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Victor Andrews (1955-2026)

Victor Andrews, 71, of Baden, passed away peacefully at home on August 24th, 2026.

He was born on June 6th, 1955, a son of the late Pete Andrews and Elizabeth (Shelkons) Andrews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Peter Andrews Jr. and sister-in-law, Mary Andrews, Audrey Mlechick and brother-in-law, Thomas Mlechick, Raymond Andrews Sr. and Theresa Cheuvront and brother-in-law, Wallace Cheuvront.

He is survived by his sisters, Rosemarie (Doyle) Andrews Maloni and Nancy Klesser, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish the memories they shared with him.

Victor was a lifelong resident of Baden Borough and was a familiar and friendly presence in his community. He worked for many years in the steel mill industry. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and appreciated the simple pleasures of life. He had a true green thumb and found great enjoyment in growing plants of all kinds, giving care and attention to each one. His love of gardening, friendship, and the quiet moments of everyday life will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him.

A memorial visitation will be held from 12 noon until the time of a blessing service at 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, September 13th at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Jeanine A. Kypreos (1963-2026)

Jeanine A. Kypreos, 63, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on September 7th, 2026 in AHN Beaver Hospital – Heritage Valley.

She was born in Rochester on May 5th, 1963, a daughter of the late James J Wright & Barbara Irene Lilley-Meyers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Vickers and her stepfather, James Meyers.

Jeanine is survived by her husband of 42 years, Theodore Kypreos, her sons, Steven (Sabrina Lerch) Kypreos and Phillip (Britany) Kypreos, her grandchildren, Caleb (Abby), Johnny and a baby on the way, Teddy, her sisters, Linda (Chris) Loomis, Jamie (David) Pedaline, Rhonda Warnick (fiance Bruce) and Denise (Martin) Bohinski, her step-sisters, Tina LeRoy, Dawn Hoit and Angela (Rob) Hamrick, her sister-in-law, Anna (Dimitri) Kordones, her nieces and nephews: Jessica (Nahun) Martinez, Marybeth (Kevin) Seiling, Tiffany (Jamie) Arthur, Sam (Holly) Egan, Dan (Melissa) Egan, Leah (David) Asumbo, Bethany (David) Calzo, Jimmy (Taylor) Pedaline, Robbie (Amanda) Pedaline, Barbie Warnick (Shane Curry), Kristina Warnick (Jonathan Queten), Amanda Collins (fiance Matt Steward), Adele Collins and Reese Bohinski, Cheyenne Smith and Marissa Meyers, Aspen Mclean and Robert Hamrick Jr, Aliki, Themis and Eleni Kordones; as well as her great nieces and nephews: Caleb and Sophia, Logan, Joel and Laura, Gabriella, Pearl, Berdan, Evelyn, Henry and Lilian, Adeshina and Nora, David, Leo, Amaree, Roman and Luca, Jaylin, Micah, Ella and Myles.

Jeanine had many different roles in life, but being a mom was her most important. She also worked as an accountant for H&R Block, worked as a CNA/RN, Rochester lunch lady, Giant Eagle cashier, and a bar steward for the Rochester Owls, which was where she was a lifelong member. She was also a member of the Rochester Turners for whom she was a nationally qualified bowler. She was an avid knitter, baker, and lover of all things Pittsburgh sports, especially her Steelers. She cared for all the kids and had an open-door policy. She loved watching and LOUDLY cheering on her boy’s playing sports.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, September 13th at 2 p.m. at the Unionville American Legion, 1341 PA-68, Rochester. In honor of Jeanine’s love for Pittsburgh sports, please wear your black and gold.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

David Roy Winkler (1956-2026)

David Roy Winkler passed away on September 9th, 2026.

He was born in Pittsburgh in 1956, a son of the late Roy C. Winkler and Elsie L. Winkler.

He grew up in Monaca along with his seven siblings: Barbara Brabson, William Winkler, Amy Holava (Ted), John (Katie), Susan Vlasic (Bob), Robert, and James (Michelle), all of whom survive him. He was also Uncle David to 11 nieces and nephews.

David earned two Associate Degrees from CCBC and was employed as an Electric Technician in several places throughout Beaver County. However, the real David was seen through his many interests and talents, which were all self-taught. He was an accomplished woodworker and photographer. He learned to navigate the Ham Radio network and spoke often with others worldwide. He built several high-powered telescopes to enjoy astronomy. Most of all, he was an avid hiker and fisherman, especially at Lake Arthur and the Allegheny National Forest. He made his own lures out of a variety of materials for all different fishing challenges.

Private services will be held by David’s family at a later date. In memoriam, if you are so inclined, go outside, look up at the stars and be amazed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David, please visit the floral store of Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services by clicking here.

Pirates put All-Star starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort

(Caption and Credit for Photo: Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft walks to the dugout with catcher Shawn Ross before a game against the Cubs on July 26 at PNC Park. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates put All-Star starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list yesterday because he has right arm discomfort. 

The move is retroactive to Monday. 

The Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. 

According to Pirates manager Don Kelly, Ashcraft’s arm discomfort popped up after his most recent start on Saturday, when a game took place between the Pirates and the Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park.

Kelly also stated on a recent edition of the SportsNet Pittsburgh pregame show that there does not appear to be any structural damage to Ashcraft’s arm, but more tests will be conducted.

Ashcraft’s 2026 statistics include an ERA of 3.70, a record of 14-6 and 173 strikeouts.

Jones, Cruz power the Pirates to a 2-0 win over the White Sox

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

CHICAGO (AP) — Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Oneil Cruz added a solo home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game series sweep.

The White Sox had just two hits in losing for the eighth time in 11 games. Chicago’s AL Central lead over idle Cleveland slipped to 1 1/2 games.

Jones (4-6), making his 40th career start, allowed leadoff walks in the third and fourth innings and carried a no-hit bid into the seventh, when Colson Montgomery shut down the bid with a two-out double.

Jones finished the inning, matching his longest career outing, and finished with eight strikeouts. Luke Weaver worked a clean eighth and Mason Montgomery came on to record his 12th save for the Pirates, who’ve won four straight and nine of 11.

Cruz homered to deep center in the fourth off Erick Fedde (8-9) and tagged him for a second earned run when he singled to knock in Jared Triolo in the eighth.

Chicago’s Miguel Vargas got to third after stealing second and advancing on a throwing error in the fourth, but stayed there after Jones induced three straight flyouts.

Fedde, who took over one batter into the third for opener Hagen Smith, gave up four hits and a walk while striking out one in 5 1/3 innings.

The Pirates were seeking the club’s seventh no-hitter. Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon last accomplished the feat July 12, 1997, against Houston. John Candelaria had Pittsburgh’s last solo no-hitter on Aug. 9, 1976, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Up next

The Pirates’ projected starter for their Friday afternoon game against the Chicago Cubs is RHP Wilber Dotel (1-4, 4.41 ERA). Chicago’s LHP Shota Imanaga (9-10, 3.91 ERA) will start the series opener.

White Sox LHP Anthony Kay (9-8, 4.47 ERA) faces Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore (5-13, 5.57) in the opener at St. Louis Friday night.

PUC Approves Joint Settlement with Columbia Gas for Past Pipeline Safety Violations in Southwest PA

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

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a joint settlement yesterday with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia Gas) that is related to past pipeline safety violations while completing main line replacement projects that are in Southwest Pennsylvania.

The PUC voted 5-0 to adopt the recommended decision of PUC Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey A. Watson, which recommended approval of a joint petition for approval of settlement filed on March 14th, 2025, between Columbia Gas and the PUC’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E).

Yesterday’s action resolves a formal that was filed by the PUC’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement on November 21st, 2023, alleging that in 2019 and 2020 Columbia Gas and its contractor, Infrasource, violated state and federal regulations relating to visually unacceptable socket fusions along multiple main line replacement projects in Allegheny and Washington counties.

Gas service line fusion is a method of joining plastic polyethylene (PE) gas pipes that is permanent, and it uses controlled heat to melt and blend the materials into a single, continuous piece. 

PUC Moves to Address Data Center Impacts on Electric Reliability and Consumer Costs

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

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) took steps yesterday to examine the emergency load control procedures in Pennsylvania and the allocation of costs that are associated with large computational loads as rapid data center development adds significant new demand to the regional electric grid.

The PUC approved a motion by Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow by a vote of 5-0 to direct PUC staff to develop proposed updates to the emergency electric load control regulations in Pennsylvania, which includes greater clarity regarding the criteria, circumstances and order under which customers may be curtailed during emergency and pre-emergency conditions. 

Matzie: Nearly $10,000 secured to support Beaver County historical society

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie announced yesterday that new grant funding of $9,500 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) will support the operations of the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

According to Matzie, the funding will ensure the foundation can continue critical preservation work and educational programs and exhibits.

Matzie also confirmed that in addition to the funding to this foundation, PHMC awarded eight grants totaling $342,000 to museums and historical centers in Allegheny County.

The 2026-27 Cultural and Historical Support Grant program was the program that awarded the funding. 

Grenade launcher and guns among items seized during a drug raid at an Aliquippa residence

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office, Posted on Facebook on September 10th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Drugs and several weapons were seized during a raid yesterday in Beaver County. 

According to information shared by Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible’s office, members of the Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania State Police and other law enforcement served a search warrant at a residence in Aliquippa. 

They found an ounce of cocaine and an ounce of marijuana inside the residence. 

Authorities also reported that a grenade launcher, three guns and $1,000 in cash was found in the house as well. 

Monaca man wanted for an alleged assault with a metal paint roller in Aliquippa

(Credit for Headline Photo and Photo Below: Photo Courtesy of Aliquippa Police, Posted on Facebook on September 10th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Police are looking for a man from Monaca who is wanted on an active arrest warrant connected to an assault, specifically an incident of domestic violence, that occurred yesterday on Spring Street in Aliquippa. 

Thirty-year-old Matthew Craig is the suspect who is wanted and the investigation alleges that during an altercation, Craig struck a female victim in the face with a metal paint roller, which caused a severe laceration above her eye that required medical attention.  

Craig continued to contact and harass the victim after the incident after knowing that police had been contacted.   

He is currently wanted on charges including Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Intimidation of Witnesses or Victims, Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats.  

Officers tried to locate Craig at his residence and they made several attempts to contact him by telephone.  

He did answer a telephone call from an officer.  

However, he did not turn himself in or report to the police department to speak with officers when he was requested.   

Anyone with information about where Craig is can call the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000 and tips can be anonymous. 

His picture can be found below: