NEW BRIGHTON — Is it too early to fantasize about summertime fun?

Maybe circle your calendar now for June 6, when Townsend Park in New Brighton will come alive with smoke, sound and community spirit.

That day marks the return of the BBQ and Brews Fest in the heart of New Brighton. From noon to 6 p.m., the family-friendly festival will feature delicious barbecue, craft brews, live music, local vendors and activities for all ages.

BBQ and Brews benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County, the Rotary Club of New Brighton and the New Brighton Civic Woman’s Club

Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere with:

• A variety of BBQ food vendors
• Craft beer, distilled spirits and wine
• Live music and entertainment (lineup to be announced)
• Local artisans and vendors
• Family-friendly activities

The presenting sponsor for the 2026 BBQ and Brews Fest is Brighton Health Mart Pharmacy, whose support helps make the event accessible and impactful for the entire community.

Vendor Opportunities Available

Local businesses, artisans, food and beverage vendors are invited to participate. Vendor registration is just $50 through Jan. 31, increasing to $75 on Feb. 1. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.

For details, vendor registration and updates, visit the official Facebook event page at https://facebook.com/events/s/bbq-and-brews-fest-2026/1438357824345280/

(Credit for Photo: Headline Photo and Photos Below Courtesy of PA Cyber Charter School)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Midland, PA) Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which celebrates the life of the late minister and civil rights activist. It is also the 40th year of the holiday, because the first year that it was celebrated was 1986. Students, family members, and staff of PA Cyber will continue to be supporting their communities in Pennsylvania in the coming days through a united statewide effort to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They will donate their time, meals and supplies to various organizations, including Allentown Rescue Mission, Caitlin’s Smiles and Steel City Table. According to a release from PA Cyber, they are hosting the remaining following events throughout the state of Pennsylvania:

• Wednesday, January 21 in Allentown: PA Cyber families and staff will assemble personal care kits for the Allentown Rescue Mission.
• Wednesday, January 21 in State College: Participants will make blankets for the Out of the Cold shelter in Centre County.
• Thursday, January 22 in Greensburg: PA Cyber families and staff will make 250 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that will be donated to Feeding the Spirit.
• Thursday, January 22 in Harrisburg: PA Cyber families are invited to assemble craft kits for children in hospitals with serious health challenges. Assembled kits will be donated to Caitlin’s Smiles, which impacts children throughout the Northeast.
• Thursday, January 22 in Pittsburgh (South Side): After making bagged lunches, participants will deliver them to Steel City Table.
• Thursday, January 22 in Wilkes-Barre: After making scarves, students will walk to Public Square and a bus station to distribute scarves to homeless people.

(File Photo of Water)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced in Pennsylvania yesterday the approval of nearly $3.5 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support critical water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure projects across Allegheny County. Moon Township was among the recipients of funding and they received $770,000 for pedestrian improvements along Beaver Grade Road and University Boulevard, which enhances accessibility and safety for residents and visitors. That funding was received through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. According to a release from the Senate Republican Communications Office, here are some more details about the funding that was announced by Robinson:

Four local projects were awarded funding through the PA Small Water and Sewer Program, which helps local governments address critical needs in their water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems:

• Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edgeworth received $72,760 for the installation of a mixer in the HealthSouth water storage tank to improve water quality and system performance.
• Robinson Township was awarded $200,139 for the Steubenville Pike culvert repair and stabilization project to address aging infrastructure and enhance roadway safety.
• West View Water Authority received $750,000 for water system upgrades along Warrendale Bayne Road and Northgate Drive.
• Ohio Township was awarded $333,000 for stormwater improvements at the EMS and fire training facility to enhance drainage and reduce flooding concerns.
• Borough of Pleasant Hills was awarded $150,000 to enhance stormwater management infrastructure along Saratoga Drive.

Three projects received funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund, which supports projects that ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation for Pennsylvania residents:

• Moon Township received $770,000 for pedestrian improvements along University Boulevard and Beaver Grade Road, enhancing accessibility and safety for residents and visitors.
• Bridgeville Borough was awarded $92,328 to install a pedestrian crossing on Bower Hill Road, boosting safety in a high-traffic area.
• South Fayette Township received $349,978 to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Presto-Sygan Road and Newbury Highland/Newbury Market Drive to improve traffic operations and safety.
• Borough of Rosslyn Farms was awarded $230,000 for the installation of sidewalks within the borough.
• Jefferson Hills Borough was awarded $550,000 to rehabilitate a section of Peters Creek Road between Oak Road and Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills.

(File Photo of Representative Aaron Bernstine)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced in Pennsylvania yesterday that $350,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program to support water and wastewater improvements in Butler and Lawrence Counties. These grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funds may be used toward the construction, improvement, expansion or repair or rehabilitation of a sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, water supply system or flood control projects. 

According to a release from Bernstine’s office, the following projects received funding:

• Ellport Borough Sewer Authority:
  $50,000 to upgrade equipment at the Ellport Borough wastewater treatment plant. The improvements will help address organic overload issues, reduce sludge volume and improve overall efficiency.
• Municipal Water Authority of Adams Township:
  $300,000 for the Forsythe and Harbison roads water line extension. The project will expand public water service and support future development for the surrounding municipalities.

(Photo Courtesy of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on January 18th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) More details are emerging as the investigation continues into the shooting deaths of thirty-eight-year-old Ashley Anne Delucca of Ambridge and fifty-four-year-old Andre Littles of Pittsburgh in Ambridge on Sunday. This happened at a house on Locust Street and investigators confirm that it happened at around 2:30 a.m. According to the criminal complaint, there was an argument that led up to the shooting. A 15-year-old girl inside the house called a sibling elsewhere to say that shots were fired. An eleven-year-old boy allegedly told police they heard gunfire upstairs that left Delucca and Littles dead. The suspect, thirty-nine-year-old Howard James Thomas Jr. of Ambridge, came out of the house and fired shots at a neighbor’s house as a neighbor went back inside. Court papers express that DeLucca got an Uber for Littles and the children to come over to the house. The children told police they were in the basement of the house where the shooting took place for several hours and could hear arguments between DeLucca, Littles, Thomas, and another person. Thomas is now in custody and court records confirm he faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, prohibited possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying an unlicensed firearm and firing a weapon in an occupied space. Investigators state that Thomas was arrested after crashing in Zanesville, Ohio and they found three untraceable ghost guns in the home. It remains unclear at this time when he will be brought back to Pennsylvania. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that thirty-six-year-old Francisco Coelho de Silva of Cranberry was one of two drivers charged after a three-vehicle crash occurred in Allegheny County on the morning of December 2nd, 2025. At 6:51 a.m., Coelho de Silva and two other drivers were driving on I-79 North in Glenfield Borough, and he lost control on the icy and snow-covered road before hitting the vehicle of twenty-eight-year-old Brianna Clark of Oakdale. Sixty-year-old James Curran IV of Imperial hit the vehicle of Coelho de Silva. There were no injuries as a result of this crash and Curran IV was also charged after the crash occurred. Coelho de Silva was also cited for committing multiple vehicle code violations in relation to the crash and he was not a licensed driver. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that twenty-five-year-old Jacob Pail of New Brighton was charged after causing a single-vehicle crash in Allegheny County on the morning of December 2nd, 2025. At 5:38 a.m., Pail was driving on I-79 South in Sewickley Hills Borough and lost control of his vehicle due to the icy and snow-covered road. The vehicle of Pail spun out and hit a guard rail. Even though Pail was not injured, he was cited because he committed a vehicle code violation in relation to this crash. 

(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

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a home in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh last night. According to a Facebook post from Pittsburgh Public Safety, police officers were called to a home on South Aiken Avenue around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a male found unresponsive and bleeding from the head. Officers found a man in his early 60s on the first floor of the home. Pittsburgh Public Safety also confirmed that he had “significant” injuries to his head and face and was later pronounced dead at the scene by medics. His identity and cause of death were not known immediately. It was not clear immediately if there were any suspects or arrests related to this incident. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company, Posted on Facebook on January 20th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) A person is now injured after a crash occurred on Business 376 in Moon Township. The crash happened yesterday near the Ewing Road Exit at 9:25 p.m. and one person was taken to a hospital from the scene. According to the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company, two vehicles were involved. At least one of them was being towed from the scene. The cause of this crash is unknown at this time and it was cleared in about an hour and firefighters assisted Moon Police with traffic and cleanup of the scene.