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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from VisitPittsburgh, the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPittsburgh are looking for businesses to apply for a program to fulfill the contracting purposes for the 2026 NFL Draft. The draft will be on April 23rd-25th, 2026. Businesses can apply now and on May 7th, 2025, the process will close with businesses being selected by the conclusion of June. The list includes vendors, production, promotional items and much more. The website with the available needs for the draft and more information is on https://2026nfldraftsuppliers.com.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell Township, PA) The Hopewell Township Police Department of Aliquippa is looking for police officers and is making an eligibility list for the position. The position includes an eligibility package that includes a package for health care along with vision and dental care, allowance for uniforms and a competitive salary that goes to a maximum of $83,000. The package also includes a package of paid vacation time, court time compensation, pay for holidays, a package for pension with a option of a 457 plan and established accredited agency for Pennsylvania Law Enforcement. If you are interested, you must apply before the deadline of April 22nd at 4 p.m. The website to download or print the application can be found below. You can also copy and paste the website address information into the website search bar.

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Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 2, 2025 2:59 P.M.

The Beaver County Commissioners held their weekly work session Wednesday morning.

During the meeting recognition was given to Sophie Yendell who works for planning and redevelopment commission. She has achieved all america status on the swim team for the Pitt. She placed 5th in the Women’s 50 Free and is now the highest NCAA finisher in the program’s history,

Also at the meeting, it was announced that bids for the county parking garage project will open May 6th.

Commissioner Jack Manning went on to make note of a few key things in the community. An Envirothon hosted by the Conservation District was held at Brady’s Run Park Wednesday featuring multiple local school districts. The event was hosted by the Conservation District.

Manning also noted that it is the 10th anniversary of St. Barnabas buying Beaver Meadows and thanked St. Barnabas for their contributions to the community so far.

The commissioners also thanked the Beaver Police for their swift response to the graffiti incident that took place at an apartment complex in Beaver.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) An accusation of attempting to take a gun through the Pittsburgh International Airport was given to a man from Washingtonville, Ohio on Tuesday. Thirty-year-old Christopher Wells, Jr. did not possess a concealed carry permit and now has a felony charge against him. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, Wells had a handgun in his backpack, which was spotted by TSA officers at the main security checkpoint of the airport.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a woman from Rochester was arrested for driving under the influence on I-376 West on March 22nd, 2025. According to police, an unidentified forty-three-year-old woman was stopped for a vehicle violation in Center Township. The woman had an alcoholic beverage during the incident.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the Convenient Contraception Act. This bill would make access better for over-the-counter contraceptives and other contraceptive products. People that have health insurance plans that are private can also get up to a full-year supply of contraceptives through the bill and plans to complete the pickup cost will be required. 

(File Photo of the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A new Ice Age exhibit called “Ice Age: Frozen in Time” will make its debut at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. The immersive exhibit starts on Monday, April 14th and ends after Monday, September 1st, and features over fifty creatures that are animated from that period. According to a press release from zoo officials, the Pleistocene epoch from 2.58 million years ago will be portrayed with realistic movements, sights and sounds recreated from that time. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Honululu, HI) A former UPMC doctor who attempted to kill his wife in Hawaii has been given a restraining order by a judge. Forty-six-year-old Gerhardt Konig has a $5 million bail and the order keeps him from seeing his children and going into his house. According to a petition written by the wife of Konig to the court for the order, he was jealous after accusing her of having an affair. Konig is charged with attempted murder after Hawaii authorities say he hit his wife with a rock near a hiking trail.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Pittsburgh was arrested after possessing drugs in Aliquippa on Tuesday. Police went to Wade Street and located an unidentified twenty-two-year-old man who had a felony arrest warrant. Police took him to the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Barracks. According to police, a search incident revealed the suspect was in possession of a controlled substance and charges will be filed against him.