Author: Beaver County Radio

Closings and Delays For Monday February 9, 2026

February 9th, 2026

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education/Beaver (Rochester)         2 Hour Delay  Monday Morning
  Aliquippa Area School District                Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Ambridge Area School District Remote Learning Day-Monday, 2/09/26
  Avonworth School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Baden Academy Charter 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  Beaver Area School District            Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Beaver County Court House
  Beaver County Head Start
  Beaver County Rehabilitation Center
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Bethel Christian School (Raccoon Township) Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Beaver County CTC           Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Beaver County Transit Authority         
  Beaver Valley Montessori School
  • Monday Morning: 2 Hour Delay, Modified Schedule
  • Monday Afternoon: Modifed Schedule
  Blackhawk Area School District            Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Blackhawk Meals on Wheels      
  Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township) Opening  at 10 A.M. Monday Morning
  CCBC           
  CCBC Aviation Sciences Center           
  Center At The Mall (Senior Center)      
  Central Valley School District            Snow Day
  Community Bible Church-Racoon Twp.
  Cornell School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township)
  Education Center at Watson (Sewickley) Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Ellwood City Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Families Matter Food Pantry
  Freedom Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Harmony-Zelie Global Methodist Church
  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
  Hope Lutheran Church- Cranberry
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
 Life Family Pre-School
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Remote Instruction Day, No transportation
 Living Water Family Church
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC   
  Mc Guire Memorial School 2 Hour Delay  Monday Morning
  Midland Borough school District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Montour Area School District
  Moon Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool/Sewickley Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Pre-school (Moon Twp.) Delay Schedule Monday Morning
  New Brighton Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  New Castle Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  New Horizons (Beaver and North in New Castle) Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26/Delay Schedule
  North Branch Presbyterian Church
  North Catholic School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis) Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Phoenix Drop-In Center (Rochester)
  Penn State Beaver (Monaca)
  Provident Charter School West (Baden) Remote Learning Day
  Quaker Valley School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Riverside Beaver County Area School District
  Rochester Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  Robert Morris University (Moon Township)
  Seneca Valley Area School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26/ Modified Kindergarten
  Sewickley Academy 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  Slippery Rock Area School District 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township) 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  St. James-Sewickley Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  St. Monica Catholic Academy 2 Hour Delay Monday  Morning
  St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry) 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  South Side Area School District
  Sto Rox Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26
  The Prevention Network and Class Academy (Beaver County) 2 Hour Delay Monday Morning
  Western Beaver Area School District
  West Allegheny School District Two Hour Delay-Monday, 2/09/26

Victim in Friday Fatal New Sewickley Crash Identified

(File Photo)

Story by Beaver County Radio Staff, 02/08/26 at 6:22 a.m.

(New Sewickley Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The New Sewickley Township Police Department is investigating a fatal head on vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:18 pm on Friday on Freedom Crider Road in New Sewickley Township.
New Sewickley Twp. Police are reporting via release that 68 year old Denise Babyak of Harmony Township, Beaver County, died at the scene. The operator of the
other vehicle involved was not injured.
New Sewickley Police Chief Gregory Carney said the preliminary investigation indicates that Babyak was driving westbound in the 1200 block of Freedom Crider Road when her vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head on with another vehicle.  Chief Carney said that weather and road conditions are not believed to have been a factor in causing this accident. The New Sewickley Township Police Department is continuing to investigate.
Freedom Crider Road between State Route 989 and Lovi Road was closed for
approximately 3 hours while the on-scene investigation was completed.

Valentines story to inspire local audiences

BEAVER COUNTY RADIO STAFF

CARNEGIE — Two hearts, 50 years, one compelling story.

In an era defined by instant communication, “Love Letters” stands ready to warm hearts and stir thoughts.

Opening this Valentine’s weekend at the Carnegie Stage in Carnegie, the play produced locally by Gargaro Productions, reminds theatergoers that saying everything is not the same as choosing someone.

The action will unfold Feb. 12-21, told entirely through correspondence. The play, follows two people whose relationship develops over a lifetime, shaped as much by restraint and timing as by love itself.

Tammy Wyatt, a regular on the professional stage, local film and commercials and Zach Wyatt, a theater graduate who leveraged his acting skills as a CIA officer (now retired), have a personal connection to the play.

“Our relationship started with an exchange of handwritten letters,” Tammy Wyatt said. “The play has a message we are delighted to share”.

“Love Letters” is not about falling in love. It’s about what remains after the choices are made and the years accumulate, a Gargaro press release said.

Carnegie Stage is at 25 West Main St., Carnegie — an intimate, accessible, 90-seat theater with ample free parking. It is a space to contemplate the joys and challenges of love at this time of year.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes “Love Letters,” a heartwarming story set for the Carnegie Stage.

Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. Tickets are $20

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 15.

Woman charged with DUI after a student and a teacher struck outside Pittsburgh school

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on February 6th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A woman is now facing charges after police say that her vehicle hit a student and a teacher outside a Pittsburgh school last year. Online court records have shown that fifty-seven-year-old Nickeya C. Mitchell of Pittsburgh, is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle with DUI and related offenses. The crash happened on October 15th, 2025 outside Westinghouse Academy in the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The two people that were hit were a staff member of Westinghouse Academy and a 12-year-old student. According to the criminal complaint, surveillance video showed an SUV failing to stop at a stop sign and continuing to drive onto Monticello Street. The vehicle then drove onto the sidewalk, where it hit the two victims. Police interviewed Mitchell on scene and she stated that she was heading to the store at the time and claimed she did stop at the stop sign. Mitchell reportedly told police that she swerved to avoid a vehicle right before the crash. The complaint also noted that Mitchell said: “I tried to stop and instead I accidentally put, I’m thinking, I put my foot on the accelerator instead.” A passenger that was in the SUV claimed that Mitchell had tried to stop at the stop sign, but the steering was loose. Police mentioned that they found open containers of alcohol in the vehicle, a test revealed her blood alcohol content to be .15% and Mitchell showed indicators of impairment. Mitchell was also temporarily detained. The complaint also confirms that the teacher continues to suffer pain and other symptoms after the crash and the student who was hit remains in the hospital for treatment.

Person and a cat displaced after fire occurs at a home in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh

(File Photo of a Fire Background)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A person and a cat were displaced after a fire in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh this morning. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was called for a structure fire at the 300 block of Knox Avenue around 2:45 a.m. Before they arrived, while heading to an unrelated call, Zone 3 Pittsburgh police officers saw the heavy smoke of this fire. One of those officers was able to get in contact with the person inside and get them out of the home. Firefighters were able to put out the flames on the first and second floors of the building. The person that was able to escape denied medical treatment even though they were evaluated by medics. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.

Judge hears arguments on lawsuit that woman is part of in which over $82,000 was confiscated by TSA at the Pittsburgh International Airport in 2019

(File Photo of the Transportation Security Administration Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A federal judge heard arguments in a class action lawsuit that Rebecca Brown is part of yesterday in Pittsburgh. Brown is a party to the suit and she claims the TSA stopped her at Pittsburgh International Airport and the Drug Enforcement Agency confiscated $82,000 from her as she was heading from Pittsburgh to Boston in the summer of 2019. Brown states that the money was her father’s life savings, but those who took the cash thought it was money from a crime. According to Dan Alban with the Institute for Justice, which represents the plaintiffs: “We think there is no dispute of material facts that the TSA unlawfully and unconstitutionally stops and seizes travelers with cash at the airport, even though it admits it poses no threat to transportation security.” Alban also notes that the problem with this is that while there are suggestions, there are also no guidelines when it comes to how much money is considered suspicious. Attorneys for the government confirm that the agents were working within their guidelines and asked the suit to be dismissed and they declined any comment on the proceedings yesterday.

Two people charged and one of them arrested after police seize cash, drugs and guns during multiple searches in Beaver Falls

(Credit for Headline Photo and Photos Below: Photos Courtesy of the City of Beaver Falls Police Department, Posted on Facebook on February 5th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) Multiple search warrants on Wednesday in Beaver Falls caused two people to get charged and one of them to be arrested. According to a release from the City of Beaver Falls Police Department, both their officers and the City of Beaver Falls Police Narcotics Unit Detectives executed two simultaneous search warrants on properties in the 1000 block of 11th Street and the 1300 block of Third Avenue. Police seized “large quantities” of crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl and heroin and methamphetamine from the scenes as well as drug trafficking items, two firearms and containers made to conceal contraband. Abigal Record was arrested by police at 309 Short 10th Street on a warrant from another investigation. The charges against her include possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Police state that they found more contraband and executed a search warrant for the 10th Street home during the arrest of Record. They seized $650 in cash, more crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin/fentanyl, as well as three firearms at that house. Police also confirm that David Charski will be charged as a person not to possess firearms.

At least one person dead after multi-vehicle pile-up on I-79 in Butler County

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bulter County, PA) At least one person is dead after a multi-vehicle pile-up in Butler County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, several crashes occurred on I-79 yesterday morning, causing the highway to shut down in both directions, and “at least 18 vehicles” were involved. PennDOT also expressed that due to this multi-vehicle crash, both the northbound and southbound lanes have been closed between Exit 78 (Cranberry/Mars) and Exit 88 (Zelienople) The closures will stay in place until the crash is cleared. PennDOT has also reminded drivers that a speed limit restriction is in place due to winter weather on I-79. Speed has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in both the north and southbound directions between PA 5 in Erie as well as all the way to Butler.

Raymond Why (1929-2026)

Raymond Why, 96, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus. He was born in Beaver Falls on August 16th, 1929, a son of the late George and Mary (Wong) Why. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Gallagher) Why, a daughter, Jennifer McCracken, his siblings: Billy Why, Jessie Why, Rose Why, Frank Why, and Donald Why. He is survived by his loving children, Faith (David) Zupsic and R. Andrew Why, his grandchildren: Noah, Cameron, Christian, Tyler, Grace, Cassidy, and Gabriel; his sisters, Margaret Wong and Shirley (Sam) Moy; along with his beloved friends, Shawn (Robyn) McCracken and Jack Kincade, as well as his extended family, church family, and many friends.

Raymond was a self-employed engineer for his professional life and was working until just two weeks prior to his passing. He was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, where he served in many capacities. He served as the former moderator of Synod of the Trinity for Presbyterian Church USA, as well as the former moderator of Synod for Beaver Valley Presbytery. He was also a member of the former Beaver Falls Kiwanis Club and the Beaver Falls Masonic Lodge.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 10th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 11 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, 1103 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where friends will be received at the church at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, February 11th.

Rev. David Oyler will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Chris A. Niedergall (1964-2026)

Chris A. Niedergall, 61, of Beaver, passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on August 20th, 1964, a son of the late Ralph E. and Dorothy Kindelberger Niedergall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Robert, Donald, Gerald, and Marvin Niedergall, and Edward Knight. He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Laura E. (Hogue) Niedergall, as well as one son, Sean E. Niedergall of Beaver, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra and David Vaughn of Economy Borough and Kimberly Pratte of Rochester, two sisters-in-law, Eileen Niedergall of Alabama and Irene Knight of Freedom, numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, to whom he was known as “Pappy Chris.”

Chris was an employee of Pittsburgh Tubular Shafting in Rochester Township, where he served as Vice President and Operation Manager. He was Methodist by faith and an Army Veteran. He was a 1982 graduate of Rochester High School, and continued to Penn State University and graduated from Boston College in Chemical Engineering. He loved his family, which was most important to him, who saw him as a “jack of all trades”. He loved biking in the warm climates, reading, music, and was a history enthusiast.  Friends will be received on Sunday, February 8th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Monday, February 9th, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Collene Carney, of Monacrest Free Methodist Church in Monaca. Interment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester, and the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 862 will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at the cemetery at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, February 9th.