(File Photo of Conway Fire Department and Truck)
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.
(Photo Courtesy of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department)
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.
(File Photo of the Pennsylvania Lottery Logo and a Television Broadcast from a Pennsylvania Lottery drawing)
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.
(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
(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 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, 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.
(File Photo of Police Siren Light)
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.
(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are three cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.44 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. $3.18 is the national average for a gallon of regular gas, which is the same amount as last week. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Wetsern Pennsylvania was around $3.62. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.43. According to that same release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:
$3.413 Altoona
$3.434 Beaver
$3.564 Bradford
$3.119 Brookville
$3.509 Butler
$3.103 Clarion
$3.441 DuBois
$3.432 Erie
$3.320 Greensburg
$3.503 Indiana
$3.439 Jeannette
$3.475 Kittanning
$3.242 Latrobe
$3.581 Meadville
$3.543 Mercer
$3.475 New Castle
$3.483 New Kensington
$3.599 Oil City
$3.462 Pittsburgh
$3.399 Sharon
$3.538 Uniontown
$3.599 Warren
$3.498 Washington
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Castle, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday at South Jefferson at Moravia Street in New Castle. According to police, a total of 317 motorists were contacted, which resulted in 6 DUI arrests, 2 Felony Drug Arrests, 3 Misdemeanor Drug Arrests, and 4 warnings being issued for this sobriety checkpoint. The Pennsylvania State Police and the City of New Castle Police Department teamed up to have a joint effort to conduct this sobriety checkpoint in New Castle on Friday.
(File Photo of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Logo)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office, Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, announced charges against two people trafficking $110,000 worth of cocaine from out of state to western Pennsylvania. Five kilograms of cocaine were recovered from a vehicle on Saturday in Beaver Falls after it was stopped by Patterson Township police, the Pennsylvania State Police, investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration and agents from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Forty-five-year-old Darnell Lawson and thirty-one-year-old Taylor Suggs, both of Ohio, got a charge of felony drug trafficking. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and $1 million was how much the bail was for each person.