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Celebration planned in Pittsburgh to honor the life and legacy of the late Pittsburgh music legend Donnie Iris

(File Photo: Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Gabauer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A celebration to honor the life and legacy of the late legendary Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place on Monday, November 9th at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

This event is called “A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Iris,” and it is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. 

It will feature memories shared by family and friends of Iris, as well as longtime band members and other musicians while also highlighting his contributions to the local music community. 

This event is free and it is open to the public.

Organizers are encouraging guests to RSVP in advance by clicking here to help the venue with capacity planning, because registration provides entry tickets. 

Donnie Iris was born Dominic Ierace.

He passed away at the age of 83 on October 26th, 2026 after a battle with bladder cancer.

Iris gained national fame by singing with the Jaggerz on their #1 song, “The Rapper,” and was also a former member of Wild Cherry.

Iris and partner Mark Avsec founded Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and their hit songs include, “Ah, Leah!,” “Love is Like a Rock,” and “That’s the Way Love Ought to Be.” 

Camera Bartolotta retains seat in the 46th Senatorial District

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Camera Bartolotta has retained her seat in the 46th Senatorial District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Bartolotta earned about 65% of the votes, while her Independent challenger Jodi Borello received about 35% of the votes. 

Bartolotta is a longtime resident of Monongahela who will be serving in her third six-year term in the 46th Senatorial District.

Rob Matzie retains seat in the 16th Legislative District

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Democratic incumbent Rob Matzie has retained his seat in the 16th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Matzie earned about 61% of the votes, while his Republican challenger John Costanza received about 39% of the votes. 

Matzie is a lifelong resident of Ambridge and was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2008. 

Josh Kail retains seat in the 15th Legislative District

(File Photo of State Representative Josh Kail)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Josh Kail has retained his seat in the 15th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Kail earned about 62% of the votes, while his Democratic challenger Sydney Spiecher received about 38% of the votes. 

Kail is an attorney who graduated from Geneva College in 2008 and is a lifelong Western Pennsylvania resident. 

He will be serving his fourth two-year term in the 15th Legislative District. 

Chris Deluzio retains seat in the 17th Congressional District

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to an Associated Press projection, Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio retained his seat in the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania after the unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.   

An AP projection confirms that Deluzio secured about 63% of the votes, while his Republican challenger and current Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy received about 37% of the votes. 

Deluzio is an Iraq War veteran who was first elected to his position in 2022 and has served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and represents Beaver County and parts of Allegheny County in the 17th Congressional District. 

Roman Kozak retains seat in the 14th Legislative District

(File Photo of State Representative Roman Kozak)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Roman Kozak has retained his seat in the 14th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Kozak earned about 58% of the votes, while his Democratic challenger Jake Young received about 42% of the votes. 

Kozak is a Beaver Falls native who graduated from Geneva College in 2011 and is a former high school teacher who taught both history and social studies. 

He was elected to his first term in his position in the 14th Legislative District in 2024 and he will be going into his second two-year term.

Josh Shapiro retains Pennsylvania governor’s seat

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro gestures at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in Ambler, Pa., Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for Pennsylvania governor, Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro has earned a second term as the governor of the state. 

These results confirm that Shapiro led at about 60% of the votes over his Republican challenger and current Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who earned about 38% of the votes. 

The third candidate for this election, Libertarian Ken Krawchuk, only earned about 1% of the votes. 

Shapiro became the 48th governor of the state of Pennsylvania in 2023. 

2026 November 3rd general election: unofficial results

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Chester County, Pa., election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 4, 2020. Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, approved a bill long-sought by counties seeking help to manage huge influxes of mail-in ballots during elections in the presidential battleground state and to avoid a repeat of 2020’s drawn-out vote count. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The unofficial results for the November 3rd general election have now been posted on Beaver County’s website.

Voters in the state of Pennsylvania went to the polls from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. yesterday to vote for their favorite candidates.  

You can click here to find out the unofficial results for this election.

Brian A. Dallas (1978-2026)

Brian A. Dallas, 48, a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to so many people, passed away on October 30th, 2026, in a tragic car accident.

He was born in Pittsburgh on March 4th, 1978.

Brian graced the lives of those who knew him with 48 years of boundless love and laughter. He was the beloved son of Lynda Taylor and Anthony Dallas, and was the cherished son of his “second parents,” Danny and Carol Balcer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Andrea Dallas, with whom he shared an unbreakable bond of love. He is survived by his devoted siblings, Nichol Korol and her husband Alex, and Jaclyn Dallas/Lisi and her husband, Marco. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews whom he adored: Carina Lisi, who was like a daughter to him, Alexis Jones and her husband Darren, his beloved Mekel Mason, Nicholas Korol, and Darian Flatley. He was a proud homeowner who found joy in creating beauty in the world around him. His passion for home improvement was more than a hobby; it was a testament to his generous spirit. He lovingly remodeled his childhood home for his mother and was always ready to lend a helping hand to family and friends with their own projects. His devotion to making life better for those he loved was unwavering.

Those who knew him were touched by his beautiful, pure, and giving soul. He truly understood what was important in life, and his antics and shenanigans brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him. His infectious laughter and warm heart will be missed dearly, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those he touched.

A visitation for Brian will be held on Sunday, November 8th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where prayers will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 9th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family of Brian kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice, honoring his generous spirit by helping others in need.

Brian’s family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who stood by him throughout his life. Their enduring friendships were a treasure to him, and their support during this difficult time is a testament to the bonds he cherished.

Route 65 Bridge over Connoquenessing Creek Project Intermittent Restrictions Continue in Beaver County

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that daily short-term lane restrictions along Route 65 at the bridge over the Connoquenessing Creek in North Sewickley and Franklin townships will continue through late spring of 2027.

From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day, as needed, through that time, there will be single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers on Route 65 between Country Club Road and Mercer Road (Route 1006) to accommodate drainage inspection activities, grading, landscaping and sign installation.