Author: Beaver County Radio

Pittsburgh warming centers to warm up during the 2026 winter storm

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The City of Pittsburgh will activate four warming centers today because of the winter storm that hit western Pennsylvania over the weekend. Here are the addresses and the times for these warming centers:

  • Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center | 1555 Broadway Ave., 15216 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center | 745 Greenfield Ave., 15217 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center | 720 Sherwood Avenue, 15204 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • South Side Market House Healthy Active Living Community Center | 12th & Bingham Streets, 15203 | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Beaver County warming centers to stay warm during the 2026 winter storm

(File Photo of the Cornerstone of Beaver County Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) is letting local residents know that warming centers are available in Beaver County to warm up during the winter storm that is continuing today. According to the TCBC website, here are the addresses of these centers and the times they are open:

Local Warming Center Locations and Hours of Operation:

The Cornerstone of Beaver County 
600 6th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Koppel Volunteer Fire Department
5525 5th Avenue, Koppel, PA
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

New Brighton Municipal Building
610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA
Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Uncommon Grounds
380 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa, PA
Tues-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

YMCA of Beaver County
2236 Third Ave., New Brighton PA
Mon-Fri 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat. 6 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness or housing-related crisis at anytime can call The Cornerstone of Beaver County at 724-846-6400 for assistance.

Flights to resume at Pittsburgh International Airport following the winter snow storm and hundreds of cancellations

(File Photo of the Pittsburgh International Airport Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Air travel is set to resume at Pittsburgh International Airport this morning after over 100 flights were cancelled yesterday amid an unprecedented winter storm that covered western Pennsylvania with snow. According to the flight-tracking site FlightAware, Pittsburgh International Airport has 102 cancellations and eight delays as of yesterday evening. The website to check flights at the airport in Pittsburgh can be accessed by clicking here.

Aliquippa School District Cuts Electric Capacity Costs by almost $23,000 Annually

(File Photo of the Aliquippa School District Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A recent summary of annual electric cost savings was achieved by the Aliquippa School District through its independent partnership with Chrislynn Energy Services after a meeting occurred on Friday. That outcome is directly related to the strategic decision from Aliquippa School District to move away from the traditional energy consortium model and by pursuing a district-specific approach to energy management and fiscal efficiency. According to a release from the Aliquippa School District, the key results of this endeavour are as follows:

Key Results (Verified by PJM Interconnection)
  • Capacity obligation reduced: 417.76 kW → 149.41 kW
  • Annual capacity costs reduced:
    • From: $39,033.11
    • To: $16,329.91
  • Total verified annual savings: $22,703.20
  • Impact period: June 2026 – May 2027
  • Operational impact: None
An additional performance indicator resulting from this effort is a 208.3% capacity load factor, significantly exceeding the 100% benchmark typically considered strong performance. This reflects exceptional peak demand management and confirms that the District successfully limited usage during the hours that drive long-term capacity costs.
Significance
This report demonstrates measurable, recurring savings achieved through a targeted, data-driven energy strategy rather than a pooled consortium approach, where individual district performance is often diluted. The savings will flow through future electric supply pricing and provide lasting budget benefits.

PennDOT Removes Restrictions on Certain Vehicles in the Region of Pittsburgh

(File Photo of the PennDOT Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT announced that it has now lifted the temporary restrictions on certain vehicles from traveling on several roadways in southwestern Pennsylvania. PennDOT temporarily restricted certain vehicles from using the interstates to help ensure that theyremained open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm due to the winter storm that has impactedthe region. However, because of the winter storm, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices on the following roadways:

Allegheny County

  • Interstates 79, 279 (Parkway North), 376 (Parkways East and West), and 579
  • Route 28

Beaver County

  • Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

Lawrence County

  • Interstate 79
  • Interstate 376

Speed limits will also continue to be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways, as well as Routes 28 and 65 in Allegheny County and Route 65 in Beaver County, for all vehicles. Commercial vehicles that are not affected by other roadway restrictions must move to the right lane. In addition, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on the affected roadways while restrictions are in place. Finally, the I-279 and I-579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in the City of Pittsburgh and Ross Township of Allegheny County, will remain closed until crews are able to safely reopen to traffic. More information will be provided in advance of reopening the HOV lanes.

New Brighton Delays Garbage and Recycling Pickup One Day This Week Due To Storm

(New Brighton, Pa.) The Borough of New Brighton announced via social media and email blast that  the winter storm will cause a delay in garbage and recycling pick up this week.  Below was is the statement released by the borough.

Due to the winter storm, Aiken Refuse will not be collecting garbage and recycling tomorrow, Monday, January 26 in the Borough of New Brighton .

All refuse and recycling collection routes for tomorrow and the remainder of this week will be delayed by one day. Normal collection schedules will resume next week.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Several Area Roadways in Southwest Region

(Graphic Courtesy of PennDot)

Pittsburgh, PA – Due to the winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

Allegheny County

  • Interstates 79, 279 (Parkway North), 376 (Parkways East and West), and 579
  • Routed 28 and 65

Beaver County

  • Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

Lawrence County

  • Interstate 79
  • Interstate 376

Additional speed restrictions on interstates and expressways may be implemented as the storm progresses.

As a reminder, the following vehicle restrictions were implemented, in accordance with Tier 4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan on area interstates and Route 28.

Under Tier 4 restrictions, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Motorists should always allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should account for special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

More information about how to prepare for any type of emergency, including free downloadable checklists of items to keep in your home, car, and at work, and specific information for people with access and functional needs or pets, is available on the Ready PA webpage.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/winter.

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Closings and Delays for Sunday 1/25/26

January 25th, 2026

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  911th Airlift Wing         Closed Monday
  Aliquippa City Admin. Offices Closed Monday
  Aliquippa Area School District                Closed Monday (Changed from remote learning day)
  Ambridge Area School District Virtual Learning Day- Monday 01/26/326
  Avonworth School District Remote Instruction 01/26/26
  Baden Academy Charter Closed Monday- 01/26/26
  Beaver Area School District            Closed Monday- All activities Cancelled
  Beaver County Court House Closed-Monday- 1/26/26
  Beaver County Head Start Monday Morning: Closed
  Beaver County Rehabilitation Center Closed for Business on Monday- 1/26/26
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District Closed Monday – 01/26/26- Remote Learning Day
  Beaver County CTC           Closed- Flexible Instruction- 01/26/26
  Beaver County Transit Authority          Closed-Monday- 1/26/26
  Beaver Valley Montessori School Closed-Monday- 1/26/26
  Blackhawk Area School District Closed- 1/26/26 – Remote Instruction; Evening Activities Canceled
  Blackhawk Meals on Wheels Closed-Monday- 1/26/26
Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township) Closed Monday – 01/26/26
Carlow University Remote Learning – 01/26/26
CCBC Closed Monday – 01/26/26
  CCBC Aviation Sciences Center            Closed Monday – 01/26/26
  Center At The Mall (Senior Center)       Open at noon- Monday- 1/26/26
  Central Valley School District            Closed Monday – 01/26/26; all activities cancelled . Tuesday 01/27/26 Flexible Instruction Day
  Chippewa Alliance Church Morning Services Cancelled Sunday- 1/25/26 online at 11AM
  Christ Anglican Church – New Brighton Closed Sunday 01/25/26
  Church In the Round – Aliquippa Closed Sunday 01/25/26
  Commonwealth Of Pa/ Offices Under   the Governor Closed on Monday
  Community Bible Church-Racoon Twp. Online Service only Sunday- 1/25/26
  Cornell School District Remote Instruction- 01/26/26 ; No evening activities or athletics
  Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township) Closed Sunday Morning/ All Activities Cancelled-1/25/26
  Education Center at Watson (Sewickley)
  Ellwood City Area School District
  Families Matter Food Pantry Closed Monday 01/26/26
  First Christian Church-Beaver Closed Sunday- 1/25/26
  First Presbyterian Church-Beaver Closed Sunday- 1/25/26, Online posted
  First United Methodist Church – Ellwood City Closed Sunday – 01/25/26
 Footprints in the Sand Closed Monday – 01/26/26
  Freedom Area School District Flexible Instruction Day – 01/26/26; All activities are cancelled
 Greater Faith Family Worship Closed Sunday- 1/25/26
  Hap Community Outings Closed Monday- 1/26/26
  Harmony-Zelie Global Methodist Church Closed-Sunday 1/25/26
  Head Start of Beaver County – Aliquippa Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County -Ambridge Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 7th Ave. Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 6th Ave. Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Central Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Blackhawk Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – CCBC Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Rochester Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Southside Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton Middle School Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton High School Monday Morning: Closed
  Head Start of Beaver County – Riverside Monday Morning: Closed
  Hope Lutheran Church- Cranberry No Sunday Service or Activities-1/25/26
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District Remote Learning Monday; all school activities cancelled.
  Kiddie Korner in Beaver Closed Monday – 1/26/26
 Lawrence County Government Center Closed Monday – 1/26/26
 Life Family Matters Church – New Brighton and   Center Twp. Online Service Only- 1/26/26
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Closed Monday 01/26/26 – Flexible Instruction Day
 Living Water Family Church Closed Sunday – 01/25/26-All activities cancelled
 Living Water Family Church Closed Sunday – 01/25/26-All activities cancelled
  Mary Queen of Saints- Monaca CCD Cancelled – 01/25/26    
  Mc Guire Memorial School Closed Monday-Flexible Instruction Day
  Midland Borough school District Closed Monday – 1/26/26
  Montour Area School District Closed Monday 01/26/26 – Flexible Instruction Day; No Transportation
  Moon Area School District Remote Instruction 01/26/26
  New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Sunday School Cancelled-Service online only- 1/25/26
  New Brighton Area School District Closed Monday- 1/26/26 Virtual Learning Day
  New Horizons (Beaver and North in New Castle) Closed Monday 01/26/26
  North Branch Presbyterian Church Closed Sunday – 1/25/26
  North Catholic School District Monday Morning: Closed-Flexible Instruction Day
  Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell Closed Monday-Flexible Instruction Day
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis) Monday Morning: Closed-Flexible Instruction Day
  Our Lady of the Valley (Youth Group) Cancelled
  Our Lady of the Valley (CCD) Cancelled
  Phoenix Drop-In Center (Rochester) Closed Monday 01/26/26
  Penn State Beaver (Monaca) Closed Sunday and Monday 1/25 & 1/26/2026
  Provident Charter School West (Baden) Monday Morning: Closed-Flexible Instruction Day
  Quaker Valley School District Closed Monday- 01/26/26
  Riverside Beaver County Area School District Closed Monday – Flexible Instruction Day
  Road to Emmaus Baptist Church Closed -No Zoom 01/25/26
  Rochester Area School District Flexible Instruction Day- 01/26/26
  Robert Morris University (Moon Township) Closed Monday 01/26/26
  Second Baptist Church- Beaver Falls Morning Services Cancelled 01/25/26
  Seneca Valley Area School District Closed Monday- 01/26/26
  Sewickley Academy Closed Monday- 01/26/26
  Slippery Rock Area School District Monday Morning: Closed
  St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township) Closed Monday- 01/26/26
  St. James-Sewickley Closed Monday-Flexible Instruction Day
  St. Monica Catholic Academy Closed Monday – Flexible Instruction Day
  St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry) Monday Morning: Closed-Flexible Instruction Day
  St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver Closed Monday
  St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople Monday Morning: Closed
  South Side Area School District Closed Monday 01/26/26
  Sto Rox Closed Monday
  The Lindsay Theater Closed Sunday- 01/25/26
 Twelve Loafs Soup Kitchen Closed Monday
  Unionville Church Closed 1/25/26 – All in House Services Cancelled
  Vanport Presbyterian Church Closed Sunday 01/25/26
  Western Beaver Area School District Monday Morning: Closed/All Activities Cancelled
  West Allegheny School District Monday : Remote Learning Day
Word Of Life Church – Monaca. Closed Sunday 01/25/26

Sources: Steelers planning to hire Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy as their next head coach

(File Photo: Source for Photo:  Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The Commanders won 23-19. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Sources are telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to hire Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. McCarthy will succeed Mike Tomlin, who stepped down as the head coach of the Steelers on January 13th, 2026 after nineteen seasons with the team. McCarthy, a native of Greenfield, was the head coach for the Green Bay Packers when Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers played for the Packers when they won Super Bowl 45 against the Steelers on February 6th, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. McCarthy was the head coach of the Packers from 2006-2018, and then after a hiatus in 2019, he was hired by the Cowboys and coached them from 2020-2024. The sixty-two-year-old McCarthy worked with Steelers general manager Omar Khan in New Orleans in 2000 but he did not coach in the NFL this season. McCarthy will become only the fourth head coach the Steelers have hired since 1969, following in the footsteps of Pro Football Hall of Famers Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher, as well as the aforementioned Mike Tomlin.

Yankee Trader 01-24-26

01-24-26 Listings

 

Kate          Beaver724-888-6644

Troy Bilt 2 stage Snow Thrower “Storm 24/10” with electric or pull start.  New.  Heavy.  Price negotiable.

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Curt           Hopewell           724-601-8154

15 pieces of Duro Rock (to put on floor before tiling). 3’ X 5’ These sell for $16 each.  Only asking $90 for all.

Waterproofing material for under and around shower area.  He has quite a bit – includes 15 corner pieces.  $100 for all (retails for about $300).

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VAL          (Beaver)            PHONE:  724-513-9390

 

Office Stationery items 5 boxes of all kinds:10” X 15” Expandable file folders that expand to 2” and some to 3 ½” , 3 ring binders, presentation covers, 2-hole fasteners.  Call for details and make an offer.

Buttons Buttons Buttons.  3 containers with hundreds & hundreds of buttons.  Perfect for seamstress or crafters.  PRICE: Make an offer.

 

Vintage Baby doll crib made of hand-crafted wood.  Could also be used to display stuffed animals or store blankets or magazines.

Reasonable offer

 

Paintings & Prints….Art for your home or office décor.  30 pictures, paintings in watercolors, oils and prints   Some are framed, some are not.  PRICE:  Make an offer

She’ll be happy to send photos or direct you where to see them online.

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Millie                 Dougherty Twp.         724-846-3425

Looking for Christmas “Elf on a Shelf” items.  Anyone have a large one?

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Dorothy             724-266-2752

LTB (looking to buy) a bench or chair to put in her entryway.

 

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Kenny Eastvale 724-843-5819

2016 Suzuki Berkman 200 Motor Scooter with only 5,000 miles. No shifting-automatic transmission. Brakes are on handle. Lots of storage under the seat. Platform for your feet and room for a passenger. 74
mpg and up to 75 mph $2,500

Kodiak Woodburning stove. Up to 24” logs or coal. Pipes included. Will heat a good sized place. $500

Ladders, ladders, ladders. Varity of sizes and prices. Aluminum and even fiberglass for working with electric.

Bicycles. Different sizes and prices. Boys & girls bikes available.

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Charlie               Beaver Falls               724-843-2560

2 pairs of Size 11 work boots.  High Top lace-ups.  Insulated, waterproof, in great condition. Paid well over $100 each for these.

$20 each or both pair for $35