(Photo of the Beaver Valley Artists Logo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Beaver Valley Artists)

Noah Haswelll, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) According to a release from the Beaver Valley Artists, the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton will host an event on Thursday, November 6th at 7 p.m. to showcase some art. The featured artist for both the Beaver Valley Artists in November of 2025 and for this event is Lynn Jacques, an artist from Pittsburgh, specifically of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. Jacques will share her approach to collages at this event, and collages are one of the types of projects that she is known for, along with her watercolor and pen paintings of some locations in Pittsburgh. Besides creating art for over thirty-five years, Jacques works as a vocational rehab counselor full-time. Jacques has also worked in acrylic, collage and watercolor after attending both Grove City College and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Thirty-four-year-old John Felix Olszewski IV was apprehended yesterday after being accused of stealing various items from vehicles in parking garages in both the North Side and Downtown Pittsburgh areas. Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh is where plainclothes detectives went to arrest Olszewski IV, who police confirm had a gun with him during that arrest even though he was not legally allowed to have one. The Bureau of Pittsburgh Police shared photos of the items that were taken, which included gift cards, jewelry, knives, tools and a pair of headphones among other things. Olszewski IV is now in custody in the Allegheny County Jail.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Thirty-two-year-old Robert Browning of West Virginia has now been charged with carrying a firearm without a license after a gun was discovered inside his belongings at the main security checkpoint of the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to Allegheny County police, around 4:38 a.m. this morning, TSA officers observed a gun in Browning’s backpack at the security checkpoint and alerted police. Police determined that Browning did not have a valid concealed carry permit. The FBI was also notified about this incident.

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Scott Township, PA) A wellness counselor from the Pittsburgh area was recently charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with mislabeling medication meant for cows and giving it to her weight-loss patients. Authorities confirm that the woman who was charged, Nicole Millen, who is not a licensed medical professional, operated two weight loss clinics in the area of Pittsburgh: Renu Medical and Weight Loss and Choice Restorative Medicine. Court documents allege that between February of 2022 and May of 2023, Millen prescribed her patients the drug Chorulon, which is used to treat cystic ovaries in cows and is not approved to be used by humans. Millen and her employees allegedly ordered Chorulon from an Illinois retailer, mixed it with a dilutant, put it in unlabeled syringes, and gave it to customers. Investigators state that Millen told her patients that Chorulon contains the same active ingredient as some drugs that are approved for human use and she told them that is what they were taking. Investigators have not stated how many people may been impacted by Chorulon or if it caused any medical complications. An indication from court records confirms that Millen will waive arraignment and plead guilty to “causing a drug to be misbranded after shipment” on November 18th, 2025.

(Photo of Brett Ours Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The conference trial for the main suspect of an attack on Preston Coleman that occurred at the Aliquippa VFW Post 3577 bar on January 5th, 2025 was moved from Monday, October 27th, 2025 to January 5th, 2026, one year since the attack, and that is when Brett Ours of Aliquippa will stand before a judge at 8:30 a.m. Ours was accused of allegedly assaulting and strangling Coleman for about a half an hour at the bar located at 211 Penn Avenue as well as hitting him with a bar stool on January 5th, 2025. The charges for Ours include aggravated assault and attempted homicide.

(File Photo of the American Red Cross Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Sunday, November 2nd is when daylight-saving time in 2025 ends, and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their smoke alarms to make sure their devices are working as they turn their clocks back. According to a release from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here are some tips for fire safety and smoke alarms and information for more assistance for either installing smoke alarms or if you cannot afford one:

Smoke Alarms

When turning your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire by clicking here for more information, which includes an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
• Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
• Practice your two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
• Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or a landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.

If You Need Help

• If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA by clicking here for more information.

(File Photo of someone texting while driving)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The end of Daylight Saving Time in 2025 is on Sunday, Novmber 2nd and motorists will receive challenges that could impact the safety of pedestrians even with the extra hour of sleep. A report from the National Sleep Foundation confirms that drivers that are sleep-deprived cause over 6,400 deaths and 50,000 debilitating injuries on American roadways each year. According to a release from AAA East Central, they recommend some tips for both motorists and pedestrians to prepare for potential problems associated with changes in sleep patterns, brighter morning commutes, and darker evening commutes:

Tips for motorists:

• Get plenty of rest. Symptoms of drowsy driving can include having trouble keeping your eyes open, drifting from lanes, or not remembering the last few miles driven.
• Watch for deer. November and December are peak months for deer-vehicle collisions. Don’t forget – your clock has changed, but theirs has not.
• Get some shades. Wear high-quality sunglasses and adjust the car’s sun visors as needed to avoid glare in the morning.
• Change driving habits. Reduce speeds and increase following distances, especially in more populated areas.
• Ditch the distractions. This can include cell phones, infotainment systems, or clocks that need to be turned back an hour.
• Use the headlights. This can make you more visible to pedestrians in the morning and evening.
• Remember to yield. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Also, don’t pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks. Remember to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Tips for pedestrians:

• Cross only at intersections or crosswalks. Look left, right and left again and only cross when it is clear. Do not jaywalk or cross between parked cars.
• Use the sidewalk. If you have to walk on the road, be sure to walk facing traffic.
• Dress brightly. Wear bright or reflective clothing if you are walking or biking near traffic at night. Consider carrying a flashlight.
• Avoid distracted walking. This includes looking at your phone, wearing headphones, or listening to music.
• Bike smartly. Bicycle lights are a must-have item for safe night riding, especially during the winter months when it gets darker earlier.

(File Photo of Daylight Saving Time Picture Titled Don’t Forget to Fall Back)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2nd, Daylight Saving Time of 2025 will end. That means that those in Beaver County and beyond need to turn their clocks back by one hour on Sunday, or “fall” back during this fall. Daylight Saving Time this year began back on March 9th, 2025, when people needed to “spring” their clocks forward by one hour in the spring.

(File Photo of AAA East Central Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from AAA East Central, they are advising parents and motorists to take some extra precautions on Halloween this year to keep everyone safe. Pedestrians and motorists are at risk during Halloween, which is also one of the most dangerous nights of the year for children consistently. A report from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms that the holiday is one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, and an estimation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows children are four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle than on any other day of the year. According to that same release from AAA East Central, here are some Halloween tips AAA East Central recommends for both motorists and trick-or-treaters:

Tips for Motorists on Halloween: 

• Designate a sober driver in advance. Select a designated driver or ensure that a cab, a ride-share, or car service is available.  Never ride with a driver who has been drinking.
• Consider an overnight stay.  If attending a party at a friend’s home, consider asking to stay overnight.
• Do not let impaired guests drive. If hosting a party, remind guests to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, offer alcohol-free beverages, and do not allow impaired guests to drive.
• Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit.  According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian is more than twice as likely to be killed if they are hit by a car traveling at 35 mph, compared to 25 mph.
• Look for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.  This particularly applies during popular trick-or-treating hours, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Use extra caution when entering or exiting driveways or alleys.

Tips for Trick-or-Treaters:

• Stay together.  AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters at least until the age of 12.
• Choose costumes wisely. Choose costumes wisely.  Make sure your child is visible by selecting a light-colored costume, or by adding reflective tape.  Choose disguises that don’t obstruct vision and opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks. Check and adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping.
• Review trick-or-treating precautions, including pedestrian and traffic safety rules.  Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow.  Teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and never to enter a stranger’s home or garage.
• Always walk on sidewalks, if available.  If there are no sidewalks, walk as far to the left of the road as possible, facing traffic.  Give everyone a glow stick or flashlight to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• Cross streets only at the corner, and never between parked cars or mid-block.  Look left, right, and left again, and be sure approaching cars come to a full stop before stepping into the roadway.