NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who authorities say was driving his pickup truck at 101 mph while under the influence of marijuana when he struck and killed a man riding a lawn tractor says he made a “huge mistake.” A judge in Montgomery County on Wednesday sentenced Christopher Bailey to 1½ to 7½ years in prison. The 21-year-old had pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence of a controlled substance in the 2017 crash that claimed the life of 70-year-old Randall Wampole.

(Photo posted with permission from the Beaver Falls Police Department)

BREAKING NEWS: Beaver Falls police are investigating a double shooting that occurred in the city late last night. There is a wanted suspect, but he is not in policy custody. Beaver County Radio News Intern Christina Sainovich has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Christina’s report…

(Photo used with permission from the Beaver Falls Fire Department)

Beaver Falls’ water rescue team saved a baby deer from the intense floods that affected the county. The Beaver Falls Fire Department posted pictures of the fawn on Facebook. Beaver Falls Fire Chief Mark Stowe tells Beaver County Radio News  that it was one of first responders’ many saves as they continue rescue operations…

Stowe says this rescue was part of many that started throughout the area after a wave of severe weather…

The department said they started water rescues at 6 a.m. yesterday.

The Giant Eagle supermarket chain is considering a ban on plastic bags. It would follow in the footsteps of other supermarkets and businesses doing away with plastic bags, straws, and other items as a way to eliminate waste. Over the next few weeks and months, Giant Eagle and Shop ‘n Save will push paper bags over plastic and make a permanent decision depending on how it goes.

SOME GOOD NEWS CAME OUT OF THE BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION YESTERDAY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

North Versailles police have warned residents about a black bear sighting in the area.
According to police, the bear was recently seen in the wooded area behind the fire department. Police said residents of the Green Valley area should take caution.
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission is aware. Police tell residents they should not leave food outside as it can attract the bear.

THE BEAVER COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING APRISE TEAM HAS RECEIVED AN AWARD. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

New Castle City Police were called late last night to a plaza parking lot on Butler Avenue where they found two people shot. Two people were found with gunshots wounds inside a car parked at the plaza where Save-a-Lot is located. The car was parked in front of First Choice Credit Union. Police think the victims were shot somewhere else and drove to the plaza. The victims have not been identified and officers did not say how badly they were hurt. No suspects have been named.

PennDOT District 11 is announcing geotechnical drilling is underway on Bennets Run Road (Route 588) in North Sewickley Township. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Bennets Run Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Wednesday, June 5 between River Road and 7^th Street as crews drill borings for a future project.

PennDOT is advising motorists that the following state routes in Beaver County are closed or restricted at this time:

• Route 588 from Hartzell School Road to Pine Run Road in Marion Township closed due to flooding
• Route 1019 (Brush Creek Road) from Route 68 to Route 588 in Marion and New Sewickley townships closed due to flooding
• Route 1008 (Soap Run Road) in Franklin Township closed due to flooding
• Route 2006 (Lovi Road) in New Sewickley Township closed due to slide
• Route 68 lane restrictions in Midland Borough
• Route 2003 (Hoenig Road) in Economy Borough closed due to flooding
• Route 1029 (Dogwood Drive) in Daugherty and North Sewickley townships closed due to flooding
• Route 4034 (Wolf Run Road) in Industry Borough closed due to flooding