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Allegheny Health Network to Host Two Cancer Screening Events in August of 2026

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Center recently announced two upcoming cancer screening events in Pittsburgh in August of 2026 which are designed to help community members take proactive steps toward the prevention and early detection of cancer.

These events are open to patients and non-patients of Allegheny Health Network.

Allegheny General Hospital will host a comprehensive cancer screening event for the community on Saturday, August 15th.

Patients may receive screenings during a single visit for breast, cervical, colorectal, head and neck, lung, prostate and skin cancers.

Appointments are required for this event and you can make one by calling 412-359-6665.

Allegheny Health Network will also host the S.T.O.P. Cancer Screening and Wellness Event at PNC Park on Saturday, August 29th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event will offer screenings for colorectal, head and neck, prostate and skin cancers, and have a variety of wellness activities that are focused on cancer prevention and healthy living and is open to community members, screening participants and their families who are interested in learning more about cancer prevention and overall wellness.

People who attend will have the opportunity to learn exercises that are simple that they can incorporate into their daily routines as well as attend a nutrition presentation which is focused on how food choices that can help reduce cancer risk and support overall health.

Guests can enjoy appearances by the Pirate Parrot and Pierogi mascots and also take behind-the-scenes tours of PNC Park.

Attendees can also enter to win a pair of Club Level tickets to a September 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates home game and an autographed jersey from Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes.

Complimentary childcare will be available for up to one hour for children aged 3 to 12 who are potty-trained.

Free parking is going to be available in the Blue 10 Garage.

You can make an appointment for cancer screenings at the PNC Park event by calling 833-964-0300.

Woodstock photographer saw it all and shares his thoughts

SCOTT TADY

FRANKLIN PARK – Cindystock 23, the annual outdoor music festival near the Wexford exit of Route 79, returns Aug. 21-22, dipping into some Woodstock lore.

Opening night kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with The Sweet Judys, an all- female Crosby Stills and Nash tribute band. Iconic rock photographer Henry Diltz, the official photographer for the legendary Woodstock music festival, will then
showcase his work in a slide show.

Diltz will talk about shooting over 250 album covers in the 1960s and ’70s, including The Doors, Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash and Jimi Hendrix, and share
stories about his career with legendary musicians.

Each $60 ticket includes pizza, soft drinks, concert and show. Guests should bring their own chair.

Diltz appeared Wednesday on the Beaver County radio. To hear his interview, press “play” here:

Henry Diltz (Henry Diltz Photography)

The concert grounds, at the Wexford-Bayne Road home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates, continues Aug. 22, with Pittsburgh’s own acoustic guitarist Bob (Rudy) Rudolph at 3 p.m., followed by San Diego based folk-Americana-soul-country-blues duo Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar. take the stage next (www.lisasanders.com).
“American Idol” ninth season runner-up Crystal Bowersox takes the stage next, followed by Bill Toms + Hard Rain, a Pittsburgh-based blues, soul and rock band that mixes original material with select covers. Tickets for Aug. 22 cost $60 and
include the concert, full buffet dinner, dessert and soft drinks.

Guests are asked to bring chairs and/or blankets and adult beverages for this rain-or-shine music festival. A discount is available when purchasing tickets for both nights.

Tickets are available at cindystock.org. All proceeds benefit cancer screening programs at Allegheny Health Network, Adagio Health, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and support services at Cancer Bridges and Hair Peace Charities.

To date, Cindystock has raised over $540,000 for local charities.

 

Leslie Harry Champion, Jr. (1959-2026)

Leslie Harry Champion, Jr., 67, of New Brighton, passed away on July 26th, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Beaver Falls on June 16, 1959, a son of the late Leslie Harry Champion Sr. and Catherine (Hall) Rose.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Champion.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Louann (Betke) Champion, his son, Leslie Daniel (Courtney) Champion, his grandchildren: Crystal Flickinger, Selena Flickinger, Elizabeth Champion, Isabel Eckendahl-Champion, Glenda Champion, and Jensen Champion; as well as his siblings: Bob (Debbie) Champion, Roy (Barbara) Champion, Rob Champion, and Becky Champion, along with his three pets and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Leslie worked as a customer service representative for Fedex for many years. He was a hard worker who enjoyed NASCAR, his well earned retirement, and spending time with his grandchildren, as well as dedicating time to friendships built on decades of fellowship. He loved his truck and the joys of driving, often “getting lost” on a drive just to find new roads home.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 31st from 1-3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 113 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements. Casual dress is preferred.

Private interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, 149 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls, 15010.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations to help offset funeral costs directly to them.

Steelers cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter, Jr. and Donte Kent put on physically unable to perform list as team’s 2026 training camp begins

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. holds his helmet before the team’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers last season. (Jessie Alcheh, the Associated Press)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Three Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks were put on the physically unable to perform list yesterday as the team’s training camp begins today at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. 

Jalen Ramsey was placed on that list because of a knee injury that he suffered during Steelers minicamp.

Joey Porter, Jr. was also put on that list, and a source told ESPN that he will be sidelined after aggravating his back during the Steelers’ mobility workout yesterday morning.

Donte Kent was also added to that list. Kent had a foot injury in training camp last year and was then placed on the Reserve/Injured List. 

James McCann’s 12th-inning single gives Diamondbacks 8-7 win over Pirates after blowing six-run lead

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Gerardo Carrillo (68) celebrates with catcher James McCann, left, after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — James McCann singled in the winning run in the 12th inning with his fourth hit of the game and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night despite blowing a six-run lead.

Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds hit back-to-back home runs for the Pirates to spark a three-run rally against closer Paul Sewald in the ninth to tie the game at 6-all and force extra innings. Lowe’s two-run shot was his team-leading 22nd of the season.

It was Sewald’s third blown save in 27 opportunities.

The Pirates also had a three-run eighth to make it 6-3 on RBI singles by Ryan O’Hearn, Endy Rodríguez and Marcell Ozuna.

Both teams scored runs in the 10th on errors.

Geraldo Carillo (1-0) got his first major league win as the Diamondbacks won for the 11th time in 17 games. McCann’s winning hit came off Wilbur Dotel (1-3).

The Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings, left with a 6-0 lead, and was in line to win his career-high sixth consecutive start since returning from Triple-A Reno on June 30. However, the bullpen blew the lead.

Pfaadt gave up six hits, struck out four and walked one. He was a 13-game winner last year but was sent to the minor leagues on June 4 after struggling.

Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler struggled to get through four innings. Four of the five runs Chandler allowed were earned, and he surrendered eight hits as he put the Pirates in a five-run hole.

The Pirates had 14 hits, including two each from Jake Mangum, Lowe, O’Hearn, Nick Gonzales and Ozuna.

Up next

Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (9-3, 2.64 ERA) starts the rubber game of the three-game series Wednesday against RHP Jared Jones (2-1, 3.72).

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Celebrate America 250 Artwork Created by K-12 Students from Across Pennsylvania

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services, Caption for Photo: Harrisburg, Pa., July 28, 2026 — State officials, educators, students, and community partners gather in the Capitol Rotunda to unveil “Many Communities, One Commonwealth,” a student-created America 250 artwork composed of contributions from more than 180 K–12 students across Pennsylvania.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Creative Industries, a company that is powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), as well as representatives of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA), gathered in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg yesterday to unveil a student-created artwork that is called Many Communities, One Commonwealth.

The piece was created to celebrate the birth of the United States of America and Pennsylvania.

It is a 6×8 foot, three panel collage in the shape of the state of Pennsylvania and it is entirely composed of original artwork from over 180 students throughout Pennsylvania that are in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. 

Align Data Centers, LLC closes deal to build data center campus near former Bruce Mansfield power plant for just over $223 million

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Paul J. Gough, Pittsburgh Business Times, Caption for Photo: The Shippingport Industrial Park)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Shippingport, PA) Aligned Data Centers, LLC closed the deal on a 650.89-acre property in Shippingport on Monday. 

The intent of that company, whose headquarters is located in Plano, Texas, is to build a nearly 2 million-square-foot data center campus near the former Bruce Mansfield power plant for $223,150,865.38. 

Cranberry Township woman charged after three-vehicle crash which caused one engine compartment to catch on fire

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that thirty-one-year-old Andrea Dean of Cranberry Township was charged with summary traffic violations after a three-vehicle crash occurred in Allegheny County on July 16th.

All three drivers that were involved in this crash were driving on the I-79 South Wexford off ramp in Marshall Township at 11:11 a.m.

Forty-seven-year-old Margaret Kline of Prospect stopped her vehicle because of traffic that was stopped ahead of her.

Dean did not stop in time and hit the vehicle driven by twenty-nine-year-old Mason Dehart of Cranberry Township, which then struck the vehicle of Kline.

The engine compartment of Dean’s vehicle also caught fire during the incident as well, which caused the vehicles of Dean and Dehart to burn. 

Both Dean and Dehart were transported to AHN Wexford Hospital for treatment for their injuries of unknown severities. 

No charges filed after two-vehicle crash in Robinson Township; driver escapes scene after hitting the vehicle of a man from Ambridge

(File Photo of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Cars)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported that no charges were filed after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Robinson Township yesterday.

Thirty-year-old Thomas Howard of Ambridge was driving on I-79 South at 6:22 a.m. and an unidentified driver hydroplaned on the road before hitting Howard’s vehicle.

According to police, Howard’s vehicle subsequently spun out and hit a guide rail on the right side of the road, and the driver that hit his vehicle escaped the scene. There were no reported injuries. 

Man arrested in Aliquippa for possessing drugs and items intended to distribute controlled substances

(File Photo of a City of Aliquippa Police Department Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Officers with the Aliquippa Police Department conducted a traffic stop at approximately 12:50 a.m. today after they observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation following surveillance in the area of Linmar Terrace, which resulted in someone getting arrested.

Police identified forty-seven-year-old Stephen J. Ohler as a person who was occupying the vehicle during the investigation and a subsequent investigation resulted in the recovery from Ohler’s person of approximately more than 7 grams of suspected crack cocaine, additional empty plastic baggies that are commonly used for packaging controlled substances, as well as a digital scale which contained suspected crack cocaine residue, and assorted United States currency. 

Those items were all consistent with the distribution of controlled substances based on the whole investigation. 

Ohler faces a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance, and two counts of a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of this investigation.