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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A federal jury has recently found a Pittsburgh-area defense contractor guilty on 13 counts of violating federal fraud and tax laws. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 75-year-old Donald Smith was found guilty of eight charges of wire fraud and five counts of failing to file a corporate tax return. Evidence showed that from 2019 to 2023, Smith underwent a process that defrauded the Defense Logistics Agency. That is the department that provides material to every branch of the U.S. military. Smith presented products to the agency and charged payments of over $1 million dollars, but the products were not what he promised or described. Smith also failed to file corporate tax returns reporting any of the payments his company received during that time on top of the scheme he planned. Smith is facing a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison or a fine of up to $250,000 for the wire fraud counts and in regards to the tax violations, he is facing up to a year in jail on each count or a fine of no more than $100,000 or twice the gain from the offense. He will be sentenced at a later date.  

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will offer free admission for all guests on Friday, March 20th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate it being named the number one children’s museum in the United States by the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. March 20th is also the birthday of the late television personality and minister, Fred Rogers, who is featured in some exhibits and programs at that museum. Those exhibits are part of the reason that the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh earned the nod from USA Today for the best children’s museum in the country. You can visit pittsburghkids.org for more information on its admission, hours and more. 

(Photo Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A scratch-off lottery ticket recently revealed a prize of $1 million for a big winner in the city of Pittsburgh who played the “$1,000,000 Winnings” game. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the GetGo convenience store on East Carson Street in the South Side. That store will get a $5,000 bonus for selling this winning ticket. Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket immediately and call the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. The “$1,000,000 Winnings” game costs $20 to play, and it offers top prizes of $1 million. 

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Sheetz)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Altoona, PA) Sheetz announced today its immediate plans to hire 500 employees in Pennsylvania. Sheetz will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews on Wednesday, March 25th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time at each of its 315 Pennsylvania locations. According to a release in Altoona from Sheetz, they are focused on hiring for the following key roles across its Pennsylvania stores:

• Store Team Members: Prepare Made-to-Order® food in the kitchen, provide Total Customer Focus at the register, and maintain store cleanliness.
• Supervisors: Prioritize in-store tasks, delegate effectively, and foster a positive work culture.
• Assistant Managers: Lead and manage day-to-day store operations in the manager’s absence, ensure fully staffed stores, and foster positive relationships with employees and the community.

Candidates that are interested in attending a hiring event will need to apply for a store position online at jobs.sheetz.com before arriving. Once inside the store, individuals can scan the QR code that is provided by Sheetz to sign in and then check in at the cash register. Once they are checked in, candidates may enjoy a complimentary soda and take a seat while they await their interview. Sheetz is looking for people who bring some energy and thrive in environments that are fast-paced, where no two shifts are the same. Ideal candidates tackle their challenges head-on, stay positive during the times that are busy, and genuinely care about their customers, community and team.

(Photo Courtesy of State Representative Josh Kail)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McGuffey, PA) State Representative Josh Kail recently presented Benjamin Michael Piatt of Troop 1103 with an official House citation in Pennsylvania to commemorate his dedication, hard work and leadership. Piatt earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and his Eagle Scout project consisted of restoring the McGuffey Park Flag Area. This project will assist his community by enhancing that patriotic and meaningful space for the residents to enjoy. Kail also thanked Piatt for making a difference in a post on Facebook today.