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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) During the Commissioners’ report of the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver, Commissioner Jack Manning wanted to let the audience know that recognition was recently given to both Beaver Falls Mayor Kenya Johns and the Executive Director of the Beaver County Conservation District, Jeff Pflug. Manning noted that Johns was honored by City and State Pennsylvania as a 2026 Black Trailblazer and Pflug was honored by the Pennsylvania Conservation District as the most outstanding in his field. In other business, Manning mentioned the success of the State of the County event on Friday at the Fez in Hopewell in which the Commissioners, along with State Representatives Josh Kail, Roman Kozak and Rob Matzie discussed the current state of affairs in Beaver County in the Commissioners’ report. After that was mentioned, Manning went on to say that he represented Beaver County yesterday morning at the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Quarters of Opportunity event, in which he noted that there is still much interest in Beaver County currently. This includes the upcoming merger and affiliation between Heritage Valley Health System and Allegheny Health Network as well as the economy. The 50th anniversary event for the Dome at the Community College of Beaver County in Monaca occurring tonight was also mentioned by Manning, which includes a basketball doubleheader that Beaver County Radio will broadcast live tonight starting at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Tony Amadio also mentioned in the Commissioners’ report that the Beaver County America250 PA kickoff event that was held in the public meeting room of the Beaver County Courthouse. The Liberty Bell that was painted for Beaver County for this event was also on display in the meeting room for the audience to see. Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles also mentioned that there are thirteen resolutions for tomorrow in the Solicitors’ report, one of which is for an order for some more tons of road salt because of the winter that Beaver County has recently experienced.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – United States Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa. is shown on Feb. 26, 2019. U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation’s industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the assumption of debt. Nippon, which will pay $55 per share for U.S. Steel, said Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Braddock, PA) According to U.S. Steel recently, it received the permit it needed from the Allegheny County Health Department to begin work on a $100 million slag recycler at their Edgar Thomson Steel Works plant in Braddock. The new slag recycler is part of the over $11 billion investment into U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel, which was made possible by the $14.1 billion acquisition last June. This is separate from the $1 billion hot strip mill that U.S. Steel will build at the Edgar Thomson Works in the coming years. U.S. Steel also stated: “The slag recycler is the first U.S. Steel-Mon Valley Works project to receive regulatory approval after the company’s historic partnership with Nippon Steel.”

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Photo Corutesy of the Allegheny County Controller, Posted on Facebook on February 25th, 2026, Caption for Photo: Allegheny County Department of Human Services Director Erin Dalton on Oct. 3, 2025.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New York City, NY) Allegheny County Director of Human Services Erin Dalton will begin working in a new position in New York City. According to officials today, Dalton will join New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services for New York City, which is the nation’s largest social services department. Dalton has served for 18 years at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that a lane restriction on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Robinson and Neville townships, and Glenfield Borough in Allegheny County will occur on Friday, February 27th through Monday, March 2nd weather permitting. From 7 P.M. on Friday night continuously through 5 A.M. on Monday morning, southbound I-79 will have a single-lane restriction on the Neville Island Bridge as crews from Lindy Paving will conduct concrete patching there. All of the ramps will remain open during this time and this restriction could be lifted earlier if the work is completed sooner.

Greg Brown appeared again Wednesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show, providing an update from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ spring training in Bradenton.

The beloved Pirates broadcaster discussed 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, today’s spring debut of Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, and more.

Here’s Brown’s interview:

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March of 2026. According to a release from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh today, those who come to give March 1-31 will also get a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email and here is some more information about this opportunity:

• As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, in March (one result per calendar year).
• New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels — a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among adults in generally good health. The findings are based on the first year of free A1C screening offered by the Red Cross, which provided results to more than 920,000 blood donors nationwide over three testing periods in 2025. Among donors with elevated A1C levels, 80% had readings indicating prediabetes — a condition that can often be reversed through lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet and regular exercise.
• “Too many people still face gaps in access to preventive care, and the Red Cross is proud to help close them by giving our 2.5 million blood and platelet donors easy access to essential health information, like their blood sugar levels,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Red Cross medical director. “By giving blood and downloading our Blood Donor App, individuals can be informed and empowered to better manage and advocate for their health.”
• The A1C test does not require fasting and provides an average blood sugar level over the past three months. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your March donation appointment. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2026, will also receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/March by clicking here for details.
• Donating blood in March is part of Red Cross Month, a national campaign that encourages people to deliver support when help can’t wait by also making a financial donation, volunteering or taking a lifesaving skills class.
• Why You Should Know Your A1C
• Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes, which are often preventable and in many cases, reversible. These conditions often develop silently, though if untreated, they can lead to serious health complications such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.
• Early detection isn’t just good for long-term health — it’s also a warning for people’s wallets.
• An American Diabetes Association study found that, while people with prediabetes typically incur a few hundred dollars in additional medical costs each year, those with blood sugar levels that have progressed to the diabetic range could face several thousand dollars more in annual expenses — as much as 25 times higher.
• How to Find Out Your A1C from the Red Cross
• After making a successful blood, platelet or plasma donation in March, donors can access their A1C result within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. Anyone with an elevated A1C level is encouraged to consult their health care provider.
• In addition, donors can access and track their blood pressure, hemoglobin, pulse and body temperature, which are taken during each donation’s mini‑physical to ensure they’re healthy enough to give.
• How Blood Donation Can Help Bridge Health Care Gaps
• As the nation’s largest blood supplier, the Red Cross is uniquely positioned to help bridge existing health care gaps by providing blood donors with critical health insights. Through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and online donor portal, donors can track their results and share them with their health care provider.
• These efforts are part of the broader Red Cross mission, which has supported the health of communities for 145 years. Today in Pennsylvania, this work includes installing free smoke alarms in neighborhoods at high risk for home fires, providing basic health and mental health services to disaster survivors, and supporting the well-being of military families, veterans and their caregivers.
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Q: Why is the Red Cross testing blood, platelet and plasma donors’ A1C levels?
• A: The Red Cross values the health and well-being of blood donors. By providing this vital health insight, the Red Cross is helping to bridge existing care gaps and empower donors to take an important step toward preventative care and lifesaving intervention.
• Q: Should I fast to receive the A1C test on my blood donation?
• A: No, the A1C test does not require individuals to fast. This is noteworthy because eating a nutritious meal prior to blood donation is important.
• Q: Can I donate blood if I have prediabetes or diabetes?
• A: People with prediabetes or diabetes are generally eligible to donate blood, platelets and plasma if they are feeling well on the day of their donation. In most situations, the type of medication donors take to manage their diabetes does not disqualify them from donating blood.
• Q: Can I donate blood while taking GLP-1 medication?
• A: In most situations, the type of medication you take to manage your diabetes or insulin resistance won’t disqualify you from donating blood. Whether you take insulin injections like Apidra or Humalog, an injected diabetes medication like Ozempic or Mounjaro, or oral medications like metformin, you are still eligible to donate if you are feeling well on the day of your donation.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported via release today  that thirty-five-year-old Charles Findlay of Youngstown, Ohio was charged after a single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County last night. At 11:49 p.m., Findlay was driving on State Route 18 in Wampum Borough and passed a vehicle in a no passing lane and lost control of his vehicle before hitting a guide rail. The vehicle of Findlay also hit an embankment after going off of the road and he was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital with an injury with an unknown severity. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The nomination round of the 2026 Best of the Valley Community’s Choice Awards Nomination Ballot ends on Friday where you can vote for your favorite local business. The link to do so  can be found by clicking here.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital announced today that it has been recognized by Crothall Healthcare with the prestigious Platinum-Plus award for its outstanding 2025 performance in environmental services (EVS). This recognition highlights the exceptional work of the EVS team, which has been collaboratively managed by Crothall Healthcare since April of 2020. Environmental Services (EVS) in a hospital plays a critical role in safety of patients, prevention for infection and the overall patient experience. The EVS team is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary  environment throughout the hospital, from its patient rooms and ORs to its common areas and administrative offices.