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Jane Elizabeth Saalinger (1944-2026)

Jane Elizabeth Saalinger, 81, of Chippewa Township, passed away unexpectedly on February 19th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus.

She was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on November 18th, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Samu) Yuhas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard E. “Jake” Saalinger, Jr. and a brother, John (Susan) Yuhas.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Bonnie Lee (Jerry) Munro and Robin Beth (Scott) Donley, her grandchildren: Aidan Mitchell, Elena Mitchell, Megan Donley, Piper Donley, and Grace (Ryan) Warnick; as well as a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth “Birdie”, her brother, David (Becky) Yuhas, her brother-in-law, Wes (Gretchen) Saalinger, her sister-in-law, Sandi (Ernie) Essner, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

Following her high school graduation, Jane continued her education at the Community College of Beaver County and later graduated as a Registered Nurse.  She worked for many years at the former Beaver Medical Center.  In retirement, Jane enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and the occasional trip to the casino.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 25th from 3 P.M. until the time of services at 6 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Following services, Jane’s wishes for cremation will be honored and inurnment will be at Beaver Cemetery & Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver, alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jane’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/, or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Edward N. Summers (1958-2026)

Edward N. Summers, 67, of Brighton Township, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 16th, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Rochester on September 22nd, 1958,  a son of the late Paul K. and Betty J. (Lyons) Summers. Edward was a beloved husband to the late Denise L. Summers for 45 years and was also a devoted and loving father to Leanne M. Summers. He was a retired member of the Laborer’s Union Local #833 and a member of Midland American Legion Post #481.

Aside from spending time with family and friends, his passions included camping with family, working on cars, riding his motorcycles, and attending music concerts.

Edward will be greatly missed by his daughter, Leanne M. Summers of Chippewa. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Gunn. He also has a surviving brother-in-law, Tom Gunn of Beaver Falls. He is survived by two brothers, Paul L. (Karen) Summers of Brighton Township and John C. (Rosemary) Summers of Ball Ground, Georgia, two sisters, Charlotte Summers of Beaver Falls and Veatrice (Bruce) Schultz of Brighton Township, one brother-in-law, David (Teresa) Staats of Galena, Ohio. Edward will also be missed by numerous nieces & nephews, close friends, his faithful and loyal dog, Abby and his grand-pets, Izzy and Luna.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, wwwstjude.org.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date to honor and celebrate the lives of both Edward and Denise Summers. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver.

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

Greensburg native and bobsledder Jasmine Jones wins a bronze medal in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games

(File Photo: Source for Photo: KDKA-TV, CBS Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on February 22nd, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Milan, Italy) Greensburg native and bobsledder Jasmine Jones won a bronze medal at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy on Saturday. Jones, who served as the push athlete for her teammate, Kaillie Humphries as the duo won the bronze medal in the two-woman bobsled race. The pair finished just 0.15 seconds ahead of the 4th place finisher. Two teams from Germany finished ahead of Jones and Humphries to receive the gold and silver medals. 

Allegheny County police investigating after woman found shot to death in an apartment in Wilkins Township

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County Police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside an apartment at the Broadmoor at Penn Center in Wilkins Township. According to police, county dispatchers were first notified that a woman was found shot in an apartment at the building along Penn Center Boulevard shortly after 3 a.m. today. Police stated that when officers responded to the scene, they found the woman who had been shot was unresponsive. The woman, who has not been identified, was later pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit are now investigating what led up to the deadly shooting and anyone with information about it is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. 

Teenager from Detroit wanted for cross-country Walmart retail theft spree arrested in the Pittsburgh-area

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Authorities announced on Friday that a teenager from Detroit, Michigan who is wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, eighteen-year-old Andrew Reed was arrested in the parking lot of the Walmart in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on Thursday after police were called to the Walmart on Mills Drive for a theft in progress that day. Investigators note that they believe he’s responsible for a cross-country retail theft spree that spanned multiple states. North Huntingdon Police confirm that an employee saw a man trying to make a fraudulent purchase at a self-checkout. Employees intercepted Reed, and he left the store without the merchandise, which police state was worth more than $2,100. The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office expressed that police identified Reed after they stopped him in the parking lot and Reed was responsible for 97 separate incidents in the loss prevention database of Walmart, totaling over $146,000 before he was arraigned on charges of retail theft, theft by deception, criminal use of a communication facility and trespassing. North Huntingdon police claimed they learned Reed had several active warrants across the United States and had been “trespassed indefinitely” from Walmart in Indiana, Florida and Arkansas. He was denied bail. 

Shooting that leaves a man dead outside Pittsburgh under investigation

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) The Allegheny County Police were called to investigate a deadly police shooting just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. According to county police, around 12 a.m. yesterday, 911 received a call from a man who claimed to be armed and was threatening to harm himself and others. They learned that the man was in the 1700 block of Washington Street in Heidelberg and he was wielding a knife. Once local police from Heidelberg and Scott Township arrived on the scene, officers ordered the man to drop the knife, but he refused and proceeded to charge toward the officers. One officer from the Heidelberg police deployed a taser but the man refused to stop. That was when a Scott Township officer shot the man multiple times. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating this incident. 

Residential fire and a tractor-trailer rollover with entrapment occur on the same day in Moon Township

(File Photo: Source for Headline Photo and Photos Below: Photo Courtesy of the Moon Run Volunteer Fire Company, Posted on Facebook on February 22nd, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) Just after midnight yesterday morning, the Rescue of the Moon Run Volunteer Fire Company went to Moon Township for a two-alarm residential fire to extinguish it. A few hours later, the Rescue box of that fire company was dispatched for a tractor trailer rollover with entrapment. Units were able to lift a cab and extricate a driver from under the rig and Wally’s Auto Service and Collision Center helped to assist during this incident. 

QMNTY Pantry and Cafe in the North Side of Pittsburgh opens to the public today

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) QMNTY Pantry and Cafe in Pittsburgh is set to open to the public today. The food pantry that is located on East Ohio Street on the North Side is run by TransYOUniting and Proud Haven. People will be able to get free meals and groceries. The grand opening for LGBTQIA+ individuals was held on Thursday for this food pantry. 

U.S. Representative Summer Lee co-sponsoring bill to honor legacy and history of the Freedom House Ambulance Service that could award them the Congressional Gold Medal

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Surviving members of the legendary Freedom House Ambulance Service were part of the audience who listened to U.S. Representative Summer Lee announce on Friday that she is co-sponsoring a bill to honor their history and legacy. If the bill passes in Congress, with the endorsement from President Donald Trump, Freedom House Ambulance Service will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which is one of the most esteemed civilian honors. Freedom House started back in 1967 as the first ambulance service anywhere to provide advanced medical care to patients while in transport to hospitals, and it was an all-Black unit that responded to calls in the Hill District of Pittsburgh’s Black community. 

Ellwood City names science teacher Sean McConahy as its next high school football coach for the 2026 season

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ellwood City, PA) According to Ellwood City Wolverines Sports, Ellwood City named Sean McConahy as its next head high school football coach on Friday during a special board meeting. Per the agenda of that Ellwood City school board meeting, their district hired McConahy to a three-year contract beginning in the 2026 season and will run through 2029. McConahy previously worked as a science teacher for Ellwood City and also served as an assistant for Wilmington Area High School for several seasons while being a teacher. McConahy will take over for Dan Bradley, who was hired by Ambridge on January 14th, 2026.