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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) An Aliquippa man convicted of beating another man at the Aliquippa VFW 3577 bar last year received his sentence today of 16-32 total years in prison. Judge Kim Tesla gave the sentence to forty-year-old Brett Leonidas Ours, who was accused of assaulting Preston Coleman at the bar located on Penn Avenue on January 5th, 2025. Ours attacked Coleman unprovokingly for around 30 minutes. Investigators stated that surveillance video captured Ours punching Coleman in the face, slamming a barstool over his head, and standing on his throat. Aliquippa Police confirm that Coleman was nearly unconscious and defenseless when emergency crews responded to the incident.A jury found Ours guilty of aggravated assault, strangulation, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of instruments of a crime and three counts of simple assault on January 16th, 2026, but he was found not guilty of a charge of attempted murder that day. Ours was sentenced to 10-20 years for aggravated assault, 5-10 years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and 1-2 years for strangulation. He was also given a sentence of 4 months to 2 years for punching his then-girlfriend in the face during the beating. Ours took responsibility for the attack but he claimed that he was not trying to kill Coleman. Police took Ours into custody on February 6th, 2025 after police surrounded his West Aliquippa home.

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PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 17, 2026– PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Laura Harshberger, PPG global IT director, has been recognized on the 2026 Women of Influence list by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Women of Influence honorees are chosen through an independent editorial review, with selections based on merit, achievements and contributions to local organizations and the Pittsburgh community.

“Laura defines what it means to be influential within PPG and the broader Pittsburgh community,” said Bhaskar Ramachandran, PPG vice president and chief information officer. “In addition to her deep expertise in information technology, she turns advocacy into action and fosters inclusive workplace programs. Her passion for empowering talent and expanding access to opportunity is inspiring.”

Harshberger leads IT for PPG’s operations and environmental health and safety functions, and the global Industrial, Automotive and Packaging businesses. Over her 20-year career, she has managed and implemented systems in the entire manufacturing value chain, resulting in a more modern user experience at over 100 manufacturing sites. She also heads up PPG’s global IT internship program, which is the company’s primary early talent pipeline.

Harshberger has championed initiatives that support employee well-being and is active in several external organizations committed to empowering women and expanding opportunities through her work as a 10-year member of PPG’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), the first global sponsor of the WLN, and co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council. She is also a member of the executive committee for Women United at the United Way of Southwestern PA.

Harshberger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Robert Morris University.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Nancy Andrews)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its lineup for its 2026/2027 PNC Pops Season, which will feature shows with Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. This year’s movies with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra series features movies from the Harry Potter, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings franchises.

According to a report from WPXI, here is the full 2026-2027 lineup:

Jeff Goldblum with the PSO

• Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
• Jeff Goldblum, vocals

PNC Pops: Everything I Know

• Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda with the PSO
• Oct. at 7:30 p.m
• Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m.
• Mandy Gonzalez, vocals

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

• Film with Live Orchestra
• Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m.
• Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m.

PNC Pops: Natural Woman

• Sheléa Sings Aretha Franklin
• Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m.
• Byron Stripling, conductor
• Sheléa, vocals

How To Train Your Dragon

• Film with Live Orchestra
• Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
• Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Leslie Odom Jr. with the PSO

• Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Highmark Holiday Pops

• Dec. 11-13 & 18-20
• Daniel Meyer, conductor
• Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

It’s A Wonderful Life

• Film with Live Orchestra
• 80th Anniversary Celebration
• Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

PNC Pops: Once Upon a Time

• Disney in Concert
• Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 24 at 2:30 p.m.
• Lawrence Loh, conductor

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

• Film with Live Orchestra
• Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

PNC Pops: Ragtime, Blues & All That Jazz

• Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m.
• Byron Stripling, conductor
• Bobby Floyd, keyboardist

PNC Pops: Music of Billy Joel

• April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
• April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
• April 11 at 2:30 p.m.
• Stuart Chafetz, conductor
• Tony DeSare, vocals and piano

PNC Pops: Summer Breeze

• Yacht Rock Classics
• May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
• May 9 at 2:30 p.m.
• Byron Stripling, conductor
• Jesse Nager, vocals
• Brie Cassil, vocals
• Tony Vincent, vocals

Star Wars: A New Hope

• 50th Anniversary Celebration
• Film with Live Orchestra
• May 25 at 7:00 p.m.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• Film with Live Orchestra
• June 25 at 7:00 p.m.
• June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
• June 27 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased on pittsburghsymphony.org by clicking here or by calling 412-392-4900. Subscription packages are also available now and July is when single tickets are available.

(File Photo of the Shell Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) A meeting will take place this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Penn State Beaver auditorium in Monaca to discuss a permit. This permit would allow Shell to both expand and modify parts of its petrochemical plant operations that would directly impact the air quality in Beaver County. The meeting will involve questions from attendees and you can RSVP for this event by clicking here.

(Photo Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Middletown, PA) The Pennsylvania Lottery announced yesterday that someone in Pennsylvania who bought a Mega Millions ticket won $2 million recently. The winning ticket was sold online and according to the Pennsylvania lottery’s website, the ticket matched all five white balls in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing: 6, 19, 36, 40, 55. The winner has not been identified and they have one year to claim the prize. You can view the current and past winning numbers by visiting the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website by clicking here. Nobody hit all five numbers and the yellow Mega Ball, so the jackpot will roll to an estimated $60 million for the next drawing tonight. The Pennsylvania Lottery also stated that winnings that were online of $2 million for Mega Millions must be claimed at lottery headquarters in person.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Zoo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is exploring the development of a new stand-alone cultural destination on the North Shore known as the Pennsylvania Aquarium. The project is currently in a conceptual phase to determine if the facility is both viable and sustainable for the region. An economic impact study has been commissioned and a coalition of regional leaders is forming to evaluate funding and community impact. According to Dr. Jeremy Goodman, the president & CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the Commonwealth is currently the most populous state without a stand-alone aquarium. No final decisions have been made regarding a specific location for the facility, even though site feasibility will be part of the evaluation process. There is currently no established construction timeline for the project. If completed, the aquarium would be the first major attraction built on the North Shore since PNC Park opened in April of 2001. The concept involves a large-scale destination that is designed for both immersive habitat experiences and aquatic conservation storytelling. Leaders emphasized that the Pennsylvania Aquarium would expand existing offerings from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium rather than duplicating them. The facility is intended to operate as a stand-alone destination that is separate from the main zoo grounds. The project is expected to strengthen the city’s position as a national leader in environmental education while expanding both tourism and regional economic activity. Planned benefits include the creation of new jobs and immersive learning programs that are focused on aquatic life and water systems. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium stated that it is committed to a responsible evaluation process before moving forward with this project.

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PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 17, 2026–Today, Kraft Mac & Cheese introduces PowerMac, a brand-new innovation delivering 17g of protein and 6g of fiber per serving. Kraft is known for bringing two icons – macaroni & cheese – together and making them the Best Thing Ever. Now, America’s #1 mac & cheese 1 is uniting the benefits consumers are seeking with the same cheesiness fans know and love. PowerMac expands the blue box lineup with added nutrition while staying true to the taste, convenience and affordability that has made Kraft Mac & Cheese a trusted household favorite for nearly 90 years.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260317869993/en/

(File Photo of a Farmer’s Market Truck Carrying Farmer’s Market Truck)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Memorial Park Church in the North Hills of Pittsburgh is now calling on volunteers to help pack meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Meals will be donated to that food bank for distribution to families in need. Volunteers can show up at the church to help on Saturday, April 18, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Community members of all ages are welcome, and those interested can sign up online by clicking here.