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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported that a 33-year-old Beaver Falls man was arrested on drug possession charges in Aliquippa on March 26.
According to police, Kody Schooley was stopped in the 1200 block of St. Titus Alley at about 2:52 a.m. for a vehicle violation.
Police said Schooley was later arrested on drug possession charges.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Vehicles move past signs that indicate payment methods for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the entrance ramp in Gibsonia, Pa. in this file photo from Aug. 30, 2021. Gov. Tom Wolf gave final approval on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, to legislation aimed at getting owners or operators of some 25,000 vehicles to pay their overdue bills for turnpike usage, The law that could trigger the suspension of thousands of vehicle registrations early next year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) The summer travel season begins this weekend, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said it is preparing for an increase in holiday traffic.
The commission expects nearly 2.18 million drivers to travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike between May 22 and May 25, a 2% increase from last year.
Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day, with an estimated 706,000 vehicles on the roadway.
To help ease congestion, the commission said it will suspend construction projects that impact open lanes from May 21 through May 25. Work on the ongoing Open Road Tolling conversion project will continue.
Officials also shared these several safety reminders for drivers traveling during the holiday weekend:
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Butler County, PA) A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Butler County won a $1 million prize with a scratch-off ticket, lottery officials said.
According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, Uni Express in Evans City sold the winning “Win Win Win” scratch-off ticket.
The “Win Win Win” game is a $10 ticket with a top prize of $1 million. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Lottery officials said scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale. Winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Allegheny County, PA) The Heidelberg Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of its police chief.
In a statement released today, the borough said it was “saddened to announce the sudden and tragic death of Police Chief Dennis Dixon while on duty.”
Officials said Dixon was found dead in his patrol vehicle at about 8:50 p.m. yesterday.
Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018.
“Our thoughts are with Chief Dixon’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the borough said in the statement.
Allegheny County Police Department is investigating. Information regarding the cause and manner of death will be released later by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
(Credit and Caption for Photo: A new lion has been born at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium (Megan Swift/TribLive)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announced on Facebook that a female African lion cub was born April 5.
According to the zoo, the cub is expected to make her public debut later this summer.
The cub was born to 9-year-old parents Scarlett and Hondo. Zoo officials said Scarlett and the cub are currently staying in a maternity den while they bond.
The zoo said it plans to share updates on the cub’s development on social media throughout the summer.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported that a 78-year-old New Castle woman was charged following a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County on May 11.
According to police, Christine Sands was driving on U.S. Route 422 in Slippery Rock Township at about 2:14 p.m. when she crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Brandon Graham of Evans City.
Police said Sands and her passenger suffered possible injuries and were transported to UPMC Jameson Hospital for treatment. Graham was not injured.
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported that an identity theft investigation is underway in Lawrence County.
According to police, troopers were dispatched to Harlansburg Road in Scott Township at about 12:08 p.m. on Saturday.
Investigators said an unknown suspect obtained a 56-year-old New Castle woman’s personal information and opened five lines of credit in her name.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) This Monday is Memorial Day, a day where we honor our veterans that have passed away in the line of duty and are currently serving. The U.S. Postal Service, all government offices, banks and some businesses will be closed that day. Local events will take place leading up to the holiday to honor all the heroes that bravely fought to protect our freedom in the United States of America. According to the Beaver County Times, here is a list of upcoming and current Memorial Day events:
Classic Dog Show on May 19-25, starting at 6 a.m. each day, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 464 Midway Road in New Castle. Admission is free, and parking is $5 per day. Sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association Inc., Altoona Area Kennel Association Inc., New Castle Kennel Club Inc. and Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club Inc.
Rapid Tappets 36th annual Dust off car cruise, which you can find out about by clicking here, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 23 at Shenango High School, 2550 Ellwood Road. (Rain date is May 24.) The registration fee is $3, and dash plaques are awarded to the first 125 registered cars. Music, food truck, door prizes and more.
A Veterans Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. May 24 at the Sewickley United Methodist Church, 337 Broad Street.
May 25 events
Beaver’s annual Memorial Day parade starts at 10:30 a.m. along Third Street. Veterans are invited to walk or ride in the parade; meet by 9:40 a.m. at the Beaver Borough Building, dressed in uniform or civilian attire. Children with decorated bicycles should meet at the bicycle shop before the parade starts. After the parade, a memorial ceremony will be held at the Beaver Cemetery Memorial. A luncheon for veterans will be held after the ceremony, hosted by the Fort McIntosh Foundation.
Ambridge VFW will conduct a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at PJ Caul Park, concluding with officers walking to the Ambridge-Aliquppa bridge and placing the memorial wreath into the Ohio River. An Ambridge Community Day celebration follows from 1-5 p.m. at the fitness park/Iorfido Park splash pad. Hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream provided, games and activities for all ages, meet local officials and police, EMS and fire personnel.
The 96th annual Coraopolis Memorial Day Parade will be held at 1:30 pm, starting on the western end of Fifth Avenue. The parade is sponsored by Keith-Holmes VFW Post 402.
Ellwood City’s Memorial Day Parade, ceremony and picnic, which you can find out about by clicking here, starts at 10 a.m. The parade route will cross Veterans Memorial Bridge, continue up Fifth Street, then make several turns before ending at Legion Park. A ceremony will be held at the park at the conclusion of the parade. After the ceremony, free hot dogs will be provided at Pittsburgh Circle Heritage Park while supplies last. Those who want to march in the parade are to meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot across the street from 711 on Wampum Road.
Enon Valley is having a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m., which you can find out about by clicking here, May 25 at the Enon Valley Fire Department, 1785 Route 351.
Hookstown Grange annual Memorial Day car cruise, from 12-3 p.m. at the Hookstown Fairgrounds, 1198 Route 168 in Greene Township. Free admission, free entry, free parking. Come before 10:30 a.m. to watch the parade because the road is closed from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
Monaca will have a Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m., beginning at 15th Street and ending at Veterans Park on Sixth Street. A Memorial Day ceremony will follow the parade.
New Brighton‘s Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. and follows Third Avenue, from 15th Street to Sixth Street. A memorial service follows the parade in Townsend Park.
Sewickley’s 133rd annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. A program follows the parade at Wolcott Park and another program takes place at Sewickley Cemetery at the conclusion of the program at the park. Events are organized by the borough and the Sewickley Memorial Day Planning Committee.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
Midland —The 2026 Henry Mancini award winners were announced on Sunday during its annual ceremony at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. The ceremony recognizes outstanding student achievement in high school musical theater across Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties.
Here are the winners for this year’s awards:
Best Actor Beaver Falls High School, Kash Stevenson, “James and the Giant Peach.”
Best Actress Freeport Area High School, Jersey Diehl, “Tuck Everlasting.”
Best Supporting Actor Beaver Falls, Jordan Jesseman, “James and the Giant Peach.”
Best Supporting Actress Ambridge Area High School, Ariana Avolio-Mason, “Chicago: Teen Edition.”
Best Choreography Execution Budget 1 Mohawk High School, “Water for Elephants”
Best Choreography Execution Budget 2 Slippery Rock High School, “Anastasia”
Best Choreography Execution Budget 3 Moniteau High School, “Mary Poppins”
Best Choreography Execution Budget 4 Mars Area High School, “The Wizard of Oz”
Best Costume Design Budget 1 Mohawk, “Water for Elephants”
Best Costume Design Budget 2 Laurel High School, “The Addams Family”
Best Costume Design Budget 3 Moniteau, “Mary Poppins”
Best Costume Design Budget 4 New Castle High School, Disney’s “Frozen”
Best Crew/ Technical Execution Budget 1 Mohawk, “Water for Elephants”
Best Crew/ Technical Execution Budget 2 Slippery Rock, “Anastasia”
Best Crew/ Technical Execution Budget 3 Beaver Area High School, “Matilda”
Best Crew/ Technical Execution Budget 4 Neshannock High School, “SpongeBob the Musical”
Best Ensemble Budget 1 Mohawk, “Water for Elephants”
Best Ensemble Budget 2 Slippery Rock, “Anastasia”
Best Ensemble Budget 3 Moniteau, “Mary Poppins”
Best Ensemble Budget 4 Knoch High School, “Hadestown: Teen Edition”
Best Lighting Design Budget 1 Freeport Area High School, “Tuck Everlasting”
Best Lighting Design Budget 2 North Catholic High School, “Footloose”
Best Lighting Design Budget 3 Western Beaver Jr./ Sr. High School, “Hadestown: Teen Edition”
Best Lighting Design Budget 4 New Castle High School, Disney’s Frozen
Best Scenic Design Budget 1 Mohawk, Water for Elephants
Best Scenic Design Budget 2 North Catholic, Footloose
Best Scenic Design Budget 3 Western Beaver, Hadestown: Teen Edition
Best Scenic Design Budget 4 Knoch, Hadestown: Teen Edition
Best Student Orchestra Freeport, Tuck Everlasting
Best Musical Budget 1 Mohawk, Water for Elephants
Best Musical Budget 2 Slippery Rock, Anastasia
Best Musical Budget 3 Western Beaver, Hadestown: Teen Edition
Best Musical Budget 4 Knoch, Hadestown: Teen Edition
Special Judge Award Freedom Area High School, Brandon Yeager
Outstanding Student Artist Beaver Falls, Sa’Miyah Thompkins
(Rochester, Pa.) — Dr. George Zambelli provided Beaver County Radio with an update on patient access to his parking lot and Adams Street as construction work continues in the area.
Back on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Dr. Zambelli joined Frank Sparks on Driving in the Fast Lane to discuss plans to demolish a home he owned in order to create a temporary roadway allowing patients to access his parking lot from the alleyway during the Adams Street construction project.
On Monday, Dr. Zambelli reported that demolition work on the home has now been completed. Matt Cook Demolition Specialist fully removed the structure, including the foundation. In a text message update Monday, Dr. Zambelli said the project is “progressing nicely,” as shown in the photos below.
Dr. Zambelli also noted that concrete is scheduled to be poured on Thursday. Once completed, the concrete will need time to cure before the new access route can officially open.
In the meantime, patients can still access the parking lot by traveling down Ohio Avenue. Motorists can also turn off Jefferson Street onto Ohio Avenue toward Adams Street. There is currently an opening that allows drivers to exit onto Adams Street and circle around the building to reach the parking area.
Beaver County Radio will continue to provide updates on the progress of the Adams Street construction project as more information becomes available.