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HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal has pleaded guilty to numerous charges regarding a wide range of conduct, including using work computers to access A.I. tools to create pornography and for secretly filming and photographing individuals, including coworkers.

Stephen M. Kamnik, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Montgomery County Court to 15 charges in all — nine felonies and six misdemeanors.

Kamnik also pleaded guilty to using secured law enforcement and Commonwealth databases for personal reasons, and for possessing child sexual abuse material.

 Montgomery County Judge will order sentence on July 8.

“This defendant pleaded guilty to the full scope of conduct outlined in charging documents — and in regards to all in-person victims,” Attorney General Sunday said. “These crimes stain the great work being done by law enforcement every day in communities across the Commonwealth.”

Pennsylvania State Police, in consultation with the Office of Attorney General, charged Kamnik last year.

According to the investigation, Kamnik created some of the material at Montgomery County barracks, on Commonwealth-owned devices. Also, Kamnik secretly filmed numerous females he came into contact with, including while on duty, and repeatedly entered a women’s locker room at state police barracks and took photos.

An investigation by the Internal Affairs Division of the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Attorney General revealed that, for years, Kamnik allegedly misused Commonwealth computer resources for his own personal sexual gratification, including the creation of A.I.-generated pornography of numerous female citizens of Pennsylvania.

His cellphone and an external hard drive from his home revealed evidence that he also used a secured database, JNET, to obtain hundreds of photographs of females — in violation of JNET usage policies.

Among the materials investigators found was an unlawfully recorded video of a Montgomery County magisterial district judge during a court proceeding which Kamnik also edited for apparent lewd purposes.

Kamnik was also found in possession of a stolen .22 caliber firearm during a search of his vehicle in January of 2025.
In all, Kamnik pleaded guilty to:

• Four felony counts of unlawful use of computer
• Sexual abuse of children, a felony
• Receiving Stolen Property (regarding a firearm), a felony
• Unlawful duplication, a felony
• Interception, disclosure or use of wire, electronic or oral communications, a felony
• Criminal trespass, a felony
• Misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy, official oppression, tampering with evidence, misapplication of entrusted property, and unlawful use of an audio or video device in court

Kamnik is currently suspended without pay.

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General James Price of the Public Corruption Section and Deputy Attorney General Kimberly Moraski of the Child Predator Section.

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SEWICKLEY – The Lindsay Theater continues screening the global blockbuster “Super Mario Galaxy” movie this week, including a sensory friendly screening this Saturday at 10 a.m.

All tickets for that more mellow “Mario” are discounted to $8.75. The Lindsay has been programming sensory friendly screenings since 2017 and usually offers one with every family-friendly film in its lineup.

Josh Axelrod, communications director for Sewickley’s independent theater, explained how sensory friendly screenings work, when interviewed Wednesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show with Scott Tady.

Hear Axelrod’s 12-minute interview here:

Axelrod also discussed other Lindsay offerings this week, including:

“The Drama” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple whose impending marriage is complicated following a shocking revelation. Director Kristoffer Borgli’s dramedy is “one of the boldest, brashest movies in some time,” declares USA Today. “Both leads turn in strong performances” in a film that’s “armed with complex characters and a brazen resolve.”

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sends Mario, Peach and their friends to space as they explore new pockets of the Nintendo-verse. “The animation is remarkably beautiful, the world and characters both true to the 8-bit source material and deeply cinematic,” raves Tribune News Service. “There are lots of references … but it’s still fun even if you’re not a Nintendo die-hard.”

The Women in Film & Media Showcase taking place at 7 p.m. Thursday, featuring 13 shorts either directed or produced by women filmmakers. Tickets are free and going quickly, so the theater recommends RSVPing in advance due to space limitations.

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SCOTT TADY

Fresh veggies, breads, fruits and honey await visitors to the Beaver County Farmers Markets.

The market season begins this month, starting April 25 at the weekly Beaver site in the Beaver County Court House parking lot.

Two new vendors this year are Pawmazing Bakery and Country Tails Ranch, both offering pet treat bakery goods.

Weekly sites and hours:

Beaver, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Beaver Falls, 3-6 p.m. Mondays, Municipal Parking Lot, 712 12th St.

LIST OF VENDORS

Bussard Homestead & Bakery
Markets: Chippewa, Ambridge

GG Biscotti
Markets: Beaver

Wild and Wonderfilled Flower Farm
Markets: Chippewa

Fabyanic Farms
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Farrow Farm
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Fausti Family Farm
Markets: Beaver

Douds-Floyd Farm
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Habrle Farms
Markets: Beaver

Enon Country Gardens
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa

Harley’s Oak Spring Farm
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver, Beaver Falls,
Chippewa, New Brighton

Alexander Leslie Dairy Products
Markets: Beaver, Chippewa

May-Malone Farm
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Fitzgibbon Meadery
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

McConnell’s Hill Farm, Inc.
Markets: Beaver

McCormack Apiaries, Inc.
Markets: Beaver

Red Diamond Honey
Markets: Chippewa

Rafka Foods, Inc./Jemila Foods
Markets: Beaver

Muetzel Mountain Apiaries
Markets: Ambridge

Highland Homestead Farm
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Orlo’s Perennial Nursery
Markets: Beaver

Ridgemont Farms
Markets: Beaver

Country Tails Ranch
Markets: Beaver

PJ’s Deli & Catering
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa

Schweikert Greenhouse
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

Novel Breads
Markets: Beaver

Swab’s Fruits & Vegetables
Markets: Beaver

Swick’s Family Farm
Markets: Beaver

Gray Goat BBQ
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver, Chippewa

Root Cellar Natives
Markets: Ambridge, Beaver

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(Aliquippa, Pa.) No one was injured as investigators are working to determine whether Saturday’s deadly shooting in Beaver Falls is related to shots fired in Aliquippa on Monday night. According to a Facebook post by the Aliquippa Police Department they were dispatched to a report of shots fired into B Building of the Valley Terrace Apartments around 7:15 p.m.

Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible told KDKA TV News that “It appears that the shooters had a target in mind.”  KDKA is also reporting that sources told them that a relative of Stephon Peake, who was gunned down on a porch in Beaver Falls on Saturday night, may have been inside the building.  Bible said after those shots were fired, Aliquippa police saw a white sedan on camera and put out a “be on the lookout” for it. Beaver Falls police saw the vehicle in a parking lot at the Third Base Inn. Officers waited and as they approached the suspects they took off, and a chase ensued. Officers were able to arrest the two suspects, but Bible said they are not charged in the shooting.

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( GREEN TREE, PA)Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) hosted a public field hearing called “Let Kids Play” on the rising cost of youth sports. Held at the Green Tree SportsPlex on an indoor field, he and a panel of experts shared their experiences and heard powerful public testimony from parents, coaches, local business owners, and interested community members.

In the past, non-profits like Little League Baseball ran kids’ sports leagues, sponsored by local businesses, social clubs, volunteer fire departments, and churches. Today, it’s often private equity and other big investors that are behind the leagues. More often than not—they are focused on profit more than community.

At today’s event, Western Pennsylvanians shared their experiences around the skyrocketing cost of kids’ sports and the impact it is having on young people, families, and the wider community.

“The rising cost of kids’ sports may seem like a small issue to talk about: but I think it says something bigger about America today,” said Congressman Deluzio. “In our country, sports are supposed to be a great equalizer—a place where any kid could show up, work hard, and be part of something bigger than themselves. Now we’re drifting away from that. Kids are getting priced out. Today, a family’s bank account too often decides whether that kid gets that shot, turning youth sports into a luxury item. That must end. That’s why I held this hearing today: to hear peoples’ experiences, and to hear what needs to change to keep this part of the American Dream alive for the next generation of kids.”

“Private equity has turned youth sports from a cherished past time into a profit extraction machine,” said Katherine Van Dyck, senior legal fellow with the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) and panelist at the hearing. “There is an urgent need to listen to families, take on these firms, and stop their anti-competitive and predatory behavior. The field hearing held by Congressman Deluzio and the Monopoly Busters Caucus is an important step in that direction.”

“I’m honored to be a part of this conversation because the rising costs of youth sports was something that I lived every day for many years as a single mom doing everything I could to support my child’s passion and future as a competitive soccer player,” said panelist and parent Dr. Shannon Conner. “Once he moved into competitive club level soccer, the costs added up quickly. Club dues alone were significant, and monthly payment plans were the only way we were able to participate at all. And the dues were just the beginning. None of these expenses were optional if you wanted your child to stay competitive. Youth sports are supposed to promote health, teamwork, confidence, and opportunity. But when costs rise and access narrows, those benefits become reserved for families who can afford them—or who are willing to shoulder unsustainable financial strain. We must prioritize affordability, transparency, and access. No parent should have to choose between financial stability and giving their child the chance to play the sport they love.”

“I can tell you from firsthand experience that the cost of participating in youth sports, especially basketball, is rising at a pace that is unsustainable for many families,” said panelist Gino Palmosina, head basketball coach at Moon Area High School and owner of Win Today Basketball. “What used to be a local or regional experience has turned into a national business model. The reality is that families are already being squeezed. I’ve had conversations with parents who have multiple kids and cannot simply afford for all of them to participate anymore. That’s a major concern because youth sports should be about access, development, and community. The grassroots organizations that built youth sports in these communities are now competing against larger, well-funded entities that can absorb costs, control facilities, and dominate the tournament landscape. And the end of the day, kids just want to play. They want to learn, compete, and be part of a team. But if the costs continue to rise the way they have been, we’re going to lose a lot of those kids, and that’s something that—as a community—we cannot afford.”

Congressman Deluzio hosted this event as a field hearing for the Monopoly Busters Caucus, a caucus that he co-chairs in the Congress that looks into the way that consolidated corporate power is ripping off the American people. This is the caucus’ second field hearing, following one in Seattle, WA that focused on monopolies’ role in driving up the cost of groceries.

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(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Family Matters Food Pantry in Center Twp. is in need of donations. They posted on Facebook yesterday that they’ve asked for help in the past and have appreciated all that the community has done for the pantry, unfortunately they are asking for help again, the shelves are empty, and donations are way down. The Pantry feeds over 500 families a week. You can get more information on their Facebook Page or by calling (724) 709-7718

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(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Beaver Falls Coffee and Tea announced via their social media that they will be moving to street level, right next door to their current location. They are looking for your input to help by filling out a feedback survey and let them know what you want and need in their neighborhood. You can fill out the survey by using the QR code below.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recently announced the opening of Seeing Double: Pennsylvania’s Industrial Revolution in 3D, a unique serial exhibit showcasing the state’s rich industrial history through antique stereo photography in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. It will open on Saturday, April 18th and will run through the summer jointly across four PHMC museums on the Industrial Heritage Trail at:

• Cornwall Iron Furnace (Cornwall, Pennsylvania)
• Drake Well Museum and Park (Titusville, Pennsylvania)
• Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
• Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (Strasburg, Pennsylvania)

The exhibit originates from a 2023 show which was curated by Dr. Richard Healey at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Dr. Healey, a distinguished geographer at the University of Portsmouth, has dedicated much of his research to historic rail, iron, oil, and anthracite coal industries of Pennsylvania. Over the years, he cultivated a sizable collection of 19th and 20th-century stereo views: popular, inexpensive photographic novelties that originally offered three-dimensional images through a hand-held stereoscope. Dr. Healey transformed the antique stereo views into anaglyphs to bring these rare glimpses of the industrial past of Pennsylvania to a modern museum audience. Exhibit-goers will use red and blue offset glasses that were made popular by 3D movies in the 1970s to step back in time and experience a historical overview of the industries that built Pennsylvania.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is extending its call center customer service hours to provide additional phone assistance to Pennsylvanians because the April 15th deadline for filing 2025 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns is next week. This is another way for the Shapiro Administration to help Pennsylvanians that are eligible to take advantage of the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which you can find out more about by clicking here and the expanded Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, which you can find out more about by clicking here: two programs that Governor Josh Shapiro fought for to cut taxes and lower costs for working families. According to a release in Harrisburg today from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, here is some more information about this opportunity:

Taxpayer Service and Assistance

• Taxpayers can call 717-787-8201 to connect with the Department of Revenue’s Customer Experience Center (CEC). Typical hours for phone assistance are 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. Beginning today, April 7th, extended hours will be:

·       Tuesday, April 7th to Friday, April 10th — 8 A.M. to 7 P.M.

·       Saturday, April 11th — 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

·       Monday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 15th — 8 A.M. to 7 P.M.

• Personal income tax assistance is also available through the Department’s Online Customer Service Center, which can be accessed by clicking here, (revenue.pa.gov/help). The Online Customer Service Center contains answers to hundreds of personal income tax questions and allows taxpayers to securely submit a question to the Department through a process that is as easy as sending an email.
• Additionally, taxpayers can find in-person assistance at the Department’s district offices (revenue.pa.gov/offices (click here to access). District offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taxpayers are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance and bring their Social Security cards and a valid photo ID.
• Taxpayers can check the status of their refunds online by selecting the Where’s My Income Tax Refund? link on the Department’s homepage by clicking here, or by calling 1-888-PATAXES. Taxpayers will be prompted to provide their Social Security number and requested refund amount to obtain the current status.

Take Advantage of Tax Credits, Deductions

The Shapiro Administration is encouraging Pennsylvanians to take advantage of state tax credits and deductions, including those championed by Governor Josh Shapiro. These can deliver meaningful tax relief to working Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth:

·      The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC), find out more by clicking here: – Modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC automatically qualifies for the state credit. The WPTC can put as much as $805 back in the pockets of eligible Pennsylvanians.

·      Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, find out more by clicking here: – Available to ease child and dependent care costs for working families in Pennsylvania. Eligible Pennsylvanians can receive between $600 and $2,100, depending on their income level and number of dependents.

·      Student Loan Interest Deduction, find out more by clicking here – Student loan interest is now an allowable deduction, up to $2,500 per taxable year.

·      Tax Forgiveness (Special Poverty), find out more by clicking here – Retired and low-income Pennsylvanians may reduce all or part of their Pennsylvania personal income tax liability.

How to File Your State Tax Return

• Pennsylvanians can file their PA Personal Income Tax Return (PA-40) for free using myPATH by clicking here. The state-only filing system is accessible on computers, tablets, and mobile devices and includes automatic calculators to help reduce errors and provide instant confirmation once a return is successfully filed.
• Taxpayers do not need to create a username or password to perform many functions in myPATH. That includes filing a PA-40 or making a payment, responding to department requests for information, and checking the status of a refund.
• As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2025 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.

Spanish Resources for Filing

Spanish-speaking taxpayers also have the option to file their PA Personal Income Tax Return (PA-40) in Spanish through myPATH. An informational video in Spanish, which you can find by clicking here, with step-by-step instructions is available as part of the Department’s Revenue411 video series, which you can access by clicking here.