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AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report: Gas prices rise nine cents in Western Pennsylvania this week

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are nine cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.31 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The month of February is bringing gas prices that are slightly higher as the national average for a gallon of regular gas is $2.90, which is up three cents from last week. The demand for gasoline is down because fewer drivers traveled on the road during the recent winter storms. The report states that the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania at this time a year ago was around $3.53 and the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.32. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas: 

$3.342      Altoona
$3.323      Beaver
$3.394      Bradford
$2.992      Brookville
$3.324      Butler
$3.230      Clarion
$3.290      DuBois
$3.347      Erie
$3.370      Greensburg
$3.347      Indiana
$3.375      Jeannette
$3.339      Kittanning
$3.386      Latrobe
$3.383      Meadville
$3.390      Mercer
$3.165      New Castle
$3.315      New Kensington
$3.393      Oil City
$3.263      Pittsburgh
$3.061      Sharon
$3.373      Uniontown
$3.299      Warren
$3.305      Washington

Fine Wine & Good Spirits Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Exceptional Sparkling Wine Savings and Festive Seasonal Offerings

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg from Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS), the company is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a one-week flash sale on select sparkling wines, offering Pennsylvanians the perfect opportunity to toast the season with remarkable savings. 59 sparkling wines are up to 30% off through Sunday, February 15th, beginning today, with another 70 sparkling wines through the end of February being discounted by up to $7 off. The sales will feature bottles from the U.S., France, Italy, New Zealand and Spain and beyond, which gives shoppers a wide range of price points and styles to explore. Customers are encouraged to shop early because quantities are limited. You can click here to find out more about these offers.

FW&GS is also inviting customers to “Fall in Love With Ménage à Trois Wines” just in time for Valentine’s Day in addition to the sparkling wine sale. At select Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores, a “Buy Three, Save $6” coupon is available this month on select Ménage à Trois products, including Ménage à Trois Gold, Exotic White, and Red Blend Silk Soft. Ten lucky shoppers will also receive a $100 Edible Arrangements gift card as part of that promotion. FW&GS also announced recently the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini, February’s Cocktail of the Month, which is made with Stolichnaya Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream, and Jaquin’s Creme de Cacao White as a festive and indulgent holiday treat. This cocktail that is easy to mix is the perfect addition to any celebration, from lively brunches to intimate dinners. For those that are hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration, the FW&GS Drink Calculator, which you can find out about by clicking here, offers an easy way to plan for it. Customers receive a tailored estimate of how many bottles to purchase by entering the size and style of the gathering, which ensures that they have just the right amount for a both a stress-free and festive celebration.

Driver crashes vehicle in Brighton Township by running over large piece of metal in the road

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release on Saturday that an unidentified driver crashed their vehicle in Brighton Township on Friday afternoon. At 1:57 p.m., the driver was traveling on I-376 West north of Bradys Run Road and accidentally ran over a large piece of metal on the road while trying to avoid it. There were no injuries and the piece of metal became stuck underneath the vehicle. Munroe’s Towing helped to lift the vehicle to free the metal, which according to police, appeared to be part of a snow plow blade possibly from a PennDOT plow truck.

Charges withdrawn from Ellwood City man after single-vehicle crash in Hopewell Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release on Saturday that charges were withdrawn from twenty-one-year-old Michael Zallo of Ellwood City after a single-vehicle crash in Hopewell Township on Friday morning. Zallo was driving on I-376 East and he became ill and left the road before entering the shoulder that was covered with snow and hitting an embankment. The vehicle of Zallo sustained damage to its front end that was minor and Zallo was not injured as a result of this crash. Hertzogs Towing also towed the vehicle of Zallo from the scene.

Man from Leetonia, Ohio charged after single-vehicle crash in Chippewa Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release on Saturday that twenty-nine-year-old Arley Yerkey of Leetonia, Ohio was charged after a single-vehicle crash in Chippewa Township on Friday evening. At 6:25 p.m., Yerkey was driving on I-376 West and her vehicle slid on the slush and snow that was on the road and lost control because of the slick conditions. The vehicle of Yerkey hit the center metal cable barrier and it became partially disabled in the left lane of travel. There were no injuries. 

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Presidents Day Holiday

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced today that all of its driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed from Saturday, February 14th, through Monday, February 16th, in observance of the 2026 Presidents Day holiday. Customers can also go online anytime to PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website by clicking here to obtain a variety of services and driver vehicle products, including all driver training manuals, forms and publications.

Crash occurs in Beaver Falls involving a stuck vehicle

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) The City of Beaver Falls Fire Department returned from a minor crash on Saturday assisting the Big Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Company on Wallace Run Road in Beaver Falls. They helped with stabilizing a vehicle in a rather precarious position with two occupants that were uninjured and two dogs that were unable to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was stabilized by using a ratchet strap to its rear axle. Both the occupants and dogs were assisted from the vehicle and to a vehicle of a family member on scene.

The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says

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(PITTSBURGH, PA – AP) Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.

The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending Ozuna passing a physical.

Ozuna would give the Pirates another experienced bat to potentially boost a lineup that was among the worst in the majors in 2025. The right-handed Ozuna hit .232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs last season for Atlanta.

Pittsburgh previously acquired All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe and signed All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn during an unusually busy offseason for the club as it tries to give a young pitching staff anchored by reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes some help.

Ozuna’s arrival could mean Pittsburgh is moving on from longtime franchise cornerstone Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old, five-time All-Star and 2013 NL MVP, who has spent 12 of his 17 seasons in the majors with the Pirates, remains unsigned after hitting .239 with 13 homers while serving primarily as the club’s designated hitter.

Ozuna is a three-time All-Star himself and a career .269 hitter in 13 seasons with Miami, St. Louis and Atlanta. The native of the Dominican Republic has batted over .300 three times, most recently in 2024.

One of the few places where Ozuna has struggled is PNC Park, his potential new home. Ozuna is a career .225 hitter with just one home run in 36 games at the ballpark that has been historically difficult for right-handed hitters.

The Pirates are banking on Ozuna figuring it out to give a left-handed dominant lineup a little balance. Lowe, O’Hearn and outfielder Oneil Cruz are lefties. Outfielder Bryan Reynolds is a switch-hitter.

The Pirates begin spring training when pitchers and catchers report to their complex in Bradenton, Florida, later this week.

Prosecutors drop most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star McKenna

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, considered a likely top pick in this year’s NHL draft, but he remains accused of less serious offenses.

The Centre County prosecutor said Friday that aggravated assault would have required proof McKenna acted with the intention of causing serious injury or that he showed an extreme indifference to the value of human life. McKenna was accused of injuring a man during an altercation last weekend.

Although the police complaint alleged the victim sustained injuries to both sides of his jaw and was missing a tooth as a result, Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna said subsequent investigation showed there were two fractures to the same side of his jaw and that no teeth were knocked out. He is recovering from surgery, Cantorna said.

Canadian McKenna, 18, is a freshman center from Whitehorse, Yukon. A phone message seeking comment was left late Friday for McKenna’s lawyer, Jason Dunkle. The incident occurred hours after Penn State lost to No. 2 Michigan State in an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.

Cantorna said video evidence led him and police to drop the felony charge.

McKenna remains charged with misdemeanor simple assault, along with harassment and disorderly conduct. Cantorna said the preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for March 11.

McKenna decided to play for Penn State after the NCAA lifted its ban on Canadian Hockey League players competing at the Division I level. A name, image and likeness deal with the Nittany Lions helped draw McKenna to join the program.

Late-night stabbing occurs in the Allegheny West neighborhood of Pittsburgh; man expected to survive

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man is expected to survive after a late-night stabbing in the Allegheny West neighborhood of Pittsburgh. According to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, officers were called to the 900 block of Western Avenue for a reported stabbing just before midnight. Once they arrived, they learned that a man who had been stabbed in the stomach had been taken to the hospital via a private vehicle and was last listed in stable condition. An early investigation has found that a fight occurred inside an establishment, and another man stabbed the victim before leaving the scene. Police do believe that the suspect and the victim do know one another. The name and description of the suspect have not been released and Pittsburgh police are investigating.