Cheryl Jean Caldwell (1952-2025)

Cheryl Jean Caldwell, 72, of Raccoon Township, passed away on June 22nd, 2025 in Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Sewickley on August 1st, 1952, the daughter of the late Charles & Janet (Erwin) Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Caldwell, Jr. She is survived by her brother, James R. Caldwell of Raccoon Township.

Cheryl earned a Masters degree in speech pathology from California State College. She also taught in the Freedom Area School District. She had a profound love for animals and her interests were traveling and reading.

Friends will be received on Thursday, June 26th from 3 P.M. until the time of a funeral service at 6 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street. Private interment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA 68, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Wanted man taken into custody following a SWAT incident in the Hill District of Pittsburgh

(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

(Pittsburgh, PA) A SWAT situation occurred in the Hill District of Pittsburgh on Sunday and a man who has been wanted by police was apprehended that same day. According to Allegheny County dispatchers, emergency crews were originally called tothe 600 block of Kirkpatrick Street at 3:15 p.m. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers were there to serve a “Protection From Abuse” order for thirty-eight-year-old Maurice Lindsay. Lindsay had multiple arrest warrants that were active and refused to exit the house he was in when SWAT units arrived and hailed him multiple times. Police confirm that Lindsay was in the second floor of the house and barricaded himself there. Lindsay was taken into custody by SWAT units at about 6:17 p.m. with filed charges of terroristic threats and retaliation against witnesses or a victim.

LIHEAP cuts could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians without heat this winter

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(Harrisburg, PA) As Congress considers defunding the Low-Income-Home Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP in the reconciliation bill, Pennsylvania advocates warn the cuts would hit families and seniors hardest. LIHEAP provides up to a thousand-dollar cash grant and crisis assistance to help Pennsylvanians pay their heating bills. Bill Johnston-Walsh with AARP Pennsylvania says LIHEAP also helps families with emergency furnace repairs and replacements. Without it, many could be stuck in freezing temperatures with no way to fix a broken heating system. Johnson-Walsh says the reconciliation bill would completely eliminate funding for LIHEAP. He notes the program helped six point two million low-income households nationwide in 2024 at a cost of about four billion dollars.

Two victims injured in shooting in Allegheny County on a block of Wallace Avenue; incident still under investigation

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light with a Car Driving at Night)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Wilkinsburg, PA) According to officials, Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night in the 800 block of Wallace Avenue, where two individuals were injured. One shell casing was discovered by police and no suspects were found. Each of the victims were taken to separate hospitals, and police confirm that one was in a vehicle when getting shot in the back and the other left with abrasions. Call 1-833-ALL-TIPS if you have information about this incident.

Connect Beaver County Broadband Program gets the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors 2025 Public-Private Partnership Award

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to a release from the Beaver County Commissioner’s Office, the Connect Beaver County Broadband Program got the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors 2025 Public-Private Partnership Award on Monday. This award is a part of the Community Broadband and Digital Equity Awards from the NAOTA. These awards give recognition to projects that are innovative in business, in the government and in communities that are local across the nation. The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana is where recipients like the Connect Beaver County Broadband Program will be honored on August 18th through August 21st, 2025 at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ Annual Conference.

AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report states that gas prices rise ten cents in Western Pennsylvania this week

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are ten cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.59 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.78. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.63. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s gas price report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.591      Altoona
$3.633      Beaver
$3.644      Bradford
$3.506      Brookville
$3.650      Butler
$3.554      Clarion
$3.584      DuBois
$3.598      Erie
$3.569      Greensburg
$3.628      Indiana
$3.550      Jeannette
$3.650      Kittanning
$3.326      Latrobe
$3.647      Meadville
$3.665      Mercer
$3.581      New Castle
$3.629      New Kensington
$3.656      Oil City
$3.595      Pittsburgh

$3.430      Sharon
$3.641      Uniontown
$3.662      Warren
$3.611      Washington

Aliquippa man gets arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Aliquippa was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Aliquippa on Saturday. Thirty-three-year-old Travis Jackson was stopped by police during a traffic stop on the 1900 block of Sheffield Road. Jackson was arrested by police for driving under the influence and his charges are pending.

Midland woman gets arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a woman from Midland was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Aliquippa on June 6th, 2025. Forty-two-year-old Selina Summerville was stopped by police on the 100 block of Monaca Road during a traffic stop. Police arrested Summerville when she was stopped for driving under the influence and her charges are pending.

Man from Chattahoochee, Florida gets apprehended for possessing drugs and driving under the influence 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 Chattahoochee, Florida was arrested for possessing drugs and driving under the influence in Aliquippa on Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Curtis McClendon was stopped by police on the 800 block of 21st Street during a traffic stop. McClendon had a controlled substance with him. According to police, McClendon had an extradition warrant from Florida and got taken to the Beaver County Jail with pending charges.