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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver Falls, PA) A two-year-old was found recently in Beaver County and is now safe after the toddler went missing yesterday in Beaver Falls. According to Beaver County dispatchers, emergency crews were called to the 500 block of Wallace Run Road shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday to search for the child. The reason that this child went missing is unknown at this time.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Moon Township, PA) According to sources, multiple students were on a bus that crashed in Moon Township yesterday afternoon. Investigators confirm more than twenty-four students were on that bus and a recent statement from the Moon Area School District stated that the students were from McCormick Elementary School. The crash occurred on the intersection of FedEx Drive and Montour Run Road and an SUV crashed with a McCormick Elementary School bus. Officials noted that multiple students and staff were treated and evaluated on the scene. Nobody was taken to the hospital. School officials noted that the students involved in this crash have returned to their families and everyone is now safe.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) Beaver County and twenty-four other Pennsylvania counties have been currently put on a drought watch by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The reason for this drought watch getting issued is because of rainfall over the summer that is below average and prolonged dry conditions. Residents of Pennsylvania are advised during this time to reduce their use of water by 5-10%. Here is the list of Pennsylvania counties that are currently under a drought watch:
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced yesterday that all of their photo and driver’s license centers will be closed from Saturday, October 11th through Monday, October 13th to observe both Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day. This includes the full-service PennDOT center in Harrisburg. PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Website is available anytime for services and items like driver and vehicle products, publications, forms, and driver training manuals. The link to that website can be found below:
Click here to go to PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: People attend a memorial service marking two years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas cross-border attack on Israel, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel where many of its community members were Killed and abducted, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
REIM, Israel (AP) — Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt.
The main memorial is being organized by the bereaved families, separate from a ceremony the government will hold on the anniversary next week according to the Hebrew calendar. The split reflects deep divisions over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the remaining hostages held by the militants.
In the Gaza Strip, where Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and razed entire towns and cities, those who can are fleeing another Israeli invasion of Gaza City while others are sheltering in place. Many are unable to make the arduous and costly journey south.
It’s been two years since thousands of Hamas-led militants poured into southern Israel after a surprise barrage of rockets. They stormed army bases, farming communities and an outdoor music festival, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, including women, children and older adults.
They abducted 251 others, most of whom have since been released in ceasefires or other deals. Forty-eight hostages remain inside Gaza, around 20 of them believed by Israel to still be alive. Hamas has said it will release them only in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal. Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until all of the captives are returned and Hamas has been disarmed.
The attack set in motion a cascade of events that led Israel into combat with Iran and its allies across the region, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which suffered major losses. The United States joined Israel in attacking Iran’s military and nuclear program in a 12-day war in June.
Israel has killed several top militants as well as Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, and it has vastly depleted the military capabilities of its enemies while seizing control over most of Gaza as well as parts of Lebanon and Syria.
But the failure to return the hostages has left the country deeply divided, with weekly mass protests against Netanyahu. Israel is more isolated internationally than it has been in decades.
Nearly 400 Israelis were killed and dozens abducted from the Nova music festival in the border community of Reim. Over the last two years, it has emerged as a memorial site, with portraits of the kidnapped and fallen affixed to Israeli flags.
There’s no official ceremony at the Nova site, due to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which coincides with the anniversary. Yet, scores of people descended on the site to share memories of relatives and friends who were killed, weaving through hundreds of photos encircling the spot where DJ booth stood. At 6:29 am, the exact time the attack began, the music — the same track that revelers were listening to at the time — stopped for a moment of silence.
Meanwhile, explosions echoed from Gaza. The army said a rocket was launched from northern Gaza in the morning, but no damage or injuries were reported.
The main memorial ceremony will be held in Tel Aviv and will include musical performances and speeches. It’s being organized by Yonatan Shamriz, whose brother, Alon, was among three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli forces after they escaped captivity early in the war.
Israel and Hamas held indirect talks Monday in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss a new peace plan put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. The talks were to continue Tuesday.
The war has already killed over 67,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, which does not say how many were civilians or combatants. It says women and children make up around half the dead, and many independent experts say its figures are the most reliable estimate of wartime casualties.
Israel’s offensive has displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population of some 2 million, often multiple times, and restrictions on humanitarian aid have contributed to a severe hunger crisis, with experts saying Gaza City is experiencing famine.
Experts and major rights groups have accused Israel of genocide, and the International Criminal Court is seeking the arrest of Netanyahu and his former defense minister for using starvation as a method of war.
Israel vehemently denies the allegations, saying it is waging a lawful war of self-defense and taking extraordinary measures to avoid harming civilians. It blames Hamas for the death and destruction in Gaza because the militants are deeply embedded in populated areas.
Hamas portrayed the Oct. 7 attack as a response to decades of Israeli land seizures, settlement construction and military occupation. But the attack has exacted a catastrophic toll on the Palestinians, whose dream of an independent state appears more distant than ever.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Governor Josh Shapiro, several other leaders including Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, community leaders and law enforcement had an event outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Friday to highlight their progress in making Pittsburgh a neighborhood that is cleaner and safer for everyone as well as making that neighborhood more vibrant for everyone. This event happened one year after the Shapiro administration launched a plan to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh. According to PAcast on their website, here are some results that have been produced over the past year in Pittsburgh from partners from across Western Pennsylvania:
Shapiro noted during his remarks that a $62.6 million investment through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be incorporated “to spur on nearly $600 million in investments for new apartments, better parks and public spaces” which will cause visitors to visit Pittsburgh from across the region, across the state of Pennsylvania and across the country for events in Pittsburgh like the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in the North Shore from April 23rd through April 25th, 2026.
Some of the other leaders that were present at this event were Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Allegheny County Executive Sarah Innamorato and Mayor Ed Gainey. Leadership from the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates were also present at this event, while David Morehouse, the Executive Vice President for Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Travis Williams, the President of the Pittsburgh Pirates, spoke at it.
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AMBRIDGE — To help celebrate the grand opening of Philly Originals‘ cheesesteak shop in Ambridge, Comcast Business is sponsoring free cheesesteaks for the first 100 customers on Oct. 7.
Ditch the packed lunch and enjoy a classic sandwich starting at 11 a.m. while supplies last at the shop located at 1507 Duss Ave.
Comcast Business is helping Philly Originals modernize its operations and accelerate growth by delivering reliable internet, phone and mobile solutions that power everything from online ordering to in-store customer experiences.
Now, with the opening of a second, larger location in Ambridge, Philly Originals is serving a broader customer base closer to Pittsburgh and neighborhoods like Sewickley.
Technology Transformation Fuels Growth
Founded in 1993 in downtown Beaver, and purchased by sibling entrepreneurs Alexandra Spain and Eric Kaluza in 2023, Philly Originals has undergone a full digital transformation with Comcast Business as it has expanded to a second location.
Previously operating with a limited technology infrastructure, the new owners recognized the need for a digital overhaul. This included replacing an outdated cash register with a modern point-of-sale (POS) system and introducing online ordering capabilities, supported by Comcast Business Internet and phone solutions. The shop also added a self-service kiosk and secure guest Wi-Fi, creating a more modern customer experience while savoring the original flavors that have drawn people in from the start.
Philly Originals strengthened operations further by adopting Comcast Business Mobile, providing employees with reliable wireless connectivity across devices including phones, tablets, and smartwatches. These solutions help ensure the restaurant constantly stays connected and operational, so every order and payment goes through seamlessly.
Sales are up by more than 50 percent since the digital upgrades were implemented.
“Comcast Business changed everything for us – every system is more efficient and more reliable,” Spain, co-owner of Philly Originals, said. “We went from using the original cash register and no Internet to running multiple ordering platforms, kiosks, and a customer-friendly space where people even come to work. None of this momentum would be possible without the foundation Comcast Business provides.”
“Technology is foundational to growth for homegrown restaurants like Philly Originals,” Aaron Mimran, regional vice president of Comcast Business, said. “Our internet, phone, and mobile solutions help small businesses modernize operations, stay connected with customers, and scale into new markets. We’re proud to be part of Philly Originals’ success story, and we root for them as they expand across the Pittsburgh area.”
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 4, 2025 12:27 P.M.
(New Brighton, Pa) A Dollar Tree is moving into New Brighton. The store will take the former location of Family Dollar on 5th Avenue.
Crews have been working at the building which is currently empty.
We do not have word on when the store is expected to open.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) A house on the 100 block of Daisy Street in the Perry South neighborhood of Pittsburgh is where a SWAT situation, mainly a domestic incident, occurred after 5:30 a.m. yesterday morning. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials, a man barricaded himself inside of the home on Daisy Street after a domestic incident and just before 7 a.m. yesterday, the suspect and another man from inside of the home were taken into custody. Police confirm that the man allegedly made threats to police. SWAT operators and negotiators spent a decent amount of yesterday morning trying to get the man to surrender. The two men that are now in custody for this incident were evaluated by medics. The primary suspect will face multiple charges.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Monaca, PA) The inaugural Beaver County Ed Fest will be held on Monday, October 13th at the CCBC Dome in Monaca to celebrate teachers, aides, and paraprofessionals in Beaver County. According to Dr. Michelle McKinley, the director of curriculum for the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, regarding this event: “As the largest gathering of its kind, it is both a celebration of the vital work of our educators and an opportunity for meaningful professional learning.” The featured speaker at the event will be Jimmy Casas, a nationally recognized author and educator. At the start of the morning, the colors will be presented by students from the Beaver Area School District JROTC, the pledge of allegiance will be said by a student from the Rochester Area School District, and the national anthem will be sung by students from the New Brighton Area School District. The educational workers will then be celebrated will be welcomed by the Blackhawk Area School District band and have food for breakfast and coffee the morning of the event before speakers like Casas and Dr. Roger W. Davis, the president of the Community College of Beaver County, address them with their speeches.