(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of KDKA Photojournalist Gerome Williams, Caption for Photo: A memorial prayer service was held Thursday night at the Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church to remember the four Yough High School students who were killed in a crash last weekend.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Sutersville, PA) A memorial service was held last night in Sutersville, Pennsylvania to remember the four Yough High School students who were killed in a fiery crash on Saturday. The Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church had invited the community to come there to honor the lives of the teenagers who passed away and have a time of healing, prayer, and reflection in the wake of the crash. This crash was reported near Creek Road in Sewickley Township of Westmoreland County just before 3:30 a.m. State police confirm that the vehicle left the roadway before hitting a tree and becoming covered in flames. The victims were identified on Sunday. Eighteen-year-old Rocco Zugai, along with a sixteen-year-old girl, a fifteen-year-old girl and a fifteen-year-old boy, were killed as a result of this crash. A community candlelight vigil to honor them is also being held at the Crabapple Community Park in Sewickley Township tonight at 7 p.m. The investigation into the deadly crash is still underway, but Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that speed was a factor in it. Troopers expressed earlier this week that they are working to make a timeline of what led up to this crash, and anyone with information about it is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that no charges were given to an unidentified male driver after he crashed his vehicle in North Sewickley Township this morning. The driver was traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike east of River Road on I-376 West and he hit a tire lying in the road in an inactive construction zone at 5:51 a.m. The driver was not injured, but he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of this crash. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that twenty-six-year-old Clayton Burbridge of Warren, Ohio was charged after he crashed his vehicle in Big Beaver Borough this morning. Burbridge was driving on I-76 West on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at a speed that was unsafe and lost control of his vehicle at 5:40 a.m., which caused him to hit a guide rail with it. Burbridge was not injured as a result of this crash. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Beaver County Humane Society, Posted on Facebook on March 26th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Humane Society is asking the public for help because they posted on Facebook yesterday that their Humane Investigations team retrieved a grey and orange Nautica suitcase from a wooded area near the Valley Terrace apartments in Aliquippa. An adult dog from approximately a month ago was found dead inside that suitcase. If you have any tips or information about this incident, call 724-775-5801, extension 143 or email wstafford@beavercountyhumanesociety.org. The picture of the suitcase that was found with the dead dog inside of it can be found below:

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington D.C.) Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation in Washington D.C. today to address the cost of living emergency that families in America are facing right now as the price of basic goods and utility bills go up and are outpacing paychecks. The Cost-of-Living Emergency Act is putting the focus on American families instead of Wall Street, and it will make it easier to hold accountable any corporation that price-gouges. It will also prevent sudden spikes in household bills and will provide immediate relief when essential costs rise.

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Story Written by Tyler Friel, Courtesy of the Butler Radio Network

(Cranberry Township, PA) An Ohio man is facing charges in Butler County after he allegedly stole a credit card and debit card from a gym. In February, two cards were stolen out of a locker at Planet Fitness in Cranberry Township. The cards were used to buy six gift cards at the Butler Township and an Ohio Sam’s Club’s for a total of $3,000 Following an investigation, police charged 45-year-old Anthony Christian of Canal Winchester. He has been charged with access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property. Christian is awaiting a preliminary hearing. 

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), they approved modifications in Harrisburg yesterday to a proposed settlement with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FirstEnergy PA). The Commission doubled financial penalties after determining that the original agreement was inadequate in light of a December of 2021 incident involving the improper termination of electric service during the PUC’s winter moratorium. The case involves the termination of electric service to a residence in Westmoreland County during a period when additional consumer protections are in place for income-eligible households. Service was shut off on December 14th, 2021. Resident Melissa Gourley died three days later in the home while the electric service remained off. The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt a motion by Chairman Steve DeFrank and Commissioner Ralph V. Yanora to modify an earlier settlement proposed between the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and FirstEnergy PA. The Commission concluded that stronger penalties were warranted given the company’s failure to follow procedures designed to protect vulnerable customers. The action of the Commission underscores the critical importance of utility compliance with termination protections, which includes the responsibility of ensuring that customers are informed of available assistance programs and safeguards before service is shut off.