Man wanted in connection with reported domestic disturbance incident in Aliquippa

(Credit for Photo Below and Headline Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Aliquippa Police Department, Posted on Facebook on August 18th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A man is now wanted in connection with a reported domestic disturbance incident that occurred in Aliquippa yesterday.

Aliquippa Police responded to the 200 block of 2nd Avenue at approximately 7:14 p.m.

They arrived and made contact with the female victim.

She reported her live-in boyfriend and father of her children had physically assaulted her by pulling her hair, biting her left arm, taking her cellular phone from her, and striking her on the left side of her face with the phone.

Physical injuries were observed which were consistent with the victim’s account, which included hair that was on her clothing, a visible bite mark that was on her left arm, and a laceration that was on the left side of her face.

Officers also found blood on the arms, face, hands and neck of the victim from the wound on her face. 

The suspect was identified as a thirty-year-old Hispanic man named Jorge Jhovany Montes, who escaped the area prior to the arrival of police officers. 

His picture can be found below, and a warrant is being obtained for his arrest. 

Anyone with information about where Montes is can call the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000.

Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard Overnight Patching Operations Begin Tuesday in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that overnight patching operations on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Emsworth and Ben Avon boroughs in Allegheny County will begin tonight, weather permitting.  

From 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. tonight through Thursday night, alternating single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 65 in both directions between Camp Horne Road and Dickson Avenue to accommodate patching operations. 

This work will be conducted by PennDOT maintenance crews. 

AAA: Gas Prices Lower in Pennsylvania as National Average Rises

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are three cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.16 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

After a week of falling prices, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is back on the rise, and it is now $4.06.

That average is five cents higher than last week.  

Crude oil prices are in the range of $80 per barrel again amid the continued uncertainty along the Strait of Hormuz.

Even though demand for gasoline is down, prices of crude oil are keeping prices at the pump higher than normal for this time of the year.  

This is the highest August on record so far when it comes to the national average for gasoline.

The average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Beaver County is about $4.29. 

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

$4.143      Altoona
$4.293      Beaver
$4.213      Bradford
$3.888      Brookville
$4.300      Butler
$3.957      Clarion
$4.077      DuBois
$4.173      Erie
$4.197      Greensburg
$4.108      Indiana
$4.224      Jeannette
$4.202      Kittanning
$4.236      Latrobe
$4.172      Meadville
$4.305      Mercer
$4.164      New Castle
$4.255      New Kensington
$4.239      Oil City
$4.228      Pittsburgh
$3.772      Sharon
$4.130      Uniontown
$4.271      Warren
$4.141      Washington

New Galilee woman cited after crashing vehicle in Lawrence County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported today that thirty-five-year-old Ariel Monac of New Galilee was cited after she crashed her vehicle in Lawrence County on Thursday. 

Monac was driving her vehicle on US Highway 422 in Union Township at 7:02 a.m.

According to police, when Monac attempted to merge in the passing lane, she almost struck a vehicle causing her to over correct and spin out, striking a guide rail on the left shoulder of the road.

Police received this information during an interview with Monac and some known witnesses.

Her vehicle was damaged and it had four bald tires. There were no reported injuries. 

New diverging diamond interchange is coming to the Parkway West near Robinson Town Centre

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT will be undergoing a project to implement a new diverging diamond interchange near Robinson Town Centre which does not use the existing bridge over the Parkway West.

The goal of this project is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries in the area.

There are barriers along the side of the westbound lanes of the Parkway East at this time, which is where there is no ramp to the eastbound lanes of Route 22.

That project is expected to be finished in 2029.

Matzie: Nearly $42,000 secured for Beaver County farm tech upgrades

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie announced in Ambridge today that two Beaver County farms were awarded combined grants totaling $41,800 under the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.

According to Matzie, the funding includes $31,690 to Tiny Seed Farm in Rochester for an automated specialty crop system and $10,120 to the Epoch Fields agricultural project for a continuous on-farm measurement system for regenerative grazing management.

Matzie also stated that the funding will enhance the efficiency and productivity for both operations.

Steelers sign defensive tackle Keeanu Benton; makes him highest-paid defensive lineman in team history

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton runs out onto the field for a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton recently signed a new contract extension.

This deal makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history and it has an annual value of $18 million.

The 25-year-old Benton had career bests in tackles with 51, tackles for loss with 6 and sacks with 5.5 while assisting the Steelers to winning the AFC North division title last season.

The Steelers have signed defensive players for this season like their outside linebacker Nick Herbig as well as linebacker Elandon Roberts on Thursday, who returned to the Steelers after playing for the team in 2023 and 2024 before playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.

David A. Allen (1944-2026)

David A. Allen, 81, of Chippewa, passed away on August 13th, 2026 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

He was born in New Brighton on December 10th, 1944, a son of the late Milton and Mable (Baldwin) Allen.

David was a devoted member of Oak Grove Church of Christ in Industry, where he faithfully served as a deacon and church treasurer. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 35 years of dedicated service, concluding his career as the Postmaster of Freedom. He was an avid sports enthusiast with a keen interest in baseball, football, and basketball, and he especially enjoyed closely following local high school athletics. His love of sports extended to softball, where he served as a District 7 representative for ASA Softball and as an umpire and umpire-in-chief for Beaver County’s Blackhawk Umpires Chapter of ASA. He was also a proud member of the Train Collectors Association and enjoyed his passion for trains. He was a proud United States Army veteran who served with the 475th Quartermaster unit of the U.S. Army Reserve.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Georgia “Joele” (Thomas) Allen, his son, Kevin M. (Sheri) Allen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Brooke Meredeth Allen and his siblings: Milton A. Allen, Joseph Allen, Mary Jeanette Allen, and Donald B. Allen.

Friends will be received on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the Oak Grove Church of Christ, 169 Ashwood Drive, Industry.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in David’s name can be made to Oak Grove Church of Christ, 169 Ashwood Drive Industry, PA 15052 by mail or via Venmo: @OakGrove-ChurchOfChrist or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 by mail or online https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org/online-donation/

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for David and his family during this difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Free farmer’s market and Back-to-School BASH! next weekend in New Brighton

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) The New Brighton Area School District, Highmark Wholecare and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank are offering a free farmer’s market at New Brighton High School on August 25th from 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

Anyone can attend this event and it is part of the district’s Back to School BASH!

Volunteers will schedule and assist anybody to either make a new application for Medicaid or to do a renewal for Medicaid.

Food is also free and no identification is necessary.

There are no guidelines for income and you do not need to be a member of Highmark Wholecare to apply.

For more information on this event, you can call 412-415-5250.

Mary Ann Miller (1954-2026)

Mary Ann Miller, 72, of New Brighton, passed away on August 13, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in New Brighton on January 7th, 1954, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Stancik) Brkich.

Mary was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed Bingo, carnivals, Kennywood, dogs, and listening to oldies. She will be remembered for being very generous and helpful to others.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Miller, her daughter, Heidi Miller, her close friends: Barb Hummel, Samantha Watson, Debbie Jones, Joanne Humbert, Richard Smilak, Larry Carver, Kimmie Whitelock and family.

Friends will be welcomed on Thursday, August 20th, from 6 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory of Mary, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home by clicking here.