Category: News

Head football coach of Cornell High School dies after suffering medical emergency during high school football game in Rochester

(Caption for Photo: Cornell Head coach Ed Dawson looks on during practice Aug. 19, 2025 at Cornell High School. (Credit for Photo: Corutesy of Chaz Palla, TribLive)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Coraopolis, PA) A beloved coach in the community of Coraopolis has passed away. Ed Dawson, the head football coach of Cornell High School, died on Friday at the age of 55 after he suffered a medical emergency on the football field that night when Cornell played a football game on the road against Rochester.

According to Cornell Superintendent Aaron Thomas, Dawson had a medical emergency on the sideline during the game and was transported to a hospital, which was where he was pronounced dead. 

Cornell athletic director Bill Sacco confirmed that Dawson told an assistant coach that he was not feeling well during the second quarter of the game and he was advised to sit down on the bench.

Dawson was then seen lying down on the team bench.

The game was called off at that point with Cornell given the win after leading 16-6. Dawson was a former football player at Aliquippa High School.

A report from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette states that Dawson was hired as Cornell’s head football coach in 2011.

A candlelight vigil was held in Coraopolis yesterday for Dawson. 

Southbound Route 65 Long-term Utility Work Begins Tuesday in Conway

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Conway Borough, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that utility work on Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Conway Borough will begin tomorrow, weather permitting. 

Beginning at approximately 7 A.M. that day, there will be a long-term lane closure implemented on southbound Route 65 between Crows Run Road and 1st Avenue around-the-clock through 5 P.M. on Friday, November 6th. 

Gas line work will be conducted by crews from Columbia Gas.

GoFundMe out for family that lost their house in Industry after fire

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Gavin Thunberg)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Industry, PA) A GoFundMe is now out for a family that lost their home in Industry after a fire occurred at that home last week. 

Industry Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Coal Street on Thursday at around 8:40 p.m. for a caller reporting that the house across the street was on fire.  

Multiple calls came in reporting that the fire was fully involved and that it was unknown if the home was occupied.   

Firefighters worked to strategically control the fire and they worked on extensive overhaul until after 1 A.M.  

There were no reported injuries. 

According to the fundraiser, the family that was affected by this fire lost everything.

(Click here to donate) Fundraiser by Kurtis Gailey : Kenneth Gailey Jr. Family Fire Recovery

Scores From Across the Valley: 10/23/26

Friday, October 23, 2026:

 

               Pond-Lehocky Beaver County Radio Broadcast Game 

Western Beaver
Beaver Falls

 15
14 Final
                        WPIAL Class 6A Quad County Conference      
Norwin
Seneca Valley		 42
19 Final
                        WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference      
West Allegheny
Trinity		 25
24 Final
                        WPIAL Class 5A NorthEast Conference      
Moon
Armstrong		 23
20 Final
                        WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference      
Mars
Montour		 18
55 Final
Central Valley
New Castle		 36
58 Final
                        WPIAL Class 3A Western Hills      
Aliquippa
Ellwood City		 55
6 Final
Ambridge
Hopewell		 6
56  Final
OLSH
Beaver  (Thursday Night)		 7
21 Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Mac Conference      
New Brighton
Freedom		 38
58 Final
Riverside
Neshannock		 14
28 Final
     
                        WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference      
Cornell
Rochester		 16
6 final
Union
Northgate		 19
27 Final
Laurel
Southside		 42
6 Final
                                                   Non-Conference                
Blackhawk
Kiski		 46
41 Final
Charleroi
Quaker Valley		 43
8  Final

Penguins forward Bryan Rust put on the injured reserve with a lower body injury

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust was put on the injured reserve yesterday.

Rust will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a lower body injury that he suffered during the Penguins’ game against the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Monday.

Penguins head coach Dan Muse announced Rust’s status after a morning skate in Cranberry yesterday.

Rust has five points (three goals and two assists) while averaging 17:22 of ice time per game in seven games this season for the Penguins.

Rust is also primarily skating as the first-line right winger in those games.

PA License to Carry a Firearm Satellite Event Saturday in McKeesport

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKeesport, PA) A PA License to Carry a Firearm Satellite Event will occur tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6001 Smithfield Street in McKeesport.

You can get a new license or renew your existing one with $20 cash, a valid identification, and a completed application.

This event is part of the effort by Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus to bring government services to the local community and to make it more convenient for people who can not get to the Allegheny County Courthouse.

Route 1005 Chapel Drive Deck Repair Work Begins Monday in North Sewickley Township

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing deck repair work on Chapel Drive (Route 1005) in North Sewickley Township will begin on Monday, October 26th, weather permitting.

There will be alternating lane restrictions on Chapel Drive between Barrisville Road and Riverview Street as milling and paving operations and drainage work will be conducted by crews from Allison Park Contractors on the structure over Brush Creek, according to this schedule below, courtesy of a release from PennDOT District 11:

Monday, October 26th

  • 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Tuesday through Thursday, October 27th-29th

  • 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Monday, November 2nd

  • 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

The restriction could be lifted earlier if the work is completed sooner.

AHN Cancer Center – Grove City to Host Saturday Screening Clinic Offering Multiple Tests in One Visit

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Grove City, PA) Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Center will host a Saturday cancer screening clinic November 7th at AHN Grove City, located at 631 North Broad Street, Grove City.

This clinic is designed for convenience and provides a one-stop option for patients to get multiple cancer screenings in a single visit.

Weekend hours offer flexibility that is greater for people who cannot attend weekday appointments, which makes it easier to prioritize preventive care.

This clinic is open to both AHN and non-AHN patients and appointments are required.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 412-359-6665.

Patients that are with or without insurance are encouraged to participate.

According to a release from Allegheny Health Network, the available screenings include:

  • Breast cancer (ages 40–74)
  • Cervical cancer (ages 21–65)
  • Colorectal cancer (ages 45–75)
  • Head and neck cancers (ages 18+)
  • Lung cancer (ages 50–80 with a history of cigarette smoking)
  • Prostate cancer (ages 45–75)
  • Skin cancer (ages 18+)

Pennsylvania House adopts Matzie resolution calling attention to Agent Orange impact on Vietnam War veterans and families

(File Photo of an American Flag)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania House unanimously adopted state Representative Rob Matzie’s H.R. 539 on Wednesday, designating October of 2026 as “Agent Orange Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

According to Matzie, he introduced the resolution to raise awareness about the devastating impact of Agent Orange exposure and its continuing effects on some Pennsylvania veterans and their families.

Matzie stated that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes certain conditions as “presumptive” conditions, which means that they are legally assumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

Veterans that are diagnosed with a presumptive condition do not need to prove that it started during, or got worse because of, their service.

Northbound Interstate 79 Neville Island Bridge Overnight Lane Restrictions Friday in Allegheny County

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that overnight lane restrictions on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Robinson and Neville townships, and Glenfield Borough in Allegheny County will occur tonight, weather permitting.

Northbound I-79 will be reduced to a single lane of traffic across the Neville Island Bridge from 7 P.M. tonight to 6 A.M. tomorrow.

Deck repair operations will be conducted by crews from Allison Park Contractors.

All ramps will stay open during this time.

This restriction could be lifted earlier if this work is completed sooner.