-year contract. 

Savage, 28, has appeared in 88 games with 82 starts during his seven NFL seasons. He was a first-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2019 and spent five seasons in Green Bay before stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills. 

Over his career, Savage has recorded 367 tackles, 10 interceptions, 40 passes defended, 11 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one sack. One of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown. 

In 2025, Savage appeared in 12 games with the Jaguars, Commanders and Bills, totaling 25 tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble. 

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed PUC Consumer Protection Rulemaking

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has opened a public comment period on proposed regulations that would formally add consumer protection provisions to the state’s residential utility service rules.

The proposal was approved by the commission in February and was recently published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, beginning the formal public review process.

According to the PUC, the proposed changes would amend portions of Chapter 56 of the Pennsylvania Code and incorporate consumer protection standards that have long guided residential utility service, creating a more consistent regulatory framework for both consumers and utility companies.

According to a release from the PUC, here is more information on this comment period and the link to comment:

Submitting Comments

Under the schedule established in the NOPR:

  • Initial comments must be filed by July 29th, 2026.
  • Reply comments must be filed by August 28th, 2026.

 

Comments may be submitted electronically through the PUC’s eFiling system by clicking here or by mail to the Commission Secretary, as detailed in the Pennsylvania Bulletin publication and the NOPR.

 

The proposed rulemaking will also be reviewed by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) and the appropriate legislative standing committees as part of Pennsylvania’s regulatory review process.

 

Additional information regarding the proposed rulemaking, including filing instructions and related documents, is available through the Commission’s website and eDocket system.

Pittsburgh man not charged after two-vehicle crash in Robinson Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported that a 58-year-old Pittsburgh man was not charged following a two-vehicle crash in Robinson Township yesterday. 

According to police, Gary Schroeder was driving on Steubenville Pike near McKees Rocks Road at about 4:19 p.m. when his vehicle struck a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Logan Rosensteel of Moon Township. 

Police said Rosensteel was waiting for oncoming traffic while attempting to make a left turn at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported. 

Charges withdrawn from Harmony man after two-vehicle crash in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that charges against a 57-year-old Harmony man were withdrawn following a two-vehicle crash in Allegheny County on Friday. 

According to police, Eric Ditullio was driving on Interstate 79 in Marshall Township at about 5:41 p.m. when his vehicle rear-ended a vehicle driven by 54-year-old David Butler Jr. of Lakewood, New York. 

Police said no injuries were reported. 

Shapiro Administration, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Urge Drivers to Prioritize Safety During Summer Travel and Highlight Upcoming Law Change Targeting Hand-Held Devices

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania transportation and law enforcement officials are urging motorists to avoid distracted, impaired and aggressive driving as the state prepares for a busy summer travel season and several major events expected to draw millions of visitors.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently launched the summer safety campaign, citing increased traffic expected from events including the FIFA World Cup 26, the MLB All-Star Game and America250 celebrations.

Officials also reminded drivers that beginning June 5th, motorists convicted of violating Paul Miller’s Law, Pennsylvania’s ban on using a hand-held device while driving, will face a $50 fine in addition to court costs and fees.

State police and local law enforcement agencies will conduct impaired-driving checkpoints and roving patrols beginning June 15th through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

According to PennDOT, there were 2,190 impaired-driving crashes across Pennsylvania between June and August 2025, resulting in 85 fatalities and 1,552 injuries. During the same period, 952 crashes involving speeding resulted in 61 deaths and 818 injuries.

PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll urged motorists to put away their phones, obey speed limits and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Driver hits deer with his vehicle in Findlay Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Findlay Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that a driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Findlay Township on Saturday. 

According to police, the driver was traveling westbound on Interstate 376 at about 12:27 a.m. when the vehicle struck a deer that entered the roadway. 

Police said no injuries were reported, and the driver was able to leave the scene without incident.