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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release yesterday from Allegheny Health Network, The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized nine Allegheny Health Network hospitals for the high quality of their heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and stroke care programs. The annual American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Achievement Award for a Gold Plus designation, which is their the highest level of achievement was awarded to these hospitals: AHN Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), AHN Allegheny Valley (AVH), AHN Canonsburg, AHN Forbes, AHN Grove City, AHN West Penn, AHN Wexford and AHN Saint Vincent in Erie. In coronary artery disease outcomes with varying levels of severity, Allegheny General Hospital and AHN West Penn Hospital got Gold designations, AHN Forbes Hospital got a Silver designation and AHN Jefferson Hospital got a Bronze designation from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Hospitals that have an 85 percent chance or higher compliance to core levels of care that are standard as outlined by the American Heart Association for a period of twenty-four months in a row and have a seventy-five percent or higher chance of compliance to a group that is self-selected of quality measures from them are given the AHA/ASA Gold Plus Achievement Awards. The AHA/ASA also gave recognition to seven AHN hospitals for their stroke programs and the high quality that they have as Allegheny General Hospital, AHN Canonsburg, AHN Jefferson and AHN Saint Vincent in Erie got awarded their Gold Plus designation and Allegheny Valley Hospital, AHN Grove City and AHN Wexford got awarded their Bronze Achievement designations. In the first year of the AHA/ASA’s Commitment to Quality Award, this award was given to Allegheny General Hospital, which only 158 hospitals in the United States earned in 2025. The AHA/ASA’s Commitmnet to Quality Award goes to hospitals that acheive excellence in three or more Get With The Guidelines modules from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) A question was brought up during the audience participation section of the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session in Beaver this morning regarding the ICE “raid” in Ambridge that occurred on July 31st, 2025. The Beaver County Commissioners addressed if the people from ICE are really bringing in illegal criminals. According to Beaver County Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp, in regards to ICE, the Beaver County Sherriff’s “side of it is that they will not be doing any raids, they will not be doing anything along those lines. They want to be able to have access to the database so that if there is there is a warrant out for an individual in Beaver County, that they have access to see if that person is an illegal immigrant or a legal immigrant.” In other business, Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning let the audience of this work session know about two upcoming events that will occur in Beaver County. The first upcoming event that Manning mentioned was an event tomorrow, September 11th, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County in Monaca for re-entry in which people that have either lost their driver’s license or have been incarcerated to help them get them back to their roles with their lives back in society. The second upcoming event in Beaver County that Manning mentioned was the Drive and Fly event at the Air Heritage Museum in Beaver Falls on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. which will have airplanes, food trucks, live music, a chance auction and a car show.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(South Beaver Township, PA) A car crashed into a tree last night in South Beaver Township which ended up killing at least one person. The crash occurred on Route 168 close to the Rainbow Veterinary Hospital in South Beaver Township. The vehicle that was involved in this crash hit a tree, which was confirmed to WPXI by emergency disptachers. According to Beaver County Chief Deputy Coroner William Pasquale, this crash is under investigation.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that nineteen-year-old Brandon Booher of Beaver died last night after crashing his motorcycle into a vehicle along Route 51 in Chippewa Township. Booher was driving too fast on his motorcycle on Constitution Boulevard at its intersection with the Chippewa Town Center and according to Chippewa Township Police Chief Eric Hermick, Booher was seen doing a wheelie at excessive speeds on Route 51, ran several red lights, continued to drive at an “extremely high rate of speed” and struck another vehicle. The vehicle that Booher hit with his motrocycle was driven by twenty-seven-year-old Corbin McHale of Monaca. Booher was pronounced dead at the scene. McHale was transported to Allegheny General Hospital after he got injured from this motorcycle crash that Booher caused in Chippewa Township yesterday.

By Scott Tady

PITTSBURGH — You know his hits, now learn the fascinating story behind Neil Diamond’s lustrous legacy outlined by “A Beautiful Noise,” the touring Broadway show running through Sunday at the Benedum Center.

You’ll laugh out loud, and get the chance to sing along a few times during the stirring, smart and expertly executed musical starring Nick Fradiani (2015’s “American Idol” champion) singing spot-on like the real Neil on “Solitary Man,” “Song Sung Blue” and other Diamond hits as dancers with a refreshing diversity of body types, add visual flair.

Tony Award nominated Robert Westenberg (“Into The Woods”) is sensational as the present-day Diamond, a senior citizen coming to terms with his career triumphs and personal setbacks.

Reluctantly sitting through a psychiatry session, where he’s shocked and a bit amused to learn his likeable shrink only recognizes one of his worldwide famous songs, the current Diamond soon finds himself in revelatory flashback mode.

Where it began, he can’t begin to know when until the psychiatrist starts asking him questions about his lyrics she’s found in a song book.

Audience members are instantly whisked to 1965 Manhattan, and the Brill Building, where Diamond — at that point a struggling songwriter with a wife and baby on the way — meets a dynamic, seasoned and jaded music industry pro Ellie Greenwich (a charming Kate A. Mulligan) who sees a creative spark and recognizes his hunger to succeed. Ellie starts selling Diamond songs to pop stars like Lulu and the Monkees (cue a fast-stepping musical number to “I’m a Believer”). Ellie soon realizes Diamond has potential to be a stage star, propping him up at a small but influential Greenwich Village club where career and personal fate take charge.

It’s here we meet Diamond’s second wife, Marcia, ( a vivacious Hannah Jewel Kohn reprising the Broadway role handled by Beaver County native Amber Ardolino), who joins a few other cast members in singing lead vocals on songs that steer the story in a thought-provoking and satisfying direction.

Cleverly, the show finds ways for the older and younger Diamond to appear simultaneously in some of the same scenes, as when the older Diamond reminisces regretfully as his younger self signs an iron-clad recording contract with a sketchy publishing company with gangster ties.

It takes a pretty huge hit song to get him out of the midst of those mobsters, as Act 1 ends, bringing a 20-minute intermission then a second act that at times rocks out like a straight-up Diamond concert, spotlighting Fradiani, using his “Idol” skills, performing like the music legend at the apex of Diamond’s arena-filling, multi-platinum prowess.

Still recollecting throughout with his psychiatrist, the storyline compellingly and convincingly details Diamond divorces and the demons he battles as he feels the pressure to stay a superstar. (“It meant a lot of sequins” the elder Diamond joked as his younger self sports a few stage costumes with enough sparkly lights to illuminate the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree.

 

The psychiatrist (a marvelous Lisa Renee Pitts, who played Dr. Dre’s mom in the film “Straight Outta Compton”) gradually guides Diamond toward a few major mental breakthroughs regarding his childhood and now future where a Parkinson’s diagnosis will prevent him from singing on stage — the root of his entire identity.

We won’t spoil anything, though rest assured before evening’s end, you’ll be joining 2,700 fellow audience members singing along with or at least swaying to a song about good times never seeming so good.

So good, so good, so good… don’t sleep on the chance to see “A Beautiful Noise,” continuing at the Benedum for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances, along with matinees at 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday, plus a 6:30 p.m. Sunday finale.

Tickets are $49 to $183 at trustarts.org.

 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle report that an ongoing investigation is being held for a theft that occurred on Monday in Plain Grove Township of Lawrence County. Forty-five-year-old Ginger Gall and forty-four-year-old Andrew Gall, both of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, had their information that was personal obtained by an undientified suspect and some money got withdrawn from their checking account on Monday on 392 Burns Road by that suspect.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hanover Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that sixty-six-year-old Rebecca Dorsey of Clinton, Pennsylvania was the victim of an incident of criminal mischief in Hanover Township on both August 24th and August 25th of 2025. On each of those days, an unidentified suspect slashed the $240 tire of Dorsey on 175 Murdocksville Road. According to police, the charges against the unidentified suspect are pending.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that thirty-year-old Joran Calior of Rochester was arrested on September 1st, 2025 for driving under the influence of alcohol in Aliquippa. Calior was found by police at the 100 block of Monroe Street. According to police, subsequently, Calior was arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic substance and her charges are pending.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) A ceremony was held yesterday in Harrisburg to honor two PennDOT District 11 employees for their outstanding performance with the highest recognition from PennDOT, the Star of Excellence Award. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll recognized Nicole Perry and Brian Rampulla in Harrisburg yesterday at the National Civil War Museum at an awards luncheon that day. PennDOT District 11 employees represent Beaver, Allegheny and Lawrence Counties. According to a release from PennDOT District 11, here is some more information about both the 2025 PennDOT Star of Excellence employees and the Star of Excellnce Award from PennDOT:

Nicole Perry, Consultant Agreement Supervisor

• Nicole oversees all construction inspection and management agreements within District 11.  Known for her reliability and communication skills, Nicole has been able to use her expertise in her current role as well as previous positions to support and assist other staff members. She has held various roles in both the District’s Construction and Design Services Units. Her experience in the Construction Unit includes time as the District’s Finals Unit Manager, providing her with in-depth expertise in the Department’s Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS). Recently, the District 11 Construction Unit has welcomed a group of new Assistant Construction Engineers (ACEs). Nicole has been an invaluable mentor, guiding these ACEs in budgeting and planning their construction inspection teams for the first time. Additionally, Nicole serves as Inspector-in-Charge for several high-profile construction projects including the Pittsburgh Safe Routes to School and the Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding projects. Nicole is recognized for her skills in delivering outstanding customer service both internally and externally and also her ability to apply her extensive construction inspection and management knowledge in emergency situations.

Brian Rampulla, P.E., Structure Control Engineer

• Brian improves the department’s efficiency, service quality, and workforce strength. He elevates every project he touches, contributing to measurable cost savings, safer work environments, stronger partnerships, and enhanced public trust. Brian consistently delivers an exceptional performance that exceeds expectations. His ongoing support for employee development, especially new engineers and inspectors, strengthens the department’s internal capabilities and success for the future. His clear communication, respectful demeanor, and willingness to teach make him a trusted figure across all stakeholder groups. His mentorship has helped close the knowledge gaps, reinforce professional standards, and instill a culture of continuous learning. He’s known for being present, engaged, and incredibly effective under pressure, often leading field coordination in real time during structural emergencies. Brian simply exemplifies PennDOT’s core values through his unwavering dedication to customer service, mentorship, innovation, and collaborative problem solving and most importantly safety at all levels. He is a great asset to District 11.

More Information on The Star of Excellence Awards from PennDOT

• The Star of Excellence Awards are presented annually to employees who represent the department’s values of service, performance and integrity. The recipients represent a variety of organizational positions, spanning from highway maintenance and driver and vehicle services workers, to traffic control specialists, engineers and more.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa Township, PA) An investigation into a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred last night in Chippewa Township is underway by troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police. A motorcycle and another vehicle were involved in this crash that occurred close to the Chippewa Town Center along Route 51. Someone was killed in this crash, but that person has not been identified yet. Video provided to KDKA from a witness shows that before slamming into the other vehicle, the motorcycle was driving through the area at a high rate of speed. It is unclear at this time of what injuries occurred in this crash, if any, and it is unclear at this time what led up to it.