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Summer Sustainability Institute program from RiverWise coming to Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to an announcement from RiverWise, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 1st to August 6th, their Summer Sustainability Institute program will take place in Beaver County. At 10 a.m. each day, students in high school will learn about how to make communities in Beaver County sustainable. Students that finish the program will earn a completion certificate, a letter of recommendation, and a stipend of $250. You can register online at the link below:

Click here to register: The Summer Sustainability Institute

 

Expansion project underway on the Beaver River Bridge and is over halfway done

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Construction is occurring on the Beaver River Bridge, and a project there worth nearly $300 million is over halfway done. The travel expansion will go to six lanes on the bridge and workers from the Pennsylvania Turnpike are about 55% complete with the project. A new interchange will also be created to go into Big Beaver from I-76. One side of the bridge will be expected to have drivers on it in late 2026 and both sides will have them in early 2027.

Legislation passed by Pennsylvania House which forbids businesses from fee charging for providing statements of paper accounts

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from State Representative Arvind Venkat’s office, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation yesterday to forbid businesses from charging more fees for providing paper account statements. Venkat and State Representatives Rob Matzie and Tom Mehaffie introduced the bill. The bill has a provision, so long as those who get paper statements do not get a penalty,to let businesses give incentives or discounts to those who voluntarily choose electronic statements. The State Senate will now consider the legislation after getting passed by the Pennsylvania House.

Woman who drove a van crashes into Allegheny Health Network building in Cranberry Township and injures herself and five others

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) An Allegheny Health Network building in Cranberry Township was crashed into on Tuesday by a woman who drove in a van and six people now have minor injuries as a result of the crash. The AHN Orthopedic Office on Route 19 was hit and according to Allegheny Health Network, the building had no structural damage afterwards. The unidentified driver hit the building and injured five people that were in the waiting room. WPXI was told that the driver suffered from a medical emergency.

Pollution in Pennsylvania worsens amid ongoing clean-vehicle policy debate

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(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Air pollution in Pennsylvania is getting worse, according to a new report that cites transportation emissions as the primary culprit. The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report ranks Pittsburgh, Weirton, West Virginia, and Steubenville, Ohio 12th worst in the nation for year-round particle pollution. Cars and light trucks are a major source of air pollution in Pennsylvania. Laura Kate Bender with the American Lung Association explains the dangers and says Pennsylvania is a challenging place to live with asthma. While most people like the concept of cleaner vehicles, some including the American Petroleum Institute argue that strict mandates limit consumer choice and strain the power grid. They emphasize the need for fossil fuel-powered vehicles in sectors such as long-haul trucking, where E.V. options are limited.

Pittsburgh Pirates employee who was suspended for fighting with a fan will not face filed criminal charges, according to authorities

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to authorities on Tuesday, no criminal charges will be filed against the Pittsburgh Pirates employee who got suspended from a fight with a fan after the Pirates’ game on Sunday. Sources told KDKA the fight began when the fan and his friend allegedly started harassing a woman who worked at a concession stand. Punches were thrown and the employee hit the fan with his belt after the fan spit on him. Pittsburgh police were also not involved to press charges.

Phone scam going around in which scammer pretends to be Beaver County Sheriff’s office captain to steal money and personal information

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to a release from the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office, a phone scam is going around that the office answered in which a scammer identified himself as Captain Jay Alstadt. That person also told the office that someone did not go to jury duty and had warrants because of it. Scammers try to make you give personal information to pay them, so the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office advises to not give out that information or to contact them at 724-770-4602.

New base camp for Duquesne Light Company crews is created

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Duquesne Light Company has now made a new base camp for crews that work for the company after working through the Western Pennsylvania storms that caused power outages last Tuesday. The camp is located on the North Side of Pittsburgh on the Woods Run campus of the company. Some of the benefits that the camp has for these hard-working employees are trailers with single occupancy with storage and beds, as well as shower units and bathroom stalls.

 

 

Bradford James Silk, Jr. (1946-2025)

Bradford James Silk Jr., 79, of Leetsdale, passed away at home on May 4th, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 20th, 1946, a son of the late Bradford Sr. and Mavis (Wells) Silk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan (Hamilton) Silk. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Anne (Cummins) Silk, his sons, Bradford James Silk III (Barbara) and Robert Francis Silk, his grandchildren: Ashley Anne Knutson (Andrew), Bradford James Silk IV (Amy), Victoria Lynn Hickerson (John) and Sean Robert Silk (Anna); as well as great-grandchildren, Lilly Silk, Aiden Knutson, and expected Iris Silk, his sister, Bonnie Ufert, his brother, Doug Silk, and 8 nieces and 4 nephews.

Bradford was a dedicated public servant who served 4 years in the United States Navy, and also served as a cub scout master, a fire fighter for 45-years, a fire chief for 8 years, a city councilman for 8 years and was the chairman of the municipal water sewage board. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandchildren and close friends. He was a loving husband, father to his children and pups, and proud to be a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, May 9th, from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 11 A.M.

Elsie Marie Scarsella (1935-2025)

Elsie Marie Scarsella, 89, of Center Township, passed away on May 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Beaver Meadows where she resided. She was born in Aliquippa on December 27th, 1935, a daughter of the late Antonio and Joanne (Vasiu) Infantozzi.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Philomena Infantozzi, Rose Nare (Louis) Karnos and Mary Ann (Bill) Siebert and a brother, Larry (Michelle) Infantozzi. She is survived by her cherished children, Lisa (Jeff) Todd and Louis Scarsella, her grandchildren, Marisa (Dominic) Scalamogna, Lucas (Bethany) Scarsella and Brandon (Marisa) Scarsella, her great grandchildren: Angel, Mia and Antonio Scalamogna, and Avery and Adelyn Scarsella; as well as a brother, William (Phyllis) Infantozzi and many nieces and nephews.
Elsie was a member of both Mary Queen of Saints Parish and St. Frances Cabrini Church of Aliquippa. She retired from Westinghouse and Eaton Corporation where she worked for over 45 years.
Elsie was a devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows for all their loving care that was extended to Elsie over the past five years.
In accordance with Elsie’s request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9th at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa. 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.