Linda Marie McKenzie (1967-2026)

Linda Marie McKenzie, 58, of Economy, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2026. She was born on October 5th, 1967, the beloved daughter of the late Bryon “Junior” and Kathy Johnston.

She is survived by her loving husband, John McKenzie, her three sons, Cody McKenzie, Jesse (Kayla) McKenzie, and Kory (Abee) McKenzie, her cherished granddaughter, Remi McKenzie and numerous friends and extended family members who will miss her dearly.

Linda was a graduate of Ambridge High School with its Class of 1986. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at several nursing facilities throughout her career, where she cared for others with compassion and dedication. She enjoyed taking motorcycle rides with her husband and spending time camping at Marionville. For approximately 25 years, she proudly served as a coordinator for Toys for Tots, giving her time to help bring joy to children and families during the holiday season. She had a special love for dolphins and Bengal tigers, but above all, Linda treasured the time she spent with her granddaughter and her beloved dogs. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family, her generous spirit, and the many lives she touched throughout the years.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th, from 3 P.M. until the time of a funeral service at 7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Paul Leon Barker, Jr. (1961-2026)

Paul Leon Barker Jr., 64, of Koppel, passed away peacefully at home on September 25th, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of home and the love of his family.

He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 29th, 1961, a son of Margaret Jean Hall and the late Paul Barker Sr.

Paul spent the latter part of his career as a dedicated engineering technician for Niagara Bottling, where he took pride in his work and in the people he worked alongside. His coworkers became like family to him, and everyone called him Uncle Paul.

Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple things in life. He had a witty sense of humor that could always bring a smile to those around him. He enjoyed playing pool and golf with friends and loved visiting the casinos.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Minnela, his daughter, Kayla, his grandson, Jack, his grandchildren, Ares, Mark, and Isabella, his sister, Paula, his nephew, John-Paul, his nephew, Bobby,and his great-nephews, Bryan and Bradley. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be carried in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Barker.

There are no services at this time for Paul.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

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

AAA Hosting Free Local Vehicle Battery Check

(File Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) AAA East Central is offering free battery and electrical system checks for Pittsburgh-area residents with the season of winter fast approaching. Attendees can purchase batteries on-site if needed at the Battery Wellness Clinics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AAA Branch offices in the South Hills and North Hills neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Monroeville and New Castle. 

Summer heat breaks down the components that are inside a battery, making them susceptible to failure in the cold weather.  AAA’s top service call during the winter is for dead batteries, and every year, AAA East Central responds to over 270,000 battery-related calls.

AAA East Central is offering this free service to help the public and its members to celebrate AAA Car Care Month and to avoid being stuck with a dead battery in the dead part of winter.

According to a release from AAA East Central, here are the locations and dates of these events:

Tuesday, October 6th

South Hills (160 Fort Couch Road)

 

Thursday, October 8th

North Hills (4790 McKnight Road)

Monroeville (2725 Mosside Boulevard)

 

Tuesday, October 13th

Pleasant Hills (9 Clairton Boulevard)

 

Thursday, October 15th

New Castle (40 East Street)

Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon carted off with foot injury in team’s recent “Thursday Night Football” loss to Browns

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Oct 1, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) is taken off the field for an injury against the Cleveland Browns in the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cleveland, OH) Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was carted off of Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland to the locker room after he suffered a foot injury during the Steelers’ “Thursday Night Football” game against the Cleveland Browns last night.

Harmon was transported to the locker room with just over 12 minutes to go in the second quarter of that game.  

He was ruled out of the game after initially being ruled questionable. 

The Browns defeated the Steelers in that game by a score of 27-24.

Harmon was selected by the Steelers as the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 

The next game for the Steelers is in Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 11th at 1 p.m. against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium.

Breeze Airways launches non-stop service from Pittsburgh to Vero Beach, Florida

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Breeze Airways from Cean Orrett)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Breeze Airways recently launched nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Vero Beach, Florida. 

One-way fares for this new route start at $74 and flights will operate three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.  

Offerings onboard these flights include preferred seat options, family seating that is free and high-speed WiFi.  

Breeze Airways presently operates over 300 year-round and seasonal routes that serve 91 cities across the United States, the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. 

You can book a flight on Breeze Airways or learn more about the airline by visiting flybreeze.com, or by downloading the Breeze Airways app. 

Southbound Interstate 79 Weekend-long Restrictions Continue in Allegheny County

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that weekend-long restrictions on southbound Interstate 79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships in Allegheny County will occur today through Monday, October 5th, weather permitting. 

Southbound I-79 will be reduced to a single-lane of traffic between approximately one-half mile north of the Route 60 Moon Run/Crafton (Exit 60 A/B) and the I-376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchanges from 7 P.M. tonight continuously through 5 A.M. on Monday morning to accommodate patching operations. 

These restrictions could be lifted earlier if this work is completed sooner. 

Ross Township man identified as motorcyclist killed after a two-vehicle crash in Moon Township

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) Forty-six-year-old Matthew Dean Mullen of Ross Township was identified as the motorcyclist who died after a crash happened yesterday in Moon Township. 

Emergency responders went to the area between University Boulevard and Thorn Run Road because a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle occurred. 

It took place at the intersection of Business 376 and Airside Drive and it happened at around 7 a.m. 

WPXI crews went to the scene and noticed a motorcycle that was lying in the middle of the road and an SUV with damage to its front end. 

Mullen was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Moon Township Police Department and the S.H.A.C.O.G. Crash Investigation Team are all investigating this crash. 

Eastbound Business Loop 376 was closed between University Boulevard and Thorn Run Road, but that area has since reopened. 

Congressman Chris Deluzio, Congresswoman Summer Lee Announce $11 Million More in Federal Funding for Safety Upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh International Airport, Posted on Facebook on September 9th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) announced $11,023,181 in federal funding yesterday to upgrade thousands of feet of lighting and pavement on Runway 10L/28R at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which further modernizes the go-to airport for Western Pennsylvanians. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded this money through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  

This multi-phase funding will help extend the service life of the runway, minimize Foreign Object Debris (FOD), improve the ride quality of aircrafts and make the airfield safer at Pittsburgh International Airport.  

Routes 51, 151 Utility Work Extended in Beaver County

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that utility work on Routes 51 and 151 in Hopewell Township and the City of Aliquippa has been extended.

Alternating single-lane and shoulder restrictions will occur on Route 51 between Route 151 and Station Street and Route 151 between Route 51 and Brodhead Road to allow crews from Duquesne Light to rebuild light pole and cable lines.

These restrictions can occur through mid-November, according to this schedule below courtesy of a release from PennDOT District 11:

Weekdays 

  • 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. 
  • 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. 

Weekends 

  • 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.

18 wheeler and car collide on Route 18

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 1, 2026 5:04 P.M.

(Koppel, Pa) A tractor trailer and a vehicle collided near the intersection of Route 18 and 351 in Koppel around 4:30pm Thursday.

Numerous emergency crews were called to the scene including medics.

The 18 wheeler appeared to have sustained damage on the driver side of the tractor and the car had severe front end damage.

We have not received word on the condition of those involved or what caused the accident.