American 250 Countdown Playlist

In case you missed it or wanted to take a second look, here is the Beaver County Radio American 250 Countdown playlist that aired on July 3rd and 4th! The songs featured in this countdown of 250 songs by American artists were chosen by Curtis Walsh, Scott Tady, and Frank Sparks.

HEY JOE (LIVE) – HONKY TONK HEROES
RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM – TOM PETTY
GLORY DAYS – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
BAD TO THE BONE – GEORGE THORGOOD
YOU MAY BE RIGHT – BILLY JOEL
SOMEBODY TO LOVE – JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
MY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK – FALL OUT BOY
WHEN I COME AROUND – GREEN DAY
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME – CHEAP TRICK
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME – BON JOVI
FREE RIDE – EDGAR WINTER GROUP
ALL THE SMALL THINGS – BLINK-182
LA GRANGE – ZZ TOP
SAY IT AINT SO – WEEZER
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – REO SPEEDWAGON
TRUCKIN – GRATEFUL DEAD
ENTER SANDMAN – METALLICA
SMOKIN IN THE BOYS ROOM – BROWNSVILLE STATION
I WONT BACK DOWN – TOM PETTY
SEVEN NATION ARMY – THE WHITE STRIPES
PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG- JAMES BROWN
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN – SANTANA
THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA- THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
CRAZY – PATSY CLINE
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES – JOHNNY CASH
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL – CARS
MADE IN AMERICA – TOBY KEITH
MAGIC MAN – HEART
SUMMER BREEZE – SEALS & CROFTS
COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER – LORETTA LYNN
FORTUNATE SON – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
ALL-AMERICAN GIRL – CARRIE UNDERWOOD
WHERE IS MY MIND – PIXIES
NAME – GOO GOO DOLLS
DANCING IN THE STREET – MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS
DESPERADO – THE EAGLES
SIMPLE MAN – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
HOLD THE LINE – TOTO
FANCY – REBA MCINTYRE
BURNING LOVE – ELVIS PRESLEY
STAND BY YOUR MAN – TAMMY WYNETTE
IN BLOOM – NIRVANA
BULLETT WITH BUTTERFLY – SMASHING PUMPKINS
DRIVE – ALAN JACKSON
R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. – JOHN MELLENCAMP
PEACE OF MIND – BOSTON
WILD THING – THE TROGGS
FLY LIKE AN EAGLE – STEVE MILLER BAND
WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN – BLINK 182
HEART OF GLASS – BLONDIE
BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) – LOOKING GLASS
SHOULD’VE BEEN A COWBOY – TOBY KEITH
IN THE END – LINKIN PARK
HEAD LIKE A HOLE – NINE INCH NAILS
LIVING IN AMERICA – JAMES BROWN
RESPECT – ARETHA FRANKLIN
FOOLING YOURSELF (THE ANGRY YOUNG MAN) – STYX
JEALOUS AGAIN – BLACK CROWES
IF YOU’RE GONNA PLAY IN TEXAS – ALABAMA
MONY MONY – TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS
WHAT’S THE FREQUENCY KENNETH – R.E.M.
FIRE AND RAIN – JAMES TAYLOR
MAN IN THE BOX – ALICE IN CHAINS
KING OF THE ROAD – ROGER MILLER
BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – BROOKS & DUNN
WHIPPING POST – THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
HEY JEALOUSY – GIN BLOSSOMS
POSITIVELY 4TH STREET – BOB DYLAN
SUGAR MAGNOLIA – GRATEFUL DEAD
NEVER BEEN ANY REASON – HEAD EAST
DON’T FEAR THE REAPER – BLUE OYSTER CULT
I ALONE – LIVE
ROLAND THE HEADLESS THOMPSON GUNNER – WARREN ZEVON
TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN – STEVE MILLER BAND
LIGHTS – JOURNEY
BAT OUT OF HELL – MEAT LOAF
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL – BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
DOCK OF THE BAY – OTIS REDDING
GREEN ONIONS – BOOKER T. & THE MG’S
SUPERSTITION – STEVIE WONDER
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER – TOBY KEITH
THE GAMBLER – KENNY ROGERS
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY – GREAT WHITE
LIGHT MY FIRE – THE DOORS
BLITZKREIG POP – RAMONES
DUST ON THE BOTTLE – DAVID LEE MURPHY
MR. BRIGHTSIDE – KILLERS
NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME – POISON
SWEET EMOTION – AEROSMITH
BAD REPUTATION – JOAN JETT
DETROIT ROCK CITY – KISS
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE – GUNS N’ ROSES
SHARP DRESSED MAN – ZZ TOP
BANG ON THE DRUM – TODD RUNDGREN
BAD MEDICINE – BON JOVI
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN – TOM PETTY
THE GRAND ILLUSION – STYX
TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS – JOHN DENVER
SMALL TOWN – JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP
BUDDY HOLLY – WEEZER
LOSER – BECK
CARRY ON WAYWARD SON – KANSAS
ME & BOBBY MCGEE – JANIS JOPLIN
MAN ON THE MOON – R.E.M.
SHE TALKS TO ANGELS – BLACK CROWES
REELING IN THE YEARS – STEELY DAN
UNDER THE BRIDGE – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE – TALKING HEADS
HOLD ON LOOSELY – .38 SPECIAL
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU – THE ROMANTICS
CRASH INTO ME – DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
GOODBYE EARL – DIXIE CHICKS
RUN-AROUND – BLUES TRAVELER
CAT SCRATCH FEVER – TED NUGENT
MISERLOU – DICK DALE & THE DEL-TONES
WHAT I GOT – SUBLIME
HARPER VALLEY PTA – JEANNIE C. RILEY
THE SOUND OF SILENCE – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
ROCK AND ROLL BAND – BOSTON
CAUGHT UP IN YOU – .38 SPECIAL
GIMME SOME WATER – EDDIE MONEY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY – JOE WALSH
WHITE RABBIT – JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
9 TO 5 – DOLLY PARTON
JEREMY – PEARL JAM
MY CITY WAS GONE – PRETENDERS
CALIFORNIA GIRLS – DAVID LEE ROTH
STRAY CAT STRUT – STRAY CATS
LITTLE BLACK SUBMARINES – THE BLACK KEYS
THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OL DIXIE DOWN – JOAN BAEZ
FRANKENSTEIN – EDGAR WINTER GROUP
I AM THE HIGHWAY – AUDIOSLAVE
JIM DANDY – BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
TURN TURN TURN – THE BYRDS
ONE LAST BREATH – CREED
SANTA MONICA – EVERCLEAR
LEARN TO FLY – FOO FIGHTERS
ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU – HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH
CULT OF PERSONALITY – LIVING COLOUR
THE IMPRESSION THAT I GET – THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES
867-5309 JENNY – TOMMY TUTONE
TAKE ME DOWN – THE PRETTY RECKLESS
AFRICA – TOTO
DROPS OF JUPITER – TRAIN
HANDLE WITH CARE – TRAVELING WILBURYS
HAPPY TOGETHER – THE TURTLES
SWEET JANE – VELVET UNDERGROUND
LOW RIDER – WAR
MY GIRL – THE TEMPTATIONS
HOUND DOG – ELVIS PRESLEY
SLITHER – VELVET REVOLVER
THAT DON’T IMPRESS ME MUCH – SHANIA TWAIN
YOU’RE SO VAIN – CARLY SIMON
STONE IN LOVE – JOURNEY
BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN – RANDY TRAVIS
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT – PAT BENATAR
COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE -DR HOOK
THAT’LL BE THE DAY – BUDDY HOLLY
SPIRIT IN THE SKY – NORMAN GREENBAUM
LIFES BEEN GOOD – JOE WALSH
AINT TALKIN BOUT LOVE – VAN HALEN
AMERICAN KIDS – KENNY CHESNEY
SIGNS – TESLA
ROUND AND ROUND – RATT
ROOSTER – ALICE IN CHAINS
ROCK & ROLL HOOCHIE COO – RICK DERRINGER
INTERSTATE LOVE SONG – STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
AFTERNOON DELIGHT – STARLAND VOCAL BAND
WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT – TWISTED SISTER
ACHY BREAKY HEART – BILLY RAY CYRUS
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER – MOTELS
MY SACRIFICE – CREED
TWO PRINCES – SPIN DOCTORS
YOU GOT IT – ROY ORBISON
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE – JERRY LEE LEWIS
I CANT HELP MYSELF – THE FOUR TOPS
BREAK ON THROUGH – THE DOORS
YOU CANT HURRY LOVE – THE SUPREMES
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS – ARLO GUTHRIE
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL – JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – RAY CHARLES
JOHNNY B. GOODE – CHUCK BERRY
AMERICAN HONEY – LADY ANTEBELLUM
THE STROKE – BILLY SQUIER
LOUIE LOUIE – THE KINGSMEN
HEARTBREAKER – PAT BENATAR
MARGARITAVILLE – JIMMY BUFFETT
RICH GIRL – HALL & OATES
SEMI CHARMED LIFE – THIRD EYE BLIND
HONKY TONK BADONKADONK – TRACE ADKINS
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM – KENNY ROGERS WITH DOLLY PARTON
MAGIC CARPET RIDE – STEPPENWOLF
OTHERSIDE – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
ESCAPE (THE PINA COLADA SONG) – RUPERT HOLMES
HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY – GEORGE JONES
LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYIN – TIM MCGRAW
BAD MOON RISING – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
SILENT LUCIDITY – QUEENSRŸCHE
EYE OF THE TIGER – SURVIVOR
I’LL BE THERE – THE JACKSON 5
1979 – SMASHING PUMPKINS
MY SHARONA – THE KNACK
PRIDE & JOY – STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT – BEASTIE BOYS
DRIVE – CARS
DUST IN THE WIND – KANSAS
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC – WILD CHERRY
MRS. ROBINSON – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
SWEET CHILD O’ MINE – GUNS N’ ROSES
MR. JONES – COUNTING CROWS
YMCA – THE VILLAGE PEOPLE
IRIS – GOO GOO DOLLS
ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT – KISS
ANY WAY YOU WANT IT – JOURNEY
WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND – GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
RENEGADE – STYX
JKAMERICAN IDIOT – GREEN DAY
MORE THAN A FEELING – BOSTON
HOME SWEET HOME – MOTLEY CRUE
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED – LINDA RONSTADT
LITTLE RED CORVETTE – PRINCE
PIANO MAN – BILLY JOEL
BEFORE HE CHEATS – CARRIE UNDERWOOD
TOUCH OF GREY – GRATEFUL DEAD
EVERY ROSE HAS IT’S THORN – POISON
GOD BLESS THE USA – LEE GREENWOOD
KRYPTONITE – 3 DOORS DOWN
SANTERIA – SUBLIME
NIGHT MOVES – BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
TAKE IT EASY – EAGLES
PROUD MARY – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
JACK & DIANE – JOHN MELLENCAMP
ICE CREAM MAN – VAN HALEN
BORN IN THE U.S.A. – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
AMERICAN WOMAN – LENNY KRAVITZ
COURTESY OF THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE – TOBY KEITH
RAMBLIN MAN – THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
LIVIN ON A PRAYER – BON JOVI
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN – JOURNEY
TOP 10:
10. SWEET HOME ALABAMA – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
9. PINK HOUSES – JOHN MELLENCAMP
8. IN AMERICA – THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
7. SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT – NIRVANA
6. PURPLE HAZE – JIMI HENDRIX
5. DREAM ON – AEROSMITH
4. HEARTBREAK HOTEL – ELVIS PRESLEY
3. AMERICAN PIE – DON MCLEAN
2. FREE BIRD – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
1. AMERICAN GIRL – TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS

Critical Shortage: Type O Blood Supply Dips to Two-Year Low

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and is urging all donors, especially those with type O blood, to make an appointment now. The type O blood supply has decreased and recently dropped to a two-year low since May, and donation appointments in Western Pennsylvania need to be filled up to boost the supply of blood between now and the end of July. According to a release from Vitalant, here is more information about how to donate blood:

How to Help

Most people are eligible to donate blood, and it only takes an hour to make a lifesaving difference. Blood donors of all types, especially those with type O, and platelet donors, are urged to make an appointment at one of Vitalant’s eight air-conditioned donation centers in the Pittsburgh area or community-hosted blood drives by visiting vitalant.org (click here), downloading and using the Vitalant app, or calling 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

As a special thank you to all who answer the call during this critical time, all donors who show up to donate with Vitalant by July 11th can receive their choice of T-shirt while supplies last, and those who schedule an appointment using promo code JULYGIFT-2026-V (click here to find out more) will receive a $20 gift card in Vitalant Donor Rewards*. Plus, starting July 9 through August 8, all Vitalant donors will automatically be entered to win a car (find out more by clicking here)** (valued up to $30,000).

Bucknell University Strength Coach Charged in Connection to Death of Freshman Football Recruit who Died after Being Hazed in Practice

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of criminal charges in Harrisburg regarding the 2024 death of a Bucknell University student who collapsed during a hazing incident on campus and died two days later.

Calvin “CJ” Dickey, Jr., of Florida, was on campus on July 10th, 2024, for the first day of his freshman football practice when he was directed to do extensive calisthenics that put him in risk of death due to his Sickle Cell trait.

Mark Kulbis, who was Bucknell University’s strength and conditioning coach at the time, subjected Dickey to the hazing, even after he was made aware of Dickey’s medical condition and received training from the university on Sickle Cell trait and state law and NCAA standards regarding hazing.

Sunday’s office charged Kulbis today with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing.

Kulbis surrendered late this morning and was arraigned on the charges. His bail was set at an unsecured $10,000.

The investigation shows that prior to the first-day practice on July 10th, 2024, Kulbis subjected Dickey, and other players, to 100 “up-downs” and several full-body plank drills. which are both considered extraneous calisthenic exercises. This was done in spite of training and direction from other coaches that such exercises were not appropriate or safe for use as part of training.

Dickey, who was recruited to play lineman positions, was visibly struggling with the exercises and Kulbis, who was the only coach in the training room, did not summon help until Dickey passed out.

Dickey was treated at an area hospital, but died on July 12th, 2024. An autopsy determined that his death was caused by Kulbis subjecting Dickey to the exercises in combination with Dickey’s Sickle Cell trait, body weight, and exertional rhabdomyolysis.

The Pennsylvania Legislature made the aggravated hazing charge law in response to the hazing death of Penn State University student Tim Piazza in 2017.

AAA: Motorists Continue to See Relief at the Pump

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are nine cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.14 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Gas prices were the lowest they’ve been in several weeks as millions of drivers traveled for this year’s long Independence Day weekend. The national average is at $3.79 for a gallon of regular gas, which is down 40 cents from a month ago, and even though that number is higher than last year, this is a relief from this past spring, which was when the national average peaked at $4.56 on May 21. Crude oil prices have also fallen to their lowest levels in months, dropping to the range of $65 per barrel. The report states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.44. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various areas:

$3.922      Altoona
$4.444      Beaver
$4.201      Bradford
$4.009      Brookville
$4.300      Butler
$4.030      Clarion
$4.011      DuBois
$3.841      Erie
$3.926      Greensburg
$4.161      Indiana
$3.892      Jeannette
$4.395      Kittanning
$4.157      Latrobe
$4.130      Meadville
$4.073      Mercer
$4.285      New Castle
$4.380      New Kensington
$4.349      Oil City
$4.421      Pittsburgh
$3.475      Sharon
$4.530      Uniontown
$3.959      Warren
$4.329      Washington

Route 168 Improvement Work Underway in Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that roadway improvement work is underway on Route 168 (Centennial Avenue, Elmwood Boulevard, Second Street, Market Street, Ohioville Road) in South Beaver and Darlington townships and Darlington, New Galilee, and Big Beaver boroughs.

From 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. each day through early November, single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 168 between the Lawrence County line and Route 51. Flaggers will assist drivers through work zones as needed and weekend work is also permissible.

This group paving project worth $3.93 million has Lindy Paving as its prime contractor. Improvement work includes base repairs, curb replacement, milling and paving and other various construction related activities.

Route 551 Improvement Work Underway in Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that roadway improvement work is underway on Route 551 (Hollow Road) in Darlington Township.

From 7 A.M. to 5 A.M. each day through early November, single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 551 between the Lawrence County line and Fifth Street. Flaggers will assist drivers through work zones as needed and weekend work is also permissible.

This group paving project worth $3.93 million has Lindy Paving as its prime contractor.  Improvement work includes base repairs, curb replacement, milling and paving and other various construction related activities.

Slippery Rock Borough in Butler County declares disaster emergency after heavy rainfall hits area

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler County, PA) Slippery Rock Borough in Butler County declared a disaster emergency after excessive and intense rainfall hit the area yesterday afternoon. 

Mayor Jondavid Longo issued the declaration after a recent statement on social media, relating that dangerous flash flooding created dangerous conditions for residents and first responders. 

Officials told KDKA-TV that numerous streets remain impassable, and Mayor Longo is directing all residents to stay home and avoid areas that are flooded unless they are in immediate danger. 

These declarations allow the borough to quickly access resources which would otherwise take more time. 

Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone in Pittsburgh Adds Another United States Men’s National Team Watch Party at Acrisure Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Matchup between USA and Belgium

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone, which is presented by Visit PA, has added another watch party at Acrisure Stadium so soccer fans can cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as it faces Belgium in a FIFA World
Cup 2026 knockout round.

This watch party will take place tonight for that night’s 8 p.m. match between the United States and Belgium with the gates opening at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free and the public can watch the game and the first 500 fans that go through the gates will receive a free Team USA hat.

There will also be one giveaway item for each guest, while supplies last.

According to a release form the Pittsburgh Steelers, here is some other information about this event.

For more information on the Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone in Pittsburgh, go to https://acrisurestadium.com/event/world-cup-fan-zone-july-4-2026

CLEAR BAG POLICY: The NFL Clear Bag Policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be
brought into the stadium will be enforced. Learn more by visiting https://acrisurestadium.com/guest-services/clear-bag-policy/

CASHLESS VENUE: The stadium is a cashless venue. Credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google
Pay are accepted.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: For a list of prohibited items, please visit https://acrisurestadium.com/guest-services/security-guidelines/?spMailingID=13757208&spUserID=ODgxNjQwMTQ4MTc4S0&spJobID=2480014227&spReportId=MjQ4MDAxNDIyNwS2

Fans can watch from the field
where additional restrictions apply: no blankets and no food or beverages (except water).

Report: Secret Service missed just over 100 urgent messages before 2024 assassination attempt on now President Donald Trump in Butler

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler, PA) Government officials stated in a recent report that during President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler back in 2024, Secret Service officials failed to receive more than 100 urgent messages about an active shooter. 

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General on June 30th, 2026, Secret Service failed to carry out and arrange several security measures during Trump’s then-campaign rally for president at the Butler Fairgrounds on July 13, 2024. 

This report was sixty-four pages and outlined the shortcomings of the Secret Service, and stated that members failed to receive 102 radio transmissions from local authorities concerning an “increasingly intense search for a suspicious person.”

The shooter, who was later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot Trump, who was grazed by a bullet and sustained an injury to his ear. 

The report noted that the Secret Service received only five phone calls and three text messages about Crooks.

These calls included reports that Crooks possessed a range finder and a long gun when he positioned himself on top of the roof of the American Glass Research International Complex.

Fifty-year-old Corey Comperatore was killed and two other attendees were injured as a result of this incident. 

A U.S. Secret Service counter-sniper shot and killed the twenty-one-year-old Crooks.

Authorities confirmed that the Secret Service did not establish a joint communications room with representatives from all law enforcement agencies, which, if it was accomplished, could have prevented injury or harm to Trump and attendees of the rally.

Beaver County and beyond celebrate 250th anniversary of the United States gaining independence

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Saturday was the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which commemorates the United States of America’s independence from Great Britain.

The document was signed on July 4th, 1776.

Local events like the Fourth of July parade in Midland and shooting off fireworks in communities capped off the semi-quincentennial Independence Day weekend.