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Charmaine A. Knox (1953-2025)

Charmaine A. Knox, 71, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd, 2025 at her home. She was born in Rochester on January 29th, 1953, the daughter of the late George F. and Elizabeth Sergeant Slayton. In addition  to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Knox, two of her brothers, Robert Temple and Gigi Slayton, and a sister, Dorothy Yoho. Charmaine is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beth A. and Dean Frazzini of Rochester Township, one son and daughter-in-law, Chad E. and Kimberly Knox of Cranberry Township, two step-daughters, Shelly Knox and her companion David Trombetto of Conway, Nanette and Edward Zorich of Kentucky, four grandchildren, D.A. Frazzini and Sammi Rose of Patterson Heights, Devyn Frazzini of Rochester, and Kai and Camdyn Knox of Cranberry, one brother William Temple of Monaca, three sisters and a brother-in-law: Shirley Harriger, Economy Borough, Judy McCaslin, Baden, and Robyn and Charles Specht of Rochester, a special niece Vicki Hogue of New Brighton and one cousin Janice Crees, who Charmaine considered to be her sister, as well as many nieces and nephews. Charmaine was a housewife and homemaker. She was also a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester. Charmaine was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with the grandkids.  Charmaine’s wish was to have no viewing or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home 349 Adams Street, Rochester. An interment will be held at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Rebecca Barto (1992-2025)

Rebecca Barto, 32, of Freedom, passed away at UPMC Presbyterian on January 2nd, 2025. She was born in Beaver on May 16th, 1992, a daughter of the late Boyd and Margaret Hrynewich Barto. She is survived by three brothers, Jon Paul, Patrick, and Jeff (Charlotte) Barto, and a sister, Bridget (Mike) Powell.

Rebecca was a graduate of Ambridge High School.  Her kind nature made her well-liked by all.  Rebecca was always willing to go out of her way to help anyone and was wonderful with children.

At the family’s request, no services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Robert Oran Feits (1960-2025)

Robert (Bob) Oran Feits, 64, passed away on January 4th, 2025.

He was born in New Brighton on March 18th, 1960, a son of the late William Frank and Lois Edna (Flinner) Feits. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Feits. Robert is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 34 years, Kip (Portman) Feits; his two children, Matthew (Sydney) Feits and Marydeth Feits, which were the best part of his life; a brother, William F. (Cindy) Feits; as well as several nieces and nephews, special ones including Rachel (Jason) Prince, Jacob Feits, Eli (Allison) Feits, and Rachael (Darren) Short.

Robert worked as a sales representative for Rubber-Seal Medallion for over 30 years, where many of his customers became lifelong friends. He also worked in maintenance at Allegheny Technologies Inc for over 30 years and could fix just about anything. He was a member of the Craft Committee at Beaver County Career & Technology Center as well as a member at the Pine Run Sportsman’s Club and the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club.

Robert shared a love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He went on many hunting trips to Manitoba, Canada where his proudest trophy was a bull moose. He also loved to fish, he enjoyed trout fishing at the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club with his children, and ocean fishing at the beach where he and his family went on a chartered fishing trip every year.

He was the best husband, father, and friend that you could ever ask for. He was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor, loyal to the end, and would do anything for his loved ones. He loved his family dearly and his selfless love will never be forgotten.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8PM in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, where services will be held on Thursday, January 9th, at 11 A.M., officiated by Pastor Win Groseclose. Following services, an entombment at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park will take place.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in the form of potted trees or towards them, which will be planted in his honor. Robert loved trees and planted hundreds of them in his lifetime.

Beaver County Chamber Monday Memo: 01/06/25
Kick-off 2025 by taking advantage of a FREE networking opportunity!

Join us on Friday, January 10th, for the first B-Club of the year, Speed Networking style. Accelerate your business contacts and exchange information efficiently.

Practice your business commercials and bring a supply of business cards!

Breakfast & coffee provided.

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Email Molly at msuehr@bcchamber.com
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Beat the winter blues and join us for a new twist on networking with axe throwing! Your ticket includes axe throwing, appetizers, and drinks.

Space is limited so don’t delay, register today!

DATE: Monday, Jan 27, 2025

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

LOCATION: Beaver County Axe Throwing Company

145 Brighton Ave, Rochester, PA 15074

COST: Member | $20 ; Non-member | $40
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Join us for our Annual State of the County and hear from your County Commissioners. Enjoy a buffet breakfast followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Submit questions for the Q&A before January 24th by emailing info@bcchamber.com.

Moderated by Jon Delano.

Date: Friday, February 7, 2025

Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: The FEZ

Members: $35

Non-Members: $50

Interested in a sponsorship? Email Molly at msuehr@bcchamber.com.

Gold – $1,000

– 4 tickets to event

– Company logo included in all event marketing

– Opportunity to provide promo items for all participants

– Company logo displayed at coffee station

Silver – $500

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– Company logo featured at registration table

Bronze – $250

– Company name included on Chamber website
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Join us for a Fun Snacks & Apps Recipe Swap!

Join us for an evening of delicious bites, great company, giveaways and wellness screenings! Join us at our Snacks & Apps Recipe Swap hosted by Dr. Beth Aiken at Riverside Family Chiropractic (78 Tuscarawas Road, Beaver) on January 16th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Share a recipe of your favorite appetizer or snack, bring a sample to share and take home copies of the recipes enjoyed! It’s the perfect chance to relax, mingle and discover how we can help you feel your best.

Spots are limited, so RSVP by 1/9 to secure your place! 724-709-7793 or drbethaiken@gmail.com
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Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission gives steps for emergencies to prepare for winter weather

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding Pennsylvanians that as winter weather approaches, please be prepared for emergencies. Utility crews will also try their best to bring back services after the winter storms, so give them room and slow down in work zones while driving. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, here are some steps to prepare for emergencies:

  1. Plan Ahead: Have flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, and any necessary medications ready.
  2. Charge Up: Fully charge cell phones and other electronic devices in advance.
  3. Stay Informed: Monitor weather forecasts and utility updates through social media and your local news outlets.
  4. Report Issues: Report outages or downed power lines directly to your utility company. Avoid approaching or touching any downed lines.
  5. Be Safe with Generators: Use generators only outdoors, away from windows and doors, and never in enclosed spaces to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Closings and Delays for Monday January 6, 2025

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The Following is a list of Closings and Delays for local Schools, and or civic groups for Monday January 6, 2025. (The list will be updated as needed)

911 Airlift Wing in Moon Township: Closed all day Monday: Mission essential staff to report

Adelphoi Education/ Beaver in Rochester: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Avonworth School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Beaver Area School District: Closed Monday morning using a Flexible Instruction Day on a 2 hour delay schedule

Beaver Valley Montessori School in Beaver: 2 hour delay with a Modified Schedule Monday morning and a Modified Schedule Monday afternoon

Bethel Christian in Raccoon Township: Closed Monday

Blackhawk Area Meals on Wheels: Closed Monday

Central Valley School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Cornell School District: Closed all day Monday

Education Center at Watson in Sewickley: 2 hour delay on Monday

Freedom Area School District: Closed Monday morning

Head Start of Beaver County- All Centers: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Heart Prints Center for Early Education in Cranberry Township: Opens at 10 a.m. Monday morning

Hopewell Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School: Closed Monday Morning with a flexible instruction day

McGuire Memorial Employment Option Center in Moon Township: No bus service Monday

Midland Borough School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Montour Area School District: Remote instruction, No transportation

Moon Area School District: Closed Monday morning and afternoon

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Preschool in Moon Township: Closed Monday morning

Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool in Sewickley: Closed Monday morning

North Catholic High School: Closed Monday with a flexible instruction day

Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School: Closed Monday morning

Quaker Valley School District: Closed Monday morning and afternoon

Riverside Beaver School District in Ellwood City: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Rochester Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Seneca Valley School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning with a modified kindergarten

Sewickley Academy: 2 hour delay Monday morning

South Side Area School District: 2 hour delay Monday morning

St. James in Sewickley: Closed Monday morning and all after school activities are canceled

St. Killian Parish School in Cranberry: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Saints Peter and Paul School in Beaver: 2 hour delay Monday morning

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy in Zelienople: 2 hour delay Monday morning

Sto-Rox School District: Closed

The Prevention Network and Class Academy in Baden: Closed Monday

The School at Mcguire Memorial in New Brighton: 2 hour delay Monday morning

West Hills Meals on Wheels in Coraopolis: Closed Monday morning

Western Beaver School District: Closed Monday morning with a Flexible Learning Day

Sebastian Aho’s overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 4-3 win over the Penguins

Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates after a goal by teammate Jalen Chatfield (not shown) with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

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Jan 5, 2025 9:00 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s goal at 1:30 in overtime led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. Aho added two assists. Seth Jarvis had two goals and Jalen Chatfield also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 3-0 against Pittsburgh this season. Dustin Tokarski had 16 saves for the Hurricanes. Kevin Hayes, Michael Bunting and Erik Karlsson scored for the Penguins. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 shots for Pittsburgh.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Interstate 79

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Pittsburgh, PA – Due to the winter storm, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 79.

A 45-mph speed restriction is in place on I-79 from the West Virginia border in Greene County to the I-376 Airport/Pittsburgh (Exit 59 A/B) interchange in Allegheny County. Additional speed restrictions on interstates and expressways may be implemented as the storm progresses.

On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

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.

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Skidding Steelers are playoff-bound, but not for long if they can’t emerge from a late funk

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The Bengals won 19-17. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jan 5, 2025 4:53 PM

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling heading into the playoffs. The Steelers will head on the road for the first round riding a four-game losing streak after falling to Cincinnati 19-17 in the regular-season finale. Pittsburgh hasn’t led at any point during the skid, all of which came against teams that finished the season with a winning record. Coach Mike Tomlin says his team has the mental toughness to bounce back. The Steelers will enter the postseason looking for their first playoff victory since 2016.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Aliquippa Man After Shooting at Kendrew’s Lounge

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Aliquippa, Pa.)  Pa. State Police in Beaver reported via release on Sunday evening that they were called to Kendrew’s’ Lounge on Broadhead Road in Aliquippa early Sunday morning to investigate a shooting. Troopers said that the Aliquippa Police Department was dispatched to the bar at 12:32 AM for a report of a male with a gunshot wound.

Upon arrival Aliquippa Officers found 32-year-old Jerrial Goosby, of Aliquippa, with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers secured the scene and requested that State Troopers take over the investigation.

After investigation it was determined by PSP Jerrial got into a verbal altercation with Trecardi Goosby and was shot by Trecardi during the incident. Trecardi Goosby fled the scene before officers arrived. Troopers have issued an arrest warrant for Trecardi Goosby for attempted homicide as they continue to investigate the incident.

No information was released about Jerrial Goosby’s condition.