PPG Industries reports recent $300 million fourth-quarter earnings

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $300 million.

The Pittsburgh-based company said it had profit of $1.33 per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring costs, came to $1.51 per share.

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.57 per share.

The paint and coatings maker posted revenue of $3.91 billion in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.74 billion.

For the year, the company reported profit of $1.58 billion, or $6.94 per share. Revenue was reported as $15.88 billion.

PPG Industries expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.70 to $8.10 per share.

Person hospitalized after crash in Pittsburgh which temporarily closed part of Route 28

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A person is now injured after a crash occurred in Pittsburgh. According to Allegheny County dispatchers, it was reported yesterday between I-279 North/East Ohio Street and the 31st Street Bridge/Strip District (Exit 2) interchanges at 8:10 p.m. One person was taken to a hospital from the scene. PennDOT closed part of Route 28 while crews responded to the incident, but it has since reopened. 

Darlington woman saved from getting hit by a train in Beaver County by a man that towed her stuck SUV out of the snowy train tracks

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A woman from Darlington confirms that she was just seconds away from her SUV getting hit by a train early yesterday morning after she got stuck on train tracks in the snow. Christine Bowen was on her way to work from Darlington to Cranberry at that time. A plow truck driver who she had passed just before getting stuck noticed that there was a problem and when she looked to her left and saw the lights of the train headed her way, the plow driver had hooked his tow to the back of her Jeep and yelled to get her to put the Jeep in neutral. The man got her off the tracks in just the nick of time. 

Almost two dozen dogs were chained and left outside in Aliquippa over the weekend during the winter storm

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Almost two dozen dogs were chained and left outside during the winter storm in Aliquippa over the weekend. Twenty-three dogs were found outside a home. According to police, they suspect the animals were used for illegal dog fighting. These animals are now recovering at the Beaver County Humane Society and they will spend a minimum of two weeks there. The animal shelter in Aliquippa is asking families to consider either fostering other dogs or to donate their money, pet supplies or time. You can do so by visiting the shelter at their Brodhead Road location or by going to their website at beavercountyhumanesociety.org.

Penguins’ Bryan Rust suspended 3 games for an illegal check to the head of Canucks’ Brock Boeser

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner, bottom center, stops Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, back right, as Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) and Bryan Rust (17) defend during third-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver’s Brock Boeser.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the ban Tuesday following a disciplinary hearing with Rust, who will be out Thursday against Chicago, Saturday against the New York Rangers and Monday against Ottawa. He’s eligible to return next Tuesday at the Islanders.

Rust lifted his right shoulder into Boeser’s head in the final seconds of the Penguins’ game at the Canucks on Sunday, which they won 3-2. Boeser is out at least a week after going on injured reserve.

Rust will forfeit $80,078 in salary with that money going to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Representatives Chris Deluzio and Summer Lee to Introduce “Zombie Mine” Legislation in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) At 11:30 a.m. today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) will hold a joint press conference in Pittsburgh to announce legislation addressing unreclaimed “zombie mines”, which are abandoned coal mines that continue to pollute waterways and threaten public safety while the taxpayers bear costs for cleanup. Members of Congress will join environmental advocates and community leaders to talk about the local and regional impacts of pollution of abandoned mines and the need for federal accountability. This event will highlight two bills being introduced as part of a national legislative package developed with the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and Appalachian Voices to strengthencleanup requirements for mines and to ensure that coal companies are financially responsible for reclaiming mined land. 

American Red Cross urges home heating safety as the risk for winter fire remains high

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is now urging Pennsylvanians to take steps to heat their homes safely as the winter weather continues to affect those in the stateThe American Red Cross responded to nearly 6,000 home fires in December alone, which provided assistance to over 23,000 people nationwide. Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to more than 260 home fires in December in Pennsylvania, assisting over 1,100 people. According to a release yesterday from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here are some tips that you can take to prevent fires during winter:

PREVENTING HOME FIRES 

Every second counts when there’s a home fire. Stay safe by taking two simple steps. First, test your smoke alarms each month and then practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes. Space heaters are most often responsible for home heating fires. Follow these tips on how to safely heat your home:

  • If you must use a space heater, never leave it unattended. Place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor. Don’t place it on rugs and carpets, or near bedding and drapes.
  • Plug space heater power cords directly into outlets — never into an extension cord. Turn the space heater off every time you leave the room or go to bed.
  • Keep children, pets and anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment.
  • Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.
  • Never leave a fire burning in the fireplace unattended. Make sure any embers in the fireplace are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home. Use a glass or metal fire screen to keep embers in the fireplace.
  • Have furnaces, chimneys, fireplaces, wood and coal stoves inspected annually by a professional and cleaned if necessary.
  • Learn more about how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in two minutes, and recover after a home fire by clicking here.

Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Claim New Tax Credit for Working Pennsylvanians with Tax Season Underway

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne is now encouraging Pennsylvanians to take advantage of new and expanded state tax credits that are championed by Governor Josh Shapiro that will deliver meaningful tax relief to working Pennsylvanians across the state this year with tax season now underway. According to a release in Harrisburg from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, eligible taxpayers can now claim the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC), which created in the 2025-26 budget that was signed by Governor Shapiro last year and you can do so by clicking here.

Zelienople community holds event to help eleven-year-old boy with IPEX syndrome, a rare genetic disease

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) A local community came together at a special event to support a boy with a rare illness. Zelienople held an open air market yesterday on Main Street to support an eleven-year-old boy that has IPEX syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Over thirty businesses were a part of the fundraiser which was organized by the Zelienople Rotary Club. The goal is to raise $2 million for a clinical trial to save the life of the boy with IPEX syndrome and the link to donate can be found by clicking here.

Snow Watch Cancellations and Delays for January 28th, 2026

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January 28th, 2026

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education/Beaver (Rochester)         Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday Morning
  Aliquippa Area School District               
Closed Wednesday, All Activities Cancelled, Staff is on a Two-Hour Delay Schedule
  Ambridge Area School District Remote instruction, No Transportation Wednesday Morning, All Activities Cancelled
  Avonworth School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Wednesday Morning
  Baden Academy Charter School In classes canceled, Activate remote learning Wednesday Morning
  Beaver Area School District            Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Beaver County Courthouse
  Beaver County Rehabilitation Center
  Beaver Falls Crime Watch
  Bethel Christian School (Raccoon Township) Closed Wednesday
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Beaver County CTC           Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Beaver County Transit Authority         
  Beaver Valley Montessori School
  Blackhawk Area School District            Remote Learning Day Wednesday Morning
  Blackhawk Meals on Wheels      
  Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township)
  CCBC            Remote Learning Day Wednesday
  CCBC Aviation Sciences Center            Remote Learning Day Wednesday
  Center at the Mall (Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca)     
  Central Valley School District            Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday Morning
  Christ Angelican Church (New Brighton)  
  Cornell School District Remote Learning Day Wednesday Morning, All After School Activities and Athletics have been Cancelled
  Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township)
  Divine Grace Parish (Cranberry, All Locations)
  Education Center at Watson (Sewickley) 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Ellwood City Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Ellwood City Area Public Library Cancelling their After School Club Wednesday
  Ellwood City Meals on Wheels
  Evangel Heights Child Care (Beaver)
  Families Matter Food Pantry
  Footprints in the Sand Daycare (Aliquippa)
  Freedom Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  H.A.P. Community Outings (Aliquippa)
  Head Start of Beaver County – Aliquippa 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County -Ambridge 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 7th Ave. 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 6th Ave. 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Central 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Blackhawk 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – CCBC 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Rochester 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Southside 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton Middle School 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton High School 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Riverside 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Heart Prints Center for Early Education (Cranberry Township) Opens at 10 A.M. Wednesday Morning
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
 Kiddie Korner (Beaver)
 Life Family Pre-School Closed Wednesday
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Remote Learning Day Wednesday
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC   
  Mc Guire Memorial School Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Midland Borough school District Closed Wednesday Morning
  Montour Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Wednesday Morning
  Monaca Senior Center
  Monaca VFD #1
  Moon Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transpoartation Wednesday
  Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool/Sewickley Closed Wednesday
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Pre-school (Moon Twp.) Closed Wednesday Morning
  New Brighton Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  New Horizons (Beaver) On their Delay Schedule Wednesday Morning
  North Catholic School District Remote Learning Day Wednesday Morning
  Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell Closed Wednesday
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis) Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  PA Career Link (Beaver County)
  Pawmazing Bakery (Beaver)
  Penn State Beaver (Monaca)
  Provident Charter School West (Baden) Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Quaker Valley School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Wednesday Morning
  Riverside Beaver County Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday Morning
  Road to Emmaus Baptist Church (Beaver) Closed Wednesday, No Parking, Zoom Only
  Rochester Area School District Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  Robert Morris University (Moon Township)
  Seneca Valley Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Wednesday
  Sewickley Academy 2 Hour Delay Wednesday Morning
  Slippery Rock Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday Morning
  Slippery Rock Program Center Closed Wednesday
  Slippery Rock University
  St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township) Closed Wednesday
  St. James-Sewickley Closed Wednesday, All Activities Cancelled
  St. Monica Catholic Academy Closed Wednesday
  St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry) Closed Wednesday, All Activities Cancelled
  St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver Closed Wednesday
  St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople Closed Wednesday Morning
  South Side Area School District Remote Learning Day Wednesday
  Sto Rox Remote Instruction, No Transportation Wednesday Morning
  The Baden American Legion Fish Fry for Friday (January 30th, 2026) Cancelled
  The Lindsay Theater (Sewickley)
  The Phoenix Center (Rochester)
  The Prevention Network and Class Academy (Beaver County) Closed Wednesday
  Vanport VFD Closed Wednesday, No Bingo Due to Extreme Cold Weather
  Western Beaver Area School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday
  West Allegheny School District Remote Learning Day Wednesday Morning
  Zelienople Meals on Wheels