Don Galzarano (1954-2026)

Don Galzarano, 71, a longtime resident of Brighton Township, passed away on January 5th, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, and a deeply loving grandfather whose family was always at the center of his life. He was born on May 5th, 1954, a beloved son of Dominick and Margaret Galzarano, who instilled in him the values of family, hard work, and generosity that he carried throughout his life. He was also a cherished brother to Charles Galzarano (married to Deitra Galzarano) and Denise Cogan (married to Doug Cogan). He is also survived by his beloved wife, Linda Galzarano, his children, Don Galzarano, Richard Galzarano and LeAnn Galzarano, his daughters-in-law, Stephanie Yee and Hollie Galzarano, his cherished grandchildren: Vivienne Galzarano, Alexander Galzarano, Matteo Galzarano, Alina Galzarano, Stella Galzarano, Dominic Moore, and Geno Moore, his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jeanne and Mark Didiano and Anna Marie and Joe Kodba, who were very important to him and held a special place in his life.
Don was affectionately known as both “Pop Pop” and “Pap Pap.” to his grandchildren. He was a loving and proud grandfather who found great joy in time spent with them. He will be best remembered for his unselfish acts of service to his family, always putting the needs of others before his own, his love of cars, and for the many happy hours he spent golfing with friends and family, a pastime that brought him connection and joy.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 9th from 3-7 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10th, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Of Fatima Church 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.
His legacy is one of love, generosity, and quiet devotion. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

 

Tidioute, Pennsylvania man not charged after causing a single-vehicle crash in Moon Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that thirty-eight-year-old Stephen Flambard of Tidioute, Pennsylvania was not charged after causing a single-vehicle crash in Moon Township on the early morning of December 2nd, 2025. At 1:56 a.m., Flambard was driving on I-376 West and hit a guide rail after driving from the lane of travel. Flambard was not injured as a result of this crash. The vehicle of Flambard also sustained damage that was disabling to its front end. 

Charges withdrawn for Hookstown man who caused a single-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that charges were withdrawn from sixty-two-year-old Ernest Nero of Hookstown after he caused a single-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh yesterday evening. At 6:09 p.m., Nero was traveling on I-376 East onto exit ramp 72A and he veered off of the left side of the ramp, hitting his head on an impact attenuator. Nero was on route to the VA before he sustained blood loss, which caused him to black out, and he was evaluated by EMS before being transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle of Nero was also damaged.

State Police Conducting NFL Pre-Draft Trainings and Exercises to Ensure Safe and Secure Celebrations in April

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Troop B of the Pennsylvania State Police is committed to collaborating with all of their
partners to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for the 2026 NFL Draft. Just before 9 A.M. yesterday, a State Police helicopter landed at Point State Park for
approximately eight minutes. This pre-draft exercise was a step that was crucial for public safety
planning, location layout familiarization, and communications testing.
Pennsylvania State Police plans to work with the City of Pittsburgh, and their local partners to continue additional
exercises and training in the Pittsburgh area leading up to the NFL Draft.

Former Blackhawk high school football standout Marques Watson-Trent declares for 2026 NFL Draft

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) University of Nebraska linebacker and former Blackhawk high school football standout Marques Watson-Trent has declared for the 2026 NFL draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, 2026. Watson-Trent made this decision on Saturday and if he is drafted, he will be the first Beaver County football player to be drafted since MJ Devonshire, the Aliquippa alum and former Pitt defensive back who is now a cornerback on the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills. Devonshire was selected as the 229th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Joseph McGettigan, the Pennsylvania prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Joseph McGettigan III, Pennsylvania senior deputy attorney general arrives at the Centre County Courthouse for the second day of the testimony in the trial of former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Joseph E. McGettigan III, a Pennsylvania prosecutor who obtained criminal convictions against Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and chemical heir John du Pont, has died at age 76.

McGettigan, who lived in the Philadelphia suburb of Media, died on Dec. 31, according to the funeral home Boyd Horrox Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton.

He was a senior deputy attorney general when he served as a lead prosecutor in the trial of Sandusky on child molestation charges in 2012. During the closing argument, McGettigan showed jurors photos of eight of Sandusky’s victims as children, all of whom had taken the stand.

“He molested and abused and hurt these children horribly,” McGettigan said. “He knows he did it, and you know he did it. Find him guilty of everything.” Sandusky was convicted of 45 of 48 counts.

McGettigan was an assistant district attorney in Delaware County when he prosecuted du Pont, who was found guilty of third-degree murder but mentally ill in the death of Olympic gold medal-winning freestyle wrestler David Schultz at du Pont’s palatial estate outside Philadelphia in 1996. Schultz come to live and train at a state-of-the-art training center that du Pont had built on his property.

Du Pont died in a Pennsylvania prison in 2010 at the age of 72. Sandusky, 81, is currently serving a 30- to 60-year sentence in state prison.

McGettigan’s work as prosecutor, which also included a stint in Philadelphia, often involved murder and child molestation cases. More recently he had been a lawyer in private practice, including work on behalf of crime victims.

Survivors include his wife, Gay Warren; his mother, Ruth L. McGettigan; and six siblings.

Couple accused of fraudulently using more than 400 EBT cards to buy goods for their Pittsburgh businesses

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday issued a warrant on Monday for the arrest of a husband and wife who were reportedly stealing from the federal government. Munir Chaudhri and Rachna Anwar are accused of coming to Sam’s Club on Mount Nebo Road to use stolen EBT card funds to buy goods for their businesses on the North Side of Pittsburgh. According to Sunday, the couple used the fraudulent cards 834 times at Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle and Tom Friday’s Market across four years, starting in 2021. Investigators state that the couple used 453 different EBT cards with a total theft of over $178,000.

Highmark Health Plan Members to Receive 100% Coverage for Diagnostic Breast Studies and MRIs

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Highmark Inc. announced today that a significant enhancement to its health plans, effective January 1st, 2026, ensuring all diagnostic breast studies and breast MRIs will be covered at 100%, without any copay or deductible. This new policy applies to all health plans from Highmark across Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Delaware, removing financial barriers for breast cancer diagnostics that are essential. 

Shapiro Administration Encourages Businesses to Sponsor a Highway and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as Pennsylvania Welcomes Visitors to the Birthplace of American Democracy in 2026

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT is now encouraging businesses in Pennsylvania to help keep it beautiful through its Sponsor-A-Highway Program. The 2026 tourism season, which includes the NFL Draft, PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Series and America250PA, is expected to bring over 209 million travelers to Pennsylvania, providing an opportunity for even more people to see the businesses sponsoring roadside cleanup along many of the Commonwealth’s most heavily traveled roadways. A website for more information so Pennsylvania businesses can get involved in this program can be found by clicking here.

Pittsburgh Walk of Fame accepting nominations for its second class of inductees

(Photo Courtesy of KDKA: Caption for Photo: Michael Keaton was in the Strip District for the inaugural induction ceremony at Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame is now accepting nominations for its second class of inductees. This inaugural walk of fame was revealed on October 20th, 2025 in the Strip District Terminal with the goal of celebrating people with southwestern Pennsylvania ties who have made their mark on America. The inaugural class of ten inductees were: musician George Benson, the late journalist Nelly Bly, the late industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the late environmentalist Rachel Carson, the late baseball legend Roberto Clemente, actor Michael Keaton, the late medical researcher Jonas Salk, the late television icon Fred Rogers, the late artist Andy Warhol, and the late playwright August Wilson.