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McDonald’s Offering $2 McCrispy Sandwiches for National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chicago, IL) Monday, November 9th is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day and McDonald’s is offering fans in Pennsylvania their favorite McCrispy Sandwich on that day only for just $2.

Fans can get their $2 regular McCrispy chicken sandwich or spicy McCrispy chicken sandwich only in the McDonald’s App just one time per customer.

McDelivery is where this offer can be available and MyMcDonald’s rewards is where customers need to opt in to get this offer. 

This offer is also available at participating restaurants, for pick-up, at the drive-thru or via McDelivery.

These sandwiches were first introduced in 2021 at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide  as the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

The McCrispy became a fan favorite quickly and it earned its official “Mc” name in 2023.

It features a crispy and juicy, all-white meat chicken fillet which is topped with crinkle-cut pickles and it is served on a buttered, toasted potato roll. 

Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe named 2026 National League Silver Slugger Award finalist

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Brandon Lowe follows through on a walk-off solo home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsubrgh, PA) Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was recently named a 2026 National League Silver Slugger Award finalist by Louisville Slugger. 

Lowe is seeking to win his first career Silver Slugger Award after his first season with the Pirates in 2026. 

He was acquired by the Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade that involved those two teams as well as the Houston Astros on December 19th, 2025. 

Lowe’s 33 home runs as a second baseman this season for the Pirates were the most in Pirates franchise history at that position since 1887, surpassing Neil Walker, who hit 23 from that position in 2014. 

If Lowe wins this award, he would become the third Pirates second baseman to win a Silver Slugger Award since its inception in 1980, joining Johnny Ray in 1983 and Walker in 2014. 

Lowe and Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers became finalists for this award at second base this year. 

Lowe is the first Silver Slugger Award finalist for the Pirates since Bryan Reynolds in 2024, and if Lowe wins the award, he would become the 12th different Pittsburgh player or pitcher, in regards to the 22nd instance, to receive it. 

The Silver Slugger Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 17th by Louisville Slugger. 

Fire lieutenant for Imperial Volunteer Fire Department arrested in East Palestine in prostitution sting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(East Palestine, OH) A lieutenant for the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department has now taken a leave of absence from his role after he was arrested in a prostitution sting last month, and this was recently confirmed by investigators and that fire department’s president. 

John C. Steele was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio in October of 2026 in an undercover operation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. 

According to investigators, Steele agreed to pay $180 for sex with an undercover officer and was caught with the cash and his cell phone outside the meeting point, which investigators listed as the East Palestine police department. 

PennDOT Driver’s License, Photo Centers Closed for 2026 Veterans Day Holiday

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced yesterday that all of its driver’s license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Customers can obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, which includes all driver training manuals, forms, publications, and online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website (click here.)

Gift Wrappers Needed for Surprises For Shut-ins Program

 

The Beaver County Office on Aging needs individuals to help wrap gifts for its  40th annual Surprises for Shut-ins program.

The program provides a bag of gifts and a friendly visit during December to isolated and homebound shut-ins age 60 and over who live in the community and are identified by the Office on Aging as needing some special attention during the Christmas season.

Two wrapping open houses will be held at 

Beaver County Office on Aging

First Floor Conference Room

1020 8th Ave.

Beaver Falls, PA  15010

You may come anytime between:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, November 16

and

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2

All gift wrap supplies are provided on site—scissors, tape, gift wrap. Snacks and beverages are provided. 

Zacha scores twice to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Penguins

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Boston Bruins’ Elias Lindholm (28) gets a shot past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs (37) for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.

Morgan Geekie scored in his third straight game and had an assist. Elias Lindholm, Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten also scored for the Bruins, who have won three straight. Boston has won 10 of its last 13 games overall.

David Pastrnak and JJ Peterka added two assists and Michael DiPietro stopped 16 shots for the Bruins, who snapped a three-game road losing streak. Boston has points in its last seven trips to Pittsburgh, dating to Nov. 1, 2022.

Justin Brazeau scored his first goal in his second game of the season since returning from a training camp injury. Nick Robertson also scored for the Penguins, who struggled defensively against the Bruins.

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby did not record a point and remains tied with Marcel Dionne for sixth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list with 1,771 points.

Arturs Silovs made 18 saves for the Penguins, who lost their fourth straight. Pittsburgh has dropped eight of its last 10 games overall.

Boston led 3-1 after the first period and 5-2 through 40 minutes.

Zacha scored both of his goals on a 2-on-1, as did Minten. Geekie scored on a partial breakaway after a poor Pittsburgh line change, and Lindholm found the back of the net following an Erik Karlsson turnover in his own zone. Karlsson was a minus-4 for Pittsburgh.

Up next

Bruins: Open a four-game homestand Sunday against Florida. Boston plays 10 of its next 11 games at home.

Penguins: Begin a three-game West Coast trip Saturday at Los Angeles.

William F. Wertz (1946-2026)

William F. Wertz, 80, passed away on November 4th, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was born on October 31st, 1946.

William graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1965 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Slippery Rock University in 1969. He was a dedicated educator and he was also known as “Ba.” He spent 35 years teaching in the Aliquippa School District before retiring. In retirement, he found great joy following all things sports, a passion that remained a constant source of interest and pleasure throughout his later years. On August 9th, 1969, he married Sandra, his devoted wife of more than 57 years. Together, they built a life rooted in family and quiet steadfastness.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, his daughter, Keri Lyon (Steve) of South Carolina, his grandchildren: Alexander Wertz (April) of Ohio, Maximillian Wertz-Raupp of South Carolina, Xavier Wertz-Raupp of Pennsylvania, and Vanessa, Victoria, and Evander Lyon of South Carolina, and his great-grandchildren, Veradie and Vincent Wertz of Ohio.

He guided Alexander’s early years, and that connection will always remain.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberta and William Wertz, his brothers, Jim and Rege and his grandson, Stephen.

William will be remembered for his steady presence, his love of sports, and the quiet strength he offered his family, and he will be deeply missed.

Friends will be received on Friday, November 6th from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Saturday, November 7th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca.

Getting Help Shouldn’t Create New Costs: PUC Approves Consumer Safeguards for Utility Assistance Enrollment

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved additional consumer protections today that are championed by PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank as part of a plan which is designed to connect more income-eligible Duquesne Light customers with utility bill assistance.

The PUC’s action clears the way for Duquesne Light to automatically enroll certain participants in the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) into its Customer Assistance Program (CAP), while requiring new safeguards to protect customers from costs that are unexpected and ensuring access to payment arrangements that are reasonable.

These changes are aimed at addressing a persistent challenge that many Pennsylvania households face: thousands of consumers who qualify for utility assistance programs never enroll, despite experiencing ongoing affordability challenges and carrying past-due balances on their accounts.

According to a release from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, here is more information about this action:

  • Under Duquesne Light’s proposal, certain customers who participate in LIHEAP data sharing and have qualifying past-due balances would be automatically enrolled in the utility’s CAP unless they choose to opt out.
  • CAPs are designed to help income-qualified households maintain essential utility service through reduced bills and debt forgiveness opportunities. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to help eligible households pay home heating costs during the winter months.
  • As part of today’s action, the Commission adopted provisions requiring Duquesne Light to strengthen customer protections before implementing the automatic enrollment program.
  • Among the new requirements are as follows:
  • Customers who are automatically enrolled in CAP and returned to utility default service cannot be left responsible for early termination or cancellation fees charged by a competitive electric generation supplier (EGS).
  • Duquesne Light must reimburse any such charges that may occur and cannot pass those costs on to other ratepayers.
  • The utility must formally commit to offering payment arrangements on CAP arrearages for automatically enrolled customers who leave the CAP program, with terms that are no less favorable than those previously required under Pennsylvania law for non-CAP customers.
  • Customers must receive clear notice explaining the availability of payment arrangements and the utility’s obligation to reimburse any supplier-related fees.
  • Duquesne Light must update its Universal Service and Energy Conservation Plan and supplier tariff to clearly reflect these protections and responsibilities.

Sheetz Celebrates Veterans Day with Free Meal and Car Wash

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Sheetz announced today that it will thank veterans and active-duty military personnel for their service by providing them with a free car wash and a free meal on Veterans Day.

Sheetz is inviting these former and present veterans on Wednesday, November 11th to enjoy a free half turkey sub and a fountain drink that is regular size at any of its over 850 store locations.

This offer includes extras and add-ons to the sub.

Participating Sheetz locations will also offer a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

The offer is valid for Sheetz’s car wash option worth $9.99 and it is available only at stores that are equipped with a car wash.

Proof of military service is required to redeem this offer.

Sheetz customers are also encouraged throughout the month of November to donate their loyalty points to the United Service Organizations (click here to donate), which is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting U.S. service members and their families.

Every 100 loyalty points donated through the Sheetz app will equal a $1 contribution to the USO.

You can visit the “Find a Sheetz” tab at www.sheetz.com (click here) and select the car wash filter to find your nearest Sheetz location with a car wash.