Cranberry Artists Network hosts “A Summer Night with Monet” show in July and August

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) The Cranberry Township Municipal Center will host a new exhibit by the Cranberry Artists Network beginning in July. 

For the first time in 12 years, the group’s summer show will feature only work from members. In previous years, the summer exhibit was an open show that included non-members. The open exhibition will instead be held in November. 

The exhibit, titled “A Summer Night with Monet,” will run from July 15 through August 28 at the Municipal Center. A public opening reception is scheduled for July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Organizers said the reception is free to attend. 

The exhibit will be juried by local art educator Alan Marsh, who will select works for inclusion and determine awards. 

Healthy Foods for Better Health: Shapiro Administration Highlights Plan to Improve Medicaid Recipients’ Health Through Nutritious Meals

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Millvale, PA) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh spoke in Millvale yesterday about the state’s “food is medicine” initiative and proposed funding in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026–27 budget. 

The proposal includes $900,000 in state funding for a pilot program called “Investments in Health.”

Under the program, Medicaid recipients with certain diet-sensitive chronic health conditions would receive medically tailored meals intended to improve health outcomes, reduce hospitalizations and lower overall health care costs. 

Western Pennsylvania Doctor Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Overprescribing Opioids, Abuse of Multiple Patients

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Butler County podiatrist pleaded guilty yesterday to overprescribing opioids and improperly accessing patients’ personal information after his prescribing privileges were suspended.

Matthew Sabo, 52, who operated offices in several western Pennsylvania counties, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from conduct in Armstrong and Butler counties.

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Sabo pleaded guilty to violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, unauthorized access of the ABC-MAP prescription monitoring system and simple assault.

Prosecutors said Sabo overprescribed opioids to patients and continued accessing the state prescription drug monitoring database after his privileges were suspended in July 2022.

Authorities said investigators found Sabo improperly accessed the database for nearly a dozen individuals after the suspension.

An Armstrong County judge sentenced Sabo to one to two years in prison, with permission to serve the sentence on house arrest, followed by six years of probation.

“This doctor had an obligation to provide sound medical care and treatment to his patients, and instead abused his authority for his own selfish reasons,” Sunday said in a statement.

Multiple victims addressed the court during sentencing. Some women testified before a statewide investigating grand jury that Sabo touched them inappropriately and prescribed high levels of opioids over extended periods.

According to prosecutors, some patients believed they could lose access to prescriptions if they rejected or reported Sabo’s conduct.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Kara Cotter.

Darlington woman charged for getting distracted by her phone during two-vehicle crash in Darlington Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver said yesterday a 36-year-old Darlington woman was charged following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Darlington Township. 

Police said Katelyn Ward rear-ended a vehicle driven by 53-year-old Michelle Shafer of East Palestine, Ohio, at approximately 2:56 p.m. 

According to investigators, Shafer had slowed to make a left turn into the Darlington Beer Distributor parking lot when Ward, who police said was distracted by her phone, failed to stop in time. 

No injuries were reported. 

Aliquippa Police looking for male retail theft suspect who stole two bottles of tequila from Brodhead Road Fine Wine and Good Spirits

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Aliquippa Police, Posted on Facebook on May 27th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa. PA) The Aliquippa Police Department is investigating a reported retail theft at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits store on Brodhead Road.

Police said officers were called to the store at approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday.

According to investigators, a man entered the store, selected two bottles of Gran Coramino tequila valued at about $90 and left without paying.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Aliquippa police at 724-378-8000. Tips can remain anonymous.

The suspect’s picture can be found below.

Center Township Police looking for “suspicious” man connected to recent incident at the Beaver Valley Mall

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) The Center Township Police Department is investigating an incident involving a suspicious man at the Beaver Valley Mall on Tuesday. 

Police asked anyone who recognizes the individual that is in the photo below to contact the department at 724-774-3329. 

Koppers CEO named chair of the Allegheny Conference, hazmat building along Route 51, among topics discussed at most recent Commissioners’ work session

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) Several topics were discussed at this morning’s Beaver County Commissioners’ work session at the County Courthouse. Commissioner Jack Manning congratulated Leroy Ball, the CEO of Koppers, on being named to the chair of the Allegheny Conference in January during the Commissioners’ report. Ball is a native of Monaca who now lives in Center Township. Manning said that Ball is “heavily involved and invested in the comunity and in Beaver County.”  During the solicitors’ report, some resolutions for tomorrow were mentioned. These included mostly behvioral health and community development resolutions. Some of the ones to keep in mind are the contract for the new hazmat building which will be located along Route 51 near Brady’s Run Park and a lease for this year’s Beaver County Boom Event on June 27th. Beaver County Recreation and Tourism Director Tony Caltury also mentioned the upcoming Rabid Raccoon 100 race at Brady’s Run Park this weekend (May 29th-31st), which brings people across the country for the races. Caltury noted that road closures for Brady’s Run Road will be starting at 5 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Another event coming up is this year’s Darlington Days. Manning mentioned that Darlington Days, which will have several activities related to America250, is this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Beaver Falls Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribution postponed

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) The Beaver Falls Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribution, which is normally held on the fourth Saturday of the month, will take place on Saturday, May 30th, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

The distribution will be held in the cafeteria at Beaver Falls Middle School from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Participants are asked to bring a cart or shopping bags, as 40 to 50 pounds of food are typically distributed during the event.

PSP Reports 843 Crashes, 399 DUI Arrests During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its Memorial Day Weekend enforcement detail today as part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing mission to strengthen roadway safety across the Commonwealth.

According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police, here are the statistics from that enforcement:

Table 1: Memorial Day Weekend Crash Statistics

 

Year Total Crashes Fatal Crashes People Killed People Injured DUI-Related Crashes DUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2026 (4 days) 843 5 5 129 59 2
2025 (4 days) 750 7 9 134 56 3

 

Table 2: Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics

 

Year DUI Arrests Speeding Citations Child Seat Citations Seat Belt Citations Other Citations
2026 (4 days) 399 6,519 110 1,074 19,168
2025 (4 days) 519 7,126 167 1,029 23,453

These statistics cover only the incidents that were investigated by the State Police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.

Aliquippa Street Department hosting responsible recycling event

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of old televisions and electronics during a recycling event on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aliquippa Street Department.

Participants are asked to enter from the Maratta Road exit onto Kennedy Boulevard.