Category: News

AHN Cancer Center – Grove City to Host Saturday Screening Clinic Offering Multiple Tests in One Visit

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Grove City, PA) Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Center will host a Saturday cancer screening clinic November 7th at AHN Grove City, located at 631 North Broad Street, Grove City.

This clinic is designed for convenience and provides a one-stop option for patients to get multiple cancer screenings in a single visit.

Weekend hours offer flexibility that is greater for people who cannot attend weekday appointments, which makes it easier to prioritize preventive care.

This clinic is open to both AHN and non-AHN patients and appointments are required.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 412-359-6665.

Patients that are with or without insurance are encouraged to participate.

According to a release from Allegheny Health Network, the available screenings include:

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

Pennsylvania House adopts Matzie resolution calling attention to Agent Orange impact on Vietnam War veterans and families

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania House unanimously adopted state Representative Rob Matzie’s H.R. 539 on Wednesday, designating October of 2026 as “Agent Orange Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

According to Matzie, he introduced the resolution to raise awareness about the devastating impact of Agent Orange exposure and its continuing effects on some Pennsylvania veterans and their families.

Matzie stated that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes certain conditions as “presumptive” conditions, which means that they are legally assumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

Veterans that are diagnosed with a presumptive condition do not need to prove that it started during, or got worse because of, their service.

Northbound Interstate 79 Neville Island Bridge Overnight Lane Restrictions Friday in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that overnight lane restrictions on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Robinson and Neville townships, and Glenfield Borough in Allegheny County will occur tonight, weather permitting.

Northbound I-79 will be reduced to a single lane of traffic across the Neville Island Bridge from 7 P.M. tonight to 6 A.M. tomorrow.

Deck repair operations will be conducted by crews from Allison Park Contractors.

All ramps will stay open during this time.

This restriction could be lifted earlier if this work is completed sooner.

CHARGES: Lancaster County Spas were Used for Commercial Sex Activities; Owner Faces Numerous Felonies

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced charges against the owner of two Lancaster County spas — alleged fronts for commercial sex operations.

Thirty-eight-year-old Lijin Chen was arrested yesterday on numerous charges, which included felony counts of corrupt organizations, promoting prostitution, and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities.

Her bail was set at $100,000.

According to an investigation by the Office of Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Section and the state police, Chen owned Calm Spa in Manheim and Cozy Spa in Mount Joy since 2023.

She is charged with advertising the spas online for commercial sex, and investigators conducted surveillance confirming that commercial sex acts happened at both locations.

Investigators spoke with numerous people as they left the spas, and they admitted to receiving sex acts for “tips,” which ranged between $100 and $200.

Chen transported women (which were sex workers) to both of the locations by using ride-share services and in her own vehicle.

The investigation into these incidents are ongoing.

A New Era Begins for the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls Under a New Name: the H. R. Smith – Carnegie Library & Event Center

File Photo: Source for Photo: An old file photo of the auditorium stage in the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. Courtesy of the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) One of the most treasured landmarks in Beaver Falls is now beginning a new chapter under a new name.

The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls, which was an establishment opened in 1903 through the generosity of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, is entering a period of preservation and revitalization under this name: the H. R. Smith – Carnegie Library & Event Center.

This name recognizes the generosity of H. R. Smith, whose private support is making the long-overdue preservation of this Beaver Falls landmark possible, while keeping the Carnegie name and its legacy of 123 years at the center of the
building’s identity.

The library’s Board of Trustees is exploring plans to restore the building’s historic hall, as well as improve its event facilities and create new opportunities for cultural, community and educational activities.

An architect has started working with this board to evaluate the potential of the building and develop concepts for its future.

The original Carnegie glass that is above the main entrance has been carefully removed and preserved as part of the transition.

It will be incorporated into a permanent historical display that will be inside the building.

New entrance lettering will also feature both the Carnegie and H. R. Smith names.

Pennsylvania one of the first states to require disclosures on AI-generated ads after Governor Josh Shapiro signs bill into law

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania recently became one of the first states to require disclosures on artificial intelligence-generated advertisements.

Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law yesterday, and this will take effect 60 days after it was signed.

This bill is called Senate Bill 806, and it is also known as the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act.

State Senator Nick Pisciottano, (D-45), who represents Allegheny County, sponsored the bill and introduced it.

According to Pisciottano, “If you see an advertisement on Facebook or the internet somewhere and it was generated by AI, they have to put a disclaimer at the bottom that says this was generated by AI.”

This rule applies to audio, images, text and videos that have been substantially rewritten or generated by AI.

This means that a radio commercial or TV commercial that is created by AI would have to include a note that acknowledges that it was created by AI.

Oil painter Nathan Archinal is November of 2026 guest artist for Beaver Valley Artists

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) The Beaver Valley Artists will meet at a new time and day as they will meet at the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton on Saturdays from 12 noon to 3 p.m. 

The third meeting for them in the fall will be on November 14th, 2026.

The November of 2026 guest artist for the Beaver Valley Artists is oil painter Nathan Archinal, who likes to paint aspects of creation.

Archinal also learned how to paint because he studied art history and studied under master painter James Sulkowski.

There will be the free refreshments and this finishes the Fall Guest Artist Series of the Beaver Valley Artists.

Water issues reported at several Stackhouse Management properties in Western Pennsylvania, one in New Sewickley Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Residents at a mobile home park in Beaver County are saying that water problems have continued for months.

One resident moved to Forest Brook in March of 2026. 

This is a mobile home park in New Sewickley Township.

However, that resident confirmed that she has dealt with countless sewer and work problems. 

According to this resident, sewage is building up under her home, due to what she was told was a broken sewer line. 

The resident also confirmed that Stackhouse Management, which is the company that oversees the community, is not responsive. 

Residents that are in other Stackhouse Management properties in western Pennsylvania share the same frustrations as those that are in Forest Brook. 

John Anderson, country music star whose hits included “Wild and Blue,” dies at 71

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – John Anderson performs at the ceremony for the 2013 inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Anderson, whose high, yearning vocals on hits such as “Swingin,” “Wild and Blue” and “Black Sheep” helped earn him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died at age 71.

Anderson’s family announced his death Wednesday on his social media accounts. It didn’t provide details, including the cause of death.

“To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives,” the family wrote. “To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special.”

Anderson’s death came just days after he attended the latest Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in Nashville, Tennessee, with new members including Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers. On Thursday, McGraw wrote on Instagram that he was “completely shook” about Anderson’s death, adding that the singer “was in such good spirits” at the event.

“We talked, we laughed, we sang his songs that I loved so much together, just goofing off,” recalled McGraw, who posted a picture of himself with Anderson.

A native of Apopka, Florida, Anderson moved to Nashville after graduating high school. Before breaking through commercially in 1977 with “I’ve Got a Feelin’ (Somebody’s Been Stealin’),” he worked odd jobs, including helping put the roof on the new Grand Ole Opry House.

Anderson went on to release more than 20 albums and dozens of singles. Along with such peers as George Strait and Ricky Skaggs, he was often identified as a “New Traditionalist,” with a gift for bending notes. His other notable songs included “Straight Tequila Night,” “Seminole Wind” and “I Wish I Could Have Been There.”

Anderson was voted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and into the Country Music Hall a decade later. His other honors included two awards from the Country Music Association: single of the year in 1983 for “Swingin,” and album of the year in 1994 as one of the performers on the Eagles tribute “Common Thread.” (Anderson covered “Heartache Tonight.”)

Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly

(Caption for Photo: State Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-Bridgeville, shown here during a press conference in November 2021 in South Fayette, is sponsoring a bill that would expand the investigation and prosecution of internet crimes against children. Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Nate Guidry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Legislation to improve the ability of the state of Pennsylvania to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children was unanimously approved this week by the General Assembly, according to the bill’s Senate sponsor, Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37).

This bill authorizes up to $5 million to be used annually for grants to support the program. 

House Bill 1098, which is sponsored by Representative Jason Ortitay (R-46), would provide critical resources to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who are working to protect children from online exploitation and abuse by expanding the Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). 

This bill is designated as “Alicia’s Law,” which is in honor of Alicia Kozak (Kozakiewicz), a Pittsburgh-area resident who was abducted, sexually assaulted, and tortured at the age of 13 by a man that she met online in what is recognized as first known internet-facilitated child abduction cases in the nation.