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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detective was charged with felony aggravated assault after investigators said he hit a man on the head with a beer bottle during a brawl at a bar last month. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed in a statement yesterday that thirty-six-year-old detective Richard Dilimone Jr. is on paid administrative leave “pending the outcome of the legal process.” According to the criminal complaint, Pleasant Hills police were called to the Pleasant Bar on Old Clairton Road around 1 a.m. on February 8th for a bar fight. Investigators stated that the fight began when Edward Estes, who has also been charged with simple assault, tried to break up an argument involving a friend and several men later identified as off-duty Pittsburgh police officers. Pittsburgh Public Safety noted that after the fight, four officers were placed on administrative leave, but they returned to duty after they were internally investigated. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release yesterday that thirty-seven-year-old James Carter of Aliquippa was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Aliquippa on the early morning of March 1st, 2026. At 1:12 a.m., Carter was stopped by police for a vehicle violation on the 2100 block of Fernwood Drive, and he was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Irwin, PA) According to a release yesterday in Irwin from Abundance Creative, the Pennsylvania Beef Council gathered with McDonald’s Owner/Operators, local farmers, elected officials, and community leaders on Tuesday at the Big Mac Museum Restaurant in Irwin to celebrate the agriculture of Pennsylvania and the strong partnerships that connect farmers with consumers. This event, which was held in recognition of National Agriculture Month, featured a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour highlighting how McDonald’s prepares the items on its menu and sources ingredients from farms in Pennsylvania. McDonald’s purchases more than 19 million pounds of beef from Pennsylvania and the partnership represents a significant connection between the cattle producers in the state and one of the most recognizable food brands in the world. 

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)

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 tomorrow through Monday, March 16th, weather permitting. From 7 P.M. tomorrow night continuously through 5 A.M. 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 ramps will stay open during this time and if the work is completed sooner, the restriction could be lifted earlier. 

(File Photo of the Beaver County Courthouse)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) During the audience participation segment of the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session this morning at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver, audience member Fabiola Gargerich of Harmony Township asked the Commissioners if they would consider the possibility of having an artificial intelligence (AI) data center or a mechanism or ordinance for one in Beaver County so things like the people there can be safeguarded. Commissioner Jack Manning responded to her suggestion by saying: “I am very supportive of a data center going into the Bruce Mansfield site,” while still stating that he understands what the concerns about this endeavour are and that there is still work that can be one with AI. In other business, Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles went over some of the highlights among the thirty-two resolutions that are scheduled for tomorrow in the solicitors’ report of the session. Fedeles mentioned that some of the resolutions include a community development grant for the update of the library elevator in Ambridge, a library con event to be held on October 18th at the Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, one to help hazardous waste management cleanup at Brady’s Run and a contract with Bickerstaff Landscaping to handle bridgewater crossing and prevent knot weeds and weeds from showing up in the local area. Commissioner Manning also talked about some training that was done this morning at Penn State Beaver in Monaca by some local emergency services unit, emergency response and behavioral health professionals. Manning stated that the training was a course that was “intended to prepare emergency response personnel to handle, organize, and reunite individuals who experienced an emergent event, regardless of cause.”

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that charges were withdrawn from twenty-six-year-old Vanessa Geedy of Baden after she caused a two-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh on the afternoon of March 4th, 2026. It was determined upon further investigation on the scene that at 12:04 p.m., Geedy merged from the center lane to the right lane in an unsafe manner on I-376 West at its intersection with I-279 North. Geedy hit the vehicle of thirty-six-year-old Rabiaa Ju Mustafa Daoud of White Oak. Both Mustafa Daoud and her passenger, eighteen-year-old Mariam Mohammed Mustafa Daoud, also of White Oak, were transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for suspected minor injuries.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh is now looking for volunteers to deliver lifesaving blood donations to hospitals that are local and to help patients in need. The American Red Cross will also host a free information session that is virtual on Zoom to discuss a day in the life of a volunteer driver on Wednesday, March 18th. The link to register can be found by clicking here. According to a release today from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, ideal volunteers for this role reside in Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Cambria, Indiana, Luzerne, Somerset and Westmoreland counties due to the geographical needs of this position, and other requirements include:

• A valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Three years of driving experience and a clean driving record
• Being comfortable using a mobile app and smart phone
• Being able to lift up to 45 lbs.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Quincy, MA) Sparky the Fire Dog® is turning 75 on March 18th. He is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association®(NFPA®), and his milestone birthday reflects a legacy that spans the generations. According to a release today in the United States from the National Fire Protection Association®, since his official launch on March 18th, 1951, Sparky has helped fire professionals, teachers, safety advocates, civic organizations, businesses, and the media, among others, share educational fire and life safety information with the public, delivering invaluable impact.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry, PA) Time is running out to claim a jackpot-winning lottery ticket that was sold in Southwestern Pennsylvania last year. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the $400,000 winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold on April 5th at the Valero Neil Enterprise (Super Mini Mart) on Freedom Road in Cranberry. Lottery officials say a claim must be filed at a Lottery Area Office by April 3rd to receive the prize money. If this prize goes unclaimed, the funds will remain in the Lottery Fund and be used to support programs benefitting older Pennsylvanians.