Category: News

Sources: Steelers signing veteran tight end Robert Tonyan

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.

Tonyan, 32, recently participated in a tryout with the Steelers and will now join the team’s roster.

He spent six seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 2018-2023, where he played alongside current Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Tonyan was also coached by Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy when McCarthy was the head coach of the Packers in 2018.

Tonyan’s best season came in 2020, when he caught 52 passes for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Last season, Tonyan appeared in all 17 games for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played primarily on special teams and recorded one reception.

Tonyan entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has appeared in 107 career games with 24 starts for the Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Chiefs. He has totaled 149 receptions for 1,550 yards and 17 touchdowns during his career.

The first-ever dedicated “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” YouTube channel launches globally

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is now available on YouTube for the first time, with a newly launched official channel featuring full episodes, clips, compilations and livestream content.

Fred Rogers Productions said the channel is intended to make the long-running children’s program with Pittsburgh’s favorite neighbor more accessible to new and returning audiences. The project was developed in partnership with digital media agency Little Dot Studios.

Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer and executive producer at Fred Rogers Productions, said the series remains relevant for families today because of its focus on emotional development and kindness.

The channel launched with five full-length episodes, including the first episode that originally aired nationally in 1968. Additional episodes will be released weekly, with 10 full episodes available on the channel at any given time.

The original series aired from 1968 to 2001 and produced 895 episodes.

The channel can be found by clicking here. Episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood can still be found on PBS stations across the country. Select episodes are also available to stream on the PBS KIDS Video app.   

Matzie: Center at the Mall secures nearly $72,000 for programs and services

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) Center at the Mall in Center Township will receive $71,880 in state funding to support programs and services for older adults, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.

The grant was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and will help the senior center continue offering a variety of activities and services for area residents.

According to Matzie, the funding will support programs including congregate meals, fitness classes, computer training, group trips and other social and educational activities.

Center at the Mall provides programs and services designed to help older adults remain active, engaged and connected to their communities.

Sources: Steelers working towards contract extension with defensive tackle Keeanu Benton

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press, Caption for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. The Bills won 9-3.

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have begun discussions on a potential contract extension, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.

Benton, a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is coming off a career year in 2025 in which he recorded 51 tackles and 5.5 sacks, including six tackles for loss.

PHEAA Announces Interest Rate Drop for PA Forward Student Loan Program

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) announced today that it is lowering interest rates for its PA Forward undergraduate, graduate and parent loan programs.

The new fixed interest rates will range from 2.71% to 10.18% APR, depending on creditworthiness and loan type. The change applies to new applications submitted on or after today. (June 4th, 2026.)

PHEAA said the PA Forward loan program is a state-backed private student loan option that is serviced by the agency and supported through state economic development funding.

The program is available to Pennsylvania students and families seeking loans for higher education expenses.

Charges withdrawn from New York man after 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 charges were withdrawn against a Port Washington, New York man following a crash in North Sewickley Township on Monday.

According to police, Manolo Castano Garcia was driving a flatbed truck towing a vehicle on Interstate 76 eastbound at about 3:39 p.m. when the hood of the towed vehicle came loose and struck the windshield of his truck.

No injuries were reported.

Wexford man hits deer with vehicle 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 35-year-old Wexford man was involved in a single-vehicle crash in North Sewickley Township on Tuesday.

According to police, Seth Laino was driving on Interstate 76 westbound at about 6:45 a.m. when his vehicle struck a deer that entered the roadway.

No injuries were reported.

Fort Duquesne Bridge Ramp Inspection Work Tonight in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that inspection work will take place overnight on the Route 65 ramps to and from the Fort Duquesne Bridge (Interstate 279) in Pittsburgh, weather permitting.

The inspections are scheduled from 10 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. tomorrow.

Single-lane restrictions will be in effect on the ramps carrying Route 65 traffic to and from the Fort Duquesne Bridge while PennDOT crews conduct the work.

Route 837 Kennywood Boulevard Bridge Inspection Thursday, Friday in West Mifflin

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that bridge inspection work on Route 837 (Kennywood Boulevard) in West Mifflin Borough will take place today and tomorrow, weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will be in effect between Hoffman Boulevard and Herman Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

The restrictions are needed to allow crews to inspect the Route 837 bridge over the abandoned Union Railroad.

Crews from Markosky Engineering Group Inc. and Sofis Rigging Company will perform the work.

Former Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson confirms he’s retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports

(Credit for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles out of the pocket during the NFL football team’s training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Pavely)

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday in a video posted to social media that that he’s retiring from the NFL to take a job with CBS Sports.

Wilson’s announcement came two days after news broke that he was finalizing a deal to become an analyst on CBS’ Sunday NFL pregame show.

“As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and ‘The NFL Today,’ I’m so blessed to continue doing what I love most — being around the greatest game in the world,” he said in the video.

Wilson played 14 seasons after being taken by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft out of N.C. State. He spent his first 10 seasons with the Seahawks, leading them to their first Super Bowl championship in the 2013 season. He was traded to Denver after the 2021 season and spent two rocky years with the Broncos before playing one season in Pittsburgh and another for the New York Giants.

Wilson threw for 46,966 yards, with 353 touchdown passes and 114 interceptions.

He joins Peyton Manning and Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw at least 20 touchdown passes in each of their first three seasons and is one of seven quarterbacks to be selected to 10 Pro Bowls.

Wilson is the only player in NFL history with at least 30 touchdown passes and fewer than 15 interceptions in four straight seasons. He also had three seasons with at least 30 TD passes and 500 yards rushing, which is the most in NFL history.

In the video, which was about three minutes long, he thanked his teammates, friends and family and gave special thanks to former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

“Thanks for taking a chance on a young, 5-11 Black kid from Richmond, Virginia, that was told he was too small to ever make it in the NFL,” Wilson said.

Wilson is the shortest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

Wilson will replace Matt Ryan, who joined the Atlanta Falcons as president of football after two seasons on “The NFL Today.” Wilson had considered returning for a 15th season, telling the New York Post last month that he was mulling an offer to join the New York Jets and back up Geno Smith.

His video featured highlights from his career and footage of him visiting patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It ended with him thanking his wife, Ciara, and the sport he dedicated his life to.

“I thank you, football. … I am forever grateful,” he said.