(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Allegheny County, PA) A person was injured because of a crash that occurred on McKnight Road yesterday. According to Allegheny County dispatchers, crews were called to the intersection of McKnight Road and Braunlich Drive at 7:03 p.m. Two vehicles appeared to have been involved in this crash and one person was taken to the hospital from the scene.
(File Photo of Representative Aaron Bernstine)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Butler County, PA) According to a release yesterday in Butler County from Representative Aaron Bernstine’s office, Representatives Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marci Mustello (R-Butler) announced yesterday nearly $2.6 million in state funding has been awarded for transportation infrastructure improvements in Butler County through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. This funding will support the rehabilitation of five bridges that are currently rated in poor condition in Penn and Jefferson Townships, which will help to improve safety, reliability and mobility for businesses, emergency responders and residents.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Police respond to an active shooter situation at the Tree of Life synagogue on Wildins Avenue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday, October 27, 2018. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette via AP)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Over two years after a jury sentenced the Tree of Life synagogue shooter, Robert Gregory Bowers to death, his attorneys are taking the next step to reverse the decision by seeking a resentencing. Bowers shot and killed eleven people and wounded six others at the Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh on October 27th, 2018. Bowers was sentenced to death in August of 2023. In an almost 500-page appeal, the lawyers of Bowers asked for a new sentencing hearing after accusing the prosecution and the court of “overreach.” They brought up 16 issues, which included jury selection, whether a juror who said they reviewed death sentences and oversaw executions in China should have been seated, and whether two jurors who shared reservations about the death penalty should have been struck.
(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.16 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of unleaded gas has fallen three cents to $2.82 over the past week. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.36, and the average price that you can expect for a gallon of gas in Pittsburgh is about $3.17. 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 areas:
$3.076 Altoona
$3.180 Beaver
$3.424 Bradford
$3.028 Brookville
$3.148 Butler
$3.068 Clarion
$3.014 DuBois
$3.090 Erie
$3.053 Greensburg
$3.129 Indiana
$3.181 Jeannette
$3.275 Kittanning
$3.134 Latrobe
$3.054 Meadville
$3.322 Mercer
$3.035 New Castle
$3.151 New Kensington
$3.159 Oil City
$3.167 Pittsburgh
$3.148 Sharon
$3.085 Uniontown
$3.554 Warren
$3.124 Washington
(File Photo of a Gavel)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced yesterday that a resident of Beaver Falls has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating a federal firearms law. The sole defendant of the one-count Indictment was twenty-three-year-old Javon Turner. According to the Indictment, on or about August 16th, 2025, Turner had a firearm and ammunition in his possession after previously having been convicted of a felony on a state robbery charge. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon possessing a firearm or ammunition. According to Revetti, Turner could receive a maximum total sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both, provided by the law.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park will be closed for the next two months so that preparations can be made for the hosting of the 2026 NFL Draft in the Steel City and for celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States. According to the Fort Pitt Museum, while it is closed through the months of January and February, exhibitions will be updated and facilities will be improved. March 1st, 2026 is when the museum is expected to reopen. When it reopens, there will be a new exhibit there called “Pittsburgh’s Revolution” which will feature rare artifacts, interactive activities, and pictures from Fort Pitt’s role in the Revolutionary War. A temporary exhibition will also open in June of 2026 ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States that will focus on weapons and tactics used during the 18th century.
Florence E. Moser, 81, of Munhall, passed away on December 24th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 15th, 1944, the daughter of the late Ewing and Mildred (Eppley) Moser. She is survived by her brother, Wayne (Martha) Moser, two nephews, David Moser and Keith (Julie) Moser, a great niece and nephew, Charlie and Aubrey, as well as two special friends, Linda Parous of Munhall and Becca Antoz of Hampton.
Florence worked in Healthcare as an Licensed Practical Nurse at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for over 40 years and was a member of Lincoln Place Church of the Nazarene in Pittsburgh.
Private interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh.
The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, was honored to care for Florence and her family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.
Tammy Lynn Lealand, 54, of Hopewell Township, passed away unexpectedly on December 20th, 2025. She was born in Rochester on August 1st, 1971, a daughter of the late Garth and Andrea Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Scott Wilson and Debbie Harding. She is survived by her beloved blue and gold McCaw, Shane, a daughter, Taylor (Austin) Kelly, three grandchildren: Ashley, Scott and Kouvr, a brother, Terry (Tina) Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tammy was a very giving person, she loved a lot and she lived a lot. She enjoyed her job as a security guard with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden for more than 23 years. She most recently worked as a pharmacy tech for Giant Eagle in their warehouse in Freedom. She loved animals, crafting, and Pepsi. She also loved to volunteer and donate her time and crafts.
All services for Tammy are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Esker D. Casto, 88, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on December 7th, 2025 in East Palestine, Ohio. He was born in Buckhannan, West Virginia on April 18th, 1937, a son of the late Ottis Casto and Ada Casto Rutherford. In addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his wife Glenna M. “Pritt” Casto, two brothers, Darrel and Archie Casto and one sister, Barbara Coe. He is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Bradley K. and Teresa Casto of Patterson Township, Michael D. and Cathy Casto of Rochester, three grandchildren, Jacob Casto and Tim {Michelle} Casto and Matthew Casto, several great-grandchildren, one brother, Terry {Rita} Casto and his step-sister, Nancy Stinner.
Esker was a retired employee with Wyckoff Steel in Ambridge and Wyckoff Steel in Putman, Connecticut. Esker’s wishes were to be cremated. No events are scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
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Brielle Marie Adkins, 1, of Rochester, passed away on December 25th, 2025, at her home. She was born in Brighton Township on October 15th, 2024, the infant daughter of Justin J. Adkins, Jr., and Paige Hubert. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Justin J. Adkins, Sr., and Shannon K. Nelson, her maternal grandmother, Gayle McDonald and her maternal grandfather, Brian Hubert, one aunt, Raven Higbee, one uncle, Joshua Avery, and her great-grandmother, Sonja Krassman. The wishes of Brielle’s family were to have her cremated and a memorial service for her will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
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