(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Megan Shinn / KDKA, Caption for Photo: New signage has been installed along a stretch of the Montour Trail in Peters Township surrounding electric bike and scooter regulations.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Peters Township, PA) A stretch of the Montour Trail that is in Peters Township has new signage that has regulations regarding electric bikes and scooters.

The Montour Trail sees more than 400,000 trail usages every year, and both electric bikes and e-scooters can go up to around 50 to 60 miles per hour.

That is why the new signs are up in that area to warn people to be safe.

The new signage states that e-bikes cannot go over 15 miles per hour, all operators of those bikes must be 16 or older and it states what types of vehicles are prohibited on the trail.

The signs were also put up in the area because instances caught by the Montour Trail Safety Team in July that show an e-bike flying by during the moments of dogs, strollers, runners and walkers on the rail.

Parents can be held liable under Peters Township or Pennsylvania state ordinances.

These signs are part of a larger effort for the Montour Trail to continue to be a space for people to enjoy safely.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported today that twenty-three-year-old Gabrial Yanssens of New Castle was cited for careless driving was filed against after a two-vehicle crash occurred in New Sewickley Township on July 26th. 

Yanssens was driving on I-76 East on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at 2:34 p.m. and hit the vehicle driven by twenty-year-old Emmitt Gillespie of Pittsburgh.

According to police, Yanssens entered Gillespie’s lane of travel as both drivers negotiated a slight right curve.

The vehicle of Gillespie hit an embankment before it rolled onto its roof as a result of this crash.

There were no reported injuries. 

SCOTT TADY

NEW CASTLE — An MTV-era pop star, an “American Idol” finalist and on-the-rise bands from Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties compose the lineup for the New Castle Music Festival.

Returning for its seventh year on August 8 at Cascade Park, the festival is headlined by platinum-selling pop-rock artist Ryan Cabrera.

Indie-pop artist Kayko, popular with “American Idol” viewers, also will entertain.

Beaver County bands Fyath and Better Think Twice are part of the lineup.

Other regional acts set to perform are Pop Baby, Darrin Salzano, the Rev. Gill & The Fishermen, Third Attempt, Parks & Company, Arden Webster, Oh Bother, Neglekted Channel, Suite 6 and DTSK.

From indie and alternative to acoustic and hip hop, the music runs all day across back-to-back stages with no downtime.

Festival coordinator Adam Alfano discussed the event as a guest Tuesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show with Scott Tady.

Hear his full interview here:

Along with the music, expect local food trucks, vendors and family friendly activities throughout the park.

Gates open at noon. Music starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs through the early evening.

Tickets cost $20 in advance at newcastlemusicfestival.com

Tickets purchased at the gate are $25.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Someone from Beaver County recently won just over $167,000 from an online Pennsylvania Lottery game. 

Lottery officials reported on Friday that a player won $167,322 from the Turbo Twist Bucks game. 

According to the lottery’s website, Turbo Twist Bucks is a connect-style game which contributes to the Cash Blitz jackpots.  

A win on an online Pennsylvania Lottery game can be confirmed by viewing your history of transactions, reviewing your statement for your account, or by checking your balance of your account. 

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that eighteen-year-old Sarah Buzzard of McKees Rocks was charged after a single-vehicle crash occurred in Allegheny County on Sunday.

Buzzard was driving on I-79 North just before Carnegie Exit 57 in Collier Township at 7:29 p.m.

Buzzard’s vehicle hyrdoplaned and lost control before it traveled off of the road and subsequently hit a guide rail.

There were no reported injuries. 

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Hawell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported yesterday that no charges were filed against twenty-six-year-old Jacob Beatty Fucci of McKees Rocks after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Robinson Township on Thursday.

Fucci was driving on I-79 North from the Coraopolis Road ramp at 8:25 a.m. and hit the back of the vehicle driven by forty-one-year-old Daniel Yeager of Coraopolis.

Yeager completely stopped for traffic ahead of him and Fucci did not stop in time.

According to police, both drivers suffered possible injuries and were not transported. 

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

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network will be hosting the S.T.O.P. Cancer Screening and Wellness Event at PNC Park on Saturday, August 29th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

This event will offer screenings for colorectal, head and neck, prostate and skin cancers, and have a variety of wellness activities that are focused on cancer prevention and healthy living and is open to community members, screening participants and their families who are interested in learning more about cancer prevention and overall wellness. 

People who attend will have the opportunity to learn exercises that are simple that they can incorporate into their daily routines as well as attend a nutrition presentation which is focused on how food choices that can help reduce cancer risk and support overall health. 

Guests can enjoy appearances by the Pirate Parrot and Pierogi mascots and also take behind-the-scenes tours of PNC Park. 

Attendees can also enter to win a pair of Club Level tickets to a September 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates home game and an autographed jersey from Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. 

Complimentary childcare will be available for up to one hour for children aged 3 to 12 who are potty-trained. 

Free parking is going to be available in the Blue 10 Garage. 

You can make an appointment for cancer screenings at the PNC Park event by calling 833-964-0300.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are five cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $4.26 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went down two cents over the past week to $4.09.  

Prices for crude oil are still in the range of $80 per barrel as instability continues along the Strait of Hormuz.  

Gas prices are almost a dollar higher than they were this time last year and August typically brings some relief at the pump as road trips decrease and fall routines get underway for a lot of families.  

However, higher prices for crude oil could have an impact on the shift from summer to fall. 

The report states that the average price that you can expect for a regular gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.29. 

According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various areas:

$4.183      Altoona
$4.291      Beaver
$4.286      Bradford
$4.014      Brookville
$4.316      Butler
$4.078      Clarion
$4.169      DuBois
$4.263      Erie
$4.271      Greensburg
$4.283      Indiana
$4.289      Jeannette
$4.296      Kittanning
$4.298      Latrobe
$4.288      Meadville
$4.321      Mercer
$4.269      New Castle
$4.278      New Kensington
$4.299      Oil City
$4.293      Pittsburgh
$4.198      Sharon
$4.378      Uniontown
$4.297      Warren
$4.272      Washington