Author: Beaver County Radio

CCBC inaugural men’s soccer team ties in first ever soccer match

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Beaver County Radio’s Scott Tady)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa, PA) The Community College of Beaver County’s inaugural men’s soccer team had its first ever soccer match on Saturday at Wright Field in Chippewa.

The Titans began their first ever men’s soccer season under first-year head coach Marcus Burrows and played against the College of Southern Maryland Hawks.

The audience that attended the game enjoyed free admission and saw a 1-1 tie between the Titans and the Hawks.  

You can view the full schedule for men’s soccer at CCBC by clicking here.

Patricia Ann “Patty” Kohar (1956-2026)

Patricia Ann “Patty” Kohar, 70, a resident of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026 at AHN Forbes Hospital.

She was born on January 9th, 1956, the daughter of the late Joseph M. Kohar and Mildred “Millie” Kohar.

Patricia graduated from Hopewell High School and the Community College of Allegheny County. She spent much of her professional career working with Highmark of Pittsburgh, where she dedicated many years of her working life.

She was a devoted Catholic and a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Church in Aliquippa. Her faith was an important part of her life, providing her with strength and comfort. In her free time, she could always be found reading an extensive book or crafting homemade jewelry pieces in her free time. She also enjoyed having fun afternoons out with her close friends and family at dinner, where she always made someone share a smile.

She was also devoted to her beloved pets, Pepper and Pippa, who brought her tremendous joy and companionship. She also had a special love for the beach and treasured the many trips she took over the years to Ocean City and Destin, Florida. Those trips and the memories made there held a special place in her heart.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Michele Kohar of Economy Borough, her uncle and aunt, Edward and Marie Kohar of Baden, two nieces, Anne Kohar of Monaca and Sarah (Lance) Huppenthal of Economy, one nephew, Michael (McKenzie) Kohar of Conway and two great-nephews, David and Domenic Huppenthal. She is also survived by several loving cousins on the Kohar and Batista side. The family of Patricia would like to send their heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate medical staff and doctors at AHN Forbes Hospital for caring for her in her time of need.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, September 2nd from 3 P.M. until time of funeral service at 6 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Father Joe Carr will officiate the service. Private Interment will take place on Thursday, September 3rd in the Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

Steelers trade offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Cowboys in several moves before the 2026-2027 NFL season

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Broderick Jones (77) lines up during an NFL exhibition football game against the Green Bay Packers in Pittsburgh Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Dallas, TX) Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the Pittsburgh Steelers traded offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys.

Sources confirmed to ESPN’s Todd Archer that along with Jones, the Cowboys will also receive a 2027 fourth-round pick while the Steelers will receive a 2027 third round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Jones was drafted by the Steelers as the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Georgia and played 45 games in three seasons with the Steelers.

The Steelers also traded running back and 2025 third round pick Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers yesterday.

Johnson was a rookie last year who was drafted out of the University of Iowa.

The Steelers also recently finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026-2027 season, and cuts included linebacker Elandon Roberts, who was traded back to the Steelers after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.

Roberts played for the Steelers from 2023-2024.

Alice Grace (Wadsworth Monestersky) Harris (1948-2026)

Alice Grace (Wadsworth Monestersky) Harris, 78, of Sewickley, formerly of Ambridge, passed away surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness on August 28th, 2026.

She was born in Claysville on February 26th, 1948, the youngest of nine children that were born to the late Alva Carl Wadsworth and Elizabeth Grace (Cassidy) Wadsworth. She grew up in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including her former husband, Anthony Monestersky and her best friend, Crystal Littell.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Michael Harris, her sisters and brother-in-law, Janet Bess, Ella Faye Lowe and Richard Lowe, her daughter, Tanya Capone (John), her son, Tony Monestersky (Nancy), her grandchildren: Anna (Eddie Bachurski), Johnny, Krista, Kalysa and Kyla Capone, Katera Bentz (Blaze), Zachary Allen (Ashley), Khira Monestersky, Johnathan Ballard and Don Ballard; as well as her great-grandchildren, Isabella, Elizabeth and Susie Bachurski, and Kaylin Bentz.

Alice had a special place in her heart for her precious kitties, Smudge, Silky and Tiger. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at D.T. Watson and the Convent of Villa of St. Joseph in Baden before retiring from working Heritage Valley Hospital in Sewickley. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and loved ones. She found great joy in gardening, planting and growing flowers, with roses being her absolute favorite. Her gardens were always filled with beautiful flowers that reflected the love and care she put into them. She also enjoyed reading, playing bingo and taking bus trips to casinos. Her loving spirit, kind heart and devotion to her family will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, August 31st from 3 P.M. until the time of funeral services at 5:30 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Big Knob Grange Fair returns for 84th season in New Sewickley Township

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Big Knob Grange Fair, Posted on Facebook on August 29th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) The Big Knob Grange Fair will celebrate its 84th season from September 1st-5th in Rochester and it will celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year.

The official opening ceremonies start at 6 p.m. tomorrow with music from the Freedom “Big Red” Marching Band on the outdoor stage, along with a parade and the crowning of the Fair Queen.

Dinners at the Grange Hall will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily or until the food sells out. 

Individual ride tickets are available and a wristband for unlimited rides on the midway are worth $25.

The Saturday matinee wristband is worth $15 and is good from 12 noon-4 p.m. only and you can pay $30 for both.

The full schedule for this event is on the Big Knob Grange Fair website by clicking here.

It will be held on the fairground site in New Sewickley Township at 336 Grange Road.

Phishing scam spreading around Pennsylvania involving fake alerts from MyChart

(File Photo of a Scam Alert Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) A growing phishing scam is now going around the state of Pennsylvania and thousands of patients who use MyChart are being warned about it. 

The scam uses healthcare alerts that are fake so scammers can steal sensitive personal information.

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Penn Medicine and Epic Systems, which is the company behind MyChart, scammers are sending emails and text messages that appear to come from the popular patient portal platform.

These messages often use branding, logos and familiar healthcare notifications from MyChart to appear legitimate. 

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes holiday in the state to honor the life of country music legend Dolly Parton

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) A lawmaker in Pennsylvania wants to honor the life of country music legend Dolly Parton with her own holiday.  

Democratic State Rep. Ben Waxman (District 182) is now seeking co-sponsors for legislation which would recognize the date of September 25th as “Dolly Parton Day” in Pennsylvania. 

Waxman praised Parton in a memo for her career in country music and philanthropy, including her Imagination Library, which gave thousands of children in Pennsylvania access to books.

Parton passed away on August 25th from cancer at the age of 80. 

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. Announces September Food Drive During Hunger Action Month

(File Photo of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. will be holding a food drive throughout the month of September to donate food to those who need it.

The month of September is also Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania and across the country. 

From September 1st-30th, Vogel’s district offices will be accepting unexpired, non-perishable food items.

Food items will be donated to a local food bank at the end of the month.

The district offices of Vogel are located at 488 Adams Street in Rochester and 8001 Rowan Road, Suite 205, in Cranberry Township.

Possible harassment occurs in Midland; Midland teenager arrested and charged

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Midland, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported today that a possible incident of harassment occurred in Midland yesterday.

This occurred along Midland Avenue at 3:59 a.m.

Nineteen-year-old Trey Seitz of Midland was arrested for allegedly harassing a twenty-one-year-old female from Midland.

Charges were filed against him. 

Maryland woman charged after two-vehicle crash in Homewood Borough

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Homewood Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported yesterday that twenty-one-year-old Alina Chau of Potomac, Maryland was charged after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Homewood Borough on August 21st.

According to police, Chau was turning right onto State Route 18 off from First Avenue in a section of a construction zone in Homewood Borough at 6:49 p.m., and she did not clear the intersection before fully turning right.

Twenty-three-year-old Vincent Sibeto of New Castle tried to brake when he realized that Chau turned into his lane of travel and failed.

There were no reported injuries.