Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 5, 2024 12:42 A.M. Updated October 6 2:23 P.M. with details of the players current condition. 

(New Castle, Pa) The crowd went silent as a Rochester Rams player was lifeflighted from a game at Shenango Football Field Friday night. At nearly the same time as a timeout was taken for an injured Shenango Wildcats player, a Rochester player fell to the ground on the sideline. Out of respect, we are not including the specific details of the nature of the incident. Medics responded to the player around a minute later and an ambulance arrived on the sideline approximately 10 minutes later. A lifeflight helicopter took the player from the scene around 50 minutes later. The game then resumed with just over 9 minutes left. As of 2pm Saturday, we have received reports that the player is in the hospital and has not regained consciousness.

(Rochester Pa.) The East Rochester and Tusca Plaza Shop N Saves will have a fun event for the kids tomorrow Tomorrow, Saturday  October 5, 2024, to gear up for the one year anniversary of the East Rochester store’s grand opening. The kids can decorating a pumpkin for free, get a free hot dog and bag of chips at both locations. The kids can also color pictures for the residents of St.  Barnabas while they are there.  The festivities are from  12-2pm.

The Tusca Plaza Shop N Save is located at 4935 Tuscarawas Rd. in Brighton Township. and the East Rochester Shop n Save is located at 750 Ohio River Blvd in East Rochester.

(Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondant, Published on October 4, 2024 at 10:06 A.M.)

According to the police report, Aliquippa Police received a call for shots fired at 7:10 p.m. in Linmar Terrace. When officers arrived on scene  they discovered a male had been shot.. Police secured the area, the victim was rendered aid by the fire department and EMS. Hopewell Police assisted at the scene and the male was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment. Aliquippa Police turned  over the investigation  to state police.

(Beaver County, PA) According to a press release from Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy, the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office will assist the court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Court in conducting an off-site warrant surrender program called Operation Safe Surrender on October 8th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sheriff Guy confirms that the Safe Surrender program seeks to forego incarceration which will lead to compliance whenever possible by a process in for wanted individuals to voluntarily surrender themselves to law enforcement. Operation Safe Surrender will be held at the Beaver County Transit Authority, Rochester Station, 200 West Washington Street, Rochester. Sheriff Guy also suggests that you call the Beaver County Sheriff’s Warrants Division at 724-378-9063 to determine if you have any outstanding warrants. 

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 9:21 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) An Allegheny County Airport spokesman confirmed Spirit Airlines will stop flying two routes starting from the Pittsburgh International Airport. On October 7th, Spirit will discontinue flights from Pittsburgh to Boston’s Logan International Airport and on November 6th, Spirit will discontinue flights from Pittsburgh to New York’s LaGuardia International Airport. 

 

(Story written by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondant, Published on October 4, 2024 at 8:23 A.M.)

(Beaver County, PA) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and women, and even men, according to actual records from medical professionals are victims of breast cancer. Here in Beaver County, the UPMC’s Medical Oncology Department is located at Heritage  Valley in Beaver. UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center is located below the ASP Orthopedics facility on Beaner Hollow Road. All medical oncology and hematology patients are seen by Dr. Moon J. Fenton. Dr. Grace Tarabay-Caridad’s interest is in breast cancer and benign  hematology. Dr. Yehuda Lebowicz sees all oncology and hematology patients with special interest in leukemia and lung cancer cases. These doctors, being located in the county are a plus for those with breast and other issues involving cancer.

The American Cancer Society, the Susan G, Komen Foundation, and the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association  are groups that can provide information on breast cancer  and advise  you, according  to your needs. Annual mammograms for women are advised, the Heritage Valley Women’s Health Center located in Center Township. A prescription from  the patient’s doctor is necessary. 

Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano visited the UPMC Site on Wednesday and she is a breast cancer survivor as of 2012. 

Annual mamograms are highly recommended by Dr. Fenton. Pink breast cancer ribbons, breast cancer pins, shirts, bracelets and other pink reminders in support of breast cancer awareness can be found nationwide. Several retail stores have taken to task to sell the items in our area. 

 

(Cincinnati, OH) Terry Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds to be their manager after stepping down from baseball a year ago because of health reasons. Francona, who formerly managed the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, is replacing David Bell, who was fired by the Reds last month. Francona, who turns 66 in April, played as an outfielder for Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and is both a two-time World Series winning manager and a three-time American League Manager of the Year. 

Source for Photo: FILE -Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona applauds during a tribute video before the team’s baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland. Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the move on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 on condition of anonymity because the Reds had not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:55 A.M.)

(Brighton Township, PA) The Lodge at Brady’s Run Park is hosting the second annual Forest Fantasy Fundraiser on October 30 from 5-9 p.m. The event will begin with a tour of the Native Tree Nursery and Forest Education Center, which is adjacent to the lodge. There will also be speakers sharing about local forests and the environmental movement in western Pennsylvania, a cider tasting by local brewers A Few Bad Apples, a seasonal feast, and a musical performance by the Wolf Tones bluegrass band. Tickets cost $60 at ReforestOurFuture.org/events.

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:45 A.M.)

(Center Township, PA) Last week, the Beaver County Humane Society held their “Fall in Love” adoption event, which became a huge success. An anonymous donor waived fees for families to adopt animals that need loving homes. The director of the Beaver County Humane Society Allison Yazer expressed gratitude for both those who made the event possible and the adopting families, who helped one-hundred and fifty-five homeless pets find their homes. The Beaver County Humane Society staff encourages those considering adopting to adopt animals that still need a home, while their services continue from monetary donations as well as donations on their pet wish list. 

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:27 A.M.)

(Pennsylvania) PennDOT is beginning its preparations for winter. PennDOT confirmed that new measures signed into law by Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro will not only keep travelers safe, but also roadways can be cleared quickly thanks to new equipment funded by Governor Shapiro’s first budget. New green lights were also added to vehicles. PennDOT has prepared 4,700 on-the-road workers, 728,000 tons of salt, and over $186 million budgeted for statewide operations this winter.