Author: Beaver County Radio

Lane restrictions occurring on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Robinson and Neville Townships and Glenfield Borough, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Alleghney County, PA) PennDOT announced that tonight through Monday, August 11th, weather permitting. lane restrictions on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Robinson and Neville townships and Glenfield Borough in Allegheny County will occur. From 7 p.m. Friday night continuously through 5 a.m. Monday morning, northbound Interstate 79 will be reduced to one lane of traffic on the Neville Island Bridge between the Route 51/Coraopolis/McKees Rocks (Exit 64) and the Route 65/Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66) interchanges. Staying open will be the on-ramp from Grand Avenue to northbound I-79 and the off-ramp to Route 65/Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66). Bridge deck repairs will be conducted by crews from Lindy Paving. Something that will not be impacted by this work is Southbound I-79. From 7 p.m. tonight through 3 p.m. Saturday, Grand Avenue will be reduced to a single-lane of bi-directional traffic tomorrow between the Interstate 79 on- and off-ramps. Westbound Grand Avenue traffic that is going westbound will be shifted into an eastbound lane through the work zone.

Allegheny County corrections officer fired from his position after making a viral video including racial slurs and posting it on scial media

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This Oct. 17, 2023 file photo shows the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint after five inmates alleged that the Pennsylvania facility treats those with mental illness unfairly, under proposed settlement filed Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County officials confirmed on Thursday that Allegheny County Jail Corrections Officer Brian Davis has been fired because he used racial slurs in a viral video that he made. Davis held a baseball bat in this video that had barbed wire wrapped around it that said “the racist word that starts with n, beater” written on it. Davis worked in intake for five years at the Allegheny County Jail and got suspended from that position in July of 2025 for this video that was posted on social media.

Two police officers injured after responding to a shots fired call in Susquehanna County; police kill shooter and shooter kills female victim

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Suqsuehanna County, PA) Two people have died and two police officers got injured after being connected to a shots fired call in Susquehanna County that occurred yesterday. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins III were each shot twice and airlifted to hospitals but are in stable condition. Those two responded to a call of shots fired and got ambushed by a shooter near the town of Thompson on State Route 171. Sixty-one-year-old Carmine Faino killed fifty-seven-year-old Lori Wasko after shooting her outside her home. Police confirm that Faino was shot and killed by police and that there is no public threat following this incident. 

Pittsburgh man arrested and charged for robbing $5,000 from the First National Bank in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man got arrested and got charged for robbing the First National Bank in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh yesterday. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers were called to the bank along Liberty Avenue around 11:30 a.m. yesterday for a reported bank robbery. Aaron Roth of Pittsburgh stole $5,000 but was arrested after he was in a suit and told a bank teller to give him the money and that he had a gun. Court records also confirm that Roth robbed $500 from a Chase Bank in Shadyside in April of 2025 and he was arrested and freed on a bond that was non-monetary.  

Daniel J. Murdoch (Passed on August 6th, 2025)

Daniel J. Murdoch, 76, of Rochester passed away peacefully at his residence in Rochester on August 6th, 2025.

He was born in Monaca, a son of the late Archibald and Marcella (Booth) Murdoch, whose lineage intriguingly traced back to John Wilkes Booth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Archibald and Mark Murdoch. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 38 years, Rose Mary Bosco Murdoch, three daughters, Sandra (Scott) Nail, Danielle (Gary) Whoric and Laurel (Steve) Michele and two stepsons, Robert Allen Kruise and Keith Christopher Kruise. He was also the grandfather of fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Susan (Jack) Niedergal, Michael (Monica) Murdoch, and Kevin Murdoch.

Before his career, Daniel attended Monaca High School and demonstrating his commitment to service, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning to civilian life, he embarked on a career as a MetLife representative, where he dedicated over 20 years of service.

His passion for life extended well beyond his professional endeavors. He was a devoted President of the Search 1 Rescue Team of Beaver County who made significant contributions to the safety and well-being of his community. He was also an outdoorsman at heart who loved to fish, camp and hunt in Cook’s Forest.

His service to others continued through his active membership in the Rochester VFW Post 128 and the American Legion Post 19 in New Brighton. Dan’s involvement in these organizations reflected his unwavering patriotism and his desire to connect with fellow veterans.

A Celebration of Life service will be held with military honors with date and time to be announced at a later date at the Rochester V F W Post 128, 179 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired in Daniel’s memory to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Shirley Ellen (Snyder) Boles (1930-2025)

Shirley Ellen (Snyder) Boles, 94, formerly of Beaver, passed away on August 4th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver.She was born in Monaca on October 24th, 1930, a daughter of the late Edison John and Dorothy Dale (Henry) Snyder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Boles; her two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Mathesius; her son, Robert (Mary Lisa) Boles; her five grandchildren, Erik Mathesius, Katie Boles, Robby Boles, Sarah Boles, Emily Boles; and two great-grandchildren, Millie and Reid (RJ).

Shirley was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Boardman, Ohio. She was an active member of the Mahoning County Amateur Radio Association where she held an extra class license as a Ham Radio Operator. She was an avid golfer and loved to dance. She was also a part of the Stone Croft Christian Woman’s Club who met at The Fez monthly. She dedicated much of her life to helping others.

Services for Shirley were private. The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 340 Third Street Beaver, was honored to care for Shirley and her family during this most difficult time.

Charlotte F. Fausti (1932-2025)

Charlotte F. Fausti, 93, of Conway, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025. She was born on January 1st, 1932, a daughter of the late Maurice Brown and Charlotte Whinery and was lovingly raised by her late stepfather, Clarence Whinery. In addition to her parents and stepfather, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace C. Fausti, her brother, Maurice Brown Jr., her sister-in-law, Gerry Brown and his son-in-law, Dave Conroy. She is survived by her children, Christopher Fausti, Terry (Sheryl) Fausti and Jacqueline Conroy, her sister, Margaret Whinery, her grandchildren, David Conroy, Laura Fausti and Douglas (Stephanie) Fausti and her great-grandchildren, Bradley Conroy, Aubrey Fausti and Olivia Fausti.

Charlotte worked at Stangl’s Bakery in Ambridge before joining Bell Telephone as a phone operator. She was a devoted member of the former Our Lady of Peace Church in Beaver County. She was also active in the Christian Mothers group. She shared a close friendship with a group of seven dear friends, with whom she regularly played pinochle, bunco and bingo. Charlotte also enjoyed bowling and cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

All services will be private and services and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Lane restrictions and work for both utility and road restoration will occur on Route 65 in Avalon Borough, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Avalon Borough, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning Monday through Saturday, August 11th-August 16th weather permitting, lane restrictions on Route 65 in Avalon Borough will occur. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from August 11th through August 16th, single lane restrictions will occur as needed on Route 65 in both directions between Fisk Avenue and South Ohio Street. Roadway restoration work will be conducted by crews from Team Fishel.

Inspections activities will occur on the Beaver-Rochester bridge weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning Monday through Thursday, August 11th-August 14th weather permitting, inspections activities will occur on the Beaver-Rochester bridge. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day from August 11th through August 14th, lane restrictions will occur on this bridge which carries Route 51 over the Beaver River in Rochester and Bridgewater boroughs. Bridge inspection work will be conducted by crews from Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Company and motorists will be assisted through this zone of work by flaggers.

I-376 Parkway East closures occurring this weekend if weather permits

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT announced that I-376 Parkway East will be closed if weather permits this Saturday night through Monday morning between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange. During the closure of this interchange, PennDOT confirms that an overhead sign will be replaced and demolished. From 9 p.m. on Saturday until 5 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will experience detours on this interchange on Exit 77. According to PennDOT and WTAE, here are some detours and more information about the closures happening on I-376 Parkway East:

POSTED DETOURS 

Westbound traffic (inbound toward Pittsburgh) 

  • Get off the parkway at Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B) 
  • Continue onto Route 8 (Ardmore Boulevard) 
  • Bear left to continue on Route 8 (Penn Avenue) 
  • Turn left onto Fifth Avenue 
  • Bear left onto the ramp toward westbound I-376 to Boulevard of the Allies 
  • From Boulevard of the Allies (Route 885), take the ramp to West I-376 toward Downtown 
  • End detour 

Eastbound traffic (outbound from Pittsburgh) 

  • Exit at Forbes Avenue/Oakland (Exit 72A) 
  • Continue straight onto Forbes Avenue 
  • Turn left onto Bellefield Avenue 
  • Right onto Fifth Avenue 
  • Right onto Penn Avenue 
  • Bear right onto Route 8 (Ardmore Boulevard) 
  • Take the ramp to I-376/Pittsburgh/Monroeville 
  • Stay right onto the ramp to eastbound I-376 
  • End detour 

EXITS STAYING OPEN 

PennDOT says Exit 74 (Squirrel Hill/Homestead) will remain open during the parkway closure. 

Westbound drivers can use the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange, but traffic will be down to one lane in that area. 

ALTERNATE ROUTES 

PennDOT suggests avoiding the Parkway East altogether if possible and using an alternate route, such as Route 837 or Route 28.
 

LANE RESTRICTIONS 

On Saturday, August 9th, eastbound I-376 will be only one lane from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. between Churchill (Exit 79B) and the PA Turnpike (Exit 85) for base repairs. 

Additionally, the Rodi Road on-ramp to eastbound I-376 will be completely closed from 7 p.m. tonight to 9 p.m. Saturday for milling and paving. 

Rodi Road Detour: 

From Rodi Road 

  • Turn right onto Business Route 22 (William Penn Highway)
  • Continue straight onto westbound I-376
  • Bear left to take the Churchill (Exit 79B) exit
  • Turn left onto Beulah Road
  • Turn left onto Churchill Road
  • Turn left onto the ramp for eastbound I-376
  • End detour

If the work is completed early, lane restrictions will be removed.