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James P. “Jimmy” Dietz (1968-2025)

James P. “Jimmy” Dietz, 56, of New Brighton, passed away on April 3rd, 2025 peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 11th, 1968 and was raised in New Brighton, the son of Mrs. Janice (2013) and Paul Dietz. He loved his father and was so thankful for his years of wisdom and love. Jimmy was a man of many layers. He was stubborn and difficult at times, but deeply caring and loving to those who truly knew him. He had a big personality, a bigger heart, and a deep love for the simple joys in life. James was a skilled butcher by trade and was passionate about good food. He loved to cook and eat, and always had something sizzling or simmering in the kitchen. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Nothing brought him more joy than his grandson, Liam. He loved Liam beyond measure. Every year, Jimmy looked forward to the opening day of trout season. It was his favorite day of the year, a tradition that brought him peace and happiness. He is survived by his family and friends who will remember him for his humor, grit, and undeniable love he had for those closest to him. A private memorial will be held to celebrate James’ life. In his honor, we ask that you share a good meal with someone you love, cheer on the Steelers, or cast a line on a quiet morning, just as he would have liked. Arrangements have been entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

Patricia Ann Sherman (1942-2025)

Patricia Ann Sherman, 83, of Sewickley, passed away on April 4th, 2025, in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on February 24th, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna (Tash) Makara. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Stephen Sherman II, a son, Stephen (Lori) Sherman III, a daughter, Karen (Christopher) Sovich, two granddaughters, Megan (Daniel) Saures and Rachel Sovich, two grandsons, David Sovich and Daniel Sovich, a great grandson, Dean Saures and a brother, John (Cathy) Makara.

Patricia graduated from Harding High School in Connecticut. She worked as a bookkeeper for a travel agency, proudly served as a troop leader for the Brownies, and absolutely adored her time as a babysitter. Working with children was truly a passion for Patricia. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, always rooting for the “black & gold.” She had also been a member of St. James Church in Sewickley since the 1970’s and had an incredible devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Thursday, April 10th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered on Friday, April 11th, at 10 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM, in St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley. Interment will take place in St. James Catholic Cemetery.

Olga (Palombo) Kosanovich (1934-2025)

Olga (Palombo) Kosanovich, 91, a lifelong resident of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025. She was born on January 28th, 1934. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend and was the devoted wife of the late Melvin Kosanovich Sr., who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses: Elda (Nick) Yanessa, Floridge “Porky” (Mary Lou), Natalino “Nalie” (Vera), Guido “Geets” (Zenida), William “Willie” (Christie), Adolph (Anna Jano) and August “Augie” Palombo.
She was a daughter of Anthony and Frances Palombo. Olga was a cherished mother to her son, Mel Kosanovich and his wife, Mimi and her daughter, Judi Kosanovich. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Carly, Bria and Jaiden, whose lives she touched deeply. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Palombo and numerous loving cousins, nephews, and nieces. Olga was a proud graduate of Slippery Rock University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. Her passion for teaching led to a distinguished 37-year career in the Moon Area School District, where she taught physical education and inspired generations of students.

Olga was a woman of deep faith and commitment to service. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church and the Christian Mothers. She was also an active member of PSEA and NEA Retired.
Olga will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, students, faith, and community. Her legacy of love, education, and kindness will continue to live on in all who knew her.
Olga’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Carnegie Park Acute Care, Encompass Health, Heritage Valley Hospitals Sewickley and Brighton and Three Oaks Hospice and Personal Care at Harmony Diamond Ridge for their compassion and care shown to Olga.
Family and friends will be received for a public visitation on Tuesday, April 8th, from 3-7 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Departing prayers will begin on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Broadhad Road, Aliquippa. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, if desired to St. Jude, 500 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015.

Beaver County Commissioners confirm Beaver County Broadband Program needs half of its progress to be complete

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to the Beaver County Commissioners, the halfway point has been reached for the Connect Beaver County broadband program. Since the program started to take place in September of 2023, Verizon put more than 256 miles of fiber-optic cable and over 900 houses received broadband service. According to officials, service was given to addresses from Aliquippa, Fombell and Hookstown, as well as ZIP codes in New Brighton.

 

AAA East Central’s gas prcie report states that gas prices in Western Pennsylvania increase by seventeen cents this week

(File Photo: Source for Photo: A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession. The decline that the Commerce Department reported Thursday, July 28, in the gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — followed a 1.6% annual drop from January through March. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are seventeen cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.63 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report. The report states that at this time last year, the average price for gas in Western Pennsylvania was about $3.84. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.64. According to AAA East Central’s gas price report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.643      Altoona
$3.638      Beaver
$3.605      Bradford
$3.558      Brookville
$3.669      Butler
$3.478      Clarion
$3.565      DuBois
$3.568      Erie
$3.657      Greensburg
$3.675      Indiana
$3.685      Jeannette
$3.595      Kittanning
$3.672      Latrobe
$3.684      Meadville
$3.699      Mercer
$3.591      New Castle
$3.616      New Kensington
$3.699      Oil City
$3.635      Pittsburgh
$3.543      Sharon
$3.658      Uniontown
$3.699      Warren
$3.683      Washington

President Donald Trump reviews order from Nippon Steel, but Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will go over the deal for the bid to purchase U.S. Steel again

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This is a portion of US Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pa., on Sunday, Apr., 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) A new review was ordered by President Donald Trump on Monday from Nippon Steel of Japan and their bid to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will go over the deal again after an order from Trump. According to the memorandum, Trump wants a forty-five-day period for a recommendation from the CFIUS. The president discussed blocking the deal, however; if the deal is done, U.S. Steel could possibly move out of Pittsburgh.

Guatemala resident pleads guilty to charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien and gets sentenced

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to an announcement from acting U.S. Attorney Troy Revetti, a Guatemala resident pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien. Forty-six-year-old Anastacio Hernandez-Us was sentenced on Friday for being in the United Sates illegally. Hernandez-Us was caught by immigration officials in Louisiana and was removed on September 23rd, 2010. According to Revetti, Hernandez-Us has been in custody since his February arrest and will remain detained pendinghis deportation from the United States.

Former UPMC doctor pleads not guilty to attempted second-degree murder charge after attempting to kill his wife in Hawaii

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Honululu, HI) According to a report from KGMB, forty-six-year-old Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty during a virtual hearing on Monday to his attempted second-degree murder charge. Authorities in Hawaii confirm that Konig tried to kill his wife after hitting her with a rock multiple times near Pali Lookout because she refused to take a selfie near the edge of a cliff close to the Pali Lookut area. Konig, a former doctor who used to work at UPMC, was also given a restraining order to stay away from his wife by a judge and his wife also stated to police that Konig attempted to get an unknown liquid into her through an injection. A KGMB report also states that Konig is being held without bail. The trial for Konig is on June 9th. 

 

Pennsylvania Attorney General makes settlement with Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Dave Sunday speaks to the audience in the Forum Auditorium across the street from the Capitol after taking the oath to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general, Jan. 21, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday made an announcement for a settlement with Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. The company made an agreement for a payment of $550,000. Customers that are affected by the company will receive $500,000. Checks for refunds in a range of $2,850 to $19,998 will be delivered by the Office of Attorney General. If a customer wants to file a complaint, they have within ninety days and can contact 1-800-441-2255.

The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office warns locals about scam where scammers send payments posing as a Beaver County Sheriff’s Office deputy

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office issued information on Facebook on Monday that there is a scam going around in which scammers are sending payments posing as a deputy from that office. The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office also recommends callers to not pick up any call they do not recognize. You can contact 724-770-4602 for the number of the desk of the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office to make sure you do not lose your personal information.