(File Photo of the Beaver County Courthouse)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) Several topics were discussed at the Beaver County Commissioners’ work session this morning at 10 a.m. at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver. The main topic that took up most of the meeting was when the Director and Recycling Coordinator of the Beaver County Department of Sustainibility and Waste Management, Becca Naber, mentioned that three landfills missed the deadline of about a month ago when Beaver County “closed their request for proposals for landfills for disposal capacity for all of Beaver County’s residents.” during the department head report of the session. These landfills that did not make the deadline were facilities that were associated with Brunner Disposal, Republic Services, and Waste Management’s (WM) backup facilities. Brunner Disposal and Republic Services did not submit to be part of Beaver County’s disposal plan and WM did not include their backup facilities. WM was required to do that in case there happened to be a closure and the refuse of Beaver County could not be delivered to their facility. Naber also asked the Commissioners if there could be a petitioning process that would be issued to contact all three of these companies and petition to be part of Beaver County’s disposal plan. Naber also noted that the Beaver County Recycling Center will be closed on Christmas Eve of 2025, Wednesday, December 24th, as well as Thursday December 25th and Friday December 26th of 2025, and January 1st, 2026. In other business, one of the things that Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning mentioned was that the project for the Aviation Sciences building at the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is almost complete. However, Manning mentioned that federal funds are still needed for a tower there to complete the project. Manning also expressed that the airport at CCBC is the third busiest airport in the state of Pennsylvania in terms of takeoffs and landings for its activity annually. Beaver County Solicitor Garen Fedeles also noted that the Parking Garage at the Beaver County Courthouse is currently open to the public. Adam Tipko, the new executive director of the Beaver County Humane Society (BCHS), was also introduced at the session by Debbie Glasser, the Board Chair of the BCHS.

(File Photo of Fire Background)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington, PA) A fire occurred at a Beaver County salvage yard this morning and destroyed a garage building and equipment there. According to emergency dispatchers, the fire broke out around 8:03 a.m. at Brickyard Auto Parts in Darlington. Photos sent to WPXI showed heavy smoke coming from the area. 911 confirms that no injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. This is the second fire that has happened at Brickyard Auto Parts in under a month as a fire broke out there on November 17th, 2025.

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute announced its 2026 Saturday cancer screening schedule today, which is designed to empower patients with accessible, convenient and vital tools for early prevention and detection. Patients can receive several different cancer screening tests for these types of cancer: breast, cervical, colorectal, head and neck, lung, prostate and skin. According to a release in Pittsburgh from Allegheny Health Network today, here is some more information about these screenings:

• Weekly Comprehensive Clinics: Offering one-on-one personalized cancer screenings by appointment Monday through Friday at AHN Cancer Institute – Jefferson, AHN Cancer Institute – Forbes, and AHN Cancer Institute – West Penn.
• Monthly Saturday Cancer Screenings: For those whose weekday commitments make appointments difficult, these popular monthly Saturday events bring screenings to various locations across Western Pennsylvania. Registration for Saturday clinics opens approximately one month before the event date and fills up quickly.
  • January 10th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – West Penn
  • February 7th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Allegheny Valley
  • March 7th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Allegheny General
  • April 18th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Forbes
  • May 16th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Saint Vincent (Erie)
  • June 13th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – West Penn
  • July 18th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Jefferson
  • August 15th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Allegheny General
  • September 12th, 2026 – AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
  • October 17th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Saint Vincent (Erie)
  • November 7th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Grove City
  • December 5th, 2026 – AHN Cancer Institute – Hempfield

 

• Registration is now open for the first Saturday clinic of 2026, set for January 10th, 2026, at the AHN Cancer Institute – West Penn, located at 4815 Liberty Avenue, Suite 340, Pittsburgh.
• To schedule an appointment for either the weekday or Saturday cancer screening events, patients in Pittsburgh can call (412) 359-6665.

(File Photo of State Representative Josh Kail)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg today from Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Kail announced that he will host two more in-person town halls in the 15th District to discuss issues impacting both the region and Pennsylvania. Kail will have his next town hall on Monday, December 15th, from 5-6 p.m., at the Burgettstown Senior Center in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. The final town hall that Kail will have this year will be on Thursday, December 18th, from 5-6 p.m., at the Independence Township (Beaver County) Community Center, 116 School Road, Aliquippa. Kail also noted that pizza will be served and attendees should come with concerns, questions, ideas and appetites. Anyone that has questions is asked to contact the Vanport Township district office of Kail by calling 724-728-7655.

(File Photo of a Drawing of a Dollar General Store)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office, Sunday announced a settlement with Dollar General Corporation and its parent company (Dolgen Corp, LLC) regarding consumers being charged higher prices than what was labeled and advertised on shelves. The Office of Attorney General investigation uncovered numerous occasions when consumers were charged higher prices at registers at Dollar General, which operates more than 900 retail locations throughout Pennsylvania. The investigation also revealed that Dollar General stores failed more than 40 percent of pricing accuracy inspections between 2019 and 2023. The corporation, under the settlement, will pay $1.55 million to the Commonwealth in penalties and costs, and agreed to improve their business practices through employee training and sufficient staffing.

“Our investigation found widespread and repeated instances of Pennsylvanians being overcharged at checkout — blatant deception of customers all over the Commonwealth,” Attorney General Sunday said. “We are hopeful the corporation takes this settlement very seriously as Pennsylvanians expect to pay the price that is on stickers and labels.”

This settlement resolves allegations that Dollar General misrepresented prices and engaged in practices that are prohibited by the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. In addition to the settlement funds, the settlement further requires that Dollar General modify its business practices to prevent future violations of the Pennsylvania consumer protection law. As detailed in the settlement agreement, Dollar General will undertake the following steps in its Pennsylvania stores:

• Train employees on ensuring price accuracy as well as their obligation to honor the lowest advertised price, including Dollar General’s obligation to provide price adjustments for overcharges;
• Maintain sufficient staffing to update shelf tags on at least a weekly basis;
• Ensure each store undergoes at least two unannounced pricing audits during each fiscal year;
• Conduct either an enhanced audit or full store assessment of each store that fails three or more price audits during a 12 month period;
• Correct all reported or known price inaccuracies within 24 hours; and
• Post a notice at each register (point of sale) stating that the lowest posted price will be honored and informing customers that they can seek a price override if necessary.

Consumers who see retailers charging higher prices at the register than as advertised are encouraged to file a complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection online, over the phone at 717-787-3391, or by emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov. This settlement was submitted for filing as an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County by Deputy Attorney General Jaimie George.

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Dave Sunday speaks to the audience in the Forum Auditorium across the street from the Capitol after taking the oath to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general, Jan. 21, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office, Sunday reacted to pair of bills that passed Pennsylvania Senate voting sessions this week: They are House Bill 1425, which would establish a directory similar to cigarettes for electronic nicotine devices (vapes) and House Bill 1615, which would maintain DUI sentencing conditions that preserve treatment programs while holding repeat offenders accountable.

On HB1425, Attorney General Sunday said: “Unregulated vaping devices and other e-cigarettes are often manufactured to appear attractive to children, who are most susceptible to such marketing. The reality is that users of these unregulated products have no idea what they are actually consuming. The products often contain no reliable disclosures about contents or potential dangers attached to consumption. I commend the bipartisan work in the Senate and House that recognized a threat to our children and took action to protect all Pennsylvanians.”

On House Bill 1425 Sunday said: “This bill remedies a state court’s ruling that essentially disregards a first DUI offense resulting in ARD when a second DUI conviction occurs. While I am an advocate of second chances when appropriate, I have found in my career that many DUI offenders are at high risk to re-offend, so precautions must be in place to ensure accountability if they commit subsequent offenses. Every time someone makes the intentional decision to get behind the wheel intoxicated, they endanger every person they encounter on the roadway. I have seen far too many tragedies caused by completely avoidable vehicle crashes rooted to DUI. I will continue to advocate for ARD and other worthy diversion programs as positive resolutions to criminal charges for certain offenders, but there is no such thing as a freebie when it comes to driving while intoxicated.”

Both bills return to the House for their concurrence on Senate amendments. Finally, the Senate Judiciary passed House Bill 1934, which offers clarification of discovery requirements under the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, which applies to the Governor, Commonwealth executive/independent agencies, and their employees. The legislation protects the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and other state agencies that have increasingly been subjected to “exhaustive” and “inappropriate” discovery demands in civil litigation.

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Congressman Chris Deluzio’s Office)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) According to a release in Washington D.C. yesterday from Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office, Deluzio’s bipartisan legislation to rename the post office in Sewickley at 521 Thorn Street after Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” Cole passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously by a voice vote last night. This is a significant step forward in the commemoration of the beloved Western Pennsylvania community leader, local historian, and author. 

(File Photo of State Representative Rob Matzie)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) According to a release in Ambridge yesterday from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, Matzie announced yesterday that expanded training opportunities in advanced manufacturing are coming to Beaver County thanks to nearly $1.4 million in new grant funding. The Community College of Allegheny County, Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters’ Technical Centers, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Catalyst Connection, Pittsburgh National Machining and Tooling Foundation and Team Trade Program all received grants that were approved through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry that will ensure that area workers will have the skills needed to step into settings that are technologically advanced. According to Matzie and that same release from his office, the funding includes:

• $400,000 to the Community College of Allegheny County to support the development of a new electrical maintenance technician/robotics apprenticeship program.
• $200,000 to Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters’ Technical Centers, with an Allegheny County training center, to expand the millwright apprenticeship program.

• $200,000 to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to expand its mechatronics technician apprenticeship program serving Allegheny, Beaver, and several other regional counties.
• $200,000 to Catalyst Connection to expand its industrial manufacturing technician apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs serving Allegheny, Beaver, and several other regional counties.
• $199,467 to Pittsburgh National Machining and Tooling Foundation to expand its machinist apprenticeship program serving Allegheny, Beaver, and other regional counties.
• $199,280 to Team Trade Program to support the expansion of Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy pre-apprenticeship program.

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release today that a two-vehicle crash occurred in Hopewell Township occurred on the night of November 6th, 2025. The crash occurred in Aliquippa on I-376 East near Exit 48 at 7:58 p.m. An unidentified driver was driving east at a high rate of speed on that road hauling a utility trailer and tried to move over to the left lane without clearing properly. This driver hit the vehicle of twenty-four-year-old Michael Arabia of Empire, Ohio and kept going. The driver that caused the crash had unknown injuries and Arabia was not injured as a result of this crash. 

(File Photo of a U-Haul Truck and U-Haul Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) U-Haul Company of Pennsylvania recently announced that Camp Bow Wow, a local dog day care and boarding facility, signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the community of Cranberry Township. Camp Bow Wow, which is located at 41 Progress Avenue, will offer services that are essential like U-Haul trucks and moving supplies. Its normal business hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m-4 p.m. on Saturdays and you can call (878) 208-1213 to reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location.