Beaver County woman charged after 13 dogs and a cat found in “deplorable” and “unimaginable” conditions

(File Photo of Gavel) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) 14 animals have been adopted after they were rescued from a home in the Westwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Barr Avenue. Pittsburgh police recently filed charges against Kelly Roberts Kormick, who moved to Beaver County and was a former resident of the now-abandoned…

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AHN Appoints Renowned Surgical Oncologist Nipun Merchant, MD, as Chair of the Department of Surgery and First Surgeon-in-Chief

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today that Nipun B. Merchant, MD, who is an internationally recognized healthcare executive, researcher, and surgical oncologist, has been appointed chair of the network’s Department of Surgery and its first…

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Judith Marian Smith Mansell (1939-2026)

Judith Marian Smith Mansell, 86, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2026. She was born on November 19th, 1939, and was a beloved and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Judith was a true classic and enduring fashion icon who was well-known for her impeccable style, always knowing precisely how she wanted her hair,…

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James F. DiBenedetto (1945-2026)

James F. DiBenedetto (Jim), of Aliquippa, passed away on September 30th, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Rochester on November 7th, 1945, a son of the late Alice and James L. DiBenedetto. James was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, class of 1963, and completed both bachelor’s and master’s Degrees at…

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Rock-tober. Good concerts headed here in October

SCOTT TADY/BEAVER COUNTY RADIO Smashing Pumpkins in October? You bet. Here Come The Mummies, too. All kinds of cool bands will make tour stops in Pittsburgh this spookiest of seasons, including the Jonas Brothers, Styx, Boyz II Men, Dokken, Daughtry and Dan + Shay. Pittsburgh’s newest concert venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie, gets rolling,…

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Greg and Ellen Jordan Commit $1 Million to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at Allegheny Health Network

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) recently announced a $1 million commitment from Greg and Ellen Jordan to the network’s Department of Neurology, which supports education, expanded care and memory disorder research. The Greg and Ellen Jordan Endowed…

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Shirley Louise Zurbrick (1929-2026)

Shirley Louise Zurbrick, 96, passed away on September 17th, 2026 at Tapestry Senior Living Community in Moon Township, surrounded by family. She was born on October 23rd, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Howard L. Zurbrick, her parents, Myron and Louise Morrow and her siblings, Myron Jr. (late Alice)…

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