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Elizabeth “Betty” C. Wright (1938-2025)

Elizabeth “Betty” C. Wright, 87, of Beaver, passed away on April 7th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Rochester on April 4th, 1938, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Chambers) Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Wright and two brothers, Bill and Bob Griffin. She is survived by her children: Michael A. (Elise) Wright, Gail (Jim) Fristik, Deborah Berardelli and Mark (Brenda) Wright; nine grandchildren: Michael D. Wright, Kyle (Michelle) Wright, James Fristik, Kayla (Michael) Estermyer, Samantha (Mark) Casper), Anthony Beradelli, Sarah Beradelli, Tyler Wright and Zachary Wright; as well as eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Beaver High School and worked as a Dietary Supervisor at Providence Care Center. She was also a member of Jaimmie Jammers Square Dancing Club, who enjoyed sewing and making items for her grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be announced by Elizabeth’s family at a later date.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to provide care and guidance to Elizabeth’s family during this time.

Thomas “Tommy” K. Brantner III (2001-2025)

Thomas “Tommy” K. Brantner III, 23, of Ambridge, passed away at home on April 8th, 2025. He was born on July 15th, 2001, the beloved son of Thomas K. Brantner Jr. and Tammy Brantner. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Thomas K. Brantner Sr., his aunt, Nicole Brantner; and his uncle, Matthew Nichol.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his cherished children, Trey, Tate, and Malakai Brantner. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Sondra Ricker, paternal grandparents, Lori and Robert Nichol, his stepmother, Melissa Ford, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Thomas was a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed watching the Los Angeles Lakers. In his younger years, he shared a special bond with his father through their love of golf. Above all, he deeply loved and adored his children.

Family and friends will be received for a visitation on Saturday, April 12th from 12 noon to 1 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Lane restriction will occur weather permitting on the Fort Pitt Tunnel

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that on Thursday, April 10th, weather permitting, the Fort Pitt Tunnel on I-376 in Pittsburgh will undergo a lane restriction. From 10 p.m. tonight to 4 a.m. tomorrow morning, a single-lane restriction will occur in the westbound portion of the tunnel going outbound. Drainage flushing work will be conducted by PennDOT crews.

Man from Morgantown, West Virginia indicted after bringing a hand grenade to the Pittsburgh International Airport

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Revetti announced Wednesday that a man from Morgantown, West Virginia was indicted on a charge of possessing a firearm that was unregistered. Twenty-six-year-old Zachary Vincent Velling had a flashbang hand grenade in his luggage at the Pittsburgh International Airport on November 12th, 2024. According to Revetti, Velling could face a maximum of up to ten years in jail, an up to a $250,000 fine, or both provided by the law. 

 

Hopewell School Board makes several decisions at recent work session meeting

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Hopewell, PA) The Hopewell School Board made several decisions at theirTuesday work session meeting. Junior high school science teacher Betsy Lehaman will retire effective May 30th, 2025 after 24 years. Barb Marnhout got hired as an assistant swim coach and Ava Yoder got hired as a lifeguard. Both began their duties on Wednesday. The 2025-26 BCCTC budget of $8,114,319 was also approved. The superintendent of the Hopewell Area School District Dr. Jeff Beltz told the board that eighty-five Hopewell students attend classes in the various occupations offered. Beltz said the budget increased due to the rise in medical costs and the tuition hasn’t increased much for the districts. The baccalaureate will be in the Hopewell high school auditorium on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. Baccalaureate will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 in the high school auditorium. The next regular meeting is on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at 7 p.m.

 

Sewickley gets on USA Today’s Readers’ Choice List for second on best northeast small towns

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Sewickley, PA) The town of Sewickley was recognized in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice List for being one of the best northeast small towns. Sewickley was second on this specific list. Gettysburg and New Hope were the only other towns in Pennsylvania to make the list. According to USA Today, the criteria that a panel nominated on and readers voted on for each town was cuisine, cultural attractions, historic charm and scenery.

Congressman Chris Deluzio and three other U.S. Representatives launch the Monopoly Busters Caucus

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office, Deluzio, (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02) are launching the Monopoly Busters Caucus to fight corporate power. The caucus is made up of nine people who founded it and will have an economic agenda that supports consumers, small businesses and workers. Deluzio emphasized that it was better late than never for Congress to let patriotic competition return to the economy of the United States.

 

Man from New Brighton charged for tailgating another vehicle on I-376 East

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from New Brighton was charged after crashing into another vehicle in Hopewell Township on April 2nd, 2025. Twenty-five-year-old Logan Hendrickson was driving on I-376 East and was tailgating the vehicle of forty-nine-year-old Randolph Campbell III of Aliquippa. The tailgating charge was the only charge given to Hendrickson after the crash occurred. 

 

Man from Aliquippa arrested for driving under the influence of drugs on a Superior Avenue block in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Aliquippa was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Aliquippa on March 27th, 2025. Police found an unidentified thirty-five-year-old man on a block of Superior Avenue before he received a vehicle violation. According to police, that man was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

 

Man from Aliquippa arrested for driving under the influence of drugs on Franklin Avenue in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Aliquippa was arrested after driving under the influence of drugs this morning in Aliquippa. Police found an unidentified sixty-four-year-old man on Franklin Avenue before he received a vehicle violation. According to police, that man was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance.