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Ford recalls over 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUV vehicles because of faulty fuel injectors

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – A Ford logo is seen on signage at Country Ford in Graham, N.C., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ford is recalling nearly 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because brake fluid can leak and cause longer stopping distances. The recall, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, covers the F-150 pickup from 2016 through 2018, as well as Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from 2016 and 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Dearborn, MI) According to a recent notice from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is recalling 694,271 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs. The reason for the recall of these vehicles is because of a fuel injector that is faulty which may leak, which raises fire risks. Certain 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape vehicles that are equipped with engines of 1.5 Liters are vehicles that are involved in this recall.

Man from Oakmont, Pennsylvania gets accused of allegedly harrassing and threatening the CEO of Florida’s Tampa General Hospital online

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Oakmont, PA) A man that is from Oakmont, Pennsylvania got accused of allegedly harassing and threatening the CEO of Tampa General Hospital in Florida. According to a news release on Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said 63-year-old Lawrence Brunn was charged with cyber harassment. This is involving comments from Brunn against “J.C.,” who is identified as the CEO of Tampa General Hospital. Brunn has been threatening “J.C.” as far as 2023 and one comment is about him wanting “J.C.: killed by guillotine. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, one post said the CEO “should have his head chopped off” and he “should be scared…of we the people.” Brunn is also accused of sending mail to the residence of the CEO, the homes of his neighbors and the board of trustees for the Tampa General Hospital.

Roll-over crash in the Point Breeze Neighborhood of Pittsburgh occurs which kills one male teenager and injures three others

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A roll-over crash occurred in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh early this morning which killed one male teenager and injured three others along Beechwood Boulevard. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, first responders were dispatched to the 1200 block of Beechwood Boulevard between Beechwood Lane and Gettysburg Street just before 1 a.m. One passenger in the car that crashed is in critical condition while another passenger and the driver are in stable condition. All three got taken to the hospital and the fourth teenager involved died where the scene was at that time. There is an ongoing investigation for this incident. According to public safety officials, the investigation points to speed as a factor in this incident.

Two Pennsylvania lawmakers making a push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are currently making a push to legalize marijuana that is recreational in the state of Pennsylvania. The two lawmakers that introduced a bill on Tuesday are Democratic Representative Emily Kinkead and Republican Representative Abby Major. According to a press release, Kinkead stated House Bill 20 plans to establish a “stable, well-regulated cannabis market that prioritizes public safety and public health.” That same press release also states from Kinkead that this market will not let children get exposed to marijuana, help opportunity for economics and to encourage social justice. 

Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deborah Gross introduces bill going against rentals that are short-term in Pittsburgh

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Model homes and for sale signs line the streets as construction continues at a housing plan in Zelienople, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. U.S. home sales jumped in February to their highest level in 13 years, a trend that will almost certainly be reversed as the viral outbreak keeps more people at home. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deborah Gross has recently introduced a bill which will both hold investors accountable and will reclaim the stock of housing there. This bill does not apply to people that occasionally rent out their house when they live in those houses. This initiative is supported by the administration of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, which confirms that rentals that are short-term are turning into hotels that are unlicensed. Next week will be when the measure will go before the Pittsburgh City Council for further discussion.

Pennsylvania American Water upgrades their Allegheny and Washington County water systems thanks to $2.6 million

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hershey, PA) According to a recent announcement from Pennsylvania American Water, an upgrade of $2.6 million is going to their water system in Allegheny and Washington counties. Water main that totals over one mile is also set to be replaced. Upcoming projects regarding this upgrade will help to improve customer reliability, reduce disruptions for service and increase the flow of water for firefighting.

Restaurant called Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook has grand opening in Moon Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) A new restaurant opened in Moon Township on Wednesday. Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook had its grand opening that day and it keeps a legacy going for the brand of Jenny Lee Bakery. This brand closed two bakeries back in 2008 located in Market Square and McKees Rocks. A fire also destroyed the bakery in McKees Rocks. A partner of Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook and Moon Township native Scott Baker had restaurant experts help him with the restaurant. Baker said that this opening was like a homecoming for the brand that he helps to partner.

Former Beaver County power plant mentioned in pack of investments announced at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh

(File Photo: Source for Photo: (File Photo: Source for Photo: President Donald Trump speaks at the “Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Event” at Carnegie Mellon University, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, as Sen Dave McCormick, R-Pa., left, and Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone, right, look on. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A former Beaver County power plant was mentioned in the pack of investments announced at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. According to an announcement from Frontier Group that day, $3.2 billion will change the former Bruce Mansfield coal powerplant in Shippingport into a power station for natural gas. Over 300 jobs that are permanent and 15,000 jobs for construction are expected to be created from this project. 

Selba Jean Teams (Passed on July 16th, 2025)

Selba Jean Teams, 84, of Monaca, passed away on July 16th, 2025. She was born in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of the late Dave and Blanche Casey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Casey and Irvin Casey and a sister, Geneva Hawkins. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Teams, her sons, John (Gina) Teams of Rochester, Brad (Shelly) Teams of New Sewickley and David (Karen) Teams of Chippewa, her grandchildren: Jonathan Teams, Michael Teams, Jeremy Teams, Nathan Teams and Kaitlyn Teams; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Selba was a member of Ridge Pointe Family Church of Beaver where she and her husband together had unwavering faith and deep compassion. She found joy and strength in her relationship with God. Selba was a woman whose heart knew no bounds and her greatest joy in life came from the time she spent with her family and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 18th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements and where services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 12:30 p.m. Private entombment will follow.

Selba’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Advanced Hospice for their dedicated and compassionate care they provided to her.

Carolyn L. Brown (1947-2025)

Carolyn L. Brown, 78, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 13th, 2025 at Sewickley Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on June 16th, 1947, a daughter of the late Clarence W. Nicely and Eileen E. Shearer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her brothers, Richard and Raymond. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Steve) Slowinski, Diane (Thomas) Morse and Doreen (Gary) Gill, her brother, Ronald, her sisters, Eleanor, Diana, Sharin, and Leasa; as well as nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Carolyn was Christian by faith. She had worked as a waitress and as a receptionist. She also enjoyed bowling.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, on Saturday, July 19th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Burial will take place with her husband at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.