Michael R. Borsani (1991-2026)

Michael R. Borsani, 34, of Beaver, surrounded by his family, passed away following a long battle with infections on January 7th, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Brighton Township on April 30th, 1991, a son of Robert “Lou” and Vicki Elia Borsani. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Patricia Elia, whom he lovingly cared for, his aunts, Pam Elia and Patty (Rick) Loverde, his cousins, Eric (Amanda) Elia, Marlena Elia, and Chase (Anna) Loverde, along with their children, James and Dominica Elia and Gabriel Loverde, and his canine best friend, Lucy. He will also be missed by many friends, neighbors, and coworkers. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Elia, his paternal grandparents, Robert and Margaret Borsani and his aunt, Roberta Joseph.

Michael was a resident of Beaver all his life and he graduated from Beaver Area High School in 2009. He went on to Penn State University before working as an accountant for Jackson-Hewlitt where he loved helping many families prepare their taxes. Michael had a passion for golf and will be remembered by family and friends as a gentle, kind soul. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley, Saints Peter and Paul Church.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 12th, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 13th, at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

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

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael R. Borsani, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

DMVA Offers Free Assistance to Veterans to Review, Update Their Benefits in the New Year

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Annville, PA) According to a release in Annville, Pennsylvania today from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), they are now reminding veterans that applying for or reviewing their veterans’ benefits should be a priority in the new year. This assistance is free and a link with a complete list of the county veterans affairs directors, with their contact information, as well as another link with more contact information for other accredited veterans services can be found below:

Click here for more information about County Directors.

Click here for more information about Veterans Services Officers.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato to Host Steelers Pep Rally Before their 2025 AFC Wild Card Game Against the Texans

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is introduced prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County Executive Sarah Inamorato will host a pep rally for the Pittsburgh Steelers at noon on Monday, January 12th before their game in this year’s AFC Wild Card Game against the Houston Texans set for 8 p.m. that same night at Acrisure Stadium. According to a recent release from Allegheny County, here are the details about this event:

  • Steelers Pep Rally prior to Monday night’s playoff game. Rally is open to the public; all are welcome to join.

WHEN: Noon, Monday, January 12, 2026

WHERE: Courtyard inside the County Courthouse. Public entrances on Fifth and Forbes between Ross and Grant.

WHO: 

  • County Executive Sara Innamorato
  • Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor
  • Steelers Legend Brett Keisel
  • More special guests

Missing person on ATV is found after a multi-agency search effort occurs in Allegheny County

(Photo Courtesy of the Westmoreland County Team 211 Rough Terrain Support Unit, Posted on Facebook on January 11th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A missing person was found yesterday shortly after 9 a.m. after a multi-agency search effort in Allegheny County. The Westmoreland County Team 211 Rough Terrain Support Unit posted on Facebook yesterday that it was called around 7:15 a.m. that morning to a search in Indiana Township for a person on an ATV who had been missing since Saturday evening. That team assisted the Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group, who utilized two dozen of its own search and rescue responders and multiple search dogs. The missing person was evacuated by medics and firefighters after being found.

Virginia “Ginny” L. Tavern (1947-2026)

Virginia “Ginny” L. Tavern, 78, of Koppel, passed away peacefully at home on January 8th, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Beaver Falls on August 25th, 1947, in Beaver Falls, a daughter of the late Louis and Nellie (Halsac) Ferrigno, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick A. “Buzzy” Tavern, her brother, Louis Ferrigno, Jr. and two sisters, Elizabeth Pizzella and Mary Lou Fillinger. She is survived by two daughters, Tiffany (John) Wayne of North Sewickley and Tonya Tavern of Koppel, three grandsons, Bryce and Colton Wayne and Tyler Knox and a sister, Jeannie Heinrich.

Virginia found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, who brought endless smiles and laughter to her life. She had a lifelong love of polka dancing and could often be found on the dance floor at SNPJ, where she enjoyed music, friendship, and community. She also delighted in attending craft shows, always appreciating the creativity, colors, and handmade treasures she discovered along the way. In accordance with Virginia’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Beaver County Transit Authority lowering their fares in March of 2026

(Photo Courtesy of the Beaver County Transit Authority: Posted on Facebook on January 9th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) On March 2nd, 2026, the Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) is lowering their fares and this change in their locations around Beaver County and in other places will affect all of the current change cards and ride passes. That same date will also be when Change Cards will no longer be issued for overpayments on busses. Change Cards issued before March 2nd, 2026 may still be used until May 31st, 2026, which is when Change Cards will no longer be accepted on BCTA vehicles. BCTA will also no longer accept passes (current ride tickets) issued before March 2nd, 2026 beginning on that date on busses. The current BCTA passes will no longer be accepted or sold on busses after February 28th, 2026, and after that date, no refunds can be issued and the current ride tickets will be invalid.

Man hospitalized after being shot walking near the Wilkinsburg-Pittsburgh line; police investigating

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police confirm that a man was taken to the hospital after being shot while walking near the Wilkinsburg-Pittsburgh line on Saturday nightAccording to Allegheny County police, just after 11:30 p.m., their county dispatch was alerted to a shooting in the 1900 block of Remington Drive. Lt. Chris Duncan of the Wilkinsburg Police Department also expressed that a Shot-Spotter alert was also detected in that area at 11:26 p.m. Reportedly, a man in his 20s was walking from a home there when a vehicle drove up and shots were fired at him. The man then went to another home in the 1300 block of Clark Street after leaving the area and was treated by medics at the second home before being taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition. Duncan noted that the male victim had no idea who shot him and he was shot once in the torso and once in the chest. Police state that there are no suspects, and a motive is not known as of yesterday morning. This incident is being investigated by Allegheny County police and Wilkinsburg police, and if you have any information about it, call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 

7-year-old hospitalized after being shot in the head in the California-Kirkbride neighborhood of Pittsburgh

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz, Caption for Photo: Police respond to an accidental shooting in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood on Saturday morning.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A 7-year-old had to be rushed to the hospital after a shooting in the California-Kirkbride neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Saturday morning. According to Public Information Officer Eliza Durham, Pittsburgh police and EMS were called to the 900 block of Kirkbride Street just before 10 a.m. following reports of a shooting. This happened at a home there and when officials arrived, they confirmed that a seven-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a hospital in the Pittsburgh area in critical condition. Officials state that the seven-year-old and his sibling who is nine years old were playing with a firearm in the basement of the home when it discharged. Both the nine-year-old and a sixteen-year-old who was at the house when the incident occurred were taken to police headquarters for further questioning. 

Police breaks up fight between juveniles at Obama Academy in Pittsburgh with pepper spray

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police had to deploy pepper spray to break up a large fight outside Obama Academy in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Friday. This happened around 8:41 p.m. after police received reports of a fight. The arriving officers requested assistance from other zones after approximately 200 juveniles gathered outside after a basketball game against Taylor Allderdice High School. Officers noticed a fight that involved approximately 40 to 50 juveniles and they used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. No arrests had been made and there were no injuries reported by any officers or civilians. 

Man hospitalized after shooting in Duquesne; police investigating

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Duquesne, PA) Allegheny County police are currently investigating a shooting that happened in Duquesne. According to police, they were called to the 100 block of Erwin Street just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. A man was found there by first responders, and he had a gunshot wound to the leg. Hwas taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police also stated that both a car and multiple homes were hit by gunfire. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.