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Two people injured, Ohio driver charged after two-vehicle crash in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported today that a fifty-seven-year-old woman from Cadiz, Ohio was charged following a two-vehicle crash in Allegheny County on Saturday. Rose Masur was driving on I-79 in Collier Township at 10:36 a.m. and rear-ended the vehicle driven by thirty-five-year-old Melissa Hippensteel of McKees Rocks. Masur and her passenger were transported to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment of their injuries.  

Food access challenges push partnerships at Pennsylvania nutrition summit

(Caption for Photo: <p>The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s <a href=”https://www.pa.gov/services/pda/apply-for-the-farm-to-school-grant” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Farm to School Grant</a> program offers up to $15,000 per school, and the award can cover no more than 75% of the project cost. Credit for Photo: Courtesy of (Project PA)</p>)

(Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service)

(Philadelphia, PA) Improving school meals while supporting farmers is the focus of the Pennsylvania Farm to Child Nutrition Summit on Wednesday (6/17). Organizers say schools and food producers are facing mounting challenges, including budget constraints, staffing shortages and supply chain issues. ElaineMcDonnell with Project P-A says the one-day summit brings together child nutrition leaders, educators, food service providers and community partners to exchange ideas, build connections and share strategies that can be applied locally. Over 2-thousand schools participate in the Farm to School program and it reaches more than a million students in Pennsylvania, according to the U-S Department of Agriculture. Wednesday’s event takes place at Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.

1973 homicide in New Castle still unsolved; state police seeking leads on suspects

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) The New Castle Crime Unit of the Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the help of the public as they investigate new leads in an unsolved homicide which occurred 53 years ago in Lawrence County. 

According to an announcement from the state police on Thursday, two suspects are still being sought in the death of twenty-two-year-old Frank Dewayne Iwanejko of New Castle, who was killed in an alleged robbery attempt at a quarry near Covert Road in Union Township at 2 a.m. on June 9th, 1973. 

The first suspect is described as a white man who was approximately 22 years old at the time of the incident. He is about 5 feet, 6 inches in height and about 135 pounds in weight, with a thin build and long, dark curly hair. 

The second suspect is described as a white man who was approximately 24 years old at the time. He is about 5 feet, 11 inches in height and about 190 pounds in weight, with a heavy build and medium length brown hair. 

According to police, the homicide occurred when Iwanejko and a 22-year-old female acquaintance were seated in a vehicle parked at a quarry area off Covert Road, talking after a date, when the two male suspects approached the vehicle and attempted to rob them.

Police also stated that a brief struggle took place when Iwanejko refused to give them any money and Iwanejko was killed by the first suspect. 

You can call 724-598-2211 if you have any information on the suspects. 

Pittsburgh International named among world’s most beautiful airports by prestigious organization

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh International Airport was named one of the world’s most beautiful airports by a prestigious architectural organization yesterday. 

French-based Prix Versailles said that Pittsburgh and the six other locations on the 2026 list show how airports can “offer the world a richer, more harmonious point of view.” 

The airport’s new $1.7 billion terminal, which opened last year, was designed to symbolize the region’s natural landscape. According to Prix Versailles, the undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region’s forests. 

Glass walls let in the natural light, and there are four outdoor terraces where travelers can get some fresh air. There is also a tunnel that is designed to pay homage to the city’s Fort Pitt Tunnel. The Pittsburgh International Airport stated that the honor, which is presented in association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, is one of the world’s most prestigious architecture and design recognitions.   

Attorney General Sunday Responds to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling “Skill Games” Illegal

(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) Attorney General Dave Sunday issued a recent statement in response to a ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of “skill games” as illegal under the current state Crimes Code and Gaming Act. 

This ruling follows that arguments made by the Office of Attorney General before the Court in November of 2025 that the electronic machines which are found in numerous convenience stores, bar/restaurants and other establishments across the state of Pennsylvania will operate as unlicensed and unregulated slot machines. 

The Court ordered that its ruling stayed for 120 days. 

Sunday’s office argued that embedding an element of so-called skill into the games does not exempt the devices from Pennsylvania gambling laws. 

An estimated 70,000 skill game machines are operating throughout Pennsylvania, and that is a number that far exceeds the regulated casino slot machines in the state.

Fire burns house in New Castle

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) A fire left a home scorched in New Castle yesterday. 

According to New Castle firefighters, flames broke out at a house on East Washington Street at 12:42 p.m. 

Fire and smoke were coming from the house when crews arrived. 

A large portion of the front of the house was left damaged and blackened after firefighters extinguished the flames. 

Nick Kurtz and Jeff McNeil power the Athletics to an 11-2 victory over the struggling Pirates

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom, left, Lawrence Butler (4), and Henry Bolte celebrate the Athletics win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Monday, June 15, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2 on Monday night.

J.T. Ginn pitched six strong innings for the A’s, who returned to their regular temporary home in California after going 4-2 on a homestand at their Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, where the big league club plans to move into a new stadium in 2028.

McNeil went 3 for 4 and snapped an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI single in the second. Kurtz followed with an opposite-field homer to left for a 3-0 lead and finished 3 for 5.

McNeil hit his third homer to make it 5-1 in the fourth and added an RBI single in the seventh before Kurtz followed with a three-run shot to left. Eight of Kurtz’s 18 home runs have come in June.

Lawrence Butler sparked the five-run seventh with an RBI double after Zack Gelof reached on a two-out error by second baseman Brandon Lowe.

Ginn (5-3) allowed just an unearned run and six hits with two walks, throwing 98 pitches.

Kurtz had the first of three straight singles to load the bases in the first before Jared Jones (1-1) came back to strike out the side. Henry Bolte hit a one-out double before McNeil drove him in during a three-run second.

Jones permitted five runs and eight hits over four innings in his fourth start this season.

Tyler Soderstrom singled in front of Jacob Wilson’s ground-rule double to begin the fifth against Pirates reliever Carmen Mlodzinski. Gelof upped the majors’ longest current hitting streak to 19 games with an RBI single for a 6-1 lead.

Jake Mangum had an RBI single in the fourth for the Pirates, and Endy Rodríguez went 3 for 3 with a solo homer in the eighth.

The Athletics (36-36) moved within a half-game of the first-place Mariners in the AL West.

Pittsburgh (36-37) has lost eight of 10. The Pirates are 9-19 all-time against the A’s.

Up next

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (5-4, 5.14 ERA) starts Tuesday opposite Athletics RHP Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.25).

Tornado touches down in Darlington

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlignton, PA) The National Weather Service confirmed that storms on Sunday evening led to a tornado in Beaver County. According to a public information statement yesterday, the NWS said a tornado was confirmed to have touched down near Darlington. Strong storms spawned a tornado in Western Pennsylvania for the second weekend in a row. It crossed into the state from Ohio by State Line Road and Cannelton Road. 

Steelers Announce 2026 Events & Game Themes

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their 2026 season event calendar and game themes today, which features an exciting lineup of entertainment, experiences that are family-friendly and initiatives focused on the community that are designed to enhance the experience for fans throughout the season.

The upcoming schedule for the Steelers features opening this year’s NFL season at home, a home game held on Black Friday for the first time ever, and Acrisure Stadium hosting a Sunday night game.

According to a release from the Pittsburgh Steelers, here is the event calendar and game themes for the upcoming season.

Wednesday, July 29th – Monday, August 17th Steelers Training Camp 2026
• The Steelers invite fans to attend training camp at Saint Vincent College this summer.
• Presented by FedEX, fans will have the chance to take home prizes and giveaways, participate
in fan activities including football drills, take advantage of photo ops with Steelers legends,
get gear directly from the team at the Pro Shop tent and more.
• Fans can find a schedule listing all dates that practice will be open to the public and reserve
tickets here.

Thursday, August 13th vs. Green Bay Packers (Preseason)
• The Steelers invite fans to ‘Play Football,’ a game celebrating youth football and half-time
activities highlighting local athletes.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Friday, August 21st vs. New York Jets (Preseason)
• The Steelers invite fans to ‘Family Day,’ a chance for the whole family to enjoy football, kids’
activities, and fun and witness the team in action before the regular season begins.
• As part of Family Day, fans are encouraged to bring the whole family to enjoy football, food
trucks, and activities around Acrisure Stadium. The Play Football game will celebrate young
athletes of all ages, from beginners to high school players, with activities throughout the
evening and halftime recognition of local athletes.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, September 13th vs. Atlanta Falcons

• The Steelers welcome fans back to Acrisure Stadium for the ‘Home Opener.’
• Steelers Run Walk will be held on Monday, September 7th at Acrisure Stadium. The annual race
benefits the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury
Research. Fans can learn more here.
• Celebrate the start of football at the Kickoff and Rib Festival at Acrisure Stadium, presented
by I.C. Light, September 3rd-7th. Admission is free, and you can enjoy national rib vendors, football,
music, and other fun activities. Stay tuned for more fun activities planned for Kickoff
Weekend! Fans can find information on the Kickoff and Rib Festival here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, September 27th vs. Cincinnati Bengals

• The Steelers will celebrate the 2026 Hall of Honor Class with a halftime on-field
presentation.
• The Hall of Honor Dinner, a Steelers Charities event, will be held on Friday, September 25th, when
the team officially inducts this year’s Hall of Honor class during a special ceremony at
Acrisure Stadium. The 2026 Hall of Honor Class will be announced during training camp. A
limited number of tickets to the dinner are available for purchase here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, October 11th vs. Indianapolis Colts

• The ‘Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer’ game supports the fight against cancer through early
detection and risk reduction. This is highlighted by NFL teams during October. There will be no shortage of support throughout Acrisure Stadium, with on-field stencils and goal post
wraps among the featured items supporting Crucial Catch. Players and coaches will also
show their support with sideline apparel visible.
• Before the Steelers take the field on Sunday, they will be hitting the runway for the team’s
annual Steelers Charities event, Steelers Style, which will be held on Friday, October 9th.
• This is the team’s largest philanthropic event benefiting UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program, Cancer Bridges & the Chuck Noll Foundation. Fans can learn more and request
ticket information here.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, November 1st vs. Cleveland Browns

• The Steelers will kick-off Halloween week by hosting their annual Spooktacular, a family-
friendly activity for youth to participate in a trick-or-treat experience at Acrisure Stadium taking place on Tuesday, October 20th. Learn more & check back for future event details here.
• The ‘Salute to Service’ game is the Steelers representation of the yearly commitment to
honor, empower, and connect with service members, veterans, and their families. Since the
inception of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, the Steelers have honored veterans at the
annual game and celebrated those who continue to serve in all branches of the armed forces.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, December 6th vs. Houston Texans

• ‘Alumni Weekend,’ brings back former players, coaches, and staff members to Pittsburgh to be
recognized and celebrated during weekend activities. This year’s theme is Celebrating the 90s.
The Alumni Weekend Dinner, a Steelers Charities event, where former Steelers share
iconic behind-the-scenes stories from their time with the team, will be held on
Saturday, December 5th. The event benefits the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase here.

• As part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative, Steelers players will wear custom-
designed cleats against the Texans to highlight causes and charities important to them. Now in its 10th year, the league-wide program gives players the opportunity to raise awareness and
support for nonprofits, with players also able to auction their cleats afterward to benefit their
selected organizations. Fans may bid on player cleats at NFL.com/Auction.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Sunday, December 20th vs. Baltimore Ravens

• ‘Inspire Change,’ the NFL’s social justice campaign, highlights and rewards those who are
making a difference and allows fans to learn about the incredible work they are doing to make
the region better.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.

Date TBD vs. Carolina Panthers

• The ‘Thank You Fans’ game is an opportunity for the organization to show their gratitude for
all the support during the season and year-round from Steelers Nation. There will be
giveaways and a lot of excitement for fans in attendance as the team celebrates the holidays
and says thank you.
• Fans can learn more and purchase tickets to the game here.
Individual tickets for the 2026 season are available here.
Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 Themes and Events Calendar as additional details
are released here.

Suspect throws brick through windshield of parked truck in Beaver County; investigation underway

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Greene Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported today that an investigation is ongoing into an incident of criminal mischief that occurred in Greene Township on March 31st. This occurred at 2:36 a.m. along 4695 Bocktown Road. The victim reported that an unknown actor threw a brick through the windshield of their parked truck, causing significant damage.