(File Photo of the Beaver Valley Power Station)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The U.S. Department of Energy is investing over $9 billion to help increase the production of nuclear power at existing plants in Beaver County and elsewhere in Pennsylvania as well as surrounding states. 

The DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing announced yesterday that it would provide as much as a $5 billion conditional loan guarantee to boost electricity generating at Constellation Energy’s plants in Limerick, Pennsylvania, plus the company’s plant in Maryland and Illinois.

This follows the DOE’s $4.2 billion conditional loan commitment to Vistra that occurred in October of 2026.

Vistra is the owner of the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station and two plants in Ohio and this commitment will add about 433 megawatts of electrical power at its plants.

Those loan commitments are part of the Trump administration’s wide-ranging initiative to boost nuclear power in the United States of America, and this is an effort that is also helping the Cranberry Township-based nuclear company Westinghouse Electric Co.

The billions of dollars in financing to Westinghouse Electric Co. from the U.S. Department of Energy are helping to build new nuclear power plants across the United States.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, Posted on Facebook on November 4th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, responded at 4:01 a.m. today for a motor vehicle accident after a vehicle struck a deer in Brighton Township. 

The vehicle came to rest off the road and the operator of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS. 

That person did not sustain any injuries. 

Firefighters stayed on location helping with both scene safety and traffic control until the Pennsylvania State Police completed their investigation into this incident. 

Drivers need to look out for deer, especially during the early hours of the morning and evening, as the days become shorter and wildlife becomes more active. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bridgewater Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported that someone in Bridgewater Borough received an unknown call from an unknown person who acted as Sergeant Roberts out of the Aliquippa Police Department.

This occurred yesterday at 9:15 a.m. along Boundary Lane and the scammer told the victim that they had warrants out for the person’s arrest and that paying them would erase the “fake” warrants.

According to police, the given badge number and state ID that this scammer used was #448, and you should not give any money or pertinent information to this caller. 

(File Photo: Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Gabauer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A celebration to honor the life and legacy of the late legendary Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place on Monday, November 9th at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

This event is called “A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Iris,” and it is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. 

It will feature memories shared by family and friends of Iris, as well as longtime band members and other musicians while also highlighting his contributions to the local music community. 

This event is free and it is open to the public.

Organizers are encouraging guests to RSVP in advance by clicking here to help the venue with capacity planning, because registration provides entry tickets. 

Donnie Iris was born Dominic Ierace.

He passed away at the age of 83 on October 26th, 2026 after a battle with bladder cancer.

Iris gained national fame by singing with the Jaggerz on their #1 song, “The Rapper,” and was also a former member of Wild Cherry.

Iris and partner Mark Avsec founded Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and their hit songs include, “Ah, Leah!,” “Love is Like a Rock,” and “That’s the Way Love Ought to Be.” 

(File Photo of Seantor Camera Bartolotta)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Camera Bartolotta has retained her seat in the 46th Senatorial District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Bartolotta earned about 65% of the votes, while her Independent challenger Jodi Borello received about 35% of the votes. 

Bartolotta is a longtime resident of Monongahela who will be serving in her third six-year term in the 46th Senatorial District.

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Democratic incumbent Rob Matzie has retained his seat in the 16th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Matzie earned about 61% of the votes, while his Republican challenger John Costanza received about 39% of the votes. 

Matzie is a lifelong resident of Ambridge and was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2008. 

(File Photo of State Representative Josh Kail)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Josh Kail has retained his seat in the 15th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Kail earned about 62% of the votes, while his Democratic challenger Syndey Spiecher received about 38% of the votes. 

Kail is an attorney who graduated from Geneva College in 2008 and is a lifelong Western Pennsylvania resident. 

He will be serving his fourth two-year term in the 15th Legislative District. 

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to an Associated Press projection, Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio retained his seat in the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania after the unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.   

An AP projection confirms that Deluzio secured about 63% of the votes, while his Republican challenger and current Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy received about 37% of the votes. 

Deluzio is an Iraq War veteran who was first elected to his position in 2022 and has served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and represents Beaver County and parts of Allegheny County in the 17th Congressional District. 

(File Photo of State Representative Roman Kozak)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Incumbent Republican Roman Kozak has retained his seat in the 14th Legislative District after unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for that position.  

These results confirm that Kozak earned about 58% of the votes, while his Democratic challenger Jake Young received about 42% of the votes. 

Kozak is a Beaver Falls native who graduated from Geneva College in 2011 and is a former high school teacher who taught both history and social studies. 

He was elected to his first term in his position in the 14th Legislative District in 2024 and he will be going into his second two-year term.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro gestures at a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in Ambler, Pa., Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to unofficial results from yesterday’s general election for Pennsylvania governor, Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro has earned a second term as the governor of the state. 

These results confirm that Shapiro led at about 60% of the votes over his Republican challenger and current Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who earned about 38% of the votes. 

The third candidate for this election, Libertarian Ken Krawchuk, only earned about 1% of the votes. 

Shapiro became the 48th governor of the state of Pennsylvania in 2023.