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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Washington, D.C.) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is helping travelers reach their destinations to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of gaining independence. The agency is prepared for the heavy volume of people that will be traveling over the Fourth of July holiday period and they are expecting to screennearly 18.7million travelers at U.S. airport security checkpoints between Tuesday, June 30, and Monday, July 6. TSAanticipatesthe highest passenger volume, which is more than 3 million people, on Thursday, July 2nd.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office is letting local residents know about a new scam in which citizens receive calls from “Tony Guy” claiming they are from that office. The office posted on Facebook yesterday that they do not contact people over the phone for missing something at the courthouse. If you owe money for fines, or any other reasons, the office would never ask for the money, nor does it handle money at all. Citizens should inform the caller that they will be calling the Sheriff’s Office to confirm their statements so it will be a good indication that the caller is a scammer. The next step is for the person who received the scam call to block and report the scammer’s phone number that they called them from. You can call 724-770-4600 to get more information or to call the county sheriff’s office.
(Chippewa Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that utility work on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) in Chippewa Township will occur overnight tomorrow, weather permitting.
From 11:30 P.M. tomorrow to 7:30 AM Sunday morning a southbound lane restriction will occur on Constitution Boulevard between McKinley Road and Shenango Road.
Power line replacement activities will be conducted by crews from Thompson Electric.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Brandon Lowe hits a solo home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 19th home run of the season and Henry Davis had a two-run blast as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Thursday.
Lowe’s homer was a solo shot off Bryce Miller with one out in the bottom of the first inning to open the scoring. He added an RBI single in a two-run eighth. Lowe also leads the Pirates with 51 runs batted in after being acquired from Tampa Bay in an offseason trade.
Davis entered the game with a .136 batting average. However, the catcher’s two-run home run, his sixth, in the third inning pushed the Pirates’ lead to 3-1. Davis finished 2 for 3 to raise his average to .148.
Miller (3-2) tied his career high with 11 strikeouts in just 5 2/3 innings. Miller also had no walks as the American League West leaders lost two of three in the series.
Rookie Bubba Chandler (3-7) pitched 5 1/3 innings for the win, allowing one run and five hits while striking out four and walking three. Evan Sisk, Yohan Ramirez, Mason Montgomery and Gregory Soto combined for 3 2/3 scoreless relief innings.
J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.
Ryan O’Hearn had an RBI single in the eighth for the Pirates.
Up next
Mariners: RHP Luis Castillo (2-6, 5.32 ERA) pitches against Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo (6-3, 4.05) on Friday night in the opener a three-game series in Cleveland.
Pirates: Open a three-game series against visiting Cincinnati on Friday night. The Pirates are starting Paul Skenes (6-7, 2,86) while LHP Andrew Abbott (5-4, 3.83) gets the ball for the Reds.
MIDLAND – Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will present the All-Midland Reunion and Historical Exhibit during the Fourth of July holiday weekend at its Alumni Hall.
The exhibit will be open between Noon and 7 p.m. July 3, 4 and 5. Admission is free, but donations to help defray the cost of preserving the historical pieces will be accepted.
The three-day event is part of Beaver County Celebrates America250.
The All-Midland Reunion and Historical Exhibit welcomes all current and former residents of Midland and the tri-state area along with alumni of the former Midland Lincoln High School. The exhibit will feature rare photographs, memorabilia, artifacts including some from the archives of the former Crucible Steel Co. of America, MHS’ State Championship trophies, a vast collection of newspaper articles mounted on poster boards, and now-digitized movies that date back nearly a century that will run continuously on the Alumni Hall video screens.
At the event, on July 5 at 1:30 p.m., Midland native Lou Bruno, author of “The Love of San Demetrio” will take the public on a journey from Midland to Italy and back.
Bruno spoke about his book and love for Midland in a Thursday interview on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show. Hear his interview here (just press play).
Reviewing this true story, Primo Magazine’s Truby Chiaviello writes: “Bruno’s writing paints vivid pictures of both the Italian village and the American steel town. His descriptions of growing up in Midland during the 1960’s and 70’s are particularly compelling, capturing the essence of a community shaped by hard work, resilience, and
patriotism. Readers will find themselves immersed in the sights, sounds, and emotions of the era,
fostering a deep connection to the characters and their experiences.”
Lou’s presentation will include excerpts from the chapter titled “Growing up in Midland,” as well as his
time in Italy titled “A Drive to San Demetrio – A Walk Down Midland Avenue.” Afterwards, Lou will be
available to sign books, with all proceeds being donated to Lincoln Park’s historical display
preservation efforts.
at 10th Street at Beaver
2026 is a significant year as the Borough of Midland is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its
founding. 2026 also marks 40 years since the closing of Midland’s Lincoln High School and Lincoln
Park Performing Arts Center, recognized as the crown jewel of the community’s resurgence and is
Beaver County’s top tourism destination, commemorating its 20th year of existence.
Lou Bruno.
About Lou Bruno – After graduating from Midland High School in 1973, Lou
went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of
Pittsburgh and an MBA from Houston Christian University. He had a 43 year
career in Sales Management with the Procter & Gamble Company. Lou and his
wife Adele have 7 children, 12 grandchildren and counting, and reside in
Central Florida. Reviewer Pamela Dorazio Dean writes: “The Love of San
Demetrio is a beautifully crafted family history that lingers in the reader’s mind
long after the final page.” This presentation will offer attendees several
opportunities to reflect with pride on our Midland, Beaver Valley, and immigrant
roots.
(Harrisburg, PA) The Senate passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta in Harrisburg this week that aids law enforcement’s ability to respond more effectively during Amber Alerts and missing person investigations. Senate Bill 1273 makes a clarification that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission may share time-sensitive information that is collected through its automated tolling system with law enforcement in specific situations. This includes cases that involve Amber Alerts and Missing Endangered Person Advisory System alerts, where rapid access to vehicle data can be critical. This bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
AMBRIDGE — Award-winning local author J.R. Mason is proving once again that no one is safe from becoming inspiration for her next book.
The Ambridge author’s latest novel, “How to Kill Your Stalker (and get away with it),” is the fourth installment in her wildly popular “How to Kill” series, following “How to Kill Your Neighbors,” “How to Kill Your Coworkers,” and “How to Kill Your Readers (and get away with it).”
Before anyone becomes concerned, Mason would like to remind the public that “the books are for entertainment purposes only – mostly.”
Mason discussed her books in a Thursday appearance on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show. Hear the interview here (just press play):
Known for blending mystery, suspense, and laugh-out-loud dark humor, Mason’s newest novella follows a protagonist whose life takes a dangerous turn when unwanted attention escalates into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
One thing that makes Mason’s books especially popular with local readers is that every installment of this series is set in her hometown of Ambridge, and her previous psychological thriller series, “Stolen Pieces,” set in Downtown Pittsburgh. Familiar streets, landmarks, and local businesses frequently find their way onto the pages, giving readers a uniquely local experience.
In this new release, readers may recognize scenes set at several beloved Ambridge businesses, including Caffe Nero, Fight or Flight Performance Training, and Bella’s Wishes.
“I love incorporating local businesses and locations into my stories,” Mason said. “It’s fun for readers to recognize places they visit every day – though hopefully not under the same circumstances as my characters.”
J.R. Mason holds aloft her latest book.
The “How to Kill” series has earned a devoted following for its unique blend of mystery and comedy, turning everyday frustrations into wildly entertaining fictional disasters and finding humor in the chaos.
To celebrate the release, Caffe Nero’s Ambridge location is hosting a free book signing event noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet the author, purchase signed copies of any of the books, and enjoy specially curated menu items inspired by this series.
For more information about J.R. Mason, upcoming events, or any of her nine published works,
follow her on social media or visit her website jrenecreative.com/books.
About J.R. Mason
J.R. Mason is an award-winning author from Ambridge, known for her dark comedy mystery novels and her performance/production of fully-immersive audiobooks. Her ‘How to Kill ‘ series combines suspense, sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and small-town settings to create mysteries that are as funny as they are deadly.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz watches his single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring Wednesday night.
Esmerlyn Valdez pinch hit for Horwitz and had an RBI single during a five-run fourth in which the Pirates took a 5-1 lead.
Horwitz finished 1 for 3 and is hitting .280 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and 40 walks in 74 games.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Hopewell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported today that a thirty-five-year-old woman from Beaver Falls was not charged after crashing her vehicle in Hopewell Township on June 9th. Melinda Fernandez was driving on I-376 West near Exit 48 (Hopewell) at 9:17 p.m. and a deer entered on the road. Fernandez could not avoid a collision with the deer and hit it with her vehicle. There were no reported injuries.
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Hopeell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported today that an eighteen-year-old boy from Beaver was charged after a two-vehicle crash in Hopewell Township on June 5th. Charles Gordon was traveling on I-376 West at 4:26 p.m. and was behind the vehicle driven by twenty-year-old Miracle Moreland of Aliquippa. Gordon hit the vehicle of Moreland after Moreland started to merge into the right lane. The passenger in Moreland’s car suffered a suspected minor injury and was the only person involved in this crash that was injured.
