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Former NFL player Terelle Pryor sued over crash he caused in the South Side Flats area of Pittsburgh

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Jacob Dumont/NAN Media), Caption for Photo: Terrelle Pryor, a former Pittsburgh-area football star who played in the NFL, faces potential legal trouble over his involvement in a near-fatal car crash on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats.

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) After causing a crash in the South Side Flats area of Pittsburgh on May 31st, 2025, former NFL player Terrelle Pryor is now being sued. Three people that were injured in that crash, which occurred on East Carson Street, filed two lawsuits against Pryor, alleging he was speeding when he ran a red light and crashed his Tesla Cybertruck into another car that was trying to turn into the GetGo at the intersection of 33rd Street. Pryor was uninjured, but according to court paperwork, Pryor “violently struck” the Nissan Rogue, flipping it and pinning it against the traffic light post. The lawsuits note that the three people in that car inside the Nissan were hurt, but Pryor did not get injured. No charges have been filed against the former standout football player who played for Jeanette High School, Ohio State University and nine different NFL teams.

Male City of Pittsburgh employee charged for stealing over $22,000 from one of his clients through Venmo

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police state that a City of Pittsburgh employee is responsible for scamming over $22,000 from a woman. A handyman named Timothy Terlecki is now facing charges after investigators confirm he was stealing from one of his clients. The victim, who lives in Hazelwood, had Terlecki work on her home in January and wanted to pay him via Venmo. She told Terlecki she was “computer illiterate,” but court documents show that Terlecki stole $22,800 by Venmoing money from her account to himself over the summer.

Shapiro Administration Announces First-Ever School District Pilot Program to Increase Access to Learner’s Permit Testing

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Tioga, PA) According to a release from PennDOT, PennDOT, along with the Northern Tioga School District and local officials recently announced a new PennDOT-led pilot project at Williamson High School in Tioga that allows students to take their learner’s permit knowledge test at school instead of going to a driver’s license center. This initiative for pilots exemplifies the commitment that the Shapiro Administration has towards government services that are both accessible and people-focused. The program will be piloted, lasting for a period of two years, at Williamson High School and Cowanesque High School in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. 

PUC Advances Plan to Balance Data Center Growth and Consumer Protection

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, (PUC), they voted 3-2 yesterday to advance its ongoing review of large-load growth including hyperscale data centers. This will help by a Tentative Order being issued proposing a model tariff statewide in Pennsylvania to guide how large electric customers both connect to the grid and responsibly share costs. According to that same release from the PUC, here is some more information about this tentative order:

Background

  • In March 2025, the Commission launched a proceeding to examine the grid impacts of data-center growth and other high-demand electric users, followed by a hearing in April 2025 that brought together utilities, consumer advocates, industry stakeholders, and members of the public.
  • The Tentative Order adopted today reflects that input and outlines a model approach that utilities can use to help ensure timely, transparent, and fair interconnection of large loads, while protecting existing ratepayers and preserving long-term system reliability.

Highlights of the Tentative Order

  • Defines large-load customers and aligns Pennsylvania’s approach with emerging practices across the PJM region.
  • Strengthens protections for existing customers through cost-causation measures — including contributions-in-aid-of-construction, tiered collateral, and minimum contract terms.
  • Encourages large-load customers to contribute toward programs that support low-income customers.
  • Encourages faster, more transparent interconnections through clustered study timelines, optional independent studies, and limited customer-built upgrades meeting utility standards.
  • Incentivizes flexibility by providing rate options for customers willing to accept interruptible or flexible service during peak system demand.
  • Invites public feedback to refine these guidelines before a final order is issued.

How to Comment

The Tentative Order will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, triggering a 30-day public comment period. Interested parties may file comments as follows:

  • By mail:
    Secretary, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
    Commonwealth Keystone Building, Second Floor
    400 North Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17120
  • Courtesy copy:
    Please email a Word-formatted version of comments to

pc-puc-tus-energy@pagov.onmicrosoft.com (attachments ≤ 3MB).

Note: Reply comments will not be permitted.

  • A copy of the full Tentative Order along with other information related to the PUC’s study of issues related to large-load customers is available in the PUC public docket for this case: M-2025-3054271

Filomena “Fanny” (Rivetti) Toppetta (1934-2025)

Filomena “Fanny” (Rivetti) Toppetta, a lifelong resident of Aliquippa, passed away on November 5th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on March 25th, 1934, the daughter of the late Luigi and Isabella (Adduci) Rivetti. In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, Gennarino “Gino” Toppetta, her brother and sister-in-law, Patsy and Elde Rivetti, their son, Michael Rivetti and her sister and brother-in-law, Florence “Babe” and Frank Ross, preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted children: Augie Toppetta, Elizabeth (Mark) Keirs, John Toppetta, Marie Toppetta, Nancy Toppetta, and Steven Toppetta. She was a loving Nonna to her grandchildren: Rachel, Louis, Vincent (Rebecca), Jonathan (Leann), Katherine, Alexandra, Dominic, Gabrielle, Emmanuel, and Julian. She was also blessed with six cherished great-grandchildren: Emma Sue, Canaan, Eleanor, Anna Lou, Joshua, and Logan. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Rosalind Rivetti, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Filomena lived a life filled with faith, family, and service. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Church and St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, where she found great joy singing in the choir and sharing her voice in praise and worship. In addition, she was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mother’s. Her life reflected her steadfast faith and her deep love for the Lord Jesus and her special devotions to the Blessed Mother and Saint Padre Pio. She was happiest in her kitchen, where she lovingly prepared meals for her family, especially her famous chicken noodle soup, a dish loved by all those who gathered around her table. Her home was always open, her smile welcoming, and her heart generous beyond measure.

Her legacy of love, faith, and family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her warm smile, generous spirit, and unshakable devotion to God have left an indelible mark on all those she touched.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St. Titus Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa on Friday, November 7th at 11 A.M. Private interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church to honor and celebrate a life of faith well lived and a heart well loved.

In honoring Filomena’s love of animals the family suggests that donations, if desired be made in her memory to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Filomena “Fanny” (Rivetti) Toppetta please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

McKees Rocks man arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release yesterday that forty-seven-year-old Richard Fisher of McKees Rocks was arrested on the early morning of October 13th, 2025 for driving under the influence of drugs in Aliquippa that morning. Fisher was caught by police on the 1200 block of Constitution Boulevard at 1:21 a.m.

Aliquippa teen sentenced for killing another teen in Aliquippa in 2023

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Nineteen-year-old Lamar Seymour of Aliquippa was sentenced yesterday to spend nineteen to forty years in jail for killing a fifteen-year-old boy in Aliquippa on July 8th, 2023. Seymour shot the teen, which ended up killing him that day as the victim was leaving a party near Knoll and Main roads in Aliquippa. Both Seymour and the victim were students at Aliquippa High School at the time of the murder and Seymour pleaded guilty to third-degree homicide on September 5th, 2025 in the case in exchange for some other charges being withdrawn.

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

(AP) Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday.

Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held pending extradition to Miami, Vega said.

It was unclear why Brown was taken to New Jersey first or how long he had been in Dubai, although he has posted several times on social media over the past few months from there.

According to an arrest warrant detailing the May 16 shooting, Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after the boxing match and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators one of the bullets grazed his neck.

It was unclear from court documents whether Brown has an attorney. It also was not immediately known when Brown might be returned to Miami.

A second-degree attempted murder charge carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine in the event of a conviction.

Brown, who spent 12 years in the NFL, was an All-Pro wide receiver who last played in 2021 for Tampa Bay but spent most of his career with Pittsburgh. For his career, Brown had 928 receptions for more than 12,000 yards and 83 touchdowns.

Brown has dealt with several legal problems over the years. He previously had been accused of battery of a moving truck driver, several domestic violence charges, failure to pay child support and other incidents. During a 2021 game with Tampa Bay against the New York Jets, Brown took off his jersey, shoulder pads and gloves and ran off the field, leading to his release by the Buccaneers and effectively ending his football career.

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) gets a rebound under Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night.

The 39-year-old Crosby’s two first-period power-play goals boosted his season total to an NHL-best 11. Rust’s fifth of the season helped the Penguins avoid a second straight collapse. Anthony Mantha picked up his seventh of the year for Pittsburgh. Connor Dewar added an empty-net goal in the final minutes.

Rookie Ben Kindel collected the first two assists of his young career for the Penguins. Arturs Silovs made 28 saves as Pittsburgh stopped a two-game skid.

Ovechkin fueled a second-period rally by collecting a pair of assists the night after becoming the first player to reach the 900-goal plateau.

Ryan Strome, Tom Wilson and Rasmus Sandin scored for the Capitals, but the 99th all-time meeting between longtime rivals Crosby and Ovechkin ended with the surprising Penguins maintaining their composure after blowing a three-goal lead.

Pittsburgh has been an early-season surprise under first-year coach Dan Muse, though the Penguins’ hot start hit a bump on Monday when two dominant periods in Toronto morphed into a third-period meltdown in which the Maple Leafs ripped off four straight goals to pull off a stunner.

Not this time. Pittsburgh’s second-ranked power play scored three times, including a pair by Crosby in the first.

Pittsburgh appeared to be in firm control when Mantha pushed Pittsburgh’s lead to 3-0 just over 2 minutes into the second.

Washington responded by scoring three times, the last a nifty shot from his knees by Tom Wilson that tied the game 5 seconds before the horn sounded to end the period.

The Penguins steadied themselves, and Rust put them ahead to stay with a pretty redirect off a cross-ice feed from Evgeni Malkin.

Up next

Capitals: Travel to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Penguins: Visit New Jersey on Saturday.

United Way awarded $40,000 in grants; donations available to feed Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The United Way of Beaver County has been recently awarded $40,000 in Matching Grants to help food pantries in Beaver County keep up with the rise in need that has been overwhelming. As of now, that company has already raised a total of $8,000 toward this match, but they need your help. You can donate to the United Way of Beaver County to help them match the $40,000 by going to the website below:

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