(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported that William Orton, 23, of Big Lake, Minnesota, was charged following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Allegheny County.
According to police, Orton was traveling westbound on Interstate 76 in Pine Township at about 12:46 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle while approaching a lane closure.
Investigators said Orton’s vehicle struck a Turnpike attenuator truck driven by Jacob McNeil, 19, of Gibsonia.
Both drivers were injured and transported to UPMC Passavant Cranberry for treatment.
SEWICKLEY — The Lindsay Theater hosts an exclusive documentary screening Sunday of “Boys of Summer: Short Stop,” a road trip film with a heartfelt and inspiring message.
“Boys of Summer: Short Stop” chronicles a precious trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh and every other Major League Baseball stadium by California filmmaker Robert Cochrane and his father, Dan Cochrane, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2001.
The third installment in a four-part series, “Boys of Summer: Short Stop” includes a scene with Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker, who lived with Parkinson’s disease for 13 years before his death last June.
“Short Stop” will play at The Lindsay on Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. All tickets to this event are discounted to $8.75 each.
Robert Cochrane will participate in a virtual Q&A immediately following the screening.
Cochrane appeared Wednesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show with Scott Tady, expounding upon how much he and his father and son loved PNC Park.
Here that interview here (just press play):
“I hope viewers will engage with us like we are members of their family—or neighbors, to put it in Mister Rogers terms,” Cochrane said. “The greatest compliments are that people laughed, cried, thought and are inspired to do more with their own family.”
Cochrane is the founder and CEO of Yes, And…eXercise!, a nonprofit dedicated to motivating and inspiring people impacted by Parkinson’s to gain confidence, connect with others, and discover joy through improvisation and storytelling.
After his father’s diagnosis, Robert and Dan set off on a two-month, 20,000-mile baseball road trip that he made into the 2004 documentary “Boys of Summer: First Base.”
“Boys of Summer: Second Base” followed in 2014, with “Short Stop” coming in 2020.
Part four, “Boys of Summer: Third Base,” will premiere later this month at the World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Short Stop” picks up almost two decades after Dan’s initial diagnosis. He struggles at times with losing pieces of himself and accepting support as his disease advances. This time, Robert’s son, Giuseppe, joins his father and grandfather on an adventure as they get MVP treatment at Dodger Stadium, Petco Park and the Oakland Coliseum.
The heartwarming and inspiring true story “Boys of Summer: Short Stop” gets an exclusive screening at the Lindsay Theater.
The film explores what happens between the big moments, capturing quiet struggles, inside jokes and the unspoken weight of time passing.
“We hope that those affected by Parkinson’s feel a sense of hope despite the many challenges the disease presents,” Casey Peluso, vice president of programs & outreach for Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania, said.
“The collaboration between Robert Cochrane and The Lindsay Theater is very special because it not only brings awareness of Parkinson’s, but it shows that
there is a community of support.”
Adds Robert Cochrane: “I believe movie theaters are sacred space. It’s an amazing and all-too-rare opportunity to share a communal experience in the dark with people we don’t know and remember how we’re much more alike than different.”
(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Humane Society is asking for the public’s help as authorities continue investigating a suspected illegal dog-fighting operation.
Officials said 23 dogs were found tied outside in Aliquippa during a winter storm and were taken to the shelter on January 25th.
According to the shelter, the dogs have now been in its care for more than 100 days — more than twice the typical maximum length of stay for dogs in that environment.
Shelter officials said they are concerned the animals are showing signs of deterioration caused by kennel stress.
Humane Society Police Officer Wendi Stafford said authorities are still trying to locate Ronald Dean Kidder, 48, and Terry Rahman Decarlos, 48, who face charges connected to the investigation.
Because the men live outside Beaver County, Stafford said investigators are relying on assistance from other law enforcement agencies.
The shelter said authorities have repeatedly attempted to serve warrants and arrest the suspects but have not yet been successful.
Anyone with information about the men’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
(Lehigh County, PA) Ten people are facing charges following the takedown of what authorities described as a major Pennsylvania-based drug trafficking organization.
According to a news release from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the group operated out of Lehigh County and used suppliers in Mexico to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine across multiple Pennsylvania counties.
Investigators identified Joaquin Gonzalez, 40, of Emmaus — also known as “Kino” — as the organization’s leader. Authorities said Gonzalez was arrested over the weekend and is accused of transporting drugs into Pennsylvania through a connection in Southern California.
The Attorney General’s Office said the investigation began in 2024 and involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with local police departments.
Officials said searches conducted during the investigation led to the seizure of:
5 pounds of fentanyl,
7 pounds of heroin,
3,000 fentanyl pills,
48 pounds of methamphetamine,
6 pounds of cocaine,
and 2 pounds of marijuana.
“This was a high-level, cross-country operation that polluted neighborhoods across the eastern part of the Commonwealth with deadly poisons,” Dave Sunday said in the release.
Authorities said the defendants face charges including corrupt organizations, possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy and related offenses.
The 10 people charged are as follows:
Danny Cancel, 25, of Bethlehem; Joel Castro, 41, of Orefield; Sally Garcia-Colon, 39, of Emmaus; Jorge Marrero-Rodriguez, 60, of Allentown; Jordan Pagan, 37, of Leola; John Pagan DeJesus, 49, of Whitehall; Israel Perez, 45, of Bethlehem; Anthony Planas, 42, of Bethlehem; Hanzel Rivera, 37, of Bethlehem; and Gonzalez.
(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced Wednesday that schools can now sign up for a new program aimed at introducing students to careers in the heavy highway industry.
PennDOT’s Heavy Highway Industry Career Day program will bring industry presenters and career information to participating schools beginning this fall.
The heavy highway industry includes jobs such as construction inspector, mechanic, laborer, electrician, stonemason, welder, painter, cost estimator and surveyor.
Pennsylvania middle schools, high schools and Career and Technical Centers can register to host a career day by emailing RA-PDWORKFORCEDEV@pa.gov by clicking here. According to PennDOT, the events will include hands-on demonstrations, presentations and opportunities for students to speak with industry professionals.
State officials said the program was developed following an executive order signed by Josh Shapiro in July 2023 that created the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program, a first-in-the-nation program which focuses on workforce development and infrastructure-related job training.
The program is one of the many ways the Shapiro Administration is investing in Pennsylvania workers to address workforce shortages across industries with real solutions and to empower Pennsylvanians to chart their own course and access the training they need to succeed.
(Credit for Photo: Source for Photo: Competitors run past the Eiffel Tower during the men’s marathon at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/ Rebecca Blackwell, Pool)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The New Orleans Saints are expected to host the NFL’s first regular-season game in France this season, with multiple reports indicating the opponent will be the Pittsburgh Steelers.
According to reports Tuesday, the teams are set to face off in Paris on October 25.
Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer confirmed the matchup, while the NFL is expected to officially announce the remaining international games Wednesday morning.
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported that Brian Miller, 44, of New Castle, was arrested May 7 on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to police, Miller displayed signs of impairment during a traffic stop along South Jefferson Street at about 6:22 p.m.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: In this image provided by NBCUniversal, Savannah Guthrie, right, her mom Nancy speak, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in New York. (Nathan Congleton/NBCUniversal via AP)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Qunatico, VA) The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie reached 100 days on Tuesday and may hinge on DNA evidence still being analyzed by scientists at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the “Today” show, was reported missing on Feb. 1.
DNA recovered from Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona was initially sent by Pima County Sheriff’s Department detectives to a private laboratory in Florida for analysis. Weeks later, the evidence was transferred to the FBI crime laboratory in Quantico, where law enforcement sources told CBS News the analysis remains ongoing.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed details about the sample or where it was recovered.
Another lead that has drawn significant attention is footage from a Ring doorbell camera that showed an individual wearing a ski mask, gloves and a backpack at Guthrie’s front door the night she disappeared.
(Credit and Caption for Photo: A Reserve police officer was placed on administrative leave and then suspended without pay after being accused of battery in Florida and retail theft in Ohio Township. (Courtesy of Reserve Township)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Reserve Township, PA) Manuel Pihakis, a police officer in Reserve Township, has been suspended without pay while facing criminal charges in two states, according to Police Chief Brandon Morgan.
Pihakis, 36, was first charged in Sumter County, Florida, where court documents allege he bit a woman at a community pool and struck her in the back of the head at his family’s home. Following those charges, the Reserve Township Police Department placed him on administrative leave.
More than two weeks later, Pihakis was charged again, this time in Ohio Township.
Investigators allege Pihakis committed retail thefts at a Giant Eagle and a nearby Target over several months.
According to court documents, surveillance footage showed Pihakis “skip scanning” at self-checkout stations — scanning some items while failing to scan others before placing all merchandise into bags and leaving the stores.
Police said the alleged thefts occurred repeatedly between December 2025 and April 2026. The criminal complaint accuses Pihakis of stealing $283.08 worth of merchandise from Target and $167.45 in goods from Giant Eagle, including Dove soap, Red Bull and Twizzlers.
Following the new charges, Morgan said Pihakis has now been suspended without pay pending further review. Morgan also told WTAE-TV that Pihakis’ employment status will be discussed during a June council meeting.
Pihakis faces misdemeanor battery charges in Florida and misdemeanor retail theft charges in Pennsylvania.
His Pennsylvania case is scheduled to go before a judge next month.
(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh man charged in a deadly shooting last year has pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges.
According to the United States Department of Justice, Keenan Tolliver, 32, pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating a federal firearms law.
Authorities said a loaded handgun was found inside the center console of a vehicle Tolliver was driving in February 2025. Because of prior felony convictions, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Federal prosecutors said Tolliver has previously been convicted of 10 felony or first-degree misdemeanor offenses.
Tolliver was also identified as a suspect in a 2017 Pittsburgh police chase in which he was accused of attempting to strike officers with a vehicle.
In a separate case, Tolliver faces charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood in 2025.
He is scheduled to be sentenced in the federal firearms case on Sept. 16 and faces up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.
Tolliver is also scheduled to appear in court May 13 in the homicide case.
