(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Brighton Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported yesterday that they investigated an incident that occurred in New Brighton Borough on Friday.
A nineteen-year-old man from Ellwood City was arrested along 3rd Avenue at 10:43 p.m. because he was found to be possessing illegally possessed narcotics.
Charges against him are pending.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a stabbing occurred yesterday in Beaver County.
According to information that was provided to KDKA-TV, the stabbing took place just before 3:30 a.m. at the Eleanor Roosevelt Apartments in Aliquippa.
Two people were flown to a hospital for treatment of their injuries as a result of this incident.
Police are investigating this stabbing.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) during the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, on Dec. 27, 2025, in Annapolis, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel is out for the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a victory over Virginia Tech on Friday night.
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi made the announcement in a post on X on Saturday, about 24 hours after Heintschel was injured in the second half of what became a 35-33 win that boosted the Panthers’ record to 5-0.
“We’re heartbroken for Mason, but he’s a resilient young man,” Narduzzi wrote. “We know he’ll attack his recovery with the same determination he brings to our building every day.”
Heintschel was scrambling for yardage when he was tackled and fell to the ground with his right leg pinned behind him while simultaneously being hit by another Virginia Tech defender. He was in visible pain while being tended to by trainers and returned to the sideline later in the game on crutches.
Heintschel was off to an electric start for Pitt, throwing for 14 touchdowns against just one pick at the time of the injury.
Holden Gernier, a transfer from Auburn, came on for Heintschel and played well, throwing for 78 yards and a touchdown. Gernier figures to be the starter when Pitt (5-0, 2-0 ACC) hosts North Carolina (2-2, 0-1) at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 10.
(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Daughterty Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that utility work on Route 65 (Mercer Road) in Daugherty Township has been extended.
From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. each weekday through late October, single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will continue to occur in both directions of Route 65 between Kenah Drive and McCreary Road.
Work on Saturday is also allowed as needed from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Gas line work for Columbia Gas will be conducted by crews from NPL, Inc.
Story by Keith Walsh – Beaver County Radio
(New Castle, Pa) It was overcast, breezy and gray but there was a beautiful sunset over Taggart Stadium, football weather for a game that didn’t disappoint. Big plays all night on both sides of ball.
The Red Hurricanes onside kick was recovered by the Cougars at the 40, they went right with the wildcat and with 4 different backs rotating them in and out and this was very effective. Lucas Thompson brings in the play and it goes to him then it’s Ryan Prisuta who gets stopped at the seven yard line.
Hurricanes take over. Marino Graham goes into the shotgun after some runs, they pitch Jermaine Walker and he takes it the 45. Graham fakes a pass and runs to the 39, next play it was Jermaine Walker out around end down the sidelines for a TD.
New Castle squib kick, Blackhawk doesn’t handle the ball and the Red Hurricanes take over.
They move it down to 30 and Marquise Wise gets it down to the fourteen and Kai Cox finished the drive with a TD. 14-0 N.C.
Blackhawk comes out in the wing t offense. Zach Chevalier passes to Aiden Murphy for for 40 yards and Brayden McCarthy takes it across the goal for 6. Trenton Mauk kicks point 14-7 Red Hurricanes.
New Castle on offense went right to work. Marino Graham on a Quarter Back draw right down the middle of the defense for 6 more.
Blackhawk gets the ball, Jack Chevalier hands off to McCarthy he takes down to the 10 yard line. With a nice fake the wing t they go jet sweep 7 yards into the pay turf was Ryan Prisuta. 20-14 New Castle on top.
New Castle drives again. Abron Dukes takes over at QB and makes a nice run and pass down to the 14. Lucas Thompson made a great gutsy stop to keep the Hurricanes out at the 7 yard line.
McCarthy goes off tackle for a first down next a half back counter to Prisuta for 15 yards. Jack Chevalier hits a receiver to the 45 Cougars ran out of time 20-14.
Blackhawk played it safe and squib kicked it. First play Jermaine Walker 60 yards and they make the 2 point conversion score is 28-14, New Castle on top.
The Cougars take over on the 40 and back to the wildcat Zach Feeley runs for 6 yards Brayden McCarthy goes right picks up first down.
They get Into a 4th and 11 Chevalier with 3 wide outs to his left and two in the slots on the right and a empty set he completes a pass for a first down over the middle setting up a double reverse down to the two yard line and sneak it in, extra point no good. 28-20.
New Castle went right back down the field Walker takes a picture and right back off to the endzone 34-20. N.C.
The Cougars weren’t done yet using a few different backs moving down the field. McCarthy makes a nice run down to the fifteen but the Canies Keiarie Stewart comes up with a big pass break up which forces the Cougars to go for it on 4th and 6. Ryan Prisuta picks it up right up the middle first and ten at the five, Prisuta again off the to left picks up 5 down to the 3 and Jack Chevalier hits Aiden Murphy in the endzone, extra point good. New Castle 35 Blackhawk 27.
New Castle starts at the 16 and after runs Graham and Wise J.R. it was Jermaine Walker in for a TD.
Blackhawk takes over at mid field they run a counter for a fourth and two and Braydon MaCarthy keeps on his feet dragging would be tacklers along enough for the first down.
Jack Chevalier throws to Aiden Murphy down to the twenty five, they move it down to the 10 and Prisuta takes it inside the five and McCarthy gets it across the goal line. 42 -34 New Castle on top.
NC wasted no time. Next set of downs, Marino Graham fakes handoff and goes down the sidelines for 6, extra point good.
Final score: New Castle Red Hurricanes 50 Blackhawk Cougars 34.
(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Cranberry Township, PA) A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket that was worth $143,000 was sold in Cranberry Township for yesterday’s drawing.
This winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn, which were 2, 8, 9, 10 and 22.
The ticket was purchased at the GetGo that is located at 20570 Route 19.
The store will receive a bonus of $500 for selling the winning ticket.
Winners are asked to sign the back of their ticket immediately and call 1-800-692-7481.
(File Photo of one Year of the New Brighton Halloween Parade)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) The month of October is here, and there are plenty of scary and spooky activities for Halloween around Beaver County and beyond.
According to a report from the Beaver County Times, here is a short list of haunting and fun events for the whole family:
Beastly Haunted Trail, 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township. Sponsored by the Beaver County Humane Society. Open from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through October, rain or shine. This is a 1-mile trail where you will encounter clowns, demons, zombies, a 3D room, the Mausoleum and more. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Cash and credit cards accepted. Prices and an online registration form are posted at the humane society’s website (click here.)
Freddy’s Haunts, 192 McCune Road, Independence Township. 724-650-0050. Open 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 31st, rain or shine. Gates open at 7 p.m. This is the 33rd season for this family-owned, immersive, all-enclosed haunted trail (click here to reigster and find out more). New admission prices are posted online and a family scare pass is available this year. Order tickets online for either general admission, the Midway only (everything but the haunt) or a VIP ticket option that lets you skip the waiting line.
Karts in the Dark at Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park, 541 Avenue B, Building 10 in Leetsdale. 412-527-8464. Open October 2nd through Nov. 1, hours are 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4-7 p.m. Sundays. Enjoy electric go-kart rides through spine-tingling scenery, with new sets to see and spooky track lights glowing through the darkness. Some scenes may be frightening to children under 10. Axe throwing, arcade games and food also available. Information and online reservations are posted on the park’s website. (click here.)
Windmill Haunted Mini Golf, 2142 Brodhead Road, Hopewell Township. 724-375-5350. Hours are 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This 18-hole mini golf course turns ghostly after dark during October, with shadows, spirits and more around every hole. Pricing for kids and adults is posted on the website (click here); Thursdays are BOGO (buy one game, get one free) at the haunted mini golf course.
Zombies of the Corn, 282 Rochester Road, New Sewickley Township. 724-775-6232. Open varied hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through October 31st. Online reservations are recommended; walk-ins are not guaranteed a specific time slot. Board the Zombie Fighting Vehicle, shoot paintballs at zombies and check out the other attractions like Funhouse 3D, the Z-Maze, the ghost storyteller and the Crossroads (food, movies and fun). Admission prices include the entire zombie-fighting experience or buy the Crossroads Midway pass, which covers only the ghost storyteller, movies, campfire, food and Midway entertainment.
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin. Open Friday through Sunday until November 1st; hours are from 6-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday. New for 2026 is Ghostwood Estate: Open House, where Lord Kenneth Ghostwood welcomes guests to walk through the halls of his haunted hideaway on foot, through the dark, as otherworldly spirits add spine-tingling excitement to the spooky house tour. Ghostwood Estate’s seven haunts, four scare zones and nighttime rides are also open.
ScareHouse, 2420 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, is still on hiatus in 2026, according to its website.
Hundred Acres Manor, 1 Hundred Acres Drive, Bethel Park, with parking listed at 30 Corrigan Drive, Bethel Park. Open from Thursday-Sunday until November 1st; hours are from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, 7-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. Also open from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26, 27 and 28. All dates are rain or shine. Considered Pittsburgh’s largest and scariest haunted house and one of the best in the nation. Also offers two ‘Not so scary kids’ days’ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 4th and 18th.
Zombie Night Tours, 2801 Ellwood Road, Shenango Township. 724-657-6934. This event was formerly known as Scare Manor, but is now held entirely inside Haunted Hill View Manor and provides a new one-hour “zombie-themed tour with live scare actors, jump scares and immersive story scenes,” according to its website. Recommended for kids age 10 and up, teens and adults; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Guests should also be able to walk up flights of stairs, as the manor has three floors and is not handicapped accessible. Tours are available from 6-9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through October 31st; guests are encouraged to order tickets online as dates do sell out.
Cheeseman Fright Farm, 147 Kennedy Road, Portersville. Open from dark to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from dark to 9 p.m. on Sunday through Oct. 31. Offers a haunted hayride, corn maze and walk-through attractions with live actors. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. General admission tickets are available at the farm, cash or card accepted. Tickets can be purchased online (click here) for specific time slots or to skip the wait line entirely.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Bishop Mark Eckman of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will ordain five men as transitional deacons during a 10 a.m. Mass tomorrow at Pittsburgh’s St. Thomas More Church.
The five candidates for ordination are Antonino “Nino” Castellano, Colin Kulmoski, Peter Mallampalli, Thach Ngoc Nguyen and Thanh Tung Nguyen.
Transitional deacons represent men that are in the final stage of preparation for ordination to the priesthood.
Each of the five candidates has completed at least six years of priestly formation, which encompasses studies in prayer, pastoral service, philosophy, spiritual formation and theology.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 2, 2026 9:48 A.M.
(New Brighton, Pa) A structure fire occurred Friday morning at a house in New Brighton.
Beaver County Radio witnessed numerous county fire departments and rescue crews responding to the scene at the corner of 5th Street and 15th Avenue.
Police and paramedics were also on scene.
The fire appeared to be under control as of 9:30am.
The home appeared to have suffered extensive damage on its side.
We currently do not have word on if anyone was inside the home or what caused the fire.
(File Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) AAA East Central is offering free battery and electrical system checks for Pittsburgh-area residents with the season of winter fast approaching. Attendees can purchase batteries on-site if needed at the Battery Wellness Clinics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AAA Branch offices in the South Hills and North Hills neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Monroeville and New Castle.
Summer heat breaks down the components that are inside a battery, making them susceptible to failure in the cold weather. AAA’s top service call during the winter is for dead batteries, and every year, AAA East Central responds to over 270,000 battery-related calls.
AAA East Central is offering this free service to help the public and its members to celebrate AAA Car Care Month and to avoid being stuck with a dead battery in the dead part of winter.
According to a release from AAA East Central, here are the locations and dates of these events:
Tuesday, October 6th
South Hills (160 Fort Couch Road)
Thursday, October 8th
North Hills (4790 McKnight Road)
Monroeville (2725 Mosside Boulevard)
Tuesday, October 13th
Pleasant Hills (9 Clairton Boulevard)
Thursday, October 15th
New Castle (40 East Street)