(File Photo of the Beaver County Courthouse)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) Several topics were discussed at the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session this morning at the County Courthouse. One of them was yesterday’s primary election in the state of Pennsylvania. Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles reported that the county had 8,789 mail-in ballots that were returned and 36% of the votes came from the mail-in ballots. Fedeles also stated that according to Director of Elections Colin Sisk, amoung counties that sent out more than 10,000 ballots, Beaver County had the most percentage of mail-in ballots returned and the highest percentage of mail-in ballots by vote that it has had in a primary this year. Fedeles also told Commissioner Jack Manning that a meeting will be in place in regards to the colors of the hazmat building along Route 51. One audience member wanted to know the stance of the Commissioners in regards to data centers because of the recent concerns from its residents that one may be built on the site of the former Pittsburgh Race International Complex. Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp said that the Commissioners are in support of the data center in Shippingport. Fedeles also noted: “Whenever someone submits a development to a local municipality, it doesn’t come to the county. There’s nothing that the three gentlemen to the right of me (the Commissioners) have any vote on whatsoever or any control on legally to say whether a data center can be put into any communtiy in Beaver County.”

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police said a 25-year-old Ellwood City man was charged following a five-vehicle crash in New Sewickley Township Tuesday.

According to police, Mark Durban was driving on I-76 East at about 8:15 a.m. as PennDOT crews were setting up a right lane closure.

Police said Durban struck the vehicle driven by Fernando Concepcion Munoz of Youngstown, Ohio after traffic slowed, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving additional vehicles.

I-76 East was fully closed for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Concepcion Munoz suffered a possible injury and was the only person reported injured.

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published May 20, 2026 1:19 P.M.

(Beaver County, Pa) Here’s a look at the 2026 primary election unofficial results for Beaver County, Pa as of May 20th at 12:30pm. Projected winners of their respective party are displayed in bold print.

Governor:
Democratic JOSH SHAPIRO 100.00% (Votes: 13,398)
Republican STACY GARRITY 100.00% (Votes: 9,084)

Lieutenant Governor:
Democratic AUSTIN DAVIS 100.00% (Votes: 13,216)
Republican JASON RICHEY 68.89% (Votes: 6,516)
Republican JOHN VENTRE 31.11% (Votes: 2,942)

Representative in Congress – 17th Congressional District:
Democratic CHRIS DELUZIO 100.00% (Votes: 13,324)
Republican TONY GUY 88.58% (Votes: 8,726)
Republican JESSE JAMES VODVARKA 11.42% (Votes: 1,125)

Senator in the General Assembly:
Democratic EVAN SNYDER 100.00% (Votes: 297)
Republican CAMERA BARTOLOTTA 52.42% (Votes: 282)
Republican AL BUCHTAN 47.58% (Votes: 256)

Representative in the General Assembly:

14th Legislative District:
Republican ROMAN KOZAK 100.00% (Votes: 4,138)

15th Legislative District:
Democratic SYDNEY SPEICHER 100.00% (Votes: 2,537)
Republican JOSHUA D KAIL 100.00% (Votes: 2,685)

16th Legislative District:
Democratic ROBERT F MATZIE 100.00% (Votes: 6,064)
Republican JOHN COSTANZA 100.00% (Votes: 2,750)

Member of Democratic State Committee (Beaver County):
HANNAH BROOKS 26.48% (Votes: 9,326)
JOE JANOS 24.79% (Votes: 8,734)
MARY JANE JONES-GILLIAM 28.89% (Votes: 10,176)
MICHAEL JACKSON 19.84% (Votes: 6,989)

Member of Republican State Committee (Beaver County):
JON C ODATA 19.64% (Votes: 7,237)
TONI SHUPPE 18.76% (Votes: 6,910)
DIANA CAMPBELL 19.39% (Votes: 7,145)
SCOTT PRESLER 21.31% (Votes: 7,853)
ABBY KAIL 20.89% (Votes: 7,698)

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania presented former Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP) officer Daniel Mead with a Department of Justice “Hometown Hero Award” during a ceremony this morning at PBP police headquarters.

Mead received the award in front of department command staff.

The award, created in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, recognizes individuals who demonstrate service, courage and civic responsibility.

Officials said Mead was honored for his actions during the October 27, 2018, Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, where he and his partner were among the first officers to respond to 911 calls reporting an active shooter.

According to officials, Mead approached the synagogue while armed with his service weapon, observed the suspect inside the building, and was shot in the hand before retreating. He was among several officers injured during the attack in which 11 congregants were killed and two others were wounded.

(File Photo of the Hopewell Township Police Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio won the Democratic nomination yesterday in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District as he seeks another term in Congress.

Deluzio also endorsed four Democratic congressional candidates in Pennsylvania who won their primary races:

• Bob Brooks in the 7th District
• Paige Cognetti in the 8th District
• Janelle Stelson in the 10th District
• Bob Harvie in the 1st District

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network announced a collaboration with Anaut Inc., a Tokyo-based company developing artificial intelligence technology for surgical visualization.

According to AHN, surgeons within the health system will work with Anaut to help refine AI tools designed for use during surgical procedures.

AHN said it is the first U.S.-based health system to assist in training and optimizing Anaut’s “EUREKA” platform.

The AI-powered system is designed to identify and track anatomical structures — including nerves, blood vessels and organs — during laparoscopic and robotic surgeries in real time.

As part of the collaboration, AHN surgeons Richard Fortunato and James McCormick will provide clinical feedback to help improve the platform’s AI models, initially focusing on colorectal and complex abdominal surgeries.

Officials said the feedback will be used to refine future versions of the technology as Anaut works toward broader use in the United States.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Institute will host its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic June 13 at AHN Cancer Institute–West Penn, located at 4815 Liberty Avenue.

The clinic is designed to give patients the opportunity to receive multiple cancer screenings during a single visit. Officials said the Saturday hours also help accommodate individuals who cannot attend weekday appointments.

The clinic is open to both AHN and non-AHN patients. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 412-359-6665. Patients with or without insurance are encouraged to participate.

According to AHN, 68 patients received a combined 179 screenings during a 2025 screening event at West Penn, highlighting demand for accessible screening services. Patients with abnormal results are advised to seek follow-up testing.

Available screenings include:

• Breast cancer (ages 40-74)
• Cervical cancer (ages 21-65)
• Colorectal cancer (ages 45-75)
• Head and neck cancers (ages 18 and older)
• Lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking)
• Prostate cancer (ages 45-75)
• Skin cancer (ages 18 and older)

SCOTT TADY

MARSHALL TWP. — Actually, this is the First Rodeo for Jackrabbit, an emerging country-rock band headed our way for a concert.

Featuring film star Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”, “The Family Stone”) and his brother Kieran Mulroney, Jackrabbit describes its sound as “Cali-country,” drawing on influences like The Eagles and the Bakersfield country-western scene.

To hype Jackrabbit’s “First Rodeo Tour” that ends June 9 at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Marshall Township, the Mulroney brothers phoned into the Beaver County Radio Morning Show on Wednesday.

Here is that interview (just press play):

EVENT INFO

Jackrabbit featuring Dermot Mulroney

8 p.m. June 9

Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Marshall Township.

$25.65 – $37.65