President Biden Expected To Attended Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade

(File Photo) President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, on Feb. 15, 2022, in Washington. Long-delayed cleanup of Great Lakes harbors and tributaries polluted with industrial toxins will accelerate dramatically with a $1 billion boost from Biden’s infrastructure plan, administration officials said Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brando)

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) According to multiple reports The White House is expected to announce that President Joe Biden is expected to visit Pittsburgh and attend the city’s Labor Day Parade next Monday.
The president last attended the parade back in 2018 and had plans to do so in 2020, but the event was postponed due to COVID-19.
The parade was also canceled last year.

One Person Injured in Early Morning One Vehicle Accident in The Strip District

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh Police and Firefighters were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident early Monday morning in which a Mini Cooper crashed into a pole in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
One person was injured in the accident that occurred at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 25th Street around 3 a.m.
When first responders arrived on scene, they found the driver, was conscious and alert, but trapped in the car. Crews had to remove both doors to rescue the man. He was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Pirates for 3! Yes! Triples lead Pirates past Phillies 5-0

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz runs to third base for a triple hit off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard during the first inning of baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Oneil Cruz, Tucupita Marcano and Bryan Reynolds all tripled and scored, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 to end a seven-game losing streak. The Pirates won for only the third time in 16 games. They also snapped the Phillies’ six-game winning streak. The Pirates became the second team this season to hit three triples in a game. Noah Syndergaard took the loss for the Phillies. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto caught two runners stealing.

Trubisky Makes Case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL’s preseason finale. Trubisky was at his best late in the first half, leading the Steelers on a 92-yard drive that ended with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Steven Sims. Rookie Kenny Pickett played well in the second half for Ptitsburgh but it appears Trubisky has the inside track to be the starter when the Steelers begin the regular season in Cincinnati on Sept. 11.

Police: Driver Sought in Fatal Wilkinsburg Crash Wounded by Detective

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a vehicle fleeing police struck and killed a motor bike operator in western Pennsylvania, and the suspected driver was shot and wounded by police before he was captured. Allegheny County police say a Monroeville officer tried to stop a driver on felony arrest warrants, but the vehicle fled and hit a mini motor bike operator in Wilkinsburg, killing 39-year-old Luis Hernandez. County detectives found the vehicle but say the driver tried to strike a detective, who fired. Forty-eight-year-old Jack Sherwood was later arrested and faces charges including attempted homicide and assault; court documents don’t list an attorney.

19-Year-Old Shot To Death at Valley Terrace Apartments in Aliquippa

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa Police were called to the scene of a fatal shooting at the Valley Terrace  Apartments  on Superior Avenue in Aliquippa at 11:17 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022. Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane asked Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver to take over the investigation.

Officials say that an unnamed 19- year-old male was shot to death in the breezeway of Building C at the apartment complex.  Police remained on scene most of the day investigating, crime scene tape could be seen blocking access to the site.  The investigation is ongoing  and the identity of the shooter and the deceased male haven’t been released . The deceased male did not reside there, but his family members did, according to one report.

Motorcyclist Killed in Saturday Night Accident in Center Twp.

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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Police and firefighters from Center Township responded to the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in front of Cactus Lounge late Saturday night, August 27, 2022.

Officials say that 40-year-old Christopher Graeser was operating his motorcycle on Center Grange Road in the area of the Cactus Lounge when he lost control and struck a pole. Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer reported Sunday morning that Graeser died as the result of blunt force trauma from the accident.

Beaver Falls Strolls By Blackhawk 22-7

(Chippewa Twp., Pa.) The Beaver Falls Tigers went to Blackhawk Friday night for their first game of the year and played good defense keeping the Cougars off the score board until very late in the 4th quarter. Beaver Falls jumped out to a quick lead and got out to a fast 22 point lead, but then the cougar defense stiffened up and kept the tigers off the score board the rest of the game. It was a good game for both teams to work the kinks out before the regular season gets started.
Listen to the postgame here:

CCBC Players Of the Game: Beaver Falls @ Blackhawk

1230 WBVP, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com’s  Bob Barrickman  and John Perrotto have the call from Blackhawk High School of this WPIAL Class 4A vs Class 2A Non-Conference high school football game as the Cougars battle the Tigers.

Beaver Falls: Damian Lee

Blackhawk: Zach Ours

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Western Beaver Defeats Beaver 20-7


(Beaver Pa.) In a game ripe with penalties and turnovers, Western Beaver managed to score three times in the last three minutes of the first half. Beaver tried and failed to get themselves back in the game with just one touchdown in the second half.