Author: Beaver County Radio

Woman hospitalized after getting rescued from a home in New Brighton that caught fire

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) A fire occurred in a house in New Brighton this morning which caused an unidentified woman to get flown to a hospital after she was rescued from that home. According to officials, the fire that occurred on Route 68 started in the center of the house this morning. Crews told WTAE that they were able to knock down flames fast and rescued the woman inside. It is unknown at this time what the condition of the woman who got injured in this fire is, but fire officials confirm that on the scene, CPR was performed on the woman before she was flown to the hospital. The investigation into this New Brighton house fire is being investigated by the Pennsylvania state fire marshal.

Glenn David Revelant (1955-2025)

Glenn David Revelant, 69, of Vanport, passed away on August 31st, 2025 at his residence. He was born in New Brighton on September 19th, 1955, a son of the late Nicholas Andrew and Myrtle Grace Avery Revelant. He is survived by his two sons, David Revelant and Jason Revelant, his brother, Daniel (Tammie) Revelant, his sister, Barbara (Gary) Gwin-Gleason, five grandchildren: Jayden Revelant, Rosella Laughlin, Bryce Revelant, Cayden Butler, and Beau Butler along with many nieces and nephews.

Glenn found solace in the world of television, specifically becoming an avid fan of the classic show, M*A*S*H*. In accordance with Glenn’s wishes, all services were private. Professional services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 1133 Church Street, Ambridge. Interment will be private at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

PennDOT Announces Design Plan for the I-376 Parkway East Squirrel Hill Interchange Project

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from PennDOT District 11, PennDOT District 11, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Association recently announced “Alternative F” as the preferred design to enter preliminary engineering for the I-376 (Parkway East) Squirrel Hill interchange project. This project is located between the Greenfield Bridge and Squirrel Hill Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County and the goal of this project is to make safety improved for 100,000 vehicles that travel each day there and to reduce crashes at that interchange that is existing there. The enhancement of access for pedestrians on the local streets and the enhancement of multimodal connectivity there will also be planned for this project. According to that same release from PennDOT District 11, here is some more information about the I-376 (Parkway East) Squirrel Hill interchange project:

Key changes of the I-376 Squirrel Hill interchange included in “Alternative F” are:

  • The relocation of the I-376 eastbound (outbound) on-ramp, providing more room to merge prior to the tunnel and the expectation of congestion mitigation on Beechwood Boulevard.
  • A longer I-376 eastbound (outbound) off-ramp, starting just west of Greenfield Bridge and passing under the newly relocated eastbound on-ramp. The ramp will conclude at a traffic light on Beechwood Boulevard, eliminating the existing weave condition between the current interchange ramps.
  • The I-376 westbound (inbound) on-ramp will be accessed from Forward Avenue only, where the existing on-ramp is located, at a new signalized intersection.
  • The I-376 westbound (inbound) off-ramp diverge point will be further west of the tunnel portal with a new bridge constructed over the Parkway, providing trucks and larger vehicles a safer exit ramp.
  • These and other preliminary changes can be viewed in the rendering of “Alternative F” on the project webpage.
  • Additional improvements will be made on the local roads surrounding the interchange, including a separate local lane for residences on Beechwood Boulevard near Forward Avenue, the implementation of a roundabout at the Monitor Street and Beechwood Boulevard intersection, and various signal upgrades.
  • Bicyclists and pedestrians can expect a new shared use path along Forward Avenue, replacing the existing sidewalk. FHWA has also conditionally approved a new shared use path connecting Forward Avenue to Saline Street adjacent to the westbound (inbound) I-376 on-ramp.
  • In coordination with PRT, the project will include the relocation of several bus stops to safer locations in the area.
  • The improvements included in the project aim to provide safer pedestrian crossings and safer access to proposed shared use paths. They also result in more reliable travel times through the roadway network. Partnered with the new geometry of the ramp configuration, traffic will slow down coming off the interstate, entering the neighborhood and create safer residential streets in the area.
  • As minor changes to the final design will continue throughout the preliminary engineering process, the public is encouraged to provide feedback through the project’s online comment form. Additional public meetings will be held throughout the design phase to discuss the progress of the project and gather additional feedback. Construction on this project is anticipated to begin in 2029 and conclude in 2032.

Fire occurs at Freedom Conway Recycling in Conway and goes to pile of tires and some vehicles

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Conway, PA) A fire occurred at Freedom Conway Recycling in Conway yesterday which spread to multiple vehicles and a pile of tires. Emergency responders worked to put out this fire on a car and worked to put out a fire on a pile of tires on the side of the Freedom Conway Recycling Building. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time.

Fire occurs at a home in Monaca which causes a big hole in the roof of that house

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) A fire caused a big hole to be on the roof of a Monaca home yesterday afternoon. The location of the home that caught on fire is within the 100 block of Oak Lane and according to Beaver County dispatchers, the fire broke out just after 3 p.m. yesterday. The dousing of fire spots was also done by firefighters during this fire. Both the cause of this fire and the injuries that came from this fire are unknown at this time.

Someone buys Powerball ticket in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania and wins $1 million in a recent Powerball drawing

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lower Merion Township, PA) Someone recently bought a Pennsylvania lottery ticket for Monday’s drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia at an Acme supermarket and won $1 million. According to Pennsylvania Lottery officials, that ticket matched all five white balls drawn on Monday, which were 8, 23, 25, 40 and 53. 5 was the number of the red Powerball for that drawing. This happened not long after a resident of Pennsylvania won $1 million on a Powerball ticket for Saturday’s Powerball drawing. According to Pennsylvania Lottery officials, a $1 million winning ticket was sold at a Turkey Hill store in Pequea Township of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The winning numbers that this person matched despite not matching the red Powerball 17 for Saturday’s drawing were 3, 18, 22, 27 and 33. According to the Powerball’s official website, the jackpot for the Powerball drawing today is estimated at $1.3 billion with a cash value of $589 million. It is unclear what part of Pennsylvania the first winner is from and it is unclear where the other winner is from at this time, but this second winner was in Pennsylvania when that person became a Powerball ticket winner.

Beaver County Coroner responds to recent crash along Route 30 in Hanover Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hanover Township, PA) A crash occurred in Hanover Township yesterday evening which caused the Beaver County Coroner, David J. Gabauer, to make an appearance. Beaver County dispatchers told WTAE that crews were called to the scene along Route 30 and Raccoon Park Road just before 7 p.m. yesterday following reports of a crash. Gabauer responded to the scene of this crash. Beaver County dispatch did not give any details of how the incident started. The cause of this crash and the number of vehicles that were involved in this incident are unknown at this time.

Joseph Carmen Alicantro, Sr. (1935-2025)

Joseph Carmen Alicandro Sr., 90, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on August 30th, 2025, in Providence Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of Beaver Falls. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey on May 31st, 1935, a son of the late Vincent and Rose Sedicino Alicandro.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Alicandro, a brother, Phillip Alicandro, a sister and brother in law, Lucy and Henry Mathlage, a brother in law, Edward Charlovich and a brother in law, Gino DiVecchio.He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Geraldine Ann “Gerry” Charlovich Alicandro, four daughters and two sons in law, Janice A. Alicandro of New Sewickley Township, Mary Lynn Alicandro of Rochester, Diane and John Everett, Carol and Robert Boyle, one son and daughter in law, Joseph C., Jr. and Desiree Alicandro, all of New Sewickley Township, four grandchildren: Megan (Joseph) Gregorini of Imperial, Pennsylvania, Colton Pander of Rochester, Senior Airmen Shane Everett and Mayson Everett of New Sewickley Township, one great grand daughter, Willow Ray Pander, one sister, Nancy DiVecchio of Monaca, two sisters in law, Joane Charlovich, Baden and Sandra Charlovich of Georgia, a brother in law, Robert Charlovich of Conway and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a retired electrician with the former Hydril Company of Rochester, and a retired maintenance supervisor with Pittsburgh Tubular Shaft Company of Rochester Township. He was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester, part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. He was also a member of the Big Knob AntiqueTractor and Equipment Association.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 5th from 3-7 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074.

The family of Joseph would like to thank Dr. Carl Sestito, the staff of Pinnacle Hospice and the 3rd floor staff of Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care of their husband and father.

Garry A. “Shorty” Johnston (1961-2025)

Garry  A. “Shorty” Johnston, 63, of Darlington, passed away at camp in Green Township, Pennsylvania on August 31st, 2025. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father in law, Paul and Corinne, his sister, Patty, his brother, Tom and his brother-in-law, Dick. He was born in Beaver Falls on November 10th, 1961, a son of the late Jack E. and Virginia M. (Boring) Johnston. He was the beloved husband to Linda (Schwartz) for 38 years. Together, they built a family rooted in laughter and endless love. He was a proud father to Melissa (Brian) Koah, Mike (Jess) Johnston, and Lyndsay (Mark) Kreshon, and a constant source of strength and guidance in their lives. He is also survived by his brothers, Butch (Judy) and Larry (Beth) and sister, Diana (John) Ott, his seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and many friends, who will carry on his memory with stories that bring smiles as much as tears. Garry was born and raised with a big heart and an even bigger smile and he lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and his passions. He found joy outdoors as a member of the Beaver Falls Sportsman’s Association. Recently, he poured his energy into restoring his dream car: a 1965 Dodge Coronet. The project, done side-by-side with his children and family, was more than just a car; it was the symbol of his patience, determination, and a way to bring those he loved together. Those who knew him will remember his quick wit, wisdom, and the way he could turn ordinary moments into cherished memories. His presence was larger than life and absence leaves an irreplaceable hole in the heart of those who loved him.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 5th from 1-3 P.M. and from 4 P.M. until the time of a service at 6 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 who was in charge of his arrangements and where the family of Garry has asked that monetary donations be donated to to be sent to a charity of their choice at a later date.

Man from Sharon, Pennsylvania crashes his motorcycle in Wilmington Township of Lawrence County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle report that a man from Sharon, Pennsylvania caused a single-vehicle crash after he crashed his motorcycle on Saturday in Wilmington Township of Lawrence County. Fifty-four-year-old Michael Brakeman crashed near 277 State Route 18 in Lawrence County when he got thrown from the motorcycle that he was operating. Brakeman also did not have a helmet on at the time of the crash. According to police, Brakeman got flown from the scene to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio for a suspected serious injury and the New Wilmington Police Department, the New Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department, NOGA EMS, Medevac EMS and STAT Medevac assisted on the scene of the crash that Brakeman caused.