(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Vehicles move past signs that indicate payment methods for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the entrance ramp in Gibsonia, Pa. in this file photo from Aug. 30, 2021. Gov. Tom Wolf gave final approval on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, to legislation aimed at getting owners or operators of some 25,000 vehicles to pay their overdue bills for turnpike usage, The law that could trigger the suspension of thousands of vehicle registrations early next year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Westmoreland County, PA) Two Republican state senators want to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, who represents Westmoreland County, and state Senator Judy Ward, who represents parts of central Pennsylvania, will introduce the bill, which aims to strengthen penalties for repeat toll evaders on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This targets people who accumulate thousands of dollars in unpaid tolls at the expense of others.  

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that shoulder restrictions on southbound I-79 in Robinson Township will occur today, weather permitting. From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., there will be shoulder restrictions on southbound I-79 just south of the westbound I-376/Airport (Exit 59B) exit to accommodate guide rail repair work.

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania House passed legislation introduced by State Representative Rob Matzie, (D-Beaver), in Harrisburg yesterday. This bill is called House Bill 1191 and it will improve rail safety for both workers and the communities that trains pass through. Matzie introduced it to improve public safety at railroad crossings and it comes three years after the February 3rd, 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which released toxic chemicals and caused widespread environmental and health concerns. According to a release from Matzie’s office, this bill would:

• Prohibit trains from blocking crossings, which could delay emergency responders. This can ensure faster response times.
• Limit the length of freight or work trains to 8,500 feet, or approximately 1.6 miles.
• Require safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, including a minimum of a two-person crew on a train or light engine.
• Authorize a union representative to monitor safety practices and operations of a railroad, which would allow a representative to take photographs and conduct investigations without being accused of trespassing.
• Ensure proper functioning of wayside detector systems. These are trackside sensors that warn when trains are overheating because of problems that can cause derailment.
• Strengthen oversight by requiring studies, a reporting system and additional precautions for trains transporting hazardous materials or waste.
• Impose civil penalties for violation of these regulations.

Similar legislation that was sponsored by Matzie called House Bill 1028, passed the House in 2023 but it never received a vote in the state Senate. House Bill 1191 now heads to the Senate for consideration.

(File Photo of the Clock in Downtown Beaver)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) Volunteers are needed now for the Redd Up the Ramps program in Beaver, which community members made to help keep that borough clean and beautiful. The event will be held at Cafe Kolache on Third Street from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 18th. Plastic bags, gloves and orange safety vests will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers need to be 16 years or older to participate and if you are interested in this opportunity, call 724-728-0550. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle will hold a sobriety checkpoint in Lawrence County from April 3rd to April 5th so they can combat and deter impaired drivers on the roadways of Pennsylvania. According to police, other roving/mobile enforcement details will be ongoing. Motorists and the public are reminded to drive safe and sober and conduct themselves appropriately and responsibly.  

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office recently announced charges against two businesses accused of unlawfully storing and disposing of hazardous waste from a facility in Beaver County. One Brewery Place, Inc. and M. Ultra Investment Group received a felony charge regarding the management of hazardous waste along with several related misdemeanor charges. Investigators allege that the companies failed to fulfill their legal obligations to properly manage and dispose of the chemicals and did not obtain required permits to store or dispose of the materials. The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday claims that “for many years,” chemicals for projects were stored at the Pool Doctor Facility in Rochester. A preliminary hearing is currently scheduled for the end of April. Those chemicals are said to have eventually become hazardous waste and pose a safety risk for those living in Rochester and a contamination risk for the Ohio River. The investigation began in 2019, when the DEP was tipped off to a “strong chemical odor” coming from the building. Investigators later found that a partially collapsed roof allowed rainwater to mix with the chemicals, and since the building was on the Ohio River, there was concern for run-off contamination.

(File Photo of the Big Beaver Falls Area School District Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) Beaver Falls High School is presenting “James and the Giant Peach” as their 2026 musical. The performance is based on the classic children’s novel by Roald Dahl. This show will be performed at 7 p.m. both tomorrow and Saturday, March 28th and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th in the Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium. It is worth $10 for reserved seats, $5 for students’ general admission and $8 for adult general admission. Tickets are available to buy at the door or online at bfhsmusical.ludus.com.

(File Photo of the Hopewell Area School District Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell, PA) The Hopewell Area School District will hold remote classes as administrators work to resolve a “transportation matter.” According to that district’s superintendent, Maura Hobson, students will learn remotely today and tomorrow because of this issue. The district has not specified what the issue was at this time. All evening activities will continue as scheduled. 

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross is asking people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types are needed as spring begins. Those who give blood or platelets between March 30th-April 12, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt, while supplies last. You can visit RedCrossBlood.org/LifeIsGood by clicking here for details. According to a release today from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here are the ways you can give blood.

It’s good to give. Grab a spot to donate blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org by clicking here, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App by clicking here, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org by clicking here, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

March 26th, 2026

School or Organization	Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
Adelphoi Education/Beaver (Rochester)
Aliquippa Area School District
Ambridge Area School District
Avonworth School District
Baden Academy Charter School
Beaver Area School District
Beaver County Courthouse
Beaver County Rehabilitation Center
Beaver Falls Crime Watch
Bethel Christian School (Raccoon Township)
Big Beaver Falls Area School District
Beaver County CTC
Beaver County Transit Authority
Beaver Valley Montessori School
Blackhawk Area School District
Blackhawk Meals on Wheels
Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township)
CCBC
CCBC Aviation Sciences Center
Center at the Mall (Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca)
Central Valley School District
Chippewa Alliance Church
Cornell School District
Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township)
Divine Grace Parish (Cranberry, All Locations)
Education Center at Watson (Sewickley)
Ellwood City Area School District
Ellwood City Area Public Library
Ellwood City Meals on Wheels
Evangel Heights Child Care (Beaver)
Families Matter Food Pantry
Footprints in the Sand Daycare (Aliquippa)
Freedom Area School District
H.A.P. Community Outings (Aliquippa)
Head Start of Beaver County – Aliquippa
Head Start of Beaver County -Ambridge
Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls
Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 7th Ave.
Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 6th Ave.
Head Start of Beaver County – Central
Head Start of Beaver County – Blackhawk
Head Start of Beaver County – CCBC
Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County
Head Start of Beaver County – Rochester
Head Start of Beaver County – Southside
Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton Middle School
Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton High School
Head Start of Beaver County – Riverside
Heart Prints Center for Early Education (Cranberry Township)
Hope Academy- Conway
Hopewell School District	Remote learning, no transportation both on Thursday and Friday because of a “transportation matter”
Kiddie Korner (Beaver)
Life Family Pre-School
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Mc Guire Memorial EOC
Mc Guire Memorial School
Midland Borough school District
Montour Area School District
Monaca Senior Center
Monaca VFD #1
Moon Area School District
Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool/Sewickley
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Pre-school (Moon Twp.)
New Brighton Area School District
New Horizons (Beaver)
North Catholic School District
Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis)
PA Career Link (Beaver County)
Pawmazing Bakery (Beaver)
Penn State Beaver (Monaca)
Provident Charter School West (Baden)
Quaker Valley School District
Riverside Beaver County Area School District
Road to Emmaus Baptist Church (Beaver)
Rochester Area School District
Robert Morris University (Moon Township)
Seneca Valley Area School District
Sewickley Academy
Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation
Slippery Rock Area School District
Slippery Rock Program Center
Slippery Rock University
St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township)
St. James-Sewickley
St. Monica Catholic Academy
St. Monica Parish (Beaver Falls)
St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry)
St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople
South Side Area School District
Sto Rox
The Baden American Legion
The Lindsay Theater (Sewickley)
The Phoenix Center (Rochester)
The Prevention Network and Class Academy (Beaver County)
Vanport VFD
Western Beaver Area School District
West Allegheny School District
Zelienople Meals on Wheels