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Allegheny County Sheriff and deputies receiving proclamation for county office as custodian of Flag Sojourn 250

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus and a group of deputies will receive a proclamation tonight at that county’s council meeting.  

This will recognize the Allegheny County sheriff’s office for serving as the custodian of the Flag Sojourn 250 during its weeklong stay in western Pennsylvania last month. 

This will take place at 5 p.m. in the Allegheny County Courthouse inside of the Gold Room on the 4th floor. 

Lee Edwin Hostetler (1953-2026)

Lee Edwin Hostetler, 72, of Moon Township passed away on August 15th, 2026 in St. Clair Hospital.

He was born in Johnstown on November 20th, 1953, the son of the late Harold and Olive (Giffin) Hostetler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Louise (Logan) Hostetler.

He is survived by his son, Seth Nicotra, his sisters, Sally (Hostetler) Jones (husband James), Jane (Hostetler) Krise (husband Bill), Gary Hostetler (wife Cheryl), his sister-in-law, Laura Logan (David Logan), his brother-in-Law, Jon Logan (wife Rhonda), his nieces and nephews: Katy Jones Haagen (husband Chad), Matthew Jones (Laura Lowrance) Jason Jones (wife Jenny Nichols), Becky Hostetler Markowitz (husband Jeremy). Patty (Logan) DeLozier (husband Ken), Joanne Logan, Jon Logan (wife Amanda), Sonya Logan, Travis Logan (wife Jen) and Jeffrey Logan (wife Kristi).

Lee graduated from Richland High School, where he was a member of the wrestling and cross-country teams. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a machine mechanic. Following military service, he explored the country and held various jobs including planting trees with the United State Forest service, inspecting telephone poles in Texas and driving a milk truck. He moved back to Pennsylvania and worked for the United States Postal Service as a truck driver and later as a trainer for new drivers, retiring after many years of dedicated service. He was also talented with his hands and found great enjoyment in woodworking and building projects. Above all, he was a devoted father to his son Seth, and took great pride in being a dad. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his words were often either powerful or hilarious. He loved a good laugh and had a quick wit that brought joy to those around him. Lee was a man of deep faith cherished his relationship with God and was known for his heartfelt and meaningful prayers. His warm heart, quiet strength, faith and quick wit will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 5th from 10 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 12 noon in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to: The Tunnels of Towers 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Carol Lynn Morrell (1958-2026)

Carol Lynn Morrell, 68, of Pulaski Township, passed away unexpectedly on August 16th, 2026, at AHN Beaver.

She was born in Pittsburgh on July 3rd, 1958, a daughter of the late James Stepp and Ann (DiCecco) Annechini.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patti Stonehouse and a stepson, Anthony Morrell.

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 39 years, Richard Morrell, her daughter, Suzie Morrell, a daughter-in-law, Debbie Morrell, her grandchildren: Mackenzie Morrell, Richard Morrell, Trinity Goughnour, Anthony Morrell and Cruz Morrell; as well as her niece and goddaughter, Robin Felder, her best friend, Stacey Atkinson, along with nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Carol dedicated the last 30 years of her career to serving others as an insurance agent with Yorke Insurance. She was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was also a member of the New Brighton United Croatian Club, the Rochester Owls Ladies Auxiliary and the New Brighton American Legion. Above all, she loved her family immensely and took great pride in supporting and cheering them on in all that they did. In her free time, she enjoyed rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, taking trips to the casino and playing video poker. She also shared a special bond with her beloved cat, Millie, who brought her much companionship and joy.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 19th from 1-3 P.M. and 5-7 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 11 A.M. with Pastor Dan Muir officiating.

Interment will be private at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Pirates rookie shortshop Konnor Griffin progressing in recovery from a left ring finger injury

(Credit for Photo: The Pirates’ Konnor Griffin runs the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Reds, Friday, June 26, 2026, at PNC Park, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortshop Konnor Griffin is making progress in his recovery from a left ring finger sagittal band that he suffered during the team’s game against the Washington Nationals in Washington D.C. on July 5th when he was making a diving catch.

The 20-year-old shortstop is not wearing a splint on his left ring finger anymore after a checkup with the Pirates’ hand specialist and orthopedic surgeon.  

According to Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk, the team is “optimistic” that Griffin will be ready to return from the injured list when he is eligible on September 4th.

Griffin will soon be undergoing rehab in Bradenton, Florida, and he has been on the 60-day injured list since July 11th. 

Center fielder Oneil Cruz returns to Pirates’ active roster after recovering from a hand injury

(Credit and Caption for Photo: The Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Twins, Friday, May 29, 2026, at PNC Park, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post Gazette)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz officially returned to the team’s active roster yesterday after being taken off the 60-day injured list.

Cruz has been injured since June 7th because of left hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures in his left hand that he suffered on June 6th sliding into home plate during the team’s game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta.

Cruz was on the bench for yesterday’s game against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park, but according to Pirates manager Don Kelly, he will start for the second game of the three-game series tonight between the two teams in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates sent outfielder Ronny Simon back to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move yesterday to make room for Cruz on their roster. 

Other corresponding roster moves yesterday for the Pirates included left-handed pitcher Hunter Barco getting optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis and right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramírez returning from paternity leave.

McKees Rocks Police K9 Roman wins competition; will be featured in a 2027 national calendar

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the McKees Rocks Police Department, Posted on Facebook on August 17th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKees Rocks, PA) A McKees Rocks Police K9 named Roman is getting attention nationally.

According to McKees Rocks Police Chief Rick Deliman yesterday, Roman will appear in the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement Calendar.

Roman won a competition by receiving votes from supporters and residents to get him a spot on that calendar. 

Source: Former Aliquippa standout running back Tikey Hayes dismissed from the University of Nebraska program

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Aliquippa (23) Tikey Hayes breaks free from Avonworth (5) Carson Bellinger during a non-section football game at Avonworth High School on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (Justin Guido/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lincoln, NE) According to Sean Callahan of On3 Sports yesterday, former Aliquippa standout running back Tikey Hayes was dismissed from the University of Nebraska program.

He joined the Cornhuskers college football team this summer after previously being at Penn State University and Iowa Western Community College.

Hayes was one of the top running backs in the country and he was rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals and a three-star by ESPN, 247 Sports, and On3 Sports while at Aliquippa.

He was also ranked as the No. 7 prospect in Pennsylvania and the No. 20 running back for the Class of 2025.   

Sewickley man warned after crashing vehicle in Allegheny County

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported today that seventy-one-year-old Michael Lynch of Sewickley was given a written warning after he crashed his vehicle in Allegheny County on July 18th.

Lynch was driving on I-279 North in Ross Township at 3:03 p.m. According to police, his vehicle traveled off the road and hit a cable barrier.

There were no reported injuries. 

McGonigle homers as Tigers beat Pirates 8-5 and move into a tie for the last American League wild-card spot

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) celebrates with catcher Dillon Dingler, left, after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.

Brett Callahan and Hao-Yu Lee also drove in two runs as the Tigers built an 8-1 lead before Pittsburgh scored four times in the sixth.

Zach McKinstry and both hit RBI singles in the first, and McGonigle’s two-run shot in the second, his 13th of the season, made it 4-0.

McGonigle singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch in the sixth. Pirates reliever Yohan Ramirez walked the next three batters, resulting in McGonigle scoring before Callahan hit a two-run single to make it 8-1.

Framber Valdez (8-8) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and five hits with five strikeouts and four walks. Kenley Jansen struck out two in the final inning for his 15th save of the year.

The Pirates scored their first run after Jake Mangum scored on a throwing error by Lee, then strung together a four-run inning in the sixth after Nick Gonzales doubled, Rafael Flores Jr. was walked and Mangum walked to load the bases. Nick Yorke cleared the bases with a double and Henry Davis hit an RBI single to make it 8-5.

Starter Carmen Mlodzinski pitched three innings and gave up eight hits and four earned runs. He struck out three and walked one.

With the Baltimore Orioles’ 7-6 loss on Monday to Tampa Bay, the Tigers tied Baltimore and Texas for the final AL wild card.

Up next

RHP Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) will start on the mound for the Tigers on Tuesday against the Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.88).

Tornado touches down in Beaver County from recent storms and heavy rain

(File Photo of the National Weather Service Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The National Weather Service recently confirmed that a tornado touched down in Beaver County because of heavy rain and severe storms which occurred on Sunday.

Officials told WTAE that an EF-0 tornado touched down in the area of Upper Service Road in Greene and Raccoon Townships. 

The damage of it indicates that it touched down in that area after it formed in the woods near South Service Creek and ending near Gibbs Road. 

The National Weather Service stated in a preliminary storm report that winds reached up to 75 miles per hour, with roughly 50 yards of path width.

Multiple trees were damaged because of that tornado.