Category: News

State Representative Rob Matzie: $225K secured for District 16 municipal planning, resources and equipment

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie announced in Ambridge today that state grant funding of $225,000 will deliver new resources to bolster projects, public works and police services in Beaver County. Matzie confirmed that five separate grants which were approved through the state Department of Community and Economic development will help municipalities keep projects and operations running more smoothly. According to a release from Matzie’s office, the funding includes:

  • $75,000 to the city of Aliquippa to purchase public works equipment.
  • $50,000 to Hopewell Township for playground upgrades and renovations.
  • $50,000 to the Rochester Police Department for a new vehicle.
  • $25,000 to the Center Township Police Department for new equipment.
  • $25,000 to Monaca for planning initiatives for economic development.

Fort Duquesne Bridge Inspection Continues Sunday Night in Pittsburgh

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

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that inspection activities on the Fort Duquesne Bridge (I-279) in the City of Pittsburgh will continue this Sunday, weather permitting. From 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. nightly through Thursday night, inspection activities will occur on the southbound (lower deck) Fort Duquesne Bridge between the southbound I-279 (Parkway North) on-ramp and the southern end of the structure. Single-lane restrictions will occur as crews from GFT will conduct the inspection work. 

Memorial service held for the four Yough High School students who were killed in a fiery crash in Westmoreland County

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of KDKA Photojournalist Gerome Williams, Caption for Photo: A memorial prayer service was held Thursday night at the Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church to remember the four Yough High School students who were killed in a crash last weekend.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Sutersville, PA) A memorial service was held last night in Sutersville, Pennsylvania to remember the four Yough High School students who were killed in a fiery crash on Saturday. The Sutersville Primitive Methodist Church had invited the community to come there to honor the lives of the teenagers who passed away and have a time of healing, prayer, and reflection in the wake of the crash. This crash was reported near Creek Road in Sewickley Township of Westmoreland County just before 3:30 a.m. State police confirm that the vehicle left the roadway before hitting a tree and becoming covered in flames. The victims were identified on Sunday. Eighteen-year-old Rocco Zugai, along with a sixteen-year-old girl, a fifteen-year-old girl and a fifteen-year-old boy, were killed as a result of this crash. A community candlelight vigil to honor them is also being held at the Crabapple Community Park in Sewickley Township tonight at 7 p.m. The investigation into the deadly crash is still underway, but Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that speed was a factor in it. Troopers expressed earlier this week that they are working to make a timeline of what led up to this crash, and anyone with information about it is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-832-3288.

Male driver hits tire lying in the road to crash his vehicle in North Sewickley Township; no charges given

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that no charges were given to an unidentified male driver after he crashed his vehicle in North Sewickley Township this morning. The driver was traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike east of River Road on I-376 West and he hit a tire lying in the road in an inactive construction zone at 5:51 a.m. The driver was not injured, but he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of this crash. 

Man from Warren, Ohio charged after crashing his vehicle in Big Beaver Borough

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that twenty-six-year-old Clayton Burbridge of Warren, Ohio was charged after he crashed his vehicle in Big Beaver Borough this morning. Burbridge was driving on I-76 West on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at a speed that was unsafe and lost control of his vehicle at 5:40 a.m., which caused him to hit a guide rail with it. Burbridge was not injured as a result of this crash. 

Beaver County Humane Society asks public for help after dog is found dead in a suitcase in Aliquippa

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Beaver County Humane Society, Posted on Facebook on March 26th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Humane Society is asking the public for help because they posted on Facebook yesterday that their Humane Investigations team retrieved a grey and orange Nautica suitcase from a wooded area near the Valley Terrace apartments in Aliquippa. An adult dog from approximately a month ago was found dead inside that suitcase. If you have any tips or information about this incident, call 724-775-5801, extension 143 or email wstafford@beavercountyhumanesociety.org. The picture of the suitcase that was found with the dead dog inside of it can be found below:

McKees Rocks native and safety Damar Hamlin signs a 1-year contract with the Buffalo Bills to return for his 6th season with the team that drafted him

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) defends in the secondary during a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday Aug. 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team on Friday.

Hamlin was a free agent after his one-year contract expired. And he’s staying in Buffalo where the 28-year-old has served as an inspiration for perseverance following his remarkable comeback after a near-death experience three years ago.

Hamlin has shown no signs of a setback since he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January 2023.

Though he was eased back into action in being limited to playing five games the following season, Hamlin had a career-high 14 starts in 2024. He was relegated to a backup role last season and limited to just five games after landing on injured reserve because of a pectoral injury sustained in practice.

Hamlin is expected to compete for a backup spot on a team and defense in transition. Jim Leonhard takes over as coordinator under new coach Joe Brady, who was promoted in January after Sean McDermott was fired.

The Bills have since signed free-agent safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone, who are anticipated to compete for the starting job opposite Cole Bishop.

Buffalo selected Hamlin in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Pittsburgh. He has two interceptions in 53 career games, including 27 starts.

Congressman Chris Deluzio and Senator Mark Kelly Introduce Bill to Address Cost of Living Emergency in America

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington D.C.) Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation in Washington D.C. today to address the cost of living emergency that families in America are facing right now as the price of basic goods and utility bills go up and are outpacing paychecks. The Cost-of-Living Emergency Act is putting the focus on American families instead of Wall Street, and it will make it easier to hold accountable any corporation that price-gouges. It will also prevent sudden spikes in household bills and will provide immediate relief when essential costs rise.

Governor Shapiro, Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Announce Three “Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones” — Free Public Watch Parties Coming to Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton for FIFA World Cup 2026™

(Photo Provided with Release from Visit PA)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from VisitPA in Philadelphia, Governor Josh Shapiro and Visit PA, in partnership with Philadelphia Soccer 2026: the 501(c)(3) nonprofit local host committee planning and executing FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Philadelphia, announced yesterday the official locations of three “Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones,” which will bring the electricity of the world’s biggest sporting event to communities across the Commonwealth. These fan zones, which are championed by Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure that every Pennsylvanian can experience the wonder of FIFA World Cup 2026™, will be located in Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton to bring free, world-class public viewing events to tens of thousands of fans.

The Fan Zones locations, dates and hours of operation are as follows:

• Pittsburgh — Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Reading — Reading Arena, which is a downtown multi-purpose arena
• Scranton — Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, which is an iconic outdoor park in the heart of downtown Scranton

HOURS OF OPERATION:
PITTSBURGH FAN ZONE
Pittsburgh Football Stadium (Acrisure Stadium)
100 Art Rooney Avenue
Fan Zone Events
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Sunday, July 5th, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
4 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match

8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Thursday, July 9th, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
4 p.m.: Quarterfinal Match
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final

READING FAN ZONE
Reading Arena (Santander Arena)
700 Penn Street, Reading
Fan Zone Events
Friday, July 3rd, noon – 11:30 p.m.
2 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
6 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
9:30 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 18th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
5 p.m.: World Cup Bronze Final
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final

SCRANTON FAN ZONE
Lackawanna County Courthouse Square
North Washington Avenue & Linden Street, Scranton
Fan Zone Events
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match

5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
4 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Monday, July 6th, 1 pm – 11 pm
3 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 18th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
5 p.m.: World Cup Bronze Final
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final

Penn State Nittany Lions 2026 Wrestling National Champions Bobblehead Unveiled

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Milwaukee, WI) The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin recently unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Penn State Nittany Lions’ 2026 Wrestling National Champions Bobblehead that commemorates the team’s national title that was won on Saturday. The bobblehead features Nittany Lion, Penn State’s mascot, standing on the official 2026 Wrestling National Championship logo and flexing after receiving yet another title. You can buy this bobblehead by clicking here.This special edition bobblehead is available exclusively from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is an official licensee of Penn State University. You can also buy the Penn State Nittany Lions Wrestling Championship Counter Bobblehead by clicking here. These bobbleheads are $40 each and the price includes an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order.