Moon Township hosting “Sasquatch & Snacks” event

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company, Posted on Facebook on December 9th, 2023)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) Moon Township Parks and Recreation will host a new community event, “Sasquatch & Snacks,” from 4 to 8 p.m. May 2 at Moon Park.

The free event will feature Bigfoot-themed games and activities for children, including science and art projects and a 4 p.m. reading of the book How to Catch Bigfoot.

Organizers said researchers Eric Altman, Stan Gordon and Tom Mihok will speak about their work studying the legendary creature.

Additional activities include a Sasquatch-themed scavenger hunt and opportunities for photos with a Bigfoot character.

The event will also feature food trucks offering themed menu items, along with craft vendors, music and beer from Squatch Brewing.

Some roads in Pittsburgh still closed after 2026 NFL Draft

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Some roads on Pittsburgh’s North Shore remain closed following the 2026 NFL Draft as crews dismantle event infrastructure.

Officials said the remaining closures are part of a six-phase traffic plan announced ahead of the draft, with all roads expected to reopen by May 11th.

Phase 4 began Sunday and runs through Friday. The following roads are closed during that phase:

  • Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)
  • North Shore Drive (to Chuck Noll Way)
  • Reedsdale Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)
  • Chuck Noll Way
  • Tony Dorsett Drive
  • Interstate 279 Southbound Exit 1B

These roads are included with the Phase 1 closures:

  • Art Rooney Avenue
  • West General Robinson Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)
  • Scotland Avenue

Following Phase 4, the last two phases will be as follows:

  • Phase 5 closures (May 2-6): Reedsdale Street, Chuck Noll Way, Tony Dorsett Drive, along with the closures in Phase 1 (Art Rooney Avenue, West General Robinson Street to Tony Dorsett Drive and Scotland Avenue)
  • Phase 6 closures (May 7-10): Art Rooney Avenue, West General Robinson Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive), Scotland Avenue

PPG appoints Jamie Beggs as senior vice president and chief financial officer

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PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 28, 2026– PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 6. Beggs is replacing Vincent J. Morales as CFO, who announced earlier his planned retirement which will also be July 6, following a distinguished 41-year career with PPG. Beggs and Morales will work closely together in the coming months to ensure a successful transition. Beggs will report to Timothy M. Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, and will join PPG’s executive and operating committees. She will also have executive leadership responsibilities for corporate development and information technology.

Beggs joins PPG with more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership positions in public and private organizations with a focus on specialty materials and diverse end markets. Since 2020, she has served as CFO of Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions. Beggs also currently serves on the Board of Directors of International Paper.

“We are excited to welcome Jamie to PPG as we drive and accelerate our growth strategy,” said Knavish. “She brings proven financial leadership from her prior CFO experiences, deep industry expertise and extensive business leadership. On behalf of the PPG Board of Directors and our senior leadership team, we look forward to drawing on her expertise as we maintain our focus on delivering increased value creation.”

Prior to Avient Corporation, Beggs served as CFO of Hunt Consolidated, Inc., a diversified holding company for businesses in several industries, including oil and gas exploration, refining, liquefied natural gas, power and infrastructure. She also worked for 10 years at Celanese Corporation, where she served in a variety of leadership positions, including corporate vice president and treasurer, and CFO of its Materials Solutions business. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP after earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Texas.

“PPG is a company with an incredible legacy and an even more exciting future,” said Beggs. “I am honored to join such a talented team and look forward to partnering with Tim and the organization to build on the strong momentum underway and capture the significant opportunities ahead.”

FBI serves arrest warrant at a White Oak home

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(White Oak, PA) The Federal Bureau of Investigation served an arrest warrant at a home in the 1100 block of Fawcett Avenue in White Oak today.

Officials said the warrant was executed without incident.

Images from the scene showed an armored vehicle outside the home and law enforcement officers in tactical gear.

Fire damages home in New Castle

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) A fire broke out at a home in New Castle today. Fire crews were called to the 800 block of East Lutton Street around 4:30 a.m. The top two floors of the home sustained visible damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Steelers place unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers placed a rarely used unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers today.

The move is designed to preserve the team’s ability to receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs with another team before July 22.

If he does not sign with another team before then, he would only be permitted to sign with the Steelers.

The tender would be worth roughly $15 million for the 2026 season, representing a 10% increase over his previous salary.

Rodgers, 42, spent the 2025 season in Pittsburgh and has been weighing whether to return.

General manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy said last week there is no set timeline for a decision.

The Steelers also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. McCarthy said the pick was not related to Rodgers’ situation.

Robert Allen Lockhart (1954-2026)

Robert Allen Lockhart, 71, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on April 26th, 2026.  He was born in Rochester on October 31st, 1954, a son of the late William Earl Lockhart Sr. and Virginia “Virgie” (Grim) Lockhart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William “Butch” Lockhart Jr. and a sister, Kathy Ann Hlista. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen Lockhart, his three children, Jason & Betty Lockhart of Weirton, West Virginia, Jenn & Brandon Checketts of Center Township and Jennifer Renae & Bill Nestor of Bridgeport, West Virginia, six grandchildren: Devon & Jacob Lockhart, Brandon & Jaxson Checketts and Madison & Morgan Walls; as well as two special nieces, Kelly Godshall and LuAnn Anthony and his dog, Mary Jane.

Robert was a former Security Supervisor for the Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport. He was an active member of Planet Fitness and he loved a good cigar. He also loved to tell stories and whether they were true or not was the fun of it all.

In accordance with Robert’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorials may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Joseph Taylor “Joey” Sims (1961-2026)

Joseph Taylor “Joey” Sims, 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2026.  He was born in Philadelphia on August 26th, 1961, a son of the late Rita (Namath) and Thomas Sims. He is survived by his siblings, Tom Sims, Kelli (Mike) Pingley, Dana (Larry) Simpson, Janet (Jeff) DeDominicis, and Greg (Chris) Sims; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joseph enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved fishing, camping, building puzzles, and being outdoors making memories with family. He had a unique way with puzzles in which he would start to build them from the middle and work his way out, completing hundreds of them. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, which meant so much to him, recently reaching 37 years of sobriety.  He spent time counseling others suffering from addiction and alcoholism at Gateway Rehabilation Center in Aliquippa. He was previously employed at Phoenix Glass in Monaca.

Friends will be received on Thursday, April 30th from 4-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1st at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.  Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant.

Inurnment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joey’s name may be directed to Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

2026 NFL draft first round averages 13.2 million viewers on television and digital platforms

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Fans watch at the draft theater during third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NEW YORK (AP) — The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.2 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen.

It was the third-most watched first round on record, behind 2020’s audience of 15.5 million and last year’s 13.6 million.

The draft was televised on ESPN, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN Deportes as well as streaming on the ESPN app, Disney+, Hulu, NFL+ and YouTube.

The league also said there was record attendance of 805,000 in Pittsburgh across the three days of the draft, including a record 320,000 for Thursday’s first round.

AAA: Gas Prices Bump Upward in Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania rose by two cents this week to an average of $4.16 per gallon, according to AAA East Central. 

The national average also increased, climbing seven cents to $4.11 per gallon. 

AAA said rising crude oil prices — recently around $96 per barrel — have contributed to the increase as tensions continue in the Persian Gulf. 

In Beaver County, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is about $4.18. 

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

$4.326      Altoona
$4.175      Beaver
$4.135      Bradford
$4.101      Brookville
$4.081      Butler
$4.184      Clarion
$4.234      DuBois
$4.198      Erie
$4.105      Greensburg
$4.162      Indiana
$4.163      Jeannette
$4.180      Kittanning
$4.138      Latrobe
$4.184      Meadville
$4.145      Mercer
$4.125      New Castle
$4.132      New Kensington
$4.199      Oil City
$4.177      Pittsburgh
$3.963      Sharon
$4.138      Uniontown
$4.298      Warren
$4.158      Washington