Author: Beaver County Radio

A fire causes smoke to go in the roof of a house in Beaver

(Photo Courtesy of Gavin Thunberg)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department and their first alarm went to a house in Beaver at around 8 a.m. this morning because of a caller that reported a fire in the roof of it. This incident occurred at an address in the area of 4th Street and Market Street. Assistance from three local fire departments, Medic Rescue Ambulance Service and Beaver Borough Police Department helped the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department and their first alarm extinguish this fire and the units returned to their posts at around 9 a.m.

Two-vehicle crash where one driver hits a deer occurs in Center Township

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release today that a two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday evening in Center Township. Forty-four-year-old Louis Klinsky of Beaver Falls and fifty-three-year-old Shalena Lindsey of Beaver were both driving on I-376 West near exit ramp 42 at 7:12 p.m. and then Klinsky hit a deer that was on the roadway with his vehicle and this made his vehicle disabled. After Klinsky stepped out of his vehicle because of smoke in its cabin, his vehicle coasted backwards down the hill traveling east in the westbound lane into traffic that was oncoming and it hit the vehicle of Lindsey in the left lane, which caused minor damage to Lindsey’s vehicle. Klinsky was transported to Beaver Valley Medical Center for a suspected serious injury.

Washington and Jefferson defeats Geneva College to spoil Geneva head coach Geno Demarco’s final home game

(File Photo of Reeves Field in Beaver Falls)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) Washington and Jefferson University defeated Geneva College 49-7 on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Falls to spoil the final home game for Geneva College head football coach Geno DeMarco. DeMarco is the longest tenured college football coach at any level who is currently in his 33rd season and will step down after this season. Geneva had a lackluster offense in this game with -21 rushing yards and only 288 passing yards compared to Washington and Jefferson’s 104 rushing yards and 399 passing yards. Geneva drops to a record of 5-4 overall and 5-2 in their Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) conference record this season, while Washington and Jefferson clinched the PAC title with the victory with a 7-2 record overall and a perfect PAC conference record this season at 7-0. Geneva’s college football team will finish their season on the road and will take on Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Carol Ann Tempest (Passed on November 2nd, 2025)

Carol Ann Tempest, 81, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was raised in Monaca, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Alberta and Carl Bechtel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Bechtel, Jr., and her husband, Harold Masters. She is survived by her son, Ron Tempest, Jr. (Kendra), her stepdaughter, Amy Buchanan, her grandchildren, Travis Buchanan and Brandon Buchanan, her beloved cousins, Nell Rittle (Todd Havekotte), Katy Rittle (Jason Boyd), and Paul Petroski (Cindy) and their children.

Carol married Ron Tempest, Sr., in 1961, and together they began their journey at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where their son, Ron Jr. was born. After three years, they returned to Monaca, where Carol built a life rooted in family, friendship, and service. Throughout her career, she worked in various customer service roles, always bringing warmth and kindness to those she encountered. In 2005, she married Harold Masters, and together they shared a love of travel and adventure, especially visiting casinos across the country. Her favorite destinations included Palm Springs, Myrtle Beach, and Punta Cana. She had a passion for gardening, holiday decorating, cooking, gambling and playing cards with her friends. Her home was always filled with laughter, warmth, and the comforting aroma of a home-cooked meal. She adored her rescue dogs, Molly and Sasha, who brought her endless joy and companionship. She was a beautiful and loving mother who always encouraged those around her to live their best lives. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and friends, who will remember her for her generosity, her vibrant spirit, and the joy she brought to every room.

A life celebration will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 in honor of Carol’s love for animals.

Senator John Fetterman Makes Statement on Vote to End Government Shutdown

(File Photo of Senator John Fetterman)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman (D-PA) voted with 59 of his Senate colleagues in Washington D.C. yesterday to break the filibuster and advance H.R.5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. The following statement was also recently released by Fetterman: 

“After 40 days as a consistent voice against shutting our government down, I voted YES for the 15th time to REOPEN. I’m sorry to our military, SNAP recipients, gov workers, and Capitol Police who haven’t been paid in weeks. It should’ve never come to this. This was a failure.” 

Indoor pickleball area “Pittckleball,” now open at the Beaver Valley Mall

(Photo Courtesy of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr., Posted on Facebook on November 8th, 2025)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) The Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca now has a new area for people to play pickleball with indoor pickleball courts. A ribbon cutting and demo day was held on Friday for the establishment named Pittckleball there. Pittckleball’s services include pickleball courts indoors, a spa, table tennis and more, as well as a wide range of packages and beginner classes for both recreation and wellness.

Woman in custody after man gets stabbed in the rear during a fight over noise levels in a Pittsburgh apartment

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: police car lights at night in city with selective focus and bokeh background blur, Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images/iStockphoto/z1b)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man was taken to a hospital in stable condition after he was stabbed in the rear in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh late on Saturday night. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, just after 11 p.m. that night, police were called to Rhine Place for reports of a fight.An early investigation shows that the male victim and a woman were arguing with another man in their apartment buildingover the noise levels there andthat led to a physical altercation which continued into a residence. The woman pulled out a gun and threatened the man who was not hurt and another woman stabbed the man in the rear. The woman who pulled the gun out was taken into custody and is in the Allegheny County Jail. More charges are expected and the investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Jessica “Jessie” M. Condon (1995-2025)

Jessica “Jessie” M. Condon, 30, passed away on November 4th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 23rd, 1995, a daughter of Jennifer and Jon Richardson. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Jane Moore, her maternal grandparents, Diane and Gary Condon, her niece, Gretchen Matthews, Amy and Dave Kaczorowski and Michele Condon; as well as her cousins: Nick, Justin, Chelsea, Rowan, Riley, Tyler, Ella and Connor; along with her McGuire Memorial family. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Gary.

Jessie was known by all who loved her as a bright light, very strong, fearless, and full of life. She had a warrior’s spirit and faced every challenge with courage and determination. She had a gift for making friends, and her warm, happy personality drew people in instantly. Jessie loved to laugh and make others laugh. Her spunky sense of humor and signature eye roll were just a few of the things that made her so unforgettable. To know her was to know true joy, kindness, and strength. Her beautiful energy will live on in the hearts of those who loved her most.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st, from 12 noon until the time of memorial mass at 1 p.m. at McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.

Investigation continues into reported attempted robbery near the University of Pittsburgh’s campus involving two suspects

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) An investigation is currently occurring after a reported attempted robbery near Pitt’s campus happened early yesterday morning. According to the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, around 2:10 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Atwood Street, two men approached people and “aggressively asked for money.” Both suspects then ran towards Bates Street without taking any money. No one was injured. Pitt police describe one suspect as a heavy-set Black man wearing a white mask, black hoodie, black Adidas pants with white stripes, and white and gold Asics shoes. They describe the other suspect as a thin-built Black man wearing a black mask, black hoodie, jeans, gray shoes and a brown cross-body bag. If you have any information about this incident, you can call 412-624-2121 and reference report 25-03644, or 412-422-6520 and reference report 25-172936.

Two fires occur at the same New Castle home on two separate days and one destroys it

(File Photo of a Fire Background)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) New Castle police are currently investigating two fires on two separate days that occurred at the same house in New Castle, and the second one destroyed it. Lawrence County dispatchers confirmed to WTAE that around 10:30 p.m. Friday, they were called to a home within the 900 block of Harrison Street for reports of a small fire. Dispatchers confirm that this fire was put out and contained quickly. However, crews returned to the same house around midnight yesterday morning after reports of another fire. Officials state that the fire yesterday nearly made the home a complete loss. Nobody was injured.