(File Photo of Bridge Closed Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ross Township, PA) According to an announcement on Thursday from Allegheny County Public Works, Jacks Run Road Bridge No. 3 is closed because of corroded steel in its only pier. The steel was found by inspectors and the Ross Township bridge will be closed for a time that is undetermined after it gets inspected. The reason the bridge got closed is because the corroded steel made it impossible for the weight that the bridge can hold to be determined by engineers.

(File Photo of the Aliquippa School Board and Aliquippa Quips Logo)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa City Council addressed a decision at their regular session Wednesday night. San Rocco’s Cultural Committee requested to hold an event at Lefty Cepull Field in Aliquippa. The event was supposed to be held at the center of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa on Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 10th. Fred Persi confirmed to the Aliquippa City Council that the church did not respond to his request yet.

(File Photo of a Gavel)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to police, a tattoo artist from the Pittsburgh area now has multiple charges against him after he sexually assaulted a customer. An announcement on Thursday from Allegheny County police confirms that thirty-six-year-old Sean Seretti, who works for All Good Tattoo in Robinson Township was charged. Detectives discovered that Seretti assaulted a woman when he was giving her a tattoo. The charges for Seretti include indecent assault and aggravated indecent assault. The assault happened on June 6th and a preliminary hearing for Seretti will occur on July 15th.  

(File Photo of the Kennywood logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) Someone was hit by a cellphone on Wednesday night at Kennywood Park while riding the Phantom’s Revenge roller coaster and was taken to the hospital. There are no further details on this incident, but it occurred at about 8:45 p.m. According to a statement from Kennywood, “Safety is our top priority. Loose articles, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited on all attractions.”

(File Photo of the PennDOT logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced on Thursday that the PennDOT Driver License Center in New Castle will temporarily close for renovations of the facility. Tuesday, July 8th to Saturday, July 12th is when the 973 Old Youngstown Road location will close. Tuesday, July 15th is when that location will reopen and work includes installing new flooring and replacing furniture. You can still visit the Beaver Falls, Butler and Mercer PennDOT locations for services. 

(File Photo of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) According to a release from Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office, Vogel’s Rochester and Cranberry Township offices are available for those looking to apply for the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program. The deadline for this program is on December 31st, 2025. The maximum income limit currently is $46,520 and the range of maximum rebates is $380 to $1,000 depending on the renter or homeowner and their income levels. Call 724-774-0444 or 878-978-2575 for more information. 

(File Photo of the Beaver Cemetery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin, PA) A mother from Beaver County has recently received proof that her two-month-old daughter who passed away was not buried where her headstone is in West Mifflin. Sudden infant death syndrome killed Italia Laird, the daughter of Christine Berezanich in 2005. According to Berezanich, those who manage the Holy Name Cemetery in West Mifflin have insisted the gravestone was placed where Italia was buried. The Catholic Parish Charities Association is now taking over probing with their team of operations trying to find where Italia was buried.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that on Thursday, a male juvenile went missing briefly in West Aliquippa. The boy was found at the park located between Beaver Avenue and Main Avenue and was returned to his parents. There was a black SUV in the area at that time, but no evidence at this time shows the SUV was involved in this incident. An investigation confirms the boy was not taken after he walked away from his house. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information on this incident, contact 724-773-7400.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Sept. 11, 2002, file photo, the sun rises on Mt. Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, S.D. as the flag is flown at half staff in honor of the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks against the United States. President Donald Trump is planning to kick off Independence Day weekend in South Dakota with a show of patriotism _ fireworks popping, fighter jets thundering overhead and revelers crowding beneath a piece of classic Americana _ Mount Rushmore. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Today is the Fourth of July, which celebrates the founding of the United States of America. PennDOT Driver License centers, along with institutions for finance, banks, post offices and government offices will close because of the holiday. Some stores like stores that sell grocery items are open, but they might have hours that are limited. You can always call each business or go online to their website ahead of time to see if they are open.