(File Photo of a Fire Background)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Shaler Township, PA) According to officials, a road has now reopened following a fire that broke out inside a Shaler Township home yesterday evening. This happened at around 5 p.m. on the 700 block of Wible Run Road, where multiple fire crews were seen assessing the exterior of the structure. Wible Run Road was closed between Wetzel Road as crews responded for nearly two hours. According to Berkeley Hills Fire Company Assistant Chief Kenneth Long, a passerby reported flames coming out of a side window. The two adults who live at the home were not inside at the time of the fire, but officials confirmed that two dogs and a bird were. Firefighters rescued the second dog, but the bird died. Ten fire departments responded to the scene and the Allegheny County Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the fire.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Franklin Park Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that charges were withdrawn from twenty-one-year-old Samantha Prestia of Ellwood City after a single-vehicle crash in Franklin Park Borough on Sunday morning. At 8:55 a.m., Prestia was driving on I-279 South and then lost control of her vehicle. Prestia then traveled off of the road and into a wire guardrail. There were no injuries. 

(File Photo of a Beaver Falls Fire Department Truck Driving through Beaver Falls)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) According to a Facebook post yesterday from the Beaver Falls Fire Department, they received 3 grants from the PA State Fire Commissioner totaling $45,624.18. One of the grants is for $16,136.55 to buy a new thermal imaging camera, an additional search and rescue manikin and miscellaneous personal protective equipment. The second grant is for $14,487.63 for upgraded emergency lighting for its Engine 11-2. The last grant is for $15,000 to purchase emergency medical equipment. 

(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

(Cumberland County, PA) According to authorities, two people from Pennsylvania are facing charges after two girls from Tennessee were kidnapped. Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle reported via release yesterday that thirty-six-year- old Henry Rodriguez, of Allentown, and sixty-year-old Ana Rodriguez Gonzalez, of Tamaqua, were arrested on Saturday night in connection with the kidnapping. A traffic stop by PSP Carlisle was initiated at 440 I81 North and the duo of juveniles were found safely in the vehicle. Both Rodriguez and Gonzalez were taken into custody. The suspects were taken to the Cumberland County Prison and officials confirm that they are awaiting extradition to Tennessee. According to court records, both suspects were denied bail yesterday.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh reported via release today that thirty-nine-year-old Ira Gibson of Pittsburgh was given a lifetime ban from that casino after an incident of disorderly conduct occurred there early on Friday morning. Gibson left a slot machine to go to the restroom at 3:20 a.m. and found sixty-three-year-old John Stillwaggon of Coraopolis sitting at that slot machine. Gibson pushed Stillwaggon forcibly from the stool of the slot machine and almost knocked Stillwaggon to the ground. Gibson was given a lifetime ban from Rivers Casino and was ejected and escorted off of the Pittsburgh property and a summary charge was also filed against him. 

(File Photo of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh reported via release today that an unidentified fifty-seven-year-old man from Pittsburgh stole a voucher from a victim at that casino on Thursday afternoon. This incident occurred at 1:45 p.m. and the suspect took a voucher worth $300.08 that the victim dropped near Slot Machine Bank CLO4. A surveillance video showed the suspect picking up the voucher and cashing it out. After exiting the casino, the suspect was contacted and made restitution regarding this incident.  

(File Photo of the Tusca Shop ‘n Save)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Carrick, PA) The Shop ‘n Save grocery store located on Brownsville Road in Carrick will be permanently closing in the future. The management of the store did not give a specific date for when the store will close for good. A manager of the store confirmed that last Thursday was when closing signs started to appear.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Snow coats the trees and cars in Edwards, Colo., Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The new snow was wet and heavy. (Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily via AP)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor recently met with public works to talk about the snowstorm last weekend and noted that new trucks and training will be on the way. The hope for the Steel City is to have 50 new trucks by next winter. People are asked to get their sidewalks clear if they have not completed that yet. The cost of bringing in contractors has not yet been determined. The office of Mayor O’Connor will have to get that cost over to the Pittsburgh city council. 

(Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press and Business Wire: Caption for Photo: PPG introduces PPG STEELGUARD® 652 waterborne coating for interior structural steel.)

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 2, 2026– PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of PPG STEELGUARD® 652 high-performance, water-based intumescent fire protection coating designed specifically for interior general-purpose structural steelwork. Available in North America, the product combines long-lasting protection and aesthetic appeal.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202645207/en/

PPG introduces PPG STEELGUARD® 652 waterborne coating for interior structural steel.

PPG Steelguard 652 cellulosic passive fire protection (PFP) coating delivers up to two hours of fire protection. Its United Laboratories (UL) 263 certification gives architects, engineers and building owners confidence in the coating’s performance and compliance with industry standards. The low volatile organic compounds (VOC) waterborne formulation supports more sustainable construction practices.

Key features of PPG Steelguard 652 coating include:

• Long-lasting protection, offering up to 20 years of performance
• Proven for up to two hours of fire protection
• UL 263 certified
• Low VOC emissions allow efficient trade stacking at complex construction sites
• Easy on-site application with standard PFP airless spray equipment ensures smooth, consistent coverage

“PPG Steelguard 652 coating expands our range of certified solutions for North American projects and reflects our ongoing commitment to fire protection innovation,” said Richard Mann, PPG global product development director, fire protection, Protective and Marine Coatings. “It stands out for its innovative fire performance and physical properties, including low certified thickness, high bond strength and high impact resistance, providing lasting durability for up to 20 years.”

PPG’s Protective and Marine Coatings business offers technical support and additional product options to meet diverse project demands. For more information about PPG Steelguard 652 coating and other fire protection solutions, visit ppgpmc.com.