Author: Beaver County Radio

Jeffrey Francis Lehn (1962-2025)

Jeffrey Francis Lehn, 62, of Economy Borough, passed away on February 14th, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was born on October 28th, 1962, a son of the late Charles and Mary Lehn. He is survived by his loving wife who was his caregiver throughout his cancer journey, Mary Ellen Szuchy, two brothers, Carl and David Lehn, two nieces, Paige and Madison Lehn and many dear friends.

Jeffrey was a proud graduate of Ambridge High School who worked as a machinist and tool and dye maker. He had a deep passion for building model steam engines and attending steam engine shows. He was also known for his knack for fixing anything. Jeffrey had a generous spirit and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his wife.

Mary Ellen would like to thank all his friends for their love and heartfelt support over the years.

Memorial contributions can be made in care to the funeral home.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, from 4-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A blessing service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 20th at 11 A.M., with burial following at Good Samaritan Cemetery in Fair Oaks.

Robert V. McLaughlin, Jr. (1935-2025)

Robert V. McLaughlin, Jr. “Buzzy”, 89, of Hopewell Township, passed away on January 27th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Aliquippa on June 9th, 1935 and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert V. McLaughlin Sr. “Buss” and Anna Yarnell McLaughlin, a son, Robert Jeffery McLaughlin, a sister, Nancy Blickenderfer and her husband Earle, a brother, David McLaughlin, sister-in-law, Donna McLaughlin, father and mother-in-law, Robert and Geraldine Lloyd Sr and brothers-in-law, Robert Lloyd Jr and Wayne Shaffer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eunice Lloyd McLaughlin, children, Randy (Rhonda) McLaughlin, Rodney McLaughlin and Robin (Jim) Burd, eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Colletta McLaughlin and Sara Jane Shaffer and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

After high school, Robert joined the military, and served in the US Army Security Agency in Germany for 3 years. After his discharge, he went to work for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier for 35 years. He also worked part time as a realtor.  He attended Plan 12 CMA & Crestmont Alliance Churches. He was a member of the NALC, NRA, USGA, and Hopewell Quarterbacks.  He was involved in sports for the majority of his life and one of the original members of the Aliquippa Slow Pitch Softball League.  Bob also Bowled and golfed in several leagues in the Valley.  He coached Hopewell Little Leage Baseball and 5th grade basketball for several years while his boys were young.  He also loved to hunt and fish at their family cabin in Forrest County. His favorite pastime was watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participate in their activities.

Services and arrangements were entrusted to the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa.

Cancellations and Delays for Monday, 02/17/2025

 

Monday, February 17th, 2025

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education in Rochester 2 hour delay Monday morning
  Aliquippa Area School District                 
  Ambridge Area School District                                                 
  Avonworth Area School District                                                 
  Baden Academy Charter
  Beaver Area School District             Students attending out-of-district schools have a two-hour-delay
  Bethel Christian-Racoon Twp.       
  Beaver County CTC          
  Beaver County Christian School           
  Beaver Valley Montessori School
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District         
  Blackhawk Area School District           
Butler County Community College (All Locations) Opens at 10 A.M. Monday morning 
  Center at the Mall in Monaca           
  Central Valley School District          2 Hour Delay Monday morning
  CCBC
  CCBC School of Aviation Sciences
  Chippewa Alliance Church
  Cornell School District
  Early Years (All Locations)
  Eden Christian Academy
  Ellwood City Area School District
  Freedom Area School District Students attending out-of-district schools have a two-hour-delay
  Head Start of Beaver County -All   Centers
Heart Prints Center for Early Education in Cranberry Township Opens at 10 A.M. Monday morning
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District
 Life Family Pre-School
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter   School
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC     
  Mc Guire Memorial School
  Midland Borough School District  Students attending out-of-district schools have a two-hour-delay
  Montour Area School District
  Moon Area School District
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus                       Pre-school (Moon Twp.)
 My Family Preschool in New Brighton
  New Brighton Area School District
  New Horizon-Beaver County
  North Catholic High School
  Our Lady of Fatima-Hopewell
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
  Parkway West CTC
  Penn State-Beaver
  Provident Charter School West
  Quaker Valley School District
  Riverside Area School District   (Beaver  County)
  Road to Emmaus Baptist Church in Beaver
  Rochester Area School District 2 hour delay Monday morning
  Seneca Valley School District
  Sewickley Academy
 South Side Beaver School District
  Sto-Rox School District
 St. James School (Sewickley) Opens at 10 A.M. Monday Morning
  St. Kilian Parish School in Cranberry 2 Hour delay Monday Morning
  St. Monica Catholic Academy (Beaver Falls)
  St. Peter & Paul (Beaver) 2 hour delay Monday morning
   St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople
  Vanport VFD
  West Allegheny
  Western  Beaver 2 hour delay Monday morning
  Zelienople/Evans City Meals on Wheels in Zelienople Closed Monday

 

 

Yankee Trader 02-15-25

02-15-25 Listings

 

Josh                       (Ambridge)                    724-701-1420

 

2 pairs of New Balance Shoes size 9 ½.  Brand new with tags.  1 is black the other is white.  $20.00 for both pair.

 

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VAL       (Beaver)        PHONE:  724-513-9390

 

Werner 20 foot aluminum extension ladder          $100

 

792 Baseball and Football Trading Cards.  All kept in albums so they’re in terrific condition.  Purchase individually for $1 each or by the album.  Barry Bonds, Doug Drabek. You’ll find 2 AUTOGRAPHED John Burkett cards among them (ask about price ) This Beaver Highschool graduate pitched from 1987 to 2003, with the San Francisco Giants, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.  Reasonable offers accepted.

One of the albums is Topps 40 years of BB Cards.  Another is full of 40 Pirates BB Cards.

 

Large 12 Qt. Vollrath Stainless Steel Cooking Pot with lid.  Commercial grade.  PRICE:  $50.00 OBO

 

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

 

 

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Marilyn              (Beaver)            425-444-2321

 

Attention bee-keepers.  “Hardin” Honey Extractor.  This is a manual spin honey extractor.  Yours for $90.00

 

Black, Cast-Iron Register Grate.

Fits a 10” X 12” hole & measures 12” X 14”.  $60.00

 

Several different Foam Mattress Toppers.  All brand new, still in boxes.  Twin, Twin XL, Full & King.               $20.00 each

 

Tall TV cart can be rolled to different locations.  Chest level.

Brand new, in box.  $20.00

 

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Bud                    (Freedom)         724-321-0695

 

LTB (looking to buy) an ELECTRIC Car, Truck or Van that plugs in to charge.  No hybrids.  Doesn’t matter what condition it is in. Wrecked, old or doesn’t run-give him a call.

LTB  a Jet Engine-any size.  If you have one, please call Bud.

 

 

Golf Course Road Single-lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Beaver County

(File Photo)

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on Golf Course Road (Route 3014) in the City of Aliquippa and Hopewell Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, February 17 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur, as needed, in various locations between Mill Street and just north of Crissman Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through late May to allow crews to conduct drainage work and other miscellaneous punch list items. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zones.

Crews from Stefanik’s Next Generation Contracting will conduct the work.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 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.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District11.

Information about infrastructure in District 11, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D11Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook and Instagram.

Woman given an arrest warrant for alleged burglary and criminal trespass in Aliquippa

(Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) A woman has an arrest warrant for an alleged burglary and criminal trespass on Wednesday. Police went to Towne Towers at 434 Franklin Avenue and the property manager told them that thirty-year-old Akeliah Truss caused damage to the apartment and urinated all over it. Truss faces one felony charge and two misdemeanor charges after escaping arrest. If you know where Truss is, please call 724-378-8000.  

Ambridge Borough Council accepts president’s resignation, promotes three police officers and approves yoga and meditation classes in Ambridge at council meeting

(Photo Courtesy of the Ambridge Police Department)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Ambridge, PA) The Ambridge Borough council made several actions at their meeting Tuesday night. The council accepted that president Tina Tessaro resigned effective immediately. Police officers John Bialik, Tim Depenhart and Jason Seng were also promoted to sergeants. The council also approved that yoga and meditation classes will be held at 5th Street Park in Ambridge beginning on March 20th.

Police conclude search for an armed man who escaped from a traffic stop in Rochester

(File Photo of New Brighton Police Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pulaski Township, PA) Police have concluded the search for a man who was armed and escaped from a traffic stop in Rochester on Thursday. According to Beaver County dispatchers, police were trying to initiate a traffic stop on Virginia Avenue and a man took off on foot. New Brighton police sent out a warning on Thursday to residents about the search for a Black man with dreadlocks in a black hoodie. According to police, the suspect had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault.  Do not approach the suspect and call 911 if you see him.

Avian flu is not in the Pennsylvania dairy industry

(FIle Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this May 8, 2018, filephoto, a Jersey cow feeds in a field on the Francis Thicke organic dairy farm in Fairfield, Iowa. Burger King is announcing its work to help address a core industry challenge: the environmental impact of beef. To help tackle this environmental issue, the Burger King brand partnered with top scientists to develop and test a new diet for cows, which according to initial study results, on average reduces up to 33% of cows’ daily methane emissions. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News 

(Beaver County, PA) According to state regulators, officials announced that after testing samples of milk around the state, avian flu does not appear to be in the Pennsylvania dairy industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave the word to state agriculture officials Thursday. However, officials say that avian flu has affected six flocks in Pennsylvania backyards and six flocks for commercial poultry in the state. Pennsylvania has no reported human cases at this time.