(File Photo: Source for Photo: Law enforcement respond to a call at Temple Israel synagogue, Thursday, March 12, 2026 in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police stated that it is increasing its presence outside all of the city’s Jewish institutions after yesterday’s attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area. The attack occurred at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police posted on Facebook yesterday that the increased presence will continue until “further notice.” 

(File Photo of the Cornerstone of Beaver County Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Cornerstone of Beaver County will host its 10th Anniversary Celebration of Hope on Saturday, April 18th from 6-9 p.m. at The Fez in Hopewell. This milestone event, which is presented by Luminary Sponsor, Housing Opportunities, commemorates ten years of the Cornerstone of Beaver County’s service, community partnership, and life-changing impact through their work to provide emergency shelter, housing and utility assistance, basic needs, and resources for individuals and families who are unhoused or experiencing housing-related crisis. According to a release yesterday from the Cornerstone of Beaver County in Beaver Falls, here is some more information about this event:

• TCBC invites the community to join in the Celebration of Hope and enjoy an inspiring evening featuring:
• Dinner and TCBC 10-year impact presentation with special guest speakers including Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio and Jack Manning, PA State Representatives Josh Kail and Roman Kozak, and others to be announced
• Outstanding Volunteer Award
  
• Motown Tribute Concert Featuring Chantal Joseph & Friends – Voted Best R&B Performer by Pittsburgh City Paper, Chantal Joseph and her band will perform classic Motown hits that will have guests singing along and heading to the dance floor.
• Basket Raffle and 50/50 Drawing
  
• Cash bar
• Registration is $75 per person and all proceeds benefit TCBC’s work to prevent and end homelessness in Beaver County.
• Event details and registration are available at CornerstoneBeaver.org. Registration closes April 6th. Seating is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

(File photo of the Rochester Municipal Building)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) Residents in the area of Rochester say that a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air. Neighbors believe it’s coming from the nearby Sherwin-Williams manufacturing plant. The Sherwin-Williams site in Rochester formulates coatings that are transported by truck to distributors and blending facilities. KDKA reached out to Sherwin-Williams about the concerns of neighbors. A spokesperson said they are working with the DEP to “resolve any issues that investigations determine to be related to site operations.” 

(File Photo of an American Flag)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Franklin County, PA) Authorities stated yesterday that a U.S. Army soldier died during a training incident at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. According to a report from WHP, a spokesperson for the depot in Chambersburg said the soldier was fatally injured during a training incident at around 9:30 a.m. The soldier, who has not been identified as of yesterday evening, received on-site medical care before he was taken to a local hospital, which was where he was pronounced dead. The cause and manner of his death were not immediately released. WHP also confirmed that the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the soldier’s death. Officials expressed that the depot was safe and secure and added that there was no threat to the community. 

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police: Credit for Photo: Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today the funeral arrangements for Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty on Sunday. The services will be held at St. Joseph Parish, which is located at 338 Manor Avenue in Downingtown. Public viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17^th from 4:30-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18^th at 11 a.m. at the same location, but this service will be closed to the public. Commonwealth Media Services will provide a livestream of the funeral service on March 18th. Details about the livestream will be released through a media advisory on March 17th. Corporal O’Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township in Chester County, following a report of an erratic driver. As he approached the vehicle, the driver immediately opened fire from inside the vehicle, striking the PSP veteran of 15 years. After the fatal shooting occurred, the gunman exited the vehicle, walked a short distance, and then fatally shot himself. Corporal O’Connor enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in September of 2010 as a member of the 131st Cadet Class. Upon his graduation from the State Police Academy in April of 2011, he was assigned to the patrol unit at Troop J, Avondale. He was transferred to Troop J, Vice Unit in October of 2016 before he transferred to the patrol unit at Troop J, Embreeville in March of 2022. He was promoted to corporal in July of 2022, where he remained a member of the patrol unit at the Embreeville Station. Corporal O’Connor is the 105th member of the PSP to be killed in the line of duty. Anyone that is interested in donating to assist Corporal O’Connor’s family can send a check to the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) at 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. “O’Connor” should be written in the memo portion of the check, which should be made out to the “Survivor’s Fund.” Donations can also be made online at Support the family of Cpl. Timothy O’Connor, Jr. by clicking here.

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monroeville, PA) According to a release from Allegheny Health Network (AHN), they announced the opening today of a newly renovated, second cardiac catheterization lab at AHN Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, which significantly expands the hospital’s ability to deliver advanced, life-saving cardiac care that is close to home for patients in eastern Allegheny County and its surrounding communities. This project marks the completion of a six-month renovation that has fully modernized Forbes Hospital’s second cath lab, which complements the first cath lab, which was upgraded three years ago. An advanced electrophysiology lab and hybrid operating room that are complete with a new reception area and post-operative recovery rooms, were constructed prior to the completion of the cath labs. Together, the two labs reinforce Forbes Hospital’s role as a regional destination for high-acuity heart care and support its growing volume of cardiac patients.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Beaver County BOOM, Posted on Facebook on March 11th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County BOOM!, the premiere event in Beaver County that launches fireworks at the end of the night over Bridgewater will take place this year on June 27th, 2026. It is expected to be bigger than it ever has with the culmination of America’s 250th birthday this year. The event will have food vendors, family fun for all ages and a patriotic celebration for America250. There will also be live music, and the headliner is country singer Dustin Lynch. It all ends with a huge fireworks show. This event is presented by Visit Beaver County and it was organized by PUSH Beaver County.

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a recent release from AAA East Central in Pittsburgh, a new study reveals a growing crisis on America’s roads, one that leaves injured people alone, without help, and too often without accountability. The latest research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) published today finds that 15% of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, which is the highest percentage recorded in any recent year. Pedestrians and cyclists are especially vulnerable and 1 in 4 pedestrians and nearly as many cyclists killed in crashes in 2023 were hit by a driver who fled the scene. They are frequently struck in darkness during the late-night or early morning hours, which is when visibility is low and there may be no one nearby to call for help. Roadside service providers who work just feet from moving traffic, often in dangerous conditions, are also. Unfortunately, 15 of them were struck and killed at the roadside last year, based on AAA’s tracking of reported roadside worker fatalities, and at least 6 of those 15 were killed by a driver who fled the scene. AAA is committed to protecting everyone who works or waits at the roadside, because roadside safety starts with everyone. The AAA Foundation’s research identifies practical solutions that can save lives including automatic crash notifications through both smartphones and vehicles, safer road designs that protect people walking and biking, and accountability measures, which include clear legal consequences and consistent enforcement that make fleeing the scene less likely.

Here are some other notable findings, according to that same release from AAA East Central

• Hit-and-run fatalities most often occur late at night or in the early morning hours, when it is dark and witnesses are less likely to be present.
• Among known hit-and-run drivers in fatal crashes, 40% did not have a valid driver’s license, and more than half were driving vehicles not registered in their name.
• The majority of identified hit-and-run drivers were young, male, and crashed within a short distance of their homes.
• Research suggests drivers are less likely to flee when they believe they will be caught, pointing to the potential impact of traffic cameras and “Yellow Alerts” that notify and seek information from the public after serious or fatal hit-and-run crashes.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) A man from Ambridge who was one of the three people charged in the brutal beating of Preston Coleman that occurred in the Aliquippa VFW 3577 bar on January 5th, 2025 pleaded guilty yesterday. Ronald Brown was sentenced in Beaver County yesterday morning to three to six years in prison. Brown admitted to participating in the beating and pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing serious injury. A video obtained by WPXI shows Brown watching Brett Ours of Aliquippa attack Coleman in the bar located on Penn Avenue before Brown threw seven punches at Coleman. Ours, the main suspect of this crime, was found guilty on January 16th, 2026 to all of the charges against him except for attempted murder. Ours will be sentenced on Tuesday, March 17th. Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible stated that Coleman and his family agreed with the sentence for Brown. Ireland Brown of Ambridge, the daughter of Brown and the bartender on duty at the time of this incident, was also charged for this crime. Her trial is set for May of 2026. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Airport Authority)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg from PennDOT District 11, The PennDOT Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced today that public comment on the Allegheny Airport Authority’s (ACAA) proposed Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Shuttle Project will be available for Pennsylvanians starting March 15th through April 14th. ACAA is the project sponsor and they would be responsible for implementing the proposed AV shuttle system and associated civil infrastructure, which would provide automated passenger transportation along a dedicated guideway connecting landside parking facilities, landside amenities, and the new landside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. In conjunction with ACAA, PennDOT has prepared a detailed project analysis addressing the anticipated location of the project, the type of transportation facility and service the estimated costs, the anticipated contract term, the potential social, economic, and environmental impacts, the applicable federal and state laws and alternative delivery models to the proposed P3 delivery model. The P3 law of Pennsylvania requires PennDOT to make the detailed project analysis available for public review and comment in advance of any consideration by the P3 Board. The project analysis and supporting documentation will be available for public review during the comment period at www.pa.gov/P3comment by clicking here.

Comments may be submitted from March 15th to April 14th, 2026, in the following ways, accordign to that same release from PennDOT District 11:

• Through the online comment form at www.pa.gov/P3comment.
• By email to ra-pdpitenhancements@pa.gov.
• By mail to PennDOT P3 Office, 400 North Street, 6^th Floor, Harrisburg PA 17120. Comments must be received by April 14th to be captured as part of the comment period.

All feedback received during this comment period will be collected, summarized, and considered prior to any action by the P3 Board.