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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Quincy, MA) Sparky the Fire Dog® is turning 75 on March 18th. He is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association®(NFPA®), and his milestone birthday reflects a legacy that spans the generations. According to a release today in the United States from the National Fire Protection Association®, since his official launch on March 18th, 1951, Sparky has helped fire professionals, teachers, safety advocates, civic organizations, businesses, and the media, among others, share educational fire and life safety information with the public, delivering invaluable impact.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry, PA) Time is running out to claim a jackpot-winning lottery ticket that was sold in Southwestern Pennsylvania last year. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the $400,000 winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold on April 5th at the Valero Neil Enterprise (Super Mini Mart) on Freedom Road in Cranberry. Lottery officials say a claim must be filed at a Lottery Area Office by April 3rd to receive the prize money. If this prize goes unclaimed, the funds will remain in the Lottery Fund and be used to support programs benefitting older Pennsylvanians.

MONACA — Beaver County’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration is set for Monaca this Saturday.

Monaca Borough Manager Dave Kramer appeared Wednesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show and offered full details. Here is his interview:

The parade begins at noon, proceeding down Pennsylvania Avenue.

A St. Patrick’s Day party will commence, with vendors, children’s activities, food trucks and Bullseye Brewing of New Brighton.

Spinning tunes will be deejay Ian Sallese, from Monaca’s InnerGroove Records vinyl albums store.

Live music starts around 1 p.m. with Z Town Street, a band that includes flute, fiddle, mandolin and Dobro.

Is Paul Skenes the new clubhouse leader for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Does the Buccos’ bullpen have an ace closer?

Hear what Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk believes, in this audio from his latest Spring Training report delivered on Beaver County Radio’s Morning Show from Bradenton, Fla. Here’s the interview:

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Annville, PA) March is Women’s History Month and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is reminding drivers that purchasing a women veterans license plate recognizes the importance of women who served and supports programs assisting the over 62,000 women veterans living in Pennsylvania. According to a release today in Annville from PennDOT and the DMVA, here is some more information about the license plates you can purchase as well as information about doing so:

The following four license plates honoring women veterans are available for purchase and are issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT):

• Honoring Our Women Veterans Registration Plate – This special fund license plate is available for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. Each plate costs $42, with $15 going directly to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF). The cost of the plate is paid in addition to the vehicle’s registration fee. Applicants interested in purchasing this plate must submit the MV-914 form, “Application for Honoring our Veterans Special Fund Registration Plates.”
• Honoring Our Women Veterans Motorcycle Registration Plate – This special fund license plate was first made available by the Shapiro Administration in December 2024. Each plate costs $43, with $15 going directly to the VTF. The cost of the plate is paid in addition to the vehicle’s registration fee. Applicants interested in purchasing this plate must submit the MV-914 form, “Application for Honoring our Veterans Special Fund Registration Plates.”
• Women Veteran Registration Plate – This standard issue plate is available for a fee of $28. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V form, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” along with a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214, “Separation or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”
• Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate – This standard issue motorcycle plate is available for a fee of $28. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V form, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” along with a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214, “Separation or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”

PennDOT also currently offers a variety of U.S. military plates recognizing the dedication, service and sacrifice of both military members and veterans. This includes the Honoring Our Veterans and Honoring Our Veterans Motorcycle special funds plates, which includes both also giving $15 to the Veterans’ Trust Fund.

The complete listing of available military plates can be found on PennDOT’s Fact Sheet: U.S. Military Registration Plates by clicking here.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Allegheny County Council has passed an ordinance that limits cooperation with ICE. The council voted on the ordinance on Tuesday night. According to a report from WPXI, the ordinance will:

• Prohibit county employees from inquiring into an individual’s citizenship or immigration status unless required by court order.
• Prohibit county employees from disclosing the citizenship or immigration status of others unless required by court order.
• Prohibit county employees from entering into a contract with a federal agency to provide access to any database with the purpose of assisting in immigration enforcement.

It will also ban ICE or border patrol from housing detainees at the Allegheny County Jail. Seven members of the Allegheny County Council co-sponsored the legislation.

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monroeville, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will host its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic on Saturday, April 18th, at AHN Cancer Institute – Forbes in Monroeville. This vital clinic provides accessible cancer screenings for both AHN and non-AHN patients and those that are interested in attending must make an appointment by calling 412-359-6665. Patients that either have insurance or not are strongly encouraged to attend.

The available screenings include:

• Breast cancer (ages 40-74)
• Cervical cancer (ages 21-65)
• Colorectal cancer (ages 45-75)
• Head and neck cancers (ages 18+)
• Lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking)
• Prostate cancer (ages 45-75)
• Skin cancer (ages 18+)

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Over 30 members of Pittsburgh’s Emergency Medical Services bureau were honored yesterday for their efforts during a rescue on the Monongahela River earlier this year. Pittsburgh River Rescue crews spent hours diving 20 feet down into the Monongahela River after the car of thirty-one-year-old Jacinta Stevens of the West End of Pittsburgh flew off of the Parkway East and into the icy river below on January 29th, 2026. Stevens died hours after the crash at a local hospital. Pittsburgh River Rescue Crew Chief Gregory Tersine was one of three people to receive the city’s Medal of Valor yesterday for actions during the response on the river.