Penguins beat Devils 4-1, Malkin scores in return from injury

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return from an upper-body injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.

Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte also scored for Pittsburgh. The Penguins have points in 26 of the 33 games Lizotte has played.

Sidney Crosby extended his points streak to eight with two assists and surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the second-most assists with one franchise in NHL history. It’s Crosby’s first eight-game points streak since the 2012-13 season. Crosby, who has four straight multipoint games, has five goals and 14 points in his last eight games.

Stuart Skinner made 28 saves for the Penguins, who have won six straight games for the first time since December 2022. Pittsburgh has won seven of eight following an eight-game losing streak.

Luke Hughes scored a power-play goal for the Devils, who lost their third straight. New Jersey has dropped seven of its last nine games.

Simon Nemec played after missing 12 games with a lower-body injury.

Jake Allen stopped 25 shots for the Devils.

Before Hughes scored, the Devils allowed 14 straight goals. That includes Pittsburgh’s first three goals, a 9-0 loss at the New York Islanders on Tuesday and two goals allowed against Carolina on Sunday.

Up next

Devils: At Winnipeg on Sunday.

Penguins: Host Calgary on Saturday.

 

Douglas W. Day Promoted as President and CEO of St. Barnabas Health System

(Photo Provided with Release)

Fourth Chief Executive in 126-Year History Leads Expansion and Innovation
Across the Nonprofit’s Diversified Operations

GIBSONIA, PA — St. Barnabas Health System is pleased to announce the
appointment of Douglas W. Day as its new President and Chief Executive
Officer. Effective January 1, 2026, Mr. Day becomes just the fourth individual to
lead St. Barnabas Health System since its founding in 1900, marking the next
chapter in one of western Pennsylvania’s most respected retirement living,
healthcare and hospitality organizations.
A dedicated member of the St. Barnabas leadership for more than 40 years, Mr.
Day most recently served as Senior Vice President, a role he has held since
2003.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Day has been a driving force in advancing the
organization’s growth and diversification. He remains instrumental in the expansion
of St. Barnabas’ retirement communities and launched its hospitality division,
which now includes two premier golf resorts. He also provides strategic oversight
for land development initiatives and corporate information technology. Earlier
at St. Barnabas, Mr. Day’s responsibilities grew to include the multi-specialty
outpatient medical center and Human Resources following his start in
retirement admissions.
As President and CEO, Mr. Day, together with Senior Vice President J.D. Turco
and a highly experienced and long-tenured staff – an uncommon strength in
today’s business environment – will oversee a broad portfolio encompassing
retirement, clinical services, new construction, hospitality, golf resorts, charity care, retail enterprises, and broadcasting. Each of these areas represents a vital element of the system’s integrated mission.
Mr. Day succeeds former president William V. Day, who has served St. Barnabas
with distinction for 58 years. Mr. William Day will continue his involvement with the
organization and was recently named Chairman Emeritus by the Board of
Trustees in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and lasting legacy.
“The transition from Day to Day is a seamless one,” says Daniel S. Henderson,
Chairman of the St. Barnabas Health System Board of Trustees. “Together, the
Days represent nearly a century of combined leadership that has built St.
Barnabas into a financially sound, forward-thinking provider of retirement living,
healthcare, and charitable services.”
St. Barnabas Health System is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most diversified
nonprofit enterprises. The public-benefit nonprofit parent corporation was founded
in 1900 by humanitarian Gouverneur P. Hance. Subsequently, it was led by Paul
O.W. Hopkinson and William V. Day. St. Barnabas has grown into a diversified
community network with locations in Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties.
Today, its operations include:
 St. Barnabas Communities
 St. Barnabas Clinical Services
 St. Barnabas Charities
 St. Barnabas Hospitality Group
 St. Barnabas Broadcasting
 And several strategic subsidiaries that support its mission of care and
service
Under Douglas W. Day’s leadership, St. Barnabas will continue to honor its
founding mission while embracing innovation and growth across all areas of
operation.

Senator John Fetterman Releases Statement on Voting For the Venezuela War Powers Resolution

(File Photo of Senator John Fetterman)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release in Washington, D.C. today from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman (D-PA) joined 51 of his colleagues today in voting for Senate Joint Resolution 98, the Venezuela War Powers Resolution. Senator Fetterman recently released this following statement: “I believe the arrest of Maduro was a positive development for Venezuela and its people. I salute our incredible military for their precise execution. I voted AYE on this resolution to discharge it from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee so we can continue this important debate on the floor of the Senate.”

BVIU Details Cost, Scope of Project for New Horizon School; Beaver County Pledges $1 Million

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to a recent release from the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU) in Beaver County, The BVIU Board of Directors is expected to vote later this month on borrowing up to $15 million to ensure New Horizon School reopens in time for the 2026–27 school year. However, before the measure can move forward, each of the fourteen school district boards in Beaver County must first approve the proposal. The borrowing measure will be considered by the BVIU board at their scheduled regular meeting on January 28th, 2026. This followed a special session on Tuesday that took almost four hours and it focused on finalizing details related to the financing, scope and timeline of the project and included both superintendents from the school districts that jointly own New Horizon and BVIU board members. Beaver County Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp informed the board members of the BVIU during the meeting that $1 million will be contributed from Beaver County toward the remediation effort. Commissioner Chairman Camp has also attended public meetings on the project over the past year and BVIU expresses their gratitude to him and leadership in Beaver County for their support of the rehabilitation project for New Horizon School and their support for the school itself.

Two people hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after getting attacked by their own dog in Allegheny County

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) An investigation into an incident of two people getting attacked by their own dog in their Allegheny County home and suffering life-threatening injuries is ongoingAllegheny County 911 officials told WPXI that police and EMS were called to a home in the 5900 block of Meade Street in Elizabeth Township before around 9:30 a.m. yesterday. The victims were taken to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Police shot and killed the dog. Additionally, a neighbor has taken in another dog that was in the home. According to an Elizabeth Township official, the home was found to be in deplorable conditions. The Elizabeth Township Building Inspector later condemned the house and deemed it “unlivable” and “unsafe.” He told WPXI that the house was purchased recently by new owners and police state that the house is a rental property. 

Interstate 79 Single-lane Restrictions Continue in Allegheny County

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT is announcing that single-lane restrictions on Interstate 79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships in Allegheny County will continue today, weather permitting. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions of I-79 between the I-376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchange and approximately one-half mile north of the Route 60 Moon Run/Crafton (Exit 60 A/B) interchanges to allow crews to conduct pothole patching there.

Grant funds available to help Beaver County celebrate America’s 250th birthday

(File Photo of the Flag of the United States of America)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Funding is now available to help community organizations and municipalities in Beaver County to plan both projects and local events to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America in 2026. January 31st, 2026 is when grant applications are due for the Beaver County America250 Grant Program, which will offer funding in grants to projects that celebrate the birthday of the country through activities that will bring communities together, promote Beaver County in 2026, educate and inspire youth. The grant program is being coordinated by Tony Caltury, the director of Beaver County Recreation and Tourism, along with the America250 Beaver County Committee and the Beaver County board of Commissioners. According to Caltury: “We’re thrilled to launch this grant program at such a historic moment. This is an opportunity for every community in Beaver County to engage residents and visitors alike in meaningful experiences that honor our shared past and look forward to our collective future.” You can find out more information or apply for grants for this program by clicking here.

Representative Josh Kail Announces Re-Election Bid in 2026

(File Photo of State Representative Josh Kail)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) was excited when he announced on Beaver County Radio’s “Rappin with the Reps” this morning that he will be running for re-election in 2026. Kail expressed: “It’s been the honor of a life to represent Washington and Beaver Counties. I’m in the greatest district in the entire Commonwealth, and I’m looking forward to getting our message out this election season and talking to people, and hearing more and more as we’ve been doing the last number of years and being an event voice for this district in Harrisburg.” Representative Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) is also a local leader that is part of the work that Kail mentioned to help speak for the community at the state level.

Scam Alert: Aliquippa Police state scammers are posing as law enforcement demanding money from victims

(File Photo of the City of Aliquippa Police Department Building)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) According to a Facebook post from The City of Aliquippa Police Department yesterday, they are letting Beaver County residents know about a local scam in which “actors claiming to be Law Enforcement are contacting citizens and stating that they have an outstanding warrant, fine, or case and money must be paid to stay their arrest.” These scammers provide information about themselves and instruct the victims to stay on the phone and to urgently make a payment in either with cash, gift cards or by an online transfer. If you think that you are being scammed, do not send a payment or click any link from the scammers, because the City of Aliquippa Police Department confirms that law enforcement will never contact you to demand or negotiate money for any activity that is court related, and if you do get contacted stop all communications and contact your local law enforcement.