Author: Beaver County Radio

Three people dead from gunshot wounds; two women dead in Zelienople and one man dead in Illinois

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) Two women and a man are dead after an investigation lead to self-inflicted gunshot wounds. A Pennsylvania State Police report states this investigation began yesterday in Illinois, where a man reported to the Hillside Police Department that two people were dead at a home in Zelienople. When the Hillside, Illinois officers responded to speak with that man, he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the village just fifteen miles west of Chicago. The home where the two women died was on Dior Drive in Zelienople. Police note that officers used forced entry to get into the home and found two women dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators state that it is believed the two women were family members of the man who passed away in Illinois. PSP is now investigating the circumstances around these deaths, but they express that investigators do not believe there is a threat to the public. Law enforcement is not searching for anyone else that is in connection with this incident. 

Multi-vehicle crash occurs on Parkway East; one person hospitalized

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A multi-vehicle crash affected traffic on the Parkway East yesterday. According to PennDOT, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on I-376 westbound, just west of the Edgewood/Swissvale exit. Allegheny County 911 dispatchers confirm that at least one person has been taken to a hospital from the scene. The crash caused a lane restriction, which backed traffic up beyond the Route 8 interchange. The crash has now cleared and traffic is continuing again. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. 

Duquesne man dies three days after multi-vehicle crash on the Liberty Bridge

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner yesterday, a man has died days after a multi-vehicle crash on the Liberty Bridge. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that twenty-eight-year-old Jaren Wilkerson of Duquesne, died yesterday, which was three days after the crash occurred between three vehicles over the weekend. This crash that occurred on the Liberty Bridge early on Sunday morning also killed twenty-five-year-old Laila Makaylea Jones of Baldwin Borough and injured the lifelong friend of Jones. The GoFundMe pages for both victims that died in the crash that were started by their families to assist with their funeral and medical costs can be found below:

Click here to support Jaren Wilkerson and click here to support Laila Jones. 

The cause of this crash is still being investigated. 

Old Economy Park pool liner among topics discussed at most recent Commissioners’ work session

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) One of the topics discussed this morning at the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver was when Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Director Tony Caltury brought up the situation of the liner of the pool at Old Economy Park in Baden during the department head report of the session. Caltury said that it has been determined that the liner of that pool is “no longer viable for the last couple of years,” and he also added that last year, it was getting to the point of water getting added to the pool each day because of the holes that were in it. Caltury stated that there will need to be a remediation to open the Old Economy Park pool, and he gave the Commisioners a report which included the full attendance of that pool from the last two years that was provided by the Beaver County YMCA, the expenses oustide of the replacement of the liner of that pool, and the cost for a replacement liner, which would have a ten-year warranty. However, Calutry noted that the life span is twenty-five years for that replacement liner. Caltury will meet with the Beaver County YMCA early next week to do a walktrough of the Old Economy Park pool. The other main topic that was discussed was an update on bringing documents from the Wampum Mushroom Mines to a facility owned by St. Barnabas. Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles expressed during the solicitors’ report of the session that effective immediately, a maximum of 250 boxes a week can be brought from the mines to the facility after they are ordered each week to transport them. In other business, Commissioner Jack Manning praised the recent reinstitution of an act for railway safety from lawmakers like Senator John Fetterman and addressed the recent hack that was targeting Pittsburgh mayor Corey O’Connor that was believed to be from a pro-Nazi group in the Commissioners’ report. After Commissioner Manning addressed the hack, he let Beaver County Emergency Service Director Eric Brewer respond to this development, and he said that “it could happen,” and “the hackers are ahead of us.” The Director and Recycling Coordinator of the Beaver County Office of Sustainability and Waste Management, Becca Naber, also expressed that she sent a memo about a process for landfill in Beaver County during the department head report of the session. There were eleven responses to that and ten of them were found to be adequate to provide landfill capcity for the residents of Beaver County for the next decade.

Fan Registration Opens for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Fans can register now for free entry to the 2026 NFL Draft, which is presented by Bud Light, by downloading the NFL OnePass app or visiting NFL.com/DraftAccess by clicking here. This draft will take place in the Steel City on April 23rd–25th, and it will transform both the North Shore and Point State Park into a celebration of community, culture and football in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh for three days. According to a recent release from VisitPITTSBURGH, here is some more information that fans should know about the 2026 NFL Draft:

  • In partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the league will deliver an expansive Draft campus designed to showcase Pittsburgh’s landmarks, waterways and unmistakable skyline while creating an immersive fan experience for all ages.
 
Draft Theater and Main Stage on North Shore
  • The Draft Theater and Main Stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, where the Draft will bring all 32 club selections to life across three days. Fans in attendance will be positioned in the heart of one of the country’s most recognizable sports districts and steps away from the action as prospects hear their names called and dreams become reality. Throughout the broadcast, Pittsburgh’s skyline, rivers and iconic bridges will provide a backdrop that reflects the beauty of the city and give fans in attendance a front row seat to the football celebrations. 
  • Two iconic Pittsburgh mainstays will connect the Draft campus. The Roberto Clemente Bridge will close to vehicle traffic and serve as a pedestrian-only fan corridor linking the North Shore and Downtown, while the Gateway Clipper Fleet riverboats will provide transportation between Draft locations, offering fans a uniquely Pittsburgh way to experience the event while highlighting the city’s waterways.
 
NFL Draft Experience at the North Shore and Point State Park
  • The NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive football theme park, will be located at both the North Shore Draft campus, including inside Acrisure Stadium, and Point State Park, transforming one of Pittsburgh’s most historic and scenic public spaces into a vibrant hub of football, community and culture. At the NFL Draft Experience, attendees will enjoy an immersive festival featuring:
  • Interactive Exhibits & Sponsor Activations: Engage with special activations, including the opportunity to kick a field goal, run the 40-yard dash, participate in catching skills, earn free prizes and view NFL hall of fame exhibits, creating hands-on football experiences for fans of all ages.
  • Player Meet & Greet Opportunities: Get autographs and interact with current NFL stars and Legends. The full schedule of player appearances will be available exclusively on the NFL OnePass app in the coming weeks.
  • Photo Ops & Memorabilia: Capture memorable moments with the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy, all 59 Super Bowl Rings and discover exclusive NFL merchandise at NFL Shop presented by Visa.
  • Youth & Family Zones: Enjoy activities at the Play 60 Zone and take part in NFL FLAG drills, skills challenges, and football clinics tailored for young fans.
  • Local Food & Culture Spotlight: Food and beverage vendors will showcase local fare, with concessions representing various cuisines and iconic restaurants in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.
  • Acrisure Stadium Access & On-Field Activations: During Draft weekend, Acrisure Stadium will be open to fans looking to view the NFL Draft and experience exclusive activations inside the stadium and on the field itself.
  • Steelers Country:  Serves as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ official fan destination during the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park, celebrating the unique traditions of Steelers Nation and creating a centralized space for fans to gather, engage, and experience Draft weekend together.
  • Fans planning to attend the free 2026 NFL Draft Experience should download the NFL One Pass app. Available via NFL.com/DraftAccess, NFL One Pass is the must-have tool for navigating Draft weekend and provides real-time updates, a full schedule of interactive activities, Know-Before-You-Go information, and access to exclusive digital content and prizes including a grand prize trip for two to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles.
  • Throughout the Draft, fans can also enjoy the free NFL Draft Entertainment Series presented by Bud Light, featuring live performances in the Draft Theater. The performances are free and open to fans on a first-come, first-served basis. Headlining acts will be announced in the coming weeks.                                                      
  • The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will be fully accessible to all attendees. For more details on mobility assistance, parking, transportation options and road closures, fans can check the Know-Before-You-Go information, which will be released over the coming weeks.
 
NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMING
DATE
TIMING
Thursday, April 23
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, April 24
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • All times are local and may be subject to change. 
  • The 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes and will be available to stream on NFL+. Round 1 begins Thursday, April 23rd, followed by Rounds 2–3 on Friday, April 24th and Rounds 4–7 on Saturday, April 25th.

 

Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci Named Chief Nurse Executive for Allegheny Health Network

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced the appointment yesterday of Ashley M. Carlucci, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, CENP, as its new Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), effective April 13th. According to a release in Pittsburgh yesterday from AHN, Carlucci brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of advancing operational and nursing excellence and nursing workforce innovation within large, integrated health systems, and when she becomes AHN’s new CNE, she will become AHN’s highest-ranking nursing leader, overseeing the network’s 6,000 bedside, clinic and administrative nurses. Carlucci comes to Pittsburgh from University Hospitals, which is a 21-hospital system based in northeast Ohio. Carlucci provided executive leadership for nursing strategy, operations, and workforce engagement across a market that included seven regional hospitals as a Market Chief Nursing Officer for University Hospitals. Carlucci played a significant role in integrating multiple hospital systems, advancing system-wide care model transformation, and leadership development initiatives that produced measurable improvements in engagement, quality, and operational performance during her tenure as a University Hospitals market chief nursing officer. Carlucci is a registered nurse who earned her associate’s degree in applied nursing science and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kent State University, her master’s degrees in nursing science and health administration from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

Brighton Township family has had enough of suspects vandalizing home since 2024 with items including silly string

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) The family of Danielle Moses, who lives in Brighton Township, has had enough of being harassed since May of 2024 by a group of people who are kicking and knocking on their doors, spraying their home with soap and silly string, and allegedly causing thousands of dollars in damage to their property. Her cameras caught the vandals in the act on these last two Fridays and no one has been caught yet, even though her family reported it to police. Someone approachs the house and sprays a soapy liquid at a camera, distorting it in one video, and another camera caught that moment from a different angle. The suspects also spray silly string at the house and then shoot confetti at the front door before running away in another video and some confetti that was left by the suspects and damage was still there yesterday. Moses is hoping that these videos can help police and neighbors identify whoever is responsible and she stated that the suspects also broke the railing on the porch of her house. 

PennDOT, Partners to Conduct Impaired Driving Enforcement this Weekend

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT, the Pennsylvania DUI Association, AAA East Central, and law enforcement agencies across the state of Pennsylvania will collaborate this weekend to kick off St. Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Enforcement efforts with a special campaign called “Operation Sober Shamrock,” running from tomorrow to Saturday, March 7th. This was formally announced today during a media event at the Castle Shannon Police Department in Allegheny County. These coordinated enforcement activities will include roving DUI patrols. Over 80 police departments and 120 officers will participate in the “Operation Sober Shamrock” enforcement in the southwest region as grantees of PennDOT’s Municipal Police Traffic Services Enforcement Program. Local and state law enforcement agencies will also conduct sustained enforcement activities across the state of Pennsylvania throughout the entire St. Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Enforcement period of March 7th-17th to deter drivers from driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This enforcement is part of the continued efforts from PennDOT and its safety partners to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities throughout Pennsylvania.

The Bruins beat the Penguins 2-1 as Khusnutdinov, Mittelstadt score 50 seconds apart

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Boston Bruins center Casey Mittelstadt (11) scores on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh’s Erik Karlsson scored just 42 seconds into the game, but Khusnutdinov tied it at 1-1 when he snapped the puck high inside the far post past Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner for his 13th goal of the season at 5:10 of the first.

Mittelstadt added his 13th of the season 50 seconds later when he gathered in the rebound of Nikita Zadorov’s shot and fired past a diving Skinner and into an open net. Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves.

Karlsson scored on the Penguins’ first shot on goal after the Bruins had two excellent scoring chances in the first few seconds requiring solid saves by Skinner. The Bruins challenged for goalie interference but the goal was upheld. Skinner finished with 26 saves.

The Bruins came in having lost three of their last four games — two in the shootout — but have now won 11 consecutive home games to remain in the hunt for a wild-card playoff spot.

Charlie McAvoy’s nine-game point streak came to end. The Olympian joined Ray Bourque as only the second Bruins defenseman in the last 40 years with a nine-game point streak.

Up next

Penguins: Host Buffalo on Thursday night.

Bruins: Visit Nashville on Thursday night.

 

Ann G. (Gooley) Larson (1932-2026)

Ann G. (Gooley) Larson, 93, of Moon Township, passed away on February 27th, 2026 at Apple Blossom Senior Living in Moon Township. She was born in Jackson Heights, New York on May 11th, 1932, a daughter of the late Valentine Gooley and Anne (Klein) Gooley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, James M. Larson, as well as her siblings, Valentine, Andrew, Elizabeth, and Virginia. She is survived by her seven children: Christopher Larson (Christine) of Connecticut, Mary Beth Jackson (Matthew) of Illinois, Robert Larson (Darlene) of Minnesota, Lisa Larson of Connecticut, Laura Lowen of Pennsylvania, John Larson (Vanessa) of Moon Township, Virginia Korzilius and Moon Township; as well as twenty grandchildren: Colin, Tierney, Shannon, Riley, Brendan & Partick Larson, Madeline, Graham & Charlie Jackson, Reed, Grace & Matthew Larson, Justin & Candy Lowen, Bailey, Tristan & Gabby Larson, Viktor, Anna & Eliza Korzilius; as well as one great grandchild, Miller Larson.

Ann attended Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica and in Queens, New York graduating from High School in 1950. She went on to attend Fordham University graduating in 1954 and was an elementary education teacher in New York City for three years before marrying James (Jim) Larson in 1957. She devoted herself to raising seven children, along with the dogs and cats who were always part of the family. While caring for her busy household, she still found time to enjoy her bridge club and bowling league. Most of all, he cherished time spent with her family and friends, who were the center of her life.

Friends will be received on Saturday March 7th from 1 p.m. until the time of a Blessing service at 3 p.m. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of her arrangements. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis will take place at a later date.