(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release yesterday that they are investigating the report of an identity theft that happened in Darlington Township on Monday. This occurred along Little Beaver Road and an unidentified twenty-one-year-old woman from Enon Valley had a credit card fraudulently opened in her name.  

January 30th, 2026

(File Photo of Representative Aaron Bernstine)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler, PA) Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting Butler County residents to join him for a town hall meeting on February 4th, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company in Butler. Bernstine will offer a legislative update on the latest issues that are being debated in Harrisburg, along with a discussion of how those decisions affect communities, families and workers across the 8th Legislative District. Bernstine plans to cover a wide range of topics, including issues that directly impact the community, current legislative priorities and ongoing challenges facing Pennsylvania and constituents will have the opportunity to engage in a thoughtful discussion about the direction of the state, ask questions and raise local concerns. You can call the district office of Bernstine at 724-752-2120 for more information about this town hall meeting.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: The likeness of Benjamin Franklin is seen on a U.S. $100 bill, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. In a time of high inflation and high interest rates, refunds for taxpayers are on average 10% smaller this year compared with last year, in part due to expired pandemic relief programs. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County drivers are among those in Pennsylvania required to pay for annual emissions testing, but county lawmakers say that should change. According to State Representatives Roman Kozak and Josh Kail, costly waivers that range as high as $450 annually and relatively low population, create an unfair burden for residents in Beaver County. An estimation from PennDOT confirms that maintenance shops charge between $38 and $45 for the service of testing vehicles under federal law, costing drivers roughly $4.8 million to $5.7 million each year.

(Photo Courtesy of Gavin Thunberg)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(South Beaver Township, PA) The South Beaver Township Volunteer Fire Department and their first alarm responded after 2 a.m. this morning to a home along Pinecrest Drive in Beaver Falls because of a structure fire. A caller reported that there was a fire in their electrical box. Police arrived and reported a possible fire in the walls. Crews requested a remote shut off from an electrical company and it was ultimately determined that no threat of fire persisted.

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, Caption and Credit for Photo: December 17, 2025. Monroe, Washington.
American Red Cross disaster mental health volunteer Erika Yourdan, from Ovalo, Texas, talking with Ashlie Coffin who was recently displaced by historic flooding that impacted western Washington. “The water told us we needed to leave,” Ashlie said, talking about her experience at the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park in Snohomish, Washington. Ashlie, her boyfriend, and her two young sons left behind their trailer with most of their belongings in it so that they could escape the rising water. They are all staying at the Red Cross shelter at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. “Home is where you make it,” Ashlie said. “And the people you meet along the way – the people we’ve met – have really helped us.”
Photo by Scott Dalton/American Red Cross)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is now looking for volunteers to help to step up and care for communities following disasters from hurricanes to local home fires. 90% of the Red Cross workforce is made up of volunteers. The Red Cross will also host a free virtual information session on February 12th, 2026 at noon via Zoom to discuss what it’s like to volunteer with them and to support people that are affected by disasters. According to a release today from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, this introductory session will be hosted over Zoom andcwill allow potential volunteers to learn more about available positions and ask questions. You can go to redcross.org/GPAvolunteer to learn more and attend the session or you can attend it by clicking here. The meeting ID for the session is 859 4153 5855 and the meeting passcode for the session is 404502. The Red Cross works with partners to provide safe shelter, food, emergency relief supplies, emotional support, health services and financial assistance to those in need during a disaster.

(Credit for Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Photo Posted on Facebook on February 17th, 2023)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release in Pittsburgh today from the U.S. Department of Justice, Troy Rivetti was appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi yesterday to serve as United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Rivetti was sworn into that position yesterday afternoon by the Honorable J. Nicholas Ranjan, United States District Court Judge. Rivetti has led the office since United States Attorney Eric Olshan resigned in January of 2025, with him having served as Acting United States Attorney until November of 2025 and then continuing to lead the office as First Assistant United States Attorney, which was the role that he held prior to becoming Acting United States Attorney. Rivetti’s career in the Department of Justice has spanned nearly 30 years.

(File Photo of a Past Beaver County Maple Syrup and Music Festival)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

By Scott Tady

PITTSBURGH — One of the most beloved and recognized musical voices in the world, maestro Andrea Bocelli, announced new North American dates for his 2026 Romanza 30^th Anniversary World Tour, including a Dec. 21 performance in Pittsburgh.

Bocelli will entertain at PPG Paints Arena, celebrating his widely-acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album “Romanza.”

The Andrea Bocelli North American social fan presale starts 10 a.m. Feb. 5, followed by the general ticket on-sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 6. For more tickets and information, visit https://www.andreabocelli.com/tickets.

American Express is providing eligible card members access to Amex Presale Tickets. starting 10 a.m. Feb. 4.

Bocelli’s fall North American tour kicks off on Sept. 8 in Seattle and concludes on Sept. 21 in Denver, while his winter tour kicks off on Dec. 10 in Boston, and concludes on Dec. 22 in Philadelphia.

“Romanza“ became a global phenomenon upon its release in 1997, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide. The record earned Platinum and Diamond certifications in over 20 countries, including Triple Platinum in the United States and Diamond status in Canada. It is both the best-selling Italian-language album and the best-selling predominantly non-English language album of all time. “Romanza” also topped the charts in 11 countries and reached the top of Billboard’s U.S. World Albums and Top Catalog Albums charts.

Maestro Bocelli is set to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Feb. 6. Returning to the Olympic stage after his appearance at the Torino 2006 Closing Ceremony, the world-renowned tenor will bring his iconic voice to San Siro Stadium for this historic moment.