Eastbound I-376 Beaver Valley Expressway Lane Restriction Extended in Potter and Vanport Townships

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that a lane restriction on eastbound I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) in Potter and Vanport townships has been extended due to the previous weeks’ winter weather. On weekdays as needed from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. through late March, a single lane restriction on eastbound I-376 will continue along the Vanport Bridge between the Monaca/Shippingport (Exit 39) interchange and Beaver (Exit 38B) exit. This work is part of the I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) Vanport Bridge Steel Repair project worth $4.8 million between the Route 68 Midland/Beaver (Exit 38 A/B) and Route 18 Monaca/Shippingport (Exit 39) interchanges. Steel repairs and spot painting will also occur on the Vanport Bridge over the Ohio River in Potter and Vanport townships. Long-term lane restrictions are expected on I-376 until the work concludes in the late part of 2026. The prime contractor of the work is Mosites Construction.

State Representative Rob Matzie: More than $265,000 secured for Beaver County fire, EMS companies

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) According to a release in Ambridge from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, Matzie announced today that fire and EMS companies in the 16th Legislative District are on track to receive more than $265,200 in grant funding to help keep crews properly equipped and meet other department needs. Matzie confirmed that the departments receiving funding will be able to use the funds for items such as facility repairs, firefighting equipment, fuel, personal protective gear, training, recruitment and retention and other needs.

Matzie stated that the funding is as follows:

  • Ambridge Borough Fire Department, Ambridge – $13,457.
  • Ambridge Volunteer Fire Department, Ambridge – $14,488.
  • Baden Volunteer Fire Department, Baden – $16,137.
  • Center Township Fire House No. 2, Monaca – $13,251.
  • Center Township Volunteer Fire Department Co. No. 1, Aliquippa – $14,900.
  • Center Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 3, Monaca – $12,426.
  • City of Aliquippa DBA Aliquippa Bureau of Fire, Aliquippa – $14,488.
  • Conway Volunteer Fire Department, Conway – $14,488.
  • Economy Vol. Ambulance Service, Ambridge – $15,000.
  • Economy Volunteer Firemens Association, Baden – $14,694.
  • Freedom Volunteer Fire Department, Freedom – $12,014.
  • Harmony Township Volunteer Firemen Inc., Ambridge – $15,518.
  • Hopewell Twp Volunteer Fire Department, Aliquippa – $14,488.
  • Independence Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Aliquippa – $13,663.
  • Monaca Fire, Monaca – $38,075.
  • Rochester Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, Rochester – $28,137.

This funding was secured through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program, which is administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Bruce Springsteen sets Pittsburgh tour date

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PITTSBURGH — Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will perform May 19 at PPG Paints Arena.

Tickets go on sale noon Feb. 20. For ticketing information, visit BruceSpringsteen.net/Tour

Springsteen and his band launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis’ Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, and a final night outdoors on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Tour poster for the spring tour by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band that includes a Pittsburgh date. (PPG Paints Arena)

 In the spring of 2025, Springsteen and The E Street Band brought their Land Of Hope And Dreams Tour to more than 700,000 fans across Europe and released the “Land Of Hope And Dreams” EP from opening night in Manchester, England. Their return to the United States will mark Springsteen and The E Street Band’s first shows in North America since 2024. 

The E Street Band’s members are Roy Bittan (piano, synthesizer), Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocals), Patti Scialfa (guitar, vocals), Garry Tallent (bass guitar), Stevie Van Zandt (guitar, vocals) and Max Weinberg (drums); with Soozie Tyrell (violin, guitar, vocals), Jake Clemons (saxophone) and Charlie Giordano (organ, keyboards, accordion). They will be joined by The E Street Horns (Barry Danielian, Eddie Manion, Ozzie Melendez, Curt Ramm), The E Street Choir (Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Ada Dyer, Curtis King) and Anthony Almonte (percussion, vocals).

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform on tour at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Mary Ruth (Johnson) Frazzini (1934-2026)

Mary Ruth (Johnson) Frazzini, 91, of Rochester, passed away on February 15th, 2026. She was born in Shippingport on June 4th,1934, the daughter of the late Fredrick Bruce and Lillian Ruth (McMahan) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty years, Roger Williams Frazzini, one grandson, Ralph R. Botinovich, three sisters, Lucille Johnson, and Dora Bell (Dottie) Fetchin, and Betty Vigil as well as her husband, John, two brothers, Charles (Sonny) Johnson, and John Johnson, one sister-in-law, Virginia Frazzini Hooks, and four nephews, Timothy, Mark, Bill, and Patrick Vigil. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Eva Frazzini, of Freedom, one daughter and son-in-law, Tina and James Ward, of South Beaver, two grand-daughters, Joanna Lea Murtucci – Egan and her husband, Phillip, of Darlington, and Cristy and C.J. Szelestey, of Renfrew, Pennsylvania, two step-grand-daughters, Mary Beth Orloski and her husband Cody of Beaver, and Caitlin Walker, and her husband Zack, of Industry, ten nieces: Rosemary Johnson, Lisa Sharpe and her husband, Doug, Tracy Franklin and her husband, Cory, Alicia Fetchin, Ruth Fetchin Ross, Cindy Holloway, Theresa Virgil Brunsvald and her husband, Steven, Gina Vigil Kopp and her husband, Phil, Donna Hooks Grahm and her husband, John, Robin Sloppy and her husband, Tom, and nine nephews: Charles Johnson and his wife, Denise, Richard Johnson and his wife, Dee, Jeffery Johnson and his wife, Ginger, Greg Fetchin, Robert Fetchin, George Holloway, and Kevin Hooks; as well as a loving cousin, Jack McCandless of Independence and two sisters-in-law, Donna Johnson of Ellwood City and Rose Carson, of East Liverpool, Ohio.

She was a cancer survivor, and led a life of helping anywhere she was able to. Mary was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, a part of her children’s school PTA, and a Girl Scouts distribution center for their cookies, and belonged to countless organizations, as well as card clubs with her friends, and was one of the last members of her bowling league, “The Strike-Outs”! She was a member of St. Felix Roman Catholic Church in Freedom, part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, where she served as a Christian Mother. She was a pollster for the Democratic party, and worked at the courthouse every election aiding in counting votes. She was a part of the Freedom F.O.E Auxiliary from 1994 until present, where she held an office seat since 2005, was the auxiliary and district mom in 2025, and also had been a recipient in the PA Hall of Fame for the Eagles Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her neighbors as they would often spend summer nights sitting outside, talking, and enjoying one another’s company. The most important thing about Mary had to have been her faith in God, living by his word everyday, and attending mass every week. She lived by the motto of never speaking bad upon anyone, in Grace of hurting anyone’s feelings. Mary thoroughly enjoyed life, always being on the go, whether it was bingo or casino trips, or special adventures taken with her dear friend, Felicity Albright. She was known to many in the family as Nunny, and appreciated every visit with her family, especially her granddaughters, nieces and nephews, where she made sure to always have a meal prepared for them.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 20th, from 2-6 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a blessing service will follow at 6:15 p.m., held by Father Paul Kuppe. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, 9thStreet Extension @ Pine Run Road and Lovi Road, Freedom on Monday, February 20th at 2 p.m.

Henry “Carl” Taylor (1935-2026)

Henry “Carl” Taylor, 90, of South Beaver Township, passed away on February 16th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Darlington on July 5th, 1935, a son of the late Lester and Flora Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. Taylor, his son, Daniel L. Taylor, his sister, Joanne (Taylor) Fergison, and his brother, David Taylor. He is survived by two sons, Greg (Jamie) Taylor, John (Cheryl) Taylor and a daughter in law, Donna Taylor; six grandchildren, Gregory, Justin, Tom, Ashley, Jake, and Kelsey; six great‑grandchildren.

Henry attended Darlington High School, where he played football, and shortly after graduating he proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon returning from military service, he married the love of his life, Alice, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion. He was a loving father of three sons and deeply enjoyed attending the sporting events of his sons and grandchildren. He began his professional career as a cement finisher and later became a foreman at the Shippingport Power Plant during its construction. Driven and hardworking, he eventually established his own business, Carl Taylor and Sons, alongside his sons and wife. He enjoyed spending winters in Florida, cherished traveling and flying with his son to many destinations and always looked forward attending sporting events across the country with dear friends. Carl was a beloved father and father‑in‑law, an adored grandfather, and a loyal friend. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason and a Shriner, roles that reflected his dedication to fellowship and community.

He will be remembered for his strength, his loyalty, and the love he carried for his family: a legacy that lives on in all who knew him.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 19th, from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, February 20th at 10 A.M. with Rev. Lee Bittner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Carl’s honor to Shriners Children’s, https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/

Aliquippa man charged after single-vehicle crash in Beaver County’s Greene Township

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Greene Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release yesterday that forty-five-year-old Eric Steenburg of Aliquippa was charged for committing a violation after a single-vehicle crash in Beaver County on Sunday afternoon. At 1:50 p.m., Steenburg was driving north on Georgetown Road in Greene Township close to its intersection with Little Blue Hollow Road and lost control of his vehicle because of the speed he was traveling during the wet road conditions. Steenburg went off the road and hit a culvert and a tree with his vehicle. There were no reported injuries. 

Clytie L. “Maria” Syck Glancy (1945-2026)

Clytie L. “Maria” Syck Glancy, 80, of Brighton Township, formerly of Carrick, passed away on February 13th, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Pittsburgh on May 29th, 1945, a daughter of the late James Wesley and Trilby Bartley Syck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Debra M. Syck, her grandson, Patrick M. Gallagher, her sister-in-law, Jeanie Eganczyk Syck and her brother-in-law, Tommy L. Glancy. She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Glancy, Jr. of Rochester, her daughters, Tammy M. (Patrick) Gallagher of Coraopolis and Barbara G. (Donald) Morgan of Brighton Township, her brother, Richard (Nancy) Syck of Bushell, Florida, her grandchildren, Edward, Meghanne and Zachary Gallagher and Donald and Sabrina Morgan; as well as her great-grandchildren, Austin Gallagher and Cadence Brooks. She will also be missed as a loving aunt to Melodi Zalus, Christine Teck and Marlene Torbich and loving great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Clytie lived in Hazelwood and Carrick before moving to Brighton Township. She was an employee of Allegheny General Hospital who worked in the gift shoppe and the Admissions Department before retiring as a receptionist for Dr. Small in the Dermatology Department. Clytie was a member of St. Norberts Catholic Church of Paoli, Pennsylvania and Full Gospel of Carnegie.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 18th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Online condolences can be made at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Clytie’s name may be made to Toys for Tots.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clytie L. “Maria” Syck Glancy, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Pennsylvania Small Businesses Expand into Global Markets With Assist from Coupang

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press and Business Wire)

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 17, 2026– Two Pennsylvania businesses are finding new opportunities to expand into overseas markets with help from Coupang, a U.S.-technology and Fortune 150 company that helps American companies export their goods to South Korea, Taiwan and other international markets.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260217520691/en/

Kate’s Real Food, the Pennsylvania-based maker of organic energy, protein, and mini bars, is expanding into South Korea for the first time through a new partnership with Coupang, one of the fastest-growing retailers and U.S. tech companies in the world. The collaboration brings Kate’s natural-ingredient, adventure-ready bars to new consumers in South Korea, where Coupang serves one out of every two Koreans.

Healthy Origins is a family-owned business where two sons are carrying on their father’s proud legacy of promoting holistic well-being. The heart of their operations is in Morgan, Pennsylvania – just outside Pittsburgh – where 24 employees share a passion for creating products that make a difference in everyday lives. Now, after partnering with Coupang, sales of their portfolio of products on the site have increased more than 50% year-over-year, and the company is further expanding by also selling in Taiwan.

Eugene Franklin “Frank” Raybuck (1950-2026)

Eugene Franklin “Frank” Raybuck, 75, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on February 16th, 2026. He was born on December 17th, 1950, a son of the late Lewis and Irene Raybuck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Raybuck, three children: Frank (Denah) Raybuck, Thomas (Alison) Raybuck, and Amy (Bo) Raker, seven grandchildren: Logan, Aidan, Jordan (Hailey), Mia, Lily, Laina, and Samuel; as well as two great-grandchildren, Taytum and Kaci, a sister, Donna Raybuck and two brothers. John (Jean) Raybuck and Jacob (Cindy) Raybuck.

Eugene retired from Hussey Copper, where he worked as a welder and fabricator for 40 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam War. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, camp, and garden. He was a true craftsman who could build just about anything with his hands. Most importantly, he loved Jesus Christ. His faith was his foundation. He found great joy in reading God’s Word and sharing the Gospel with others.

A memorial service at Coolspring Cemetery in Coolspring Township, Pennsylvania will be announced at a later date, where inurnment will take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.