(File Photo: Caption for Photo: police car lights at night in city with selective focus and bokeh background blur, Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images/iStockphoto/z1b)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cumberland County, PA) According to authorities, two people from Pennsylvania are facing charges after two girls from Tennessee were kidnapped. Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle reported via release yesterday that thirty-six-year- old Henry Rodriguez, of Allentown, and sixty-year-old Ana Rodriguez Gonzalez, of Tamaqua, were arrested on Saturday night in connection with the kidnapping. A traffic stop by PSP Carlisle was initiated at 440 I81 North and the duo of juveniles were found safely in the vehicle. Both Rodriguez and Gonzalez were taken into custody. The suspects were taken to the Cumberland County Prison and officials confirm that they are awaiting extradition to Tennessee. According to court records, both suspects were denied bail yesterday.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh reported via release today that thirty-nine-year-old Ira Gibson of Pittsburgh was given a lifetime ban from that casino after an incident of disorderly conduct occurred there early on Friday morning. Gibson left a slot machine to go to the restroom at 3:20 a.m. and found sixty-three-year-old John Stillwaggon of Coraopolis sitting at that slot machine. Gibson pushed Stillwaggon forcibly from the stool of the slot machine and almost knocked Stillwaggon to the ground. Gibson was given a lifetime ban from Rivers Casino and was ejected and escorted off of the Pittsburgh property and a summary charge was also filed against him. 

(File Photo of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh reported via release today that an unidentified fifty-seven-year-old man from Pittsburgh stole a voucher from a victim at that casino on Thursday afternoon. This incident occurred at 1:45 p.m. and the suspect took a voucher worth $300.08 that the victim dropped near Slot Machine Bank CLO4. A surveillance video showed the suspect picking up the voucher and cashing it out. After exiting the casino, the suspect was contacted and made restitution regarding this incident.  

(File Photo of the Tusca Shop ‘n Save)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Carrick, PA) The Shop ‘n Save grocery store located on Brownsville Road in Carrick will be permanently closing in the future. The management of the store did not give a specific date for when the store will close for good. A manager of the store confirmed that last Thursday was when closing signs started to appear.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Snow coats the trees and cars in Edwards, Colo., Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The new snow was wet and heavy. (Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily via AP)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor recently met with public works to talk about the snowstorm last weekend and noted that new trucks and training will be on the way. The hope for the Steel City is to have 50 new trucks by next winter. People are asked to get their sidewalks clear if they have not completed that yet. The cost of bringing in contractors has not yet been determined. The office of Mayor O’Connor will have to get that cost over to the Pittsburgh city council. 

(Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press and Business Wire: Caption for Photo: PPG introduces PPG STEELGUARD® 652 waterborne coating for interior structural steel.)

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026– PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD® 652 high-performance, water-based intumescent fire protection coating designed specifically for interior general-purpose structural steelwork. Available in North America, the product combines long-lasting protection and aesthetic appeal.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202645207/en/

PPG introduces PPG STEELGUARD® 652 waterborne coating for interior structural steel.

PPG Steelguard 652 cellulosic passive fire protection (PFP) coating delivers up to two hours of fire protection. Its United Laboratories (UL) 263 certification gives architects, engineers and building owners confidence in the coating’s performance and compliance with industry standards. The low volatile organic compounds (VOC) waterborne formulation supports more sustainable construction practices.

Key features of PPG Steelguard 652 coating include:

• Long-lasting protection, offering up to 20 years of performance
• Proven for up to two hours of fire protection
• UL 263 certified
• Low VOC emissions allow efficient trade stacking at complex construction sites
• Easy on-site application with standard PFP airless spray equipment ensures smooth, consistent coverage

“PPG Steelguard 652 coating expands our range of certified solutions for North American projects and reflects our ongoing commitment to fire protection innovation,” said Richard Mann, PPG global product development director, fire protection, Protective and Marine Coatings. “It stands out for its innovative fire performance and physical properties, including low certified thickness, high bond strength and high impact resistance, providing lasting durability for up to 20 years.”

PPG’s Protective and Marine Coatings business offers technical support and additional product options to meet diverse project demands. For more information about PPG Steelguard 652 coating and other fire protection solutions, visit ppgpmc.com.

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are eight cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.22 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $2.87. The report states that the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania at this time a year ago was around $3.50 and the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.24. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.231      Altoona
$3.243      Beaver
$3.292      Bradford
$2.076      Brookville
$3.234      Butler
$3.175      Clarion
$3.245      DuBois
$3.229      Erie
$3.261      Greensburg
$3.180      Indiana
$3.240      Jeannette
$3.251      Kittanning
$3.089      Latrobe
$3.280      Meadville
$3.238      Mercer
$3.085      New Castle
$3.233      New Kensington
$3.299      Oil City
$3.198      Pittsburgh
$3.053      Sharon
$3.263      Uniontown
$3.425      Warren
$3.211      Washington

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release today that thirty-one-year-old Zackarie Mitchell of Industry was arrested for drug possession in Aliquippa early yesterday morning. This happened along Bet Tech Drive and Woodlawn Road at 1:18 a.m. According to police, PSP Beaver responded to the Beaver County Jail in reference to Mitchell concealing drugs and paraphernalia in his privates. Charges against Mitchell are pending. 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: A view of the scene Feb. 24, 2023, as the cleanup continues at the site of of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment that happened on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Monday, March 6, 2023 that Norfolk Southern has pledged several million dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after last month’s derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals just across the border in Ohio. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, file)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(East Palestine, OH) Today is the three-year anniversary of the massive Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio. Over three dozen freight cars of a train that was carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine close to the Pennsylvania line. The derailment prompted an evacuation immediately and the intentional burning of toxic vinyl chloride that occurred three days later sent flames and acrid smoke in the air. There is a dashboard from Norfolk Southern called “Making It Right” which outlines several financial commitments, including a $600 million settlement reached in 2024. The company has also allocated funds of $115 million for support in the East Palestine community, as well as $25 million for a city park revitalization project, along with $22.2 million for direct assistance to local families.