Franklin Township Police Department looking for two suspects that were caught on video on a home surveillance camera in that area recently knocking on doors and windows of people

(Photo Courtesy of the Franklin Township Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Franklin Township, PA) The Franklin Township Police Department is looking for two suspects that were caught on video on a home surveillance camera in that area recently. They were in the area of Butler Street and County Line Road, which is in the Frisco Area, knocking on both doors and windows of people. A rubber mallet is in the hand of the man with the Pittsburgh Steelers jersey, and he is wearing a mask. The photo of the suspects can be seen below. Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity in your local area. If you have any recognition ofthese suspects, contact 724-758-4321.

 

 

Allegheny County crash which appeared to have a rolled over vehicle involved causes at least one person to be taken to the hospital

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A crash happened in Allegheny County early this morning which caused at least one person to be taken to the hospital. This crash occurred just before 12:20 a.m. near the Forest Hills and Wilkinsburg line. It had appeared that a roll-over occurred with one vehicle that was involved in this crash. Information regarding the condition of the injured person that went to the hospital after this crash occurred was not available immediately.

Ten-month-old child dies after getting allegedly injured by a man from Pittsburgh, who faces charges including a homicide charge

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to Pittsburgh police, the ten-month-old child that was allegedly injured by a man from Pittsburgh on Friday in Pittsburgh died on Monday. Eighteen-year-old Dominic Pinnick faces charges for his crimes. Pinnick allegedly hit the head of a baby against a wooden bedpost in a bedroom of a house on Kedron Street around three or four times. Pinnick is now in the Allegheny County Jail and bail was denied for him. Pinnick will be in court on August 1st. One of his charges of attempted homicide is now going to be increased to a criminal homicide charge in the future. His current charges include criminal attempted homicide and three counts of aggravated assault charge.

Rochester-Monaca Bridge on Route 18 undergoing inspection work this week, weather permitting

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that this week, weather permitting, single-lane restrictions will occur on the Rochester-Monaca Bridge. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday this week, the bridge on Route 18 will undergo inspection work by Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Company crews. The Rochester-Monaca Bridge will also have lane restrictions on Route 51 underneath it on Wednesday, July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” set to give a free backpack to local students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in two Beaver County locations and others as back-to-school season approaches

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Over 1,200 locations for TCC and Wireless Zone, both from Verizon, are giving away one free backpack while supplies last to local students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Two locations these students can go to in Beaver County for this event are the Verizon stores at both the Chippewa Walmart and in Hopewell Township on Green Garden Road. The “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” will occur in all these locations on Sunday, July 27th at 1 p.m., sponsored by Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer. 

Public automated external defibrillators installed to be available anytime in five local locations by the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63

(Photo Courtesy of the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) According to a Facebook post from the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, they have installed public automated external defibrillators in five local locations,

-Dawson/Baker Field: on the side of the concession stand under the awning
-Ellis Field: on the side of the concession stand under the awning
-Hardy Field: on the side of the restroom building, facing the baseball field
-Two Mile Run Lodge: on the rear, covered patio of the building
-Brighton Twp. Road Garage, 1250 Brighton Road (near the disc golf course, walking trail): on the side of the Road Dept Garage, facing the roadway to the disc golf course entrance

 These defibrillators are to be used twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and three-hundred-and-sixty-five days a year. They also control climate, have alarms, keep surveillance and alerts police and fire departments when they are opened. 911 is the safest way to call in case of an emergency to ensure a quicker response.

Allegheny County Jail officer suspended for posting racist viral video on social media

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This Oct. 17, 2023 file photo shows the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint after five inmates alleged that the Pennsylvania facility treats those with mental illness unfairly, under proposed settlement filed Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A corrections officer from the Allegheny County Jail got suspended for a video in which he displays and announces comments that are racist. Last week, an intake officer, Brian Davis, posted a viral video on social media with him holding a baseball bat that said “the racist word that starts with n, beater” with barbed wire around it. On Sunday, Allegheny Council Member Bethany Hallam contacted the warden of the Allegheny County Jail about this incident. An investigation regarding the suspension of Davis is presently happening and there is no word yet as of today.

Investigation ongoing regarding incident in which Aliquippa man was arrested for possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia in Aliquippa

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Aliquippa was arrested for possessing drugs in Aliquippa on July 7th, 2025. Twenty-one-year-old Javiheir Lowe was stopped by police on the 500 block of Monaca Road during a traffic stop. According to police, Lowe was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and the investigation of this incident is ongoing.

Margaret “Marge” Yoders (1923-2025)

Margaret “Marge” Yoders, 101, of Moon Township, died on July 19th, 2025 in the Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 25th, 1923, a daughter of the late John & Florentine (Hufnagel) Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Oliver McDonald, her second husband, George James Yoders, a son, Thomas Scott McDonald, a brother, William D. Beck, a sister, Virginia Schott, her stepsons, Craig Yoders and Clifford Yoders and her son-in-law, Charles Henderson. She is survived by her daughter, Ramona Henderson of Moon Township and her stepdaughter, Kathy Yoders, seven grandchildren: Jonathan McDonald (Brigitte), Chad Hanson, John McDonald, Dale McDonald, Kendria May, Clifford Yoders & Jaison Yoders; as well as five great grandchildren: Zane McDonald, Lexen McDonald, Norah Hanson, Scott McDonald & Collin McDonald.

Growing up during the depression, “Grandma GiGi” shared countless stories, not only about happy family memories, but also about the hardships, especially constantly having to move wherever her father could get work. Margaret remembered going to seventeen different schools throughout her childhood.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in McKees Rocks  in 1941 where she had the lead in the class play. In her early years she loved to dance, especially dancing around the living room with her daughter when American Bandstand came on the TV.  She was a great cook and at one point she raised chickens and delivered eggs to her local customers who called her “the egg lady.”  Although she couldn’t read music she played the organ beautifully, often entertaining family and friends. In her later years, she was a voracious reader (mostly romance novels) and along with friends was a member of the Red Hat Society (although she had no patience for the hat because it messed up her hair). The family is most appreciative of the care and compassion from the staff at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center and Heartland Hospice over the past two years.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 22nd from 3 P.M. until the time of a Blessing Service at 7 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in cahrge of her arrangements. Private interment in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 100 Resurrection Road, Coraopolis, will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Marge’s memory to your favorite charity.

Duane Ross Damaso (1961-2025)

Duane Ross Damaso, 64, passed away after an extended illness in his home on July 17th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sewickley on November 20th, 1961, a son of the late Ross and Patricia (Jeanne) Damaso. He is survived by his wife, Denise Damaso, four sons: Robert (Cecilia) Banks, Michael Guiliani, Nicholaus (Carrie) Guiliani, Timothy (Shaila) Guiliani; as well as six grandchildren, Toby, Charlie, Sandra, Brianna, Dante and Dominic; along with two brothers, David (Brenda) Damaso and Dwight Damaso, a niece, Dayna (Keith) Huseman and a nephew, Sam (Tara) Damaso. In accordance with Duane’s wishes, all arrangements are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Duane’s honor may be made to: World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063.