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Girl Scouts of the USA Debuts Patch Pals™, Its First Dog Cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, Its First Allergy-Friendly Cookie, ahead of the 2027 Cookie Season

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions to the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® lineup yesterday.

The first one is Patch Pals™, developed with BARK, and the second one is Girl Scout Sparkables™, developed with Partake®.

These two will debut together as the first cookie that is created just for dogs and the first cookie that is allergy-friendly.

The online exclusive offerings will join beloved classic flavors like Samoas®, Tagalongs® and Thin Mints®.

Route 18 Seventh Avenue Bridge Inspections Continue this Week in New Brighton and Beaver Falls

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that inspection work on the bridge that carries Route 18 (Seventh Avenue) over the Beaver River in New Brighton Borough and the City of Beaver Falls, will occur today and tomorrow, weather permitting. 

From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day, single-lane restrictions will occur on the Route 18 bridge in both directions between Third Street in Beaver Falls and Fourth Avenue in New Brighton Borough. 

Inspection activities will be conducted by crews from Michael Baker International on a portion of the structure over Norfolk Southern rail lines. 

Freedom Area High School students evacuated after principal receives another bomb threat

(File Photo of the Freedom Area School District Administration Office)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Freedom, PA) According to a statement from the Freedom Area School District, which was issued at 1:20 p.m. yesterday, a bomb threat was emailed to the high school principal that day. 

High school students were evacuated from the stadium of the school. 

Officials stated that by 2 p.m., a K-9 had swept the high school without finding anything concerning.

This is the second bomb threat that the school has received in as many weeks, because they received one on August 31st. 

Pirates back Bubba Chandler with 18 hits in 9-3 victory over White Sox

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bubba Chandler throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

CHICAGO (AP) — Bubba Chandler pitched six strong innings, Rafael Flores Jr. homered among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night.

Bryan Reynolds had two of Pittsburgh’s five doubles off starter Sean Burke. Reynolds drove in two runs and scored twice as the Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and rolled to their seventh victory in nine games behind an 18-hit outburst.

Oneil Cruz had three hits and two RBIs and Spencer Horwitz drove in three runs to help deal the White Sox a fourth loss in six games that trimmed their AL Central lead over Cleveland to two games. Every starter had at least one hit for Pittsburgh, and seven had two or more.

Chandler (7-9) allowed two runs on four hits, striking out eight and walking none. Staked to an early lead, the 23-year-old rookie right-hander retired the first 12 White Sox batters before Andrew Benintendi lined his first of two doubles to lead off the fifth.

Chicago’s Kyle Teel hit his second homer in two games and singled. Munetaka Murakami struck out four times.

Burke (8-7) gave up seven runs and eight hits to match career worsts and did it while getting only four outs, his shortest outing in three years in the majors. The right-hander leads the White Sox in innings pitched and had thrown 5 2/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball in his previous start at Houston.

The Pirates jumped ahead 5-0 in the first. The first seven Pittsburgh batters reached base before Burke fanned Jacob Gonzalez for the first out.

Konnor Griffin, Reynolds, Cruz and Esmerlyn Valdez all lined deep doubles off center-cut pitches. Horwitz and Flores singled and Brandon Lowe walked before Burke retired three straight.

The Pirates upped it to 7-0 in the second. Tyler Schweitzer relieved with one out and the bases loaded and yielded a single to Horwitz that scored two runs.

Flores added a solo shot and Reynolds a sacrifice fly in the fifth to make it 9-0.

Up next

RHP Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.59 ERA) will open for the Pirates against White Sox RHP Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13) on Wednesday night.

Driver who did not secure couch in their vehicle causes crash in North Sewickley Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported today that a crash occurred in North Sewickley Township on Monday.

It occurred on I-76 East at 3:34 p.m.

Two drivers were driving east on the road in their vehicles.

The vehicle of one of the drivers was hauling a couch and that driver did not secure that load.

The couch fell on the road and the other driver hit it with their vehicle.

There were no reported injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that was hauling the couch was charged because they did not give information or render aid.

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy decides to have weekly team captains instead of season-long team captains 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stands on the field in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, NY., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has made a change to the process of selecting the team’s captains.

McCarthy said during a press conference yesterday: “We’ll do the weekly captain format.”

The Steelers and other teams usually have team captains for the season.

The Steelers captains last season were quarterback Aaron Rodgers, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, linebacker T.J. Watt, and safety/special teams player Miles Killebrew.

Killebrew is the only captain from last year’s Steelers team that is not on the team this year because he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the offseason.

Aliquippa man charged for driving under the influence in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported today that forty-three-year-old Tristan Wenzig of Aliquippa was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance in Pittsburgh on August 10th.

Wenzig was driving under the influence on I-376 East/51 South at 11:01 p.m.

A crash occurred between Wenzig and twenty-five-year-old Oona Stoever of Pittsburgh.

Stoever was transported to the hospital because she suffered a suspected minor injury as a result of this crash. 

Wenzig was not injured. 

2026 “The Forge” fitness event held in Aliquippa raised awareness about human trafficking

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of BoxStrong, Posted on Facebook on July 21st, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) An event in Beaver County made more people aware of human trafficking yesterday.

Box Strong’s fitness competition called “The Forge” returned to Aliquippa for its second year on Labor Day to bring together community members to compete for a purpose. 

Box Strong partnered with the Asservo Project this year during this event.  

The Asservo Project is a local nonprofit that is focused on educating communities about human trafficking, as well as identifying and stopping predators and supporting survivors of human trafficking. 

According to organizers, 120 people took part in the competition, and this included rowing, biking, skiing and running events.  

Each of the competitors also selected a shoe upon arrival, and the shoes are meant to represent a victim of human trafficking.

The competitors had to match the shoe at the end of the competition.

Organizers are hoping to raise over $20,000 by continuing to grow this event and expanding awareness about human trafficking.

16th annual Crush & Brew event occurring in Ambridge

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Old Town Economy Historic District)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) The 16th Annual Crush & Brew event will take place at Old Economy Village on Saturday, September 12th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The historic Ambridge site will bring together enthusiasts of beer, mead and wine.

This event is hosted by the Ambridge Historic District Economic Development Corporation, and bragging rights, prizes and recognition are on the line for homebrewers, mead makers and winemakers.  

According to a release courtesy of Old Economy Village, guests can enjoy these things at this event: 

  • Tastings of more than 20 homebrews, 15 wines and a variety of meads (while supplies last)
  • Live music by Eddie Erwin
  • Local food trucks
  • People’s Choice voting
  • Collaborative brews featuring ingredients from Caffè Nero and the gardens of Old Economy Village
  • Tastings from local wineries

Tickets are worth $35 and include a food voucher worth $10, a commemorative tasting glass while supplies last, and a wristband that provides access to three exclusive after-party locations:

Altered Genius Brewing Co. will offer a dance party, special pours and a grazing table. Fermata Brewing Company as well as Mad Anthony’s Bier Stube will offer discounts and special offerings.

Advance ticket prices will increase on Saturday, September 12th.

Tickets are also available either through Eventbrite by clicking here or in person at Rivertown Antiques in Ambridge. 

Rivertown Antiques is open each day from noon to 4 p.m. 

Part of road closed in Zelienople for crossing replacement work

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) New Castle Road at the railroad crossing located between Market Street and Halstead Boulevard will close in Zelienople from 6 a.m. Sept. 19 until 8 a.m. Sept. 22  

This closure is so crossing replacement work by Vision Industries can occur for the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad. 

The recommended detour for travelers on the west side of the crossing is by going to Route 588, then turning left onto Hartzell School Road, then left onto Route 68 and then left onto Route 19. 

Travelers on the east side of the crossing can detour by taking this series of right turns: onto Route 19, onto Route 68, onto Hartzell School Road, onto Route 588 and then onto Route 288.