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Triolo, Mangum lift Pirates over Yankees 5-3 in doubleheader opener after Cole strikes out 11

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski reacts after giving up a three-run home run to New York Yankees’ Ben Rice in the seventh inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NEW YORK (AP) — Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, Jacob Gonzalez and Nick Gonzales homered off Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Ben Rice tied the score with his 30th home run, a three-run drive in the seventh inning off Carmen Mlodzinski.

Triolo and Mangum drove in runs off Cruz (4-4), who allowed two hits and two walks while getting just one out.

Mason Montgomery (3-3) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Gregory Soto got three straight outs for his 13th save in 18 chances.

Cole retired his first 14 batters before allowing Nick Gonzales’ single and Jacob Gonzalez’s two-run homer. Nick Gonzales added a solo homer in the seventh off Cole, who in his previous start gave up Max Muncy’s two-run, eighth-inning homer that lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win.

Cole struck out 11, his most since Aug. 25, 2023, and extended his Yankees record for double-digit strikeouts games with 29. He allowed three runs and four hits with no walks.

Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller gave up three hits in five scoreless innings.

New York went 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

Yankees hitting coach James Rowson was ejected in the sixth inning for arguing after José Caballero was called for a pitch clock violation for not for engaging Mlodzinski with more than eight seconds remaining. Caballero took an inning-ending called strike and Yankees manager Aaron Boone continued arguing with plate umpire Quinn Wolcott during the break.

Brent Headrick struck out the side in the eighth and extended his home scoreless streak to 35 innings, the longest for the Yankees since Allie Reynolds’ 36 innings from Sept 16, 1953, to June 2, 1954, according to STATS.

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New York LHP Max Fried (4-3) and Pittsburgh RHP Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.77) were to start the night game.

Congressman Chris Deluzio Celebrates $720,000 for Sewer Upgrades in Bellevue Borough

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Carnegie, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced today that the Borough of Bellevue is receiving $720,000 for upgrades to their sewer infrastructure.

That funding will pay for improvements to sanitary sewer infrastructure along Straw Avenue in Bellevue, which is a move that is important for public health as well as safety and the longevity of the wastewater system.

The funding for sewer improvement is appropriated by Congress and is granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the State and Tribal Assistance Grants’ (STAG) Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

Allegheny Health Network Hospitals Earn Highest National Rating for Excellence in Esophageal Dissection Procedure

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Allegheny General (AGH), Jefferson, Forbes and Wexford hospitals have now earned the highest possible rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for their comprehensive esophagectomy program, which places it among a select group of top-performing health systems in the nation for esophageal cancer surgery.

This prestigious designation reflects “better than expected” outcomes and positions respective network programs within the top tier of programs nationwide and this is an achievement that is reached by only a small percentage of participating centers.

Just 17 out of more than 120 eligible programs demonstrated “better than expected” performance for esophagectomy specifically in the STS Spring 2026 Harvest Composite Quality Ratings.

Esophagectomy is a procedure to remove part or all of the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, and this procedure is most commonly performed to treat esophageal cancer and is considered one of the most technically demanding operations in thoracic surgery.

The STS ratings are based on rigorous, risk-adjusted analyses of patient outcomes that are collected through the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database, which is considered one of the most comprehensive clinical registries in the country.

These latest ratings reflect a three-year evaluation period, specfically from January 1st, 2023 through December 31st, 2025, and they include only programs that meet certain data, quality and volume standards.

These ratings evaluate complication rates, operative death, overall patient outcomes and survival, among other areas.

George Washington and ‘Spider-Man’ movies headed our way

Scott Tady

SEWICKLEY — “Young Washington,” exploring the formative experiences that shaped the United States’ first president into the historically revered leader, opens this Friday at theaters including The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley.

“Young Washington” director Jon Erwin made “a well-crafted but accessible biopic,” praises RogerEbert.com. “It’s a solid piece of storytelling that respects its audience. We can always use more of those.”

Reviews have been strong for William Franklyn-Miller portraying the title character in “Young Washington” opening Friday in theaters. (Angel Studios)

We’ll find out how it fares against the world’s current No. 1 movie,  “The Odyssey,“ director Christopher Nolan’s epic take on a Greek general’s perilous journey home following his Trojan War victory.

Josh Axelrod, the Lindsay’s communications director, appeared Wednesday on The Beaver County Radio Morning Show, discussing “Young Washington,” “The Odyssey,“ and the surefire blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which gets a special preview screening on July 30 at The Lindsay before opening wide July 31.

Listen to Axelrod’s interview here:

 

Bruce Vohar (1954-2026)

Bruce Vohar, 71, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on July 7th, 2026, in his residence.

He was born in Sewickley on November 2nd, 1954, a son of the late Stephen Vohar and Agnes Johnson.

Bruce was a 1972 graduate of Quaker Valley High School. He graduated from Penn State in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and earned his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1981. He worked for Texaco from 1976-1977, Witco Corp from 1977-2001, Montana Refining from 2001-2003, Holly Refining from 2003-2006, Foster Wheeler USA from 2006-2016, and Continental Refining from 2026 to his partial retirement, and then worked as a consultant for DCI Becht Engineering until retiring.

He is survived by his son, Alex Vohar, his brother, Doug (Jane) Vohar, his stepchildren, Maryann Mitchell and Christopher Feld, his former wives, Carol Vohar and Maria Feld, along with a niece, Jennifer (Tony) Neel, a nephew, Scott (Erin) Vohar and several special friends: Robert Brown of Texas, Christy Hammond of Kentucky, and Ester Trujillo Regmund of Texas.

All services were held privately for Bruce and interment took place in Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Pittsburgh man charged after three-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh which injures himself and Freedom woman

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported today that twenty-one-year-old Bradley Potts of Pittsburgh was charged after a three-vehicle crash occurred in Pittsburgh on July 4th.

Potts was driving on I-376 East at 1:52 p.m., merged onto the highway, hit a concrete barrier, and hit the vehicle of forty-one-year-old Brandon Archer of Freedom.

A vehicle driven by thirty-eight-year-old Christopher Guttridge of Pittsburgh was hit by debris.

Potts was transported for a suspected minor injury after the crash occurred.

Thirty-six-year-old Kayla Kelly of Freedom was also transported for a suspected minor injury as a result of this crash.

Kelly was a passenger in the vehicle that was driven by Archer at the time of the crash. 

Mohanchandran Bhaskara Kurup (1949-2026)

Mohanchandran Bhaskara Kurup, 76, of Aliquippa, passed away on July 16th, 2026 at Heritage Valley Beaver in Brighton Township.

He was born in Pampady Kottayam, Kerala, India, on October 6th, 1949, the son of the late Kaiylail Kizake Bhaskara Kurup and Padi Purackal Nani (Sarojina) Amma.

Mohanchandran was a mechanical engineer for Mahindra & Mahindra in India. He was extremely passionate about education he held a double bachelors degree in science and in engineering. He also worked towards and received the M B A degree. He retired from Mahindra and Mahindra inter trade as a vice president in 2009.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Usha (Radha) Mohanchandran. He is also survived by his children, Shyam Mohanchandran as well as Sangeetha Haywood and her husband, Mark Haywood, and his grandchildren Anish, George, William and Margaret Haywood, who had been his pillar of strength and fountain of wisdom. He has been a source of silent encouragement in the lives of thousands that he touched.

Mohanchandran is also survived by his sisters, Sreelatha, Ragini and Jayashree and their spouses and children, who he was very fond of.

All services for Mohanchandran were private. The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (BRANCH), 340 Third Street Beaver, was honored to care for Mohanchandran and his family during this most difficult time, and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Edward Michael Corbin (1959-2026)

Edward Michael Corbin, 67, of Little Beaver Township, passed away on July 20th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver.

He was born in Beaver Falls on May 31st, 1959, the son of the late George and Annabelle (Henry) Corbin.

Edward worked as a drywaller for his professional life. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time at the New Galilee VFW, playing with his dogs, and cheering on any Pittsburgh sports team.  In his younger years, he loved to play softball, shoot pool, and play a hand of poker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Barbara (Richard) Corbin, his daughter, Angie Corbin, a son, Jeffery (Brittany) Corbin, his grandchildren: Gerald Nixon, Tiana Murray, MacKenzie Knopsider and Rhylon, a great-grandchild, Jude, his sisters, Karen Barnhouse and Marsha Careon, a brother-in-law, William Richard, his sister-in-law AnnMarie, a special friend, Bud, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Boggs, a sister, Terri Richard and a brother-in-law, Wayne Richard.

Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Friday, July 24th from 10 A.M. until the time of a memorial service at 12 Noon in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker named 2026 Pennsylvania State Mayors Association Mayor of the Year

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa, Posted on Facebook on July 18th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker was named the 2026 Pennsylvania State Mayors Association Mayor of the Year at the company’s conference in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

He has served the City of Aliquippa and its residents for the last sixteen years. 

Pennsylvania State Police Accepting Applications for Pennsylvanians Interested in Pursuing an Honorable Career as a State Trooper

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police is now encouraging anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement to apply to join its ongoing mission to protect Pennsylvania as a state trooper as part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to public safety and service.

Applications for the current cadet hiring cycle need to be submitted through the Commonwealth’s employment website by July 31st, 2026 by clicking here.

You must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver’s license from any state to apply. You also must be at least 20 years old at the time of application, be at least 21 years old and cannot have reached age 40 upon entry into the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

Training for cadets lasts approximately 28 weeks and it includes formal coursework in the crimes and vehicle codes of Pennsylvania, physical fitness activities, as well as training in firearms, police vehicles and specialized equipment.

Cadets are promoted to the rank of trooper upon completion of the PSP Academy and after five years of service can earn approximately $103,319.

August 1st, 2026 is when the next cadet hiring cycle will open for the PSP.

Those that are interested in becoming a state trooper can find application requirements, job benefits, and other details at PATrooper.com by clicking here.