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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Sunday, November 2nd is when daylight-saving time in 2025 ends, and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their smoke alarms to make sure their devices are working as they turn their clocks back. According to a release from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here are some tips for fire safety and smoke alarms and information for more assistance for either installing smoke alarms or if you cannot afford one:

Smoke Alarms

When turning your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire by clicking here for more information, which includes an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
• Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
• Practice your two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
• Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or a landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.

If You Need Help

• If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA by clicking here for more information.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The end of Daylight Saving Time in 2025 is on Sunday, Novmber 2nd and motorists will receive challenges that could impact the safety of pedestrians even with the extra hour of sleep. A report from the National Sleep Foundation confirms that drivers that are sleep-deprived cause over 6,400 deaths and 50,000 debilitating injuries on American roadways each year. According to a release from AAA East Central, they recommend some tips for both motorists and pedestrians to prepare for potential problems associated with changes in sleep patterns, brighter morning commutes, and darker evening commutes:

Tips for motorists:

• Get plenty of rest. Symptoms of drowsy driving can include having trouble keeping your eyes open, drifting from lanes, or not remembering the last few miles driven.
• Watch for deer. November and December are peak months for deer-vehicle collisions. Don’t forget – your clock has changed, but theirs has not.
• Get some shades. Wear high-quality sunglasses and adjust the car’s sun visors as needed to avoid glare in the morning.
• Change driving habits. Reduce speeds and increase following distances, especially in more populated areas.
• Ditch the distractions. This can include cell phones, infotainment systems, or clocks that need to be turned back an hour.
• Use the headlights. This can make you more visible to pedestrians in the morning and evening.
• Remember to yield. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Also, don’t pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks. Remember to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Tips for pedestrians:

• Cross only at intersections or crosswalks. Look left, right and left again and only cross when it is clear. Do not jaywalk or cross between parked cars.
• Use the sidewalk. If you have to walk on the road, be sure to walk facing traffic.
• Dress brightly. Wear bright or reflective clothing if you are walking or biking near traffic at night. Consider carrying a flashlight.
• Avoid distracted walking. This includes looking at your phone, wearing headphones, or listening to music.
• Bike smartly. Bicycle lights are a must-have item for safe night riding, especially during the winter months when it gets darker earlier.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2nd, Daylight Saving Time of 2025 will end. That means that those in Beaver County and beyond need to turn their clocks back by one hour on Sunday, or “fall” back during this fall. Daylight Saving Time this year began back on March 9th, 2025, when people needed to “spring” their clocks forward by one hour in the spring.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from AAA East Central, they are advising parents and motorists to take some extra precautions on Halloween this year to keep everyone safe. Pedestrians and motorists are at risk during Halloween, which is also one of the most dangerous nights of the year for children consistently. A report from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms that the holiday is one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, and an estimation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows children are four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle than on any other day of the year. According to that same release from AAA East Central, here are some Halloween tips AAA East Central recommends for both motorists and trick-or-treaters:

Tips for Motorists on Halloween: 

• Designate a sober driver in advance. Select a designated driver or ensure that a cab, a ride-share, or car service is available.  Never ride with a driver who has been drinking.
• Consider an overnight stay.  If attending a party at a friend’s home, consider asking to stay overnight.
• Do not let impaired guests drive. If hosting a party, remind guests to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, offer alcohol-free beverages, and do not allow impaired guests to drive.
• Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit.  According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian is more than twice as likely to be killed if they are hit by a car traveling at 35 mph, compared to 25 mph.
• Look for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.  This particularly applies during popular trick-or-treating hours, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Use extra caution when entering or exiting driveways or alleys.

Tips for Trick-or-Treaters:

• Stay together.  AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters at least until the age of 12.
• Choose costumes wisely. Choose costumes wisely.  Make sure your child is visible by selecting a light-colored costume, or by adding reflective tape.  Choose disguises that don’t obstruct vision and opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks. Check and adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping.
• Review trick-or-treating precautions, including pedestrian and traffic safety rules.  Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow.  Teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and never to enter a stranger’s home or garage.
• Always walk on sidewalks, if available.  If there are no sidewalks, walk as far to the left of the road as possible, facing traffic.  Give everyone a glow stick or flashlight to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• Cross streets only at the corner, and never between parked cars or mid-block.  Look left, right, and left again, and be sure approaching cars come to a full stop before stepping into the roadway.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police are currently investigating an incident in which a delivery driver had his car stolen yesterday evening while dropping off food along Fifth Avenue in Oakland near Pitt’s campus. The report came in just before 6:30 p.m. The delivery driver told police he exited his car when two men in black hooded sweatshirts wearing black masks approached the vehicle. Police confirm one of the two men escaped in the stolen car and the other man left the scene on foot. Anyone with information should call either Pitt Police or Pittsburgh Police.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Senate Republican Communications office, the Pennsylvania Senate voted on Tuesday to adopt Senator Devlin Robinson’s resolution designating November 10th, 2025, as Marine Corps Day in Pennsylvania in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and reaffirms the deep historical connection that Pennsylvania has to its founding. A ceremony will also be hosted by Senator Robinson on November 18th, at 9 a.m. in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps and will have guest speakers, historic Marine Corps artwork and the ceremonial cake cutting. A livestream of that event will be available at www.senatorrobinson.com which you can go to by clicking here.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Fifty-one-year-old John Frye of Latrobe has now been charged after police note he brought a gun through security at the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, the TSA officers saw a handgun in a carry-on bag at the main security checkpoint around 11:45 a.m. yesterday. Frye has a misdemeanor charge for carrying a firearm without a license because he did not have a valid concealed carry permit. The FBI was also notified about this incident.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) According to a release from Pennsylvania Representative Marla Brown’s office, The House of Representatives yesterday overwhelmingly approved House Resolution 353, sponsored by Representative Brown. The measure makes a designation for October of 2025 as Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month in Pennsylvania. New Castle has one of the highest concentrations of Italian Americans in the state of Pennsylvania, with Representative Brown being one of them.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) According to a release from the Beaver Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Beaver Falls, that nursing facility will host an appreciation luncheon and ceremony for all Beaver County veterans, their spouses and their family members on November 6th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event to thank veterans for their service with food, a pinning ceremony by Heartland Hospice and certificates being awarded to veterans. The ways you can make reservations for this event is by calling 724-846-8200 or emailing Admissions@beavervalleyrhc.com before tomorrow. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) An unidentified person won $200,000 from a Cash 5 with Quick Cash Pennsylvania Lottery ticket from the drawing on Tuesday by buying it at the Giant Eagle on University Boulevard in Moon Township. That person matched all 5 balls to win, and they were 5, 11, 24, 33 and 41. The holder of this winning ticket has one year to claim their prize. The store that sold the ticket will receive a $500 bonus.