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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Carnegie Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that twenty-three-year-old Dante Douglas of Pittsburgh was arrested early Sunday morning after a crash in Carnegie Borough that morning. Douglas crashed his vehicle on 652 I-376 East at 12:04 a.m. and he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Charges were filed against Douglas after his arrest.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Ohio Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that thirty-one-year-old Angelica Liberto of Pittsburgh was charged after causing a single-vehicle crash in Ohio Township yesterday evening. Liberto was driving on I-279 South at 6:43 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle, which caused her to exit the left side of the road and hit a guide wire with the frond end of her vehicle initially. According to police, Liberto was charged for “driving on roadways laned for traffic.”
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Findlay Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that sixty-four-year-old George Thompson of Aliquippa caused a single-vehicle crash in Findlay Township yesterday evening. At 11:34 p.m., Thompson hit a deer while driving in the left lane of I-376 West, which deployed the airbag of his vehicle. The vehicle of Thompson had damage that was disabling, and Thompson did not get injured after this crash occurred. Imperial Heights Towing and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper McCord assisted at the scene of this crash.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Independence Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release today that thirty-two-year-old Fernando Castro–Rodriguez of Aliquippa was charged after causing a single-vehicle crash in Independence Township on the morning of September 14th, 2025. Castro-Rodriguez was driving on State Route 51 east of Hookstown Grade Road and lost control of his vehicle, which made him go off of the left side of the road and strike a utility pole at 3984 Route 151’s property at approximately 5:19 a.m. According to police, Castro-Rodriguez was charged with various citations. The vehicle of Castro-Rodriguez was also towed at the scene by Southside Garage after it had disabling damage on its front end.
David “Dan” Kennedy, 95, of Moon Township, passed away on October 16th, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on December 9th, 1929, the son of the late John Joseph Leo & Aletha Edna (Coffman) Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Bock Kennedy and a sister, Mary Ann (Kennedy) Hall. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah K. Kennedy of Moon Township and Susan D. Kennedy of Moon Township and a granddaughter, Jennifer N. Lesaigle (Laurent), six nieces & nephews: Marilyn K. Minor (James), Thomas B. Canoles (Dianne), Mary A. Strassner (Joseph), Robert A. Canoles (Mary Ellen), Daniel B. Canoles (Susan) and Brian J. Canoles (Kathleen); as well as many great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his puppy dog, Buttercup.
David graduated with a BS degree in Zoology from Fairmont State College (now Fairmont State University) in Fairmont, West Virginia. He served stateside in the US Air Force during the Korean War. After graduating from Officer Candidate School, he earned the rank of Second Lieutenant. “Dan” (as he was known) was a sales representative for GLAXO Smith Kline Pharmaceutical company for over 30 years. His hobbies and interests were playing the piano, growing roses, watching birds at the feeder in his backyard and completing both crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He also loved animals and was a fan of both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also a member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Coraopolis, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. In his younger days, he volunteered with the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce).
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 22nd from 4-8 P.M. and on Thursday October 23rd from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will also be held on Friday, October 24th at 10 A.M. in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1 Parish Place, Coraopolis. Committal and Military Honors will follow at Coraopolis Cemetery, 1121 Main Street, Coraopolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s name, to the charity Greater Good.
Lynnette “Lynn” Brown, 84, formerly of Zelienople, passed away on October 20th, 2025. She was born on August 29th, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Adams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Lisa, her brothers, Tom, Norman, James and Vaughn Adams; as well as her former husband, Barry Brown. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Terri (Jerry) Testa of Moon and two grandchildren: Jennifer (Matthew) Testa Lehane and Anthony Testa as well as her sister-in-law, Darlene Adams and several nieces and nephews.
Lynn found joy in playing the slots at The Meadows Casino in Washington, Pennsylvania, finding secret deals at Dollar Tree, thrifting and spending time with her family. She worked for 35 years serving as a Medical Technician at Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry Township. She will be fondly remembered for taking her “ciggie” breaks, playing cards and slots and feisty spirit. She was well-known at the Zelienople convenience stores for her coffee and cigarette fix. She will be greatly missed by her daughter and her family and friends.
The burial of Lynnette will be private. Services and arrangements are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.
Arlo D. Bricker was born on October 15th, 2025, which was also the day that he passed away. This newborn boy was the son of Thomas and Brianna Bricker. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Ron Bricker and Jessica Kimla, his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Kravocheck and his aunts: Holly Bricker, Jaden Warner, Aaron Warner, Sara (J.P.) Pepple, Maggie Kravocheck, and Lexie Bricker.
Though Arlo’s time with was short, his memory will live eternally in the hearts of his family.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are eight cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.32 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of gasoline dropped to $3.03, which was a decrease of over five cents from the previous week. The report also states that the average price for a gallon of gas at this time a year ago was around $3.47 and the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is $3.44. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices for unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:
$3.181 Altoona
$3.440 Beaver
$3.542 Bradford
$3.002 Brookville
$3.314 Butler
$2.990 Clarion
$3.044 DuBois
$3.201 Erie
$3.330 Greensburg
$3.320 Indiana
$3.422 Jeannette
$3.497 Kittanning
$3.356 Latrobe
$3.213 Meadville
$3.515 Mercer
$3.260 New Castle
$3.403 New Kensington
$3.336 Oil City
$3.411 Pittsburgh
$3.151 Sharon
$3.420 Uniontown
$3.598 Warren
$3.359 Washington
(Photo Courtesy of Business Wire and the Associated Press, Caption for Photo: Industrial conveyor line at the factory for metal parts. Pretreatment of the surface of parts and paint parts with powder paint.)
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 20, 2025– PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of PPG ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection Edge Plus powder coating, a patent-pending, one-coat innovation that advances edge-protection technology.
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Engineered to minimize powder retraction and shrinking during curing, ENVIROCRON® Extreme Protection Edge Plus ensures more complete coverage without the need for mechanical edge rounding or blasting. This results in enhanced corrosion resistance, safer handling and a significant reduction in the orange peel texture commonly seen in high-edge coatings.
Building on the proven performance of PPG’s first-generation high-edge formulation, this latest breakthrough provides exceptional corrosion protection on hard-to-coat sharp edges, angles and recesses common in heavy duty equipment, HVAC, electrical and general industrial applications with an improved, smoother finish.
The coating is engineered to minimize powder retraction and shrinking during curing. This helps to ensure more complete coverage for enhanced corrosion resistance and safety in handling because the coated edges are smooth to the touch, eliminating the need for mechanical edge rounding or blasting.
Testing performed by PPG indicates that PPG Envirocron Extreme Protection Edge Plus coating provides coverage that outperforms currently available one-coat and two-coat powder systems. It also significantly reduces the orange-peel texture that is common with standard high-edge solutions. With efficient and economical one-coat application and a smoother, more finished appearance, it sets a new benchmark for edge-protection performance.
“Since launching our first-generation high-edge powder in 2019, our scientists have continued to refine the formulation to optimize corrosion performance and elevate the appearance of the finish,” said Marizeth Carvalho, PPG global powder platform lead and general manager Latin America South, Industrial Coatings. “This innovation illustrates our commitment to helping our partners solve their toughest coatings challenges and improve the durability and longevity of their products.”
PPG Envirocron Extreme Protection Edge Plus coating delivers exceptional first-pass transfer efficiency and is highly durable, even in the most demanding exterior and industrial settings. It is available in a wide spectrum of standard and custom-matched colors including micas and metallics and is compatible with both manual and automated powder coating systems for application flexibility.
PPG Envirocron Extreme Protection Edge Plus coating is ideal for end-use applications that have complex metal features such as louvers, blades and other laser-cut parts.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release yesterday from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified Pennsylvania that it will be unable to fully fund November SNAP benefits because of the federal shutdown. As a result of this, without the Republican-controlled Congress and/or the White House taking action immediately to open the federal government back up, SNAP payments will not be made to almost two million Pennsylvanians. The state of Pennsylvania is not able to backfill these costs. Those that need assistance can either call 211 or visit pa211.org. You can also visit the links below for assistance regarding food:
Click here for food assistance: PA 211 – Get Connected. Get Help.
Click here for an Electronic Benefit Transfer regarding SNAP benefits
Click here for more information about SNAP benefits: Home | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Click here for food assistance: Feeding Pennsylvania | State Chapter of Feeding America