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GOOOOOOOOOAL!! North American Soccer stamp issued

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Boston, MA) The United States Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp yesterday during the 2026 Boston World Exposition as part of the event’s sports-themed programming.

The stamp release comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The tournament is scheduled to begin June 11th in Mexico and conclude July 19th in New Jersey. The United States is set to host 78 World Cup matches across 11 cities.

Soccer’s popularity in the United States has grown in recent decades, with millions of youth participants and widespread fan engagement.

Nebraska man hits deer with his vehicle in Cranberry Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported a single-vehicle crash in Cranberry Township on Wednesday.

Troopers said Josiah Warren, 44, of Gretna, Nebraska, was traveling westbound on Interstate 76 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at about 10:10 p.m. when his vehicle struck a deer that entered the roadway.

No injuries were reported.

Two-vehicle hit-and-run crash occurs in Big Beaver Borough

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported a hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 76 East in Big Beaver Borough on Wednesday.

Troopers said an unidentified driver was traveling eastbound at about 10:20 a.m. when the trailer of a semi-truck struck a vehicle driven by Samuel Stringe, 46, of South Park.

Police said the driver did not stop after the collision. Stringe’s vehicle sustained damage, including a loss of the front driver-side tire.

No injuries were reported.

Nick Gonzales considered day-to-day for the Pirates due to left knee discomfort

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Nick Gonzales hits a two-RBI single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Nick Gonzales left the Pittsburgh Pirates’ game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park yesterday due to an injury. 

Gonzales exited ahead of the top of the fourth inning after appearing to be in discomfort following a deep fly ball in the second inning. He had previously taken a foul ball off his left knee during the Pirates’ 10-4 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday.

The Pirates announced that Gonzales was removed as a precaution due to left knee discomfort. He is considered day-to-day and is currently being evaluated by the team’s medical staff. 

Tyler Callihan replaced Gonzales in the game after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day. 

Gonzales is slashing .296/.350/.344 for an OPS of .694, with 55 hits in 186 at-bats, nine doubles, 22 RBI and 13 walks to 36 strikeouts. 

AAA Urges Drivers to Practice “100 Days of Safe Driving”

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) AAA is encouraging motorists to practice safer driving habits during the summer travel season as part of its “100 Days of Safe Driving” campaign, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is one of the busiest and most dangerous on U.S. roads, according to AAA’s analysis of national crash data.

AAA said more than 30% of fatal crashes involving teen drivers and nearly one-third of all impaired-driving fatalities occur during the summer travel months.

The organization said the campaign is intended to promote safer driving behaviors as more teens gain driving independence and families travel for vacations and holiday events.

According to a release from AAA East Central, AAA encourages parents to do these things in preparation for the dangerous summer driving period:

  • Discuss with teens early and often the dangers of risky driving situations, such as speeding and nighttime driving.
  • Discuss with teens the dangers and consequences of distracted driving (i.e., texting, having multiple people in the car, etc.)
  • Stress the importance of buckling up. According to NHTSA, more than 50 percent of teen drivers who died in 2020 were not wearing seat belts.
  • Teach by example and minimize any risky behavior when behind the wheel.
  • Make a parent-teen driving agreement that sets family rules for teen drivers. Consider setting driving limits that are stronger than state laws and enforce those limits.

Allegheny Health Network’s Allegheny General Hospital Once Again Earns Elite 3‑Star Rating for Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Placing it Among the Top Programs Nationwide

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), the flagship academic medical center of Allegheny Health Network, has again earned the highest possible three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for its cardiac surgery program. 

The rating places AGH among the top cardiac surgery centers in the United States and Canada. 

For the reporting period covering January 1st, 2023, through December 31st, 2025, AGH received three-star ratings in five categories of adult cardiac surgery procedures, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, multivalve procedures, and combined valve replacement and bypass surgeries. 

The ratings are based on clinical outcomes and adherence to best practices using data from nearly 1,000 cardiac surgery programs across the United States and Canada. 

Blackhawk softball loses to Elizabeth Forward in the 2026 WPIAL Class 4A championship game

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(California, PA) Blackhawk softball lost in the 2026 WPIAL Class 4A championship game, marking the second consecutive year the Lady Cougars have finished as runners-up.

Elizabeth Forward defeated the Lady Cougars 5-3 at Lilley Field on the campus of PennWest California.

Despite the loss, Blackhawk will enter the PIAA Class 4A playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the WPIAL. The team will face the top seed from District V or District IX at a site and time to be determined on Monday, June 1st.

Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones set to make 1st MLB appearance since 2024

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (37) delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, on Feb. 25, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will make his first MLB appearance since 2024 when he starts against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Jones missed all of last season after injuring his elbow during spring training. He underwent internal brace surgery on May 21, 2025.

“Pretty damn cool,” Jones said Thursday. “It took a lot of time, 12 months, almost exactly, of not playing baseball. You kind of get a sense that you need it. That’s kind of what I’ve learned about myself over that time. I’m just extremely grateful to be back.”

The 24-year-old Jones made five rehab starts in the minor leagues, pitching 18 1/3 innings. As a rookie in 2024, Jones had a 6-8 record with a 4.14 ERA in 22 starts.

Carmen Mlodzinski will be moved from the rotation to the bullpen. He is 4-3 with a 3.76 ERA in 11 games this season. He has a 2.63 ERA in 94 career relief appearances.

“We feel this gives the team the best chance to win in all areas,” Pirates manager Don Kelly said. “Carmen has done a nice job as a starter, and he can also fill that role in the bullpen, multiple innings. That’s a starting pitcher-ish, bulk, multi-inning high leverage guy out of the (bullpen).”

Pittsburgh Financial Advisor Sentenced to 27 Months of Prison and Ordered to Pay $4.7 Million in Restitution for Defrauding Investment Client

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $4.7 million in restitution after being convicted of defrauding an investment client. 

Thomas Pipich, 74, was sentenced by United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. 

Federal prosecutors said Pipich stole millions of dollars from one investment client to conceal losses tied to another client. 

According to court records, Pipich helped create BarTom Investments LLC in 2005. Prosecutors said the investment fund suffered major losses and had minimal account balances by May 2017. 

Authorities said Pipich then created a sham loan between BarTom and another client, transferring more than $3 million to BarTom under false pretenses. Prosecutors said he provided false financial summaries and misrepresented the loan as secured. 

Court records show Pipich paid himself more than $800,000 from the loan proceeds and lost at least $2.6 million through additional investment losses. 

Person from Beaver Falls among seven people named in indictment connected to scheme to hack Snapchat accounts and steal explicit photos

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Karlin Jones of Beaver Falls was among seven people named in a 16-count federal indictment filed by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. 

The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, fraud involving unlawful computer access, aggravated identity theft, and receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. 

Federal prosecutors said two of the defendants, Richard Martz Jr. of Meadville and Dylan Miller of West Mifflin, pleaded guilty this week to charges connected to the case. 

According to prosecutors, the defendants conspired between March 2020 and October 2022 to hack into hundreds of Snapchat accounts to obtain sexually explicit images and videos, including material involving minors. 

Prosecutors alleged Martz and Miller led the scheme. Both remain free on bond pending sentencing hearings scheduled for September 16th.