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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(White Oak, PA) The Federal Bureau of Investigation served an arrest warrant at a home in the 1100 block of Fawcett Avenue in White Oak today.
Officials said the warrant was executed without incident.
Images from the scene showed an armored vehicle outside the home and law enforcement officers in tactical gear.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Castle, PA) A fire broke out at a home in New Castle today. Fire crews were called to the 800 block of East Lutton Street around 4:30 a.m. The top two floors of the home sustained visible damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leaves the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers placed a rarely used unrestricted free agent tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers today.
The move is designed to preserve the team’s ability to receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs with another team before July 22.
If he does not sign with another team before then, he would only be permitted to sign with the Steelers.
The tender would be worth roughly $15 million for the 2026 season, representing a 10% increase over his previous salary.
Rodgers, 42, spent the 2025 season in Pittsburgh and has been weighing whether to return.
General manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy said last week there is no set timeline for a decision.
The Steelers also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. McCarthy said the pick was not related to Rodgers’ situation.
Robert Allen Lockhart, 71, of Industry, passed away unexpectedly on April 26th, 2026. He was born in Rochester on October 31st, 1954, a son of the late William Earl Lockhart Sr. and Virginia “Virgie” (Grim) Lockhart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William “Butch” Lockhart Jr. and a sister, Kathy Ann Hlista. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen Lockhart, his three children, Jason & Betty Lockhart of Weirton, West Virginia, Jenn & Brandon Checketts of Center Township and Jennifer Renae & Bill Nestor of Bridgeport, West Virginia, six grandchildren: Devon & Jacob Lockhart, Brandon & Jaxson Checketts and Madison & Morgan Walls; as well as two special nieces, Kelly Godshall and LuAnn Anthony and his dog, Mary Jane.
Robert was a former Security Supervisor for the Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport. He was an active member of Planet Fitness and he loved a good cigar. He also loved to tell stories and whether they were true or not was the fun of it all.
In accordance with Robert’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Memorials may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
Joseph Taylor “Joey” Sims, 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia on August 26th, 1961, a son of the late Rita (Namath) and Thomas Sims. He is survived by his siblings, Tom Sims, Kelli (Mike) Pingley, Dana (Larry) Simpson, Janet (Jeff) DeDominicis, and Greg (Chris) Sims; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joseph enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved fishing, camping, building puzzles, and being outdoors making memories with family. He had a unique way with puzzles in which he would start to build them from the middle and work his way out, completing hundreds of them. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, which meant so much to him, recently reaching 37 years of sobriety. He spent time counseling others suffering from addiction and alcoholism at Gateway Rehabilation Center in Aliquippa. He was previously employed at Phoenix Glass in Monaca.
Friends will be received on Thursday, April 30th from 4-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1st at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant.
Inurnment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joey’s name may be directed to Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Fans watch at the draft theater during third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NEW YORK (AP) — The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.2 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen.
It was the third-most watched first round on record, behind 2020’s audience of 15.5 million and last year’s 13.6 million.
The draft was televised on ESPN, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN Deportes as well as streaming on the ESPN app, Disney+, Hulu, NFL+ and YouTube.
The league also said there was record attendance of 805,000 in Pittsburgh across the three days of the draft, including a record 320,000 for Thursday’s first round.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania rose by two cents this week to an average of $4.16 per gallon, according to AAA East Central.
The national average also increased, climbing seven cents to $4.11 per gallon.
AAA said rising crude oil prices — recently around $96 per barrel — have contributed to the increase as tensions continue in the Persian Gulf.
In Beaver County, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is about $4.18.
According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average pricesof unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:
$4.326 Altoona
$4.175 Beaver
$4.135 Bradford
$4.101 Brookville
$4.081 Butler
$4.184 Clarion
$4.234 DuBois
$4.198 Erie
$4.105 Greensburg
$4.162 Indiana
$4.163 Jeannette
$4.180 Kittanning
$4.138 Latrobe
$4.184 Meadville
$4.145 Mercer
$4.125 New Castle
$4.132 New Kensington
$4.199 Oil City
$4.177 Pittsburgh
$3.963 Sharon
$4.138 Uniontown
$4.298 Warren
$4.158 Washington
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Bethel Park, PA) Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious man on the Montour Trail.
The Bethel Park Police Department said officers were called to the trail near Limestone Drive around 8 p.m. Friday after a woman reported an encounter.
Investigators said the man, believed to be between 18 and 22 years old, approached the woman, commented on her appearance and reached toward her arm. The woman’s dog lunged at the man, who then ran down the trail toward Peters Township.
A bystander witnessed the incident and stayed with the woman until officers arrived.
Police described the man as about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 135 pounds, with medium-length black hair and a light brown skin tone. He was wearing a grayish-white shirt, tan shorts and possibly clear glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bethel Park Police Department at 412-833-2000.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh-area agency that provides services to survivors of domestic violence has filed a federal lawsuit alleging its funding was unfairly cut.
Crisis Center North said it has received funding for more than 40 years from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit that distributes grant funding on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
In the lawsuit, the center alleges the coalition imposed unnecessary and inefficient requirements for financial reporting. The center said it provided the required information but not in the specific format requested.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh-area police officer is facing charges in Sumter County, Florida following an alleged domestic incident, according to an arrest affidavit.
Investigators said Officer Manuel Pihakis of the Reserve Township Police Department is accused of biting his girlfriend during an altercation at a hotel. Authorities said a second incident occurred hours later at a private residence.
According to the affidavit, Pihakis is accused of striking the victim in the back of the head with an open hand, knocking her to the floor.
He was charged with simple battery and domestic violence, taken to jail and later released on bail. Police said he has been placed on administrative leave.
KDKA-TV reported that an internal report from February described Pihakis as appearing intoxicated while off-duty inside the police station, citing observations of slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.