Your CCBC Players of the game for Avonworth and Aliquippa are:
Avonworth: Dimitri Velisaris
Aliquippa: Marques Council
You can see all of the past CCBC Players of the Game for High School Sports by clicking on the CCBC Logo Below:
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Fifty-one-year-old John Reznickcheck of Tarentum is now in the Allegheny County Jail after he got accused of allegedly stabbing a man in the Homewood North neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Police got called to Brushton Avenue on Tuesday for a stabbing report and when police arrived on the scene, they found him sitting on a sidewalk near the Pittsburgh Student Achievement Center. This male victim was taken to the hospital and was helped by EMS and multiple people because of this incident and he told police that he and his girlfriend were heading to the house of a friend when they were stopped by Reznickcheck just to talk, but after a period of time that was short, they went on their way and continued doing that. When the male victim arrived at the home of their friend he left again on his bicycle to go to the grocery store. The male victim was riding that bicycle at the time of the alleged stabbing and Reznickcheck allegedly jumped on his back, put a knife to his neck, and demanded he give him everything in his pocket. The victim told police Reznickcheck took “a couple hundred dollars” and sliced his neck and the male victim was able to recognize Reznickcheck from their last meeting. Reznickcheck tried to escape even though the male victim described Reznickcheck to police. Reznickcheck was taken into custody on Wednesday in the Frankstown Avenue area and faces charges of aggravated assault, evading arrest, robbery and recklessly endangering another person.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Hopewell Township, PA) The Hopewell Township Police Department now has a new part-time police officer in their department after he got sworn in on Monday in Hopewell Township. Officer Calvary Moyer got sworn in on Monday at the office of Judge Felicia Santillan and got welcomed by the Hopewell Township Board of Commissioners at their meeting that evening.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Ohio Township, PA) Students from Avonworth High School got dismissed early today after a response was taken by emergency crews responding to a smell of natural gas that was reported in Ohio Township. According to Ohio Township police, emergency vehicles were at Avonworth High School around 10:30 a.m. today and school district staff there took preventive measures following reports of the smell to ensure students’ safety. Around 11:15 a.m., students went on buses or got picked up in private vehicles from Avonworth High School.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police, as part of its ongoing mission to protect Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its 2025 Labor Day weekend enforcement initiative. The PSP investigated 747 crashes that resulted in 129 injuries and six deaths from August 29th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025. In those crashes, impaired driving was a factor in 64 of them and two of those crashes were fatal. According to that same release from the Pennsylvania State Police, here are some other statistics from the the results of its 2025 Labor Day weekend enforcement initiative:
Table 1: Labor Day Weekend Crash Statistics
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | Injury-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2025 (4 days) | 747 | 6 | 6 | 129 | 64 | 2 |
| 2024 (4 days) | 678 | 7 | 7 | 142 | 60 | 3 |
Table 2: Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2025 (4 days) | 535 | 6,860 | 147 | 776 | 16,399 |
| 2024 (4 days) | 500 | 7,356 | 129 | 855 | 16,322 |
These statistics do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded and cover only those incidents investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police. You can visit psp.pa.gov for more information on the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Duncannon, PA) Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association visited Duncannon, Pennsylvania yesterday to present the role that bus drivers play across Pennsylvania and in their communities in which they are needed, to let drivers know about school bus safety, and that bus drivers need resources to make their jobs easier, along with touring the Rohrer bus facility. Rowe made remarks after this event yesterday and said that the bus drivers are the“first link in the education process” and are very important in their roles. Rowe also told a story to highlight how simple interactions and “hellos” from bus drivers can transform the whole experience of riding the bus to school for any student. Rowe was speaking with a female bus driver earlier this year in between an event that she was doing and this bus driver brought a stuffed animal puppy to a female kindergarten student one day on the bus that cried every day at the start of the school year. According to Rowe, this female bus driver she spoke to told that female kindergarten student that the stuffed animal puppy she brought for her “needed to go to school with the student so that the puppy can learn its ABCs.” Rowe confirmed that this female kindergarten student stopped crying immediately since that moment and interaction from this female bus driver and she has not cried heading to school ever since that kind gesture from this female bus driver.
Barbara Rose Messick, 74, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2025. She was born in New Brighton on September 23rd, 1950, a daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Petuch) Sayre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard “Butch” Messick, a grandson, Jay Dylan Spratt and a son-in-law, Jay Daniel Spratt in 2022.
Barb enjoyed spending time with her husband of 57 years, Richard (Rick) Messick, playing Pickleball, going to bingo with her friends and cheering on her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers at the clubhouse.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Renee Messick and Richael Spratt, her grandchildren: Joshua (Nicole) Caminite, Ashley Menges, Allison Menges, Zachary (Leah) Spratt, and Jacob Spratt; as well as her great grand-children: Noah, Caden, and Emma Caminite, Rowan, Makai, Koa, Ryleigh, Jay, Adrien and Leo Spratt; along with her sisters, Beverly (Butch) Merriman and Betty Jo (Bill) Johnson, her brother-in-law, Bob (Bev) Messick and her loyal dog, Quincy.
A memorial service in Barbara’s honor will be held at at a later date at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Howard County, MD) According to police yesterday, the woman at the center of a 1971 cold case homicide in Howard County, Maryland was identified as a Pennsylvania mother. Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der confirms Sadie Belle Murray was identified and led her two adult children who are still living to be reunited. According to police records, Murray, who went by Sarah Belle Sharkey at the time of her death, was found unconscious in a field off Route 99 in Woodstock in July of 1971. Police also note that Murray, who was born on September 7th, 1924, died two months later after she got hospitalized stemming from an assault attack.
Regis M. Paxton, 89, of Center Township, passed away on September 3rd, 2025, after a brief illness and a lifetime marked by unwavering dedication to family, hard work, and service to his community. He was born in Aliquippa on July 21st, 1936, a son of the late Lawrence and Marie Paxton, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Regis Paxton, Jr., a sister, Charlotte Paxton and three brothers: Lawrence Paxton Jr, Wilbur Paxton, and Stanley Paxton. For 67 years, Regis was the beloved husband of Elaine (Pietrandrea) Paxton, a partnership that stood as a testament to enduring love and devotion.Regis was a loving father to his devoted daughter, Sherry Paxton and his son and daughter-in-law: Stephen (Kristin) Paxton. He was affectionately called “Papa Reg” by his two granddaughters, Kara and Sienna Paxton. Regis found an immense amount of joy and pride with his granddaughters, he touched their lives with wisdom, stories, and joy that will never be forgotten. He is also survived by a brother, Joseph Paxton, numerous nieces and nephews and his cherished cat Bud.He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be forever missed.
Regis would witness tremendous change and heartache. He met life’s challenges with quiet strength and a gracious spirit. Over nearly nine decades, Regis built a legacy defined not by accolades, but with warmth, wisdom and love. Regis was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Aliquippa, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish.
Born with an indomitable spirit, Regis spent his life providing for his loved ones. Over the years, he worked three jobs to ensure the comfort and well-being of his family. He began his career with J&L Steelworks in the Blooming Mill as a crane operator and later gained employment with Hussey Copper working as a material handler. Before deciding to retire, Regis worked at Mannheim Auto Auction for several years. Throughout his life, his work ethic was one of perseverance and selflessness in all that he did. Regis was a lifetime retired member of the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department and was deeply committed to the safety and welfare of his neighbors. His service was marked by courage, generosity, and a steadfast sense of civic duty to the community he served so faithfully.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 8th from 4-7 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 3005 Fatima Drive, Aliquippa. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa PA 15001 or the Salvation Army. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Regis M. Paxton, please visit the link by clicking here.
