Mail carrier robbed in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to authorities, a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was robbed yesterday morning in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety confirms that the mail carrier was robbed on the 500 block of Climax Street around 10 a.m. The postal employee told police that a driver stopped in front of her, made verbal threats toward her and demanded her postal satchel and key. The spokesperson also noted that the suspect fled from the area in an unknown direction. Anyone with information about this incident can contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455. 

Fire occurs at Moon Township apartment

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) Crews were called to a fire that occurred at an apartment building in Moon Township on Tuesday. According to The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to a multi-family building on Sanlin Drive at 1:37 p.m. for reports of smoke coming from a unit and a small fire was found inside after firefighters forced entry. It was quickly extinguished. The Allegheny County Fire Marshall’s Office was called to investigate this incident.

Fire occurs in kitchen of Aliquippa home

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) At 1:40 p.m. yesterday, Aliquippa Firefighters were called because a structure fire occurred in a house on Franklin Avenue. The fire was in the kitchen. Mutual aid companies assisted in overhaul and crews worked for over an hour.

Penguins trade forward Philip Tomasino to Flyers for defenseman Egor Zamula

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Penguins traded forward Philip Tomasino to the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday in exchange for defenseman Egor Zamula. The 25-year-old Zamula signed with the Flyers as an undrafted free agent in September of 2018 and has spent the last six seasons with them. Zamula has 41 points and 33 assists, in 168 NHL games with the Flyers. Tomasino will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, which is Philadelphia’s American Hockey League affiliate team. The 24-year-old Tomasino joined the Penguins in 2024, playing 50 games over the last two seasons with them. He has one point in nine NHL games this year. Tomasino was drafted in the first round of the 2019 draft by the Nashville Predators.

PennDOT Reduces the Speed Limit on Several Area Roadways in Southwest Region

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in the region today due to the winter storm. PennDOT is encouraging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but for those who must head out, they will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

Allegheny County

·       Interstates 79, 376 (Parkways East and West), 279 (Parkway North), and 579

·       Route 28

Beaver County

  • Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

Lawrence County

  • Interstate 376
  • Interstate 79

Commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane on roadways with speed restrictions. As the storm progresses, additional speed restrictions on interstates and expressways may be implemented.

L. Lorraine Patterson (1932-2025)

L. Lorraine Patterson, 93, of Chippewa Township, passed away on December 23rd, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Beaver Falls on November 27th, 1932, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Steiner) Hargett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Donald “Dugan” Patterson, two brothers, Marshall and Capt. David Hargett; and a grandson, Cameron McGowan. She is survived by her children, Doug and JoAnn Patterson and Cathy and Dennis Peoples, four grandchildren, Travis McCowan, Derek and Shelly Patterson, Amber and Brad Andrews, and Krystle Mitchem; as well as nine great-grandchildren: Seth Oliver, Naomi McGowan, Malia and Rayna Patterson, Sydney and Liberty Andrews, and Harper and Rylee Mitchem; along with a step-granddaughter, Kaylee Boring and two sisters-in-law, Mary M. Hargett and Mary E. Hargett.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 11 a.m. at the Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th Street Extension, Beaver Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

Faye M. Madison (1946-2025)

Faye M. Madison, 79, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Beaver Falls on December 13th, 1946, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Grace (Richeal) Freed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ivy, and her brother, Harley. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Chris) Lindner, Paul Madison, Jr., and Steven (Heather) Madison, her grandchildren: Dylan, Nicole, Kayla (Franklin), Christopher (Kyla), Jeffrie (Melanie), Melissa, Paul, and Bobbi; as well as ten great-grandchildren, her siblings: Carol, Ruth, Pam (George), Millie (Howard), Bev (Ron), Roscoe (Dawn), and Louis (Carolyn); along with her former husband and dear friend, Paul Madison, Sr., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Faye devoted many years of her life to caring for others through her work as a caregiver, a role that reflected her compassionate and generous spirit. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, taking trips with her sisters, being outside in the summer months, walking on the boardwalk at any beach, a good, or sometimes not-so-good, day at the casino, and most of all, spending cherished time with her grandchildren and family.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 5th, from 1–3 P.M. and 5–7 P.M., with a brief celebrant service following visitation at GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Interment will be private at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.

Debra L. See (1957-2025)

Debra L. See, 68, of Rochester, passed away surrounded by her family at AHN West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh on December 29th, 2025. She was born on July 3rd, 1957, a daughter of Helen (Herb) Corey and the late Albert Jurysta. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her three children, Danielle Jackson, Tonya (James Roman) Johnston and Shannon See, her sisters, Rebecca Cable, Brenda (Dennis) Palmer, and Lisa (Paul) Guerrera, her grandchildren: Burton (McKenzie) Jackson, Shanna Jackson, James Roman Jr. and Scarlett Roman, one great-grandchild, Lucas, three very special friends, Dr. David Thimons, Dr. Jared Stragand, and Kevin Kravetsky, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Debra dedicated 48 years of her life to working at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, a place that became more than a workplace. It was where her compassion, work ethic, and heart shined every single day. Her commitment and loyalty spoke volumes about the kind of person she was: dependable, selfless, and endlessly giving. He was a kind soul in every sense. She was honest, loving, and carried herself with quiet strength. She believed no one should every go hungry. Everybody was fed, often without being asked, simply because that is who she was. Known as a mother to all, she nurtured not only her own loved ones but anyone who crossed her path. She worked hard her entire life, never shying away from responsibility, and always put others before herself. Her generosity knew no limits, and her love was unconditional. Her presence brought comfort, her laughter brought light, and her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched through her care, kindness, and unwavering heart.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, January 6th, from 2-6 P.M. with a blessing service following, at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Debra L See, please visit our flower store.

Pennsylvania State Police Report 1,007 Crashes, 458 DUI Arrests Over 2025 Christmas Holiday

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg today from the Pennsylvania State Police, in line with the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to keeping Pennsylvanians safe, the PSP released traffic enforcement and crash statistics for the 2025 Christmas holiday travel period today. The PSP investigated 1,007 vehicle crashes between December 24th and 28th, 2025, and six of them resulted in fatalities. It was identified that impaired driving was a factor in 53 of those crashes. Troopers also arrested 207 individuals for driving under the influence during that five-day holiday weekend and issued 1,502 citations for speeding, 155 citations for failing to wear a seat belt and ten citations for not securing children in safety seats. According to that same release in Harrisburg today from the Pennsylvania State Police, the statistics from this enforcement can be found below:

Table 1: Christmas Weekend Crash Data

Year Total Crashes Fatal Crashes People Killed Injury-Related Crashes DUI-Related Crashes DUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2025 (5 days) 1,007 4 6 137 53 0
2024 (3 days) 598 0 1 92 27 0

 

Table 2: Christmas Weekend Enforcement Data

Year DUI Arrests Speeding Citations Child Seat Citations Seat Belt Citations Other Citations
2025 (5 days) 207 1,502 10 155 4,202
2024 (3 days) 128 805 13 90 3,009

 

These statistics above cover only those incidents investigated by the PSP and they do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.

Pamela Ann Engle (1947-2025)

Pamela Ann Engle, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away on December 30th, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. She was born on August 4th, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Jane Falen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George “Bud” Engle. She is survived by her children: Mark Engle, Shannon (David) King, Gretchen (Robert) Lusk, Natalie (Sean) Cekovich; as well as her grandchildren: Veronica King, Alexander, Benjamin, Abigail and Sophia Salas, Jackson, Maria and Anthony Cekovich, Samuel, Ryan and Charlie Lusk; along with her brother, Richard (Laura) Falen and many nieces and nephews.

Pamela was Catholic by faith and was a longtime member of St. Augustine Parish. Over the course of 32 years, she and her husband opened their home to foster 78 infants and children, working for various Beaver and Allegheny County agencies.  There will be a visitation on Sunday, January 4th, from 2-6 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where prayers will be offered on Monday, January 5th at 9 a.m. followed by a procession to a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care Home for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Saint Monica Catholic Academy Angel Fund, c/o Saint Monica Catholic Academy, 609 10th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.