Snow Watch: Cancellations and Delays 01/21/2025

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The following school districts and businesses have either delayed or canceled for today: 01/21/25 (We will continue to update the list throughout the morning)

Adelphoi Education in Rochester: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday Morning 

Aliquippa School District: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday Morning 

Ambridge School District: No Transportation Services Tuesday Morning 

Avonworth School District: Remote Instruction Tuesday 

Baden Academy Charter School: Closed Tuesday 

Beaver County Career and Technical Center: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day, all evening activities are cancelled 

Beaver County Christian School: Closed Tuesday 

Beaver Valley Montessori School: Closed Tuesday 

Bethel Christian School in Raccoon Township: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday 

Big Beaver Falls School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day and No After School Program 

Blackhawk School District: Closed Tuesday, Flexible Instruction Day in the Morning and Afternoon, all after school activities canceled, athletic events and special performances 

Butler County Community College (All Locations including Beaver County Location) Opening at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday Morning 

Central Valley School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day (Remote Instruction and No Transportation Tuesday Morning) 

Cornell School District (Coraopolis) Remote Learning Day Tuesday 

Community College of Beaver County: Remote Learning Day Tuesday 

Community College of Beaver County Aviation and Sciences Center: Remote Learning Day Tuesday (Closed) 

Education Center at Watson in Sewickley: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday 

Ellwood City Area School District: Closed Tuesday Morning with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Fmailies Matter Food Pantry in Monaca: Closed Tuesday

Freedom Area School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Head Start of Beaver County (All Centers): Closed Tuesday 

Hopewell Area School District: Closed Tuesday and No Transportation (After school activities cancelled) 

Life Family Preschool in New Brighton: Closed Tuesday 

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School: Closed Tuesday Morning with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Midland Borough: Closed Tuesday 

Moon School District: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday Morning 

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Daycare and Preschool in Moon Township: 1 Hour Delay Tuesday 

Mother’s Morning Out/ Noah’s Ark Preschool in Sewickley: Opening at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday Morning 

New Brighton Area School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

New Horizon School in Beaver: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

North Catholic High School: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Provident Charter School West in Baden: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Quaker Valley School District: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday Morning  

Riverside Beaver School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Saint Monica Catholic Academy: Closed Tuesday 

Seneca Valley School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Sewickley Academy: 2 Hour Delay Tuesday

South Side Area School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Sto-Rox School District: Closed Tuesday 

The Center (Midland): Closed Tuesday 

The Prevention Network and Class Academy in Baden: Closed Tuesday 

West Hills Food Pantry in Moon Township: Closed Tuesday Morning 

West Hills Meals on Wheels in Moon Township: Closed Tuesday Morning 

Western Beaver School District: Closed Tuesday with a Flexible Instruction Day 

Snow watch is sponsored by Munroe Auto Body, the Lisa Lathom Team at EXP Realty, the Cornerstone of Beaver County, and Beaver County Radio. 

Timothy Edward Lentz, Sr. (1961-2025)

Timothy Edward Lentz, Sr., 63, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on January 16th, 2025.
He was born in Rochester on May 2nd, 1961, the son of Jeanne (Petcovic) Lentz and the late Merrill S. Lentz. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved son Cody Lentz and his brother Lawrence (Larry) Lentz. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children: Tonya Lentz, Tim Lentz, Jr. and his wife Kari, Tayla Jonas and Cole Lentz and his wife Charmayne; his grandchildren: Aleia, Yzzy, Austin, Cameron, Jacob, Isaac, Noah, Lane, and Presley; his brothers, Michael (Mickey) Lentz and his wife Karen and James (Jimmy) Lentz, his sister, Joy Bonzo and her husband Todd and several nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends.
Timothy was a lifelong resident of Freedom area, where he served his community for many years as a dedicated and respected police officer for New Sewickley Township. He invested his whole heart into his career and cared deeply for people, sacrificing his own safety in the line of service. After retiring from formal police work, he continued to pursue his passion to protect and serve the community by opening his own private investigating business alongside his son. Timothy was also passionate about hunting, fishing, and trucking, driving a tri-axle and tractor trailer and even running his own Lentz Trucking company for a time.
Caring for family, friends, and the community came naturally to Timothy. His door was always open, and it wasn’t uncommon for him to offer to give away anything he had on hand to visitors and friends. His favorite place to be was hanging out and catching up with friends on his porch. All his front porch neighborhood monitoring meant he was always in the know, and he affectionately came to be known “the mayor of the neighborhood.” He will be remembered for his heart for people, shown in the way he served and loved his family, friends, and community and the pride he took in his children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. , 349 Adams Street, Rochester, Pa.

Denise Bendle (1951-2025)

Denise E. Bendle, 73, of McCandless Township, passed away on January 16th, 2025 in UPMC North Hills Passavant Hospital.

She was born in Pittsburgh on October 27th, 1951, the daughter of the late Philip and Dorothy (Dimperfield) Bendle, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Philip Bendle III. She is survived by her nephews, Joshua & Noah Bendle, a niece, Hannah Bendle and many wonderful cousins.

In accordance with Denise’s wishes, no visitation or services were held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Inurnment will take place in Economy Cemetery.

The family asks that donations be made to the New Hope Lutheran Church, 200 2nd Avenue, Freedom, PA 15042, St John’s Lutheran Church of Highland Building Fund, 311 Cumberland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, or to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Philip S. Bendle III Memorial Fund, 300 West Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Jerry Lee Wade (1944-2025)

Jerry Lee Wade, 80, of Darlington, passed away on January 15th, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his wife, Laura by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Laura Wade (McCowin), daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Laurie Feezle, daughter, Kim Bechak, son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Melissa Wade, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Jerry was a devoted husband of 57 years. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from Darlington Brick Yard after 39 years of service with the company. He was an avid musky fisherman of Pymatuning and Woodcock Lakes, where he camped with his wife and family. He has passed on his love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing to his children and grandchildren.

All services were entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 22nd in the funeral home at 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. followed by a service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tim Casey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Beaver County Humane Society in his memory.

 

Linda Patricia Powell (1957-2025)

Linda Patricia Powell, 67, of Rochester, passed away on January 10th, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver.
She was born in Beaver on December 2nd, 1957, a daughter of the late Gerald Powell and Patricia Kasunich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Geri Clark and her stepfather, Steve Kasunich. She is survived by her three daughters, Laura Rankin, Leslie Powell and Lindsey Leavelle (Laura Blondsey), brothers, Daniel Powell (Sherri) and Dennis Champion, sisters, Cindy Powell, Barbara Neal and Rosemarie Walters, two grandchildren, Noah Nixon and Elijah Powell and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, including Lee Leavelle.

Linda was a beloved and hard working grandma who enjoyed camping with her family and spending time at home with her animals.

The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls was honored to help Linda’s family during this time.

Richard K. Hendrickson (1955-2025)

Richard “Rick” Hendrickson, 69, of Independence Township, passed away on January 16th, 2025. He was born on May 1st, 1955 a son of the late Barbara and William Bickerstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy (Semick) Landers. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Hendrickson, two children, J.T. (Brittany) Hendrickson and Kylie (Adam) Ackerman, siblings, Robert (Veronica) Bickerstaff and Shari (Shawn) Calabria, his 6 beloved grandchildren: Dylan, Destin, and Brooke Hendrickson, Owen and Aaron Ackerman, and Dante Collins; 4 nephews, 2 nieces and 2 brothers-in-law, Patrick Galton and Charles (Sandy) Galton.

Growing up, Richard spent a lot of time in Erie with his grandparents. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and worked at J&L Steel until they closed. He went to college at CCBC and graduated with an Associates degree as a lab tech. He worked at MedCheck, Sewickley and as a lab tech at Mercy Hospital.  Due to chronic health conditions, he stopped working and spent his time at home with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending his time being outside and being with his family and many beloved pets.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 20th, from 5 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

The Midland Women’s Civic Club and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center collaborate to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(File Photo of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Midland, PA) The Midland Women’s Civic Club and Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center are teaming up to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Pennsylvania. The local events include several schools going to care facilities to visit residents and interact with them. The students of the Jazz Quartet at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School will go to Celebration Villa in Chippewa with Grammy-winner Eric DeFade to perform for its residents. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will also work with Tickets for Kidsgetting both young people and their families involved with their theater productions. Students from Midland Elementary and Middle School will also go to Beaver Meadows and Franciscan Manor to both read and bring joy to their residents. The students of Baden Academy will also perform for Concordia at Villa St. Joseph residents. Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School will work with a senior center that is local to both send messages and give treats away to those who live there. They will also provide specific items for children and their families in Midland. Middle school and high school students from these schools, as well as middle and high school students from the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, will also participate in poetry and prose about greatness through service to try to win one of the Midland Women’s Civic Club’s MLK Day Awards.

 

Congressman Deluzio and Congressman Morgan Lutrell introduce act to stop human and sex trafficking

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio making conversation)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Carnegie, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congressman Morgan Lutrell (TX-08) started the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act last week. According to a release from Deluzio’s office on Friday, this legislation would support efforts to combat human and sex trafficking nationwide. The Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program will provide funding to help this initiative to stop these forms of trafficking.

 

Congressman Deluzio tours Astrobotics, a local company that specializes in moon travel and robotics

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Carnegie, PA) On Friday, Congressman Chris Deluzio took a tour of the local company Astrobotic, which specializes in both robotics and moon travel. Astrobotic has helped for NASA and the Department of Defense with contracts that total over $600 million. Two of the space vehicles from Astrobotic are mostly built in Pennsylvania and the company economically helps a hundred and fifty-eight vendors and contractors based in Pennsylvania. 

Hookstown man charged after crashing his vehicle on State Route 18

(File Photo of Police Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a single vehicle crash occurred on State Route 18 on Thursday. At 11:18 a.m., sixty-four-year-old Raymond Weber of Hookstown was driving his 2018 Ram 2500 north of Frankfort Road. Weber lost control on the snowy road and hit a utility pole. Weber was given a citation following the crash and there were no injuries after the incident occurred.