(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Release Provided by the National Aviary of Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The National Aviary in Pittsburgh is hosting their Holiday Happenings events presented by Penn Brewery.

One event they are hosting is a Friendsgiving Brunch.

There will also be Seasons Greetings Saturdays, with an appearance from the Grinch on all but one of the dates.

Holiday-themed songs will be sung at the Jingle Bell Flock.

Breakfast with Santa & Friend will include an appearance by Santa Claus himself, and some holiday brunches will have some holly and jolly food offerings.

You can also register your kids for winter camps and buy some souvenirs at the National Aviary’s Gift Shop.

You can get tickets for these events by clicking here, which is where you can find out more information about them.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is having a Brunch with Santa event for several dates in December of 2026 with a brunch that has a Christmas twist.

You can write a letter to Santa, participate in holiday-themed activities, and meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Ambassador Animals.

A ticket includes zoo admission in addition to the meal.

You can purchase your tickets for this event by clicking here.

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that overnight utility work on the West End Bridge (Route 19) and northbound Route 65 in the City of Pittsburgh will continue next Monday through Thursday, November 16th-19th, weather permitting. 

Utility work will occur from 8 P.M. to 6 A.M. each night through Friday morning, November 20th in the following locations, according to a release courtesy of PennDOT District 11:

• There will be alternating lane restrictions in both directions of the West End Bridge at the intersection with the northbound Route 65 on and off-ramps. 

• There will be a single-lane restriction on northbound Route 65 between the West End Bridge/Chateau Street/Western Avenue off and on-ramps. 

Electrical installation work will be performed by crews from Sargent Electric.  

These restrictions could be lifted earlier if this work is completed sooner. 

(File Photo of Handcuffs)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Police confirmed that a Beaver County man is in the Lawrence County Jail for reportedly calling a woman over 130 times to threaten her. 

According to a criminal complaint, the woman contacted the police on November 2nd, telling them that twenty-eight-year-old Lefaughn Prowell continued to call her after a domestic situation. 

The woman told police that she believed she had a protection from abuse order against him, she blocked his phone number, but he continued calling her from another number.  

She also stated that he had called her more than 130 times since the date of October 31st and he left dozens of voicemails.  

Prowell is charged with a felony count of retaliation against a witness or victim, as well as lesser charges of stalking and terroristic threats.

He was arrested by New Castle police and was arraigned before being committed to the Lawrence County jail on a bond of $150,000. 

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny Health Network announced this morning that the company has received a gift of $25 million to assist with cancer care and research. 

The gift was given to Allegheny Health Network by Dow Inc. executive chairman James R. “Jim” Fitterling, who is also a cancer survivor. 

The gift from Fitterling is the largest philanthropic investment in the history of Allegheny Health Network and it will be used to advance cancer research and therapies, as well as improve care for patients battling cancer.  

Multiple aspects of cancer research and care that are throughout Allegheny Health Network include recruiting and retaining researchers and oncologists, enrolling another 10,000 patients in its cancer data and research program, clinical trials, and its ambassador program.   

The AHN Cancer Center, along with its over 35 locations, will also be rebranded as the AHN James R. Fitterling Cancer Center. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) is helping Pennsylvanians save on things like festive gatherings and thoughtful gifts with its Gobble Up the Savings Flash Sale, which runs from today through November 18th, just in time for Thanksgiving preparations and the start of the holiday shopping season.

Customers can shop special savings for seven days only on 66 selected products, including accessories, cocktails, cordials, dessert wines, liqueurs, table and sparkling wines, tequila, vodka and whiskey.

This limited-time selection features products that are suited for gifting, holiday entertaining and seasonal celebrations to give shoppers more ways to prepare for Thanksgiving without stretching the budgets that they have.

According to a release from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, the Gobble Up the Savings highlights include:

• $15 off Bird Gang World Championship whiskeys and bourbon
• $10 off Clase Azul Tequila Plata
• $7 off Kahlua Chocolate Sips Coffee and Chocolate Liqueur, Jeppson’s Malort Liqueur, Domaine Roland Tissier et Fils Sancerre Blanc 2025, Mark Ryan Winery 216 Miles to Go Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2023, Bledsoe McDaniels LFG Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2023, and Domaine de Panisse Les Mas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2022

Customers are encouraged to shop early because quantities are limited.

Customers can either browse gifts and seasonal selections at over 560 FW&GS stores across the state of Pennsylvania or they can shop online at FWGS.com (click here.)

(File Photo of a Cranberry Township Police Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A man from Allegheny County is now facing charges after Cranberry Township police said that he poured gasoline on himself at a gas station and ignited himself. 

Twenty-seven-year-old Harris Dale Booker of Bradford Woods has been charged with felony counts of arson and risking catastrophe and misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief in a complaint filed following an incident that occurred on Saturday. 

According to police, Cranberry Township police, firefighters and emergency medical crews were dispatched to the BP station on Route 19 at 7 a.m. and found the fire had been extinguished, but surveillance camera recorded the incident.

Police confirm that a video shows Booker entering the store and prepaying for gas, exiting the store, dispensing gas on himself and the ground around him and igniting the gas.

Police also state that the footage shows him briefly standing in the flames before walking toward the building to remove his burning clothes.

He stayed there until a passerby stopped there and extinguished the fire using a portable extinguisher. 

Police also affirmed that they found a text message from Booker saying he intended to blow up the gas station, and the fire left damage that was visible, which included burn marks and charring to a gas pump, a vehicle and the pavement that was between the pumps and the building.

Booker was treated at UPMC Mercy Hospital for burns on his arms and legs. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Police Department, Posted on Facebook on November 8th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) TSA requested the help of the Allegheny County Police Department after guns were found at checkpoints five separate times at the Pittsburgh International Airport since November 1st. 

Guns have been found at that airport 24 times so far this year. 

The Allegheny County Police Department shared photos of four of the five guns found. 

All of these weapons appeared to have ammunition as well. 

The Allegheny County Police Department is repeating this message they give travelers every year in response to this uptick in calls, because a spokesperson for that department stated: 

“Firearms are not permitted through airport security checkpoints. Travelers who bring a firearm to a checkpoint may face criminal charges, removal from the screening process, travel delays, and substantial federal civil penalties.” 

Travelers are encouraged to check all of their backpacks, briefcases, carry-on bags and purses for prohibited items before taking them into an airport. 

TSA fines can reach up to a total of $12,210 for a first offense and a total of up to $17,062 for repeat offenders. 

(Credit for Headline Photo and Photo Below:  Photo Courtesy of the North Sewickley Township Police Department, Posted on Facebook on November 6th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) New surveillance video shows a DoorDash driver who has been missing since October 22nd showing up to New Sheffield Cafe in Center Township to pick up a DoorDash order. 

Thirty-two-year old Zachariah Schuck is seen in this video going in and out of the restaurant before walking back to his car and driving away.  

According to law enforcement, he delivers that order to a home in the Beaver area just before 7 p.m. on October 22nd. 

Ever since that delivery, he has been missing. 

North Sewickley Police state that on the night that Schuck disappeared, his wife met state police near the Vanport Bridge.  

That is where she confirmed that she last located her husband using the Life 360 app. 

State police noted that they searched along the bridge and did not find his cell phone. 

Police also shared doorbell video that shows the car Schuck was driving being parked along Croxall Avenue in Hopewell. 

North Sewickley police have not ruled out foul play and they affirm that they are investigating all avenues in this case. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Aliquippa Police, Posted on Facebook on November 12th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Two men were arrested after an investigation occurred into an incident of shots fired in Aliquippa.

Aliquippa Police responded to the area of Wade Street Extension following reports of multiple gunshots being fired at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Sunday.  

Officers located a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle provided by a witness and conducted a traffic stop while they were searching the area, and during the investigation, they recovered two concealed firearms from passengers inside the vehicle. 

One of the firearms was a loaded .380 caliber handgun, while the second firearm was a .38 caliber revolver containing both fired and unfired ammunition.

Neither person possessed a valid license to carry a concealed firearm. 

Eighteen-year-old Kyle Moreland of Aliquippa and twenty-one-year-old Lamont McElvy of Aliquippa were taken into custody and were subsequently put in the Beaver County Jail.

Both suspects were charged with carrying a firearm without a license.