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Pickett Shines, Steelers top Jags in Preseason

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks for a receiver against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competition. Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback completed 6 of 7 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 16-15 victory at Jacksonville on Saturday night. Pickett, who threw two TD passes while working with the third-team offense last week against Seattle, was on the field much earlier against the Jaguars. Although his first series was mostly a mess because of miscues, his second was about as good as could be expected. The 20th overall pick directed a 63-yard touchdown drive in the final minute of the first half. He capped the 42-second series with an 11-yard toss to running back Benny Snell.

Fraley’s Two-Run HR into Allegheny Lifts Reds Past Pirates

Cincinnati Reds’ Jake Fraley is greeted by teammate Austin Romine (28) after his two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tyler Beede scored them both during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16 months as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1. Fraley’s sixth homer of the season landed in the Allegheny River and increased the Reds’ lead to 5-0. Dunn (1-1) allowed one run in five innings in his third start since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. It was his first win since April 15, 2021, when he was pitching for Seattle and beat Baltimore in the second game of a doubleheader.

Columbiana, Ohio Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident in Homewood Borough

(File Photo)

Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Homewood Borough, Beaver County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver are reporting that they were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on August 6, 2022, at 10:01 PM on Big Beaver Boulevard in Homewood Borough, Beaver County.
Upon arriving and investigating it was learned that 46-year-old Anthony D. Cope of Columbiana, Ohio laid down his 2015 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle to avoid oncoming traffic as he was leaving a restaurant. Troopers reported that Cope suffered serious non-life threating injuries in the accident and was transported to Allegheny General Hospital by Cranberry Twp. EMS for treatment.
There is no word on Cope’s condition as possible charges for lack of financial responsibility are pending as Troopers continue to investigate.

Overnight Line Painting Operations Start Sunday Night in Allegheny County

(File Photo courtesy of PennDOT)

(Pittsburgh, PA)  PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that overnight line painting operations on various roadways in Allegheny County will begin Sunday night, August 21 weather permitting.

Work to repaint lines will occur from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. nightly through Sunday night, August 28 in the following locations:

  • Interstate 79 between the Neville Island Bridge and Washington County
  • Route 28 between the Millvale (Exit 3) interchange and Anderson Street in the City of Pittsburgh
  • Interstate 376 (Parkway East) between the Fort Pitt Bridge and PA Turnpike
  • Interstate 376 (Parkway West) between the Fort Pitt Tunnel and Interstate 79
  • Route 65 between the McKees Rocks and Fort Duquesne bridges
  • Route 51 from the City of Pittsburgh to the Sewickley Bridge

Roadway line painting is an important part of PennDOT’s highway safety initiatives. Paint lines provide direction, delineation, and guidance to motorists.

Motorists who accidentally get paint on their vehicles should immediately wash the paint off with a high-pressure water stream and detergent.    Generally, PennDOT is not responsible for paint on vehicles.

Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area.

Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on ma

Beaver Falls Woman Charged with Hitting Three People In Beaver Falls

(File photo of Beaver Falls Police Department taken by Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks in September of 2020)

Story by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The City of Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson reported via released statement on Friday, August 19, 2022 that Beaver Falls Police officers were dispatched to the area of 3rd Avenue and 13th Street at 9:30 PM Thursday night, August 18, 2022 for a report of multiple people being struck by a vehicle.
Upon officers arriving and investigating it was determined that Karen Marie Humphries of Beaver Falls struck three people with her vehicle after complaints about her driving. Officers also determined that Humphries was under the influence of alcohol during the incident. 
Chief Johnson said in the release that Humphries has been charged with, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Simple Assault, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol at the Highest Rate. Humphries was later transported to the Beaver County Jail. 
According to the Chief one of the victims was transported to an area hospital for treatment and two victims were believed to have minor injuries. 
He also said that this is an active investigation, and no further information is available for release currently.

New Brighton Tax Office To Resume Normal Hours

(File Photo of New Brighton Borough Municipal Building taken by Frank Sparks)

Story by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio
(New Brighton, Pa.) The Borough of New Brighton has announced that the modified summer hours for the New Brighton Borough Real Estate Tax Office will end this Friday, August 26, 2022. The Borough said via mass e-mail release that the tax office will also be closed this Saturday, August 27, 2022, and then on Monday, August 29, 2022, will resume with normal office hours of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you need more information, you can call the borough tax office at (724) 843-0270.

Route 151 Curb Ramp Construction Starts Monday in Hopewell

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 is announcing ADA curb ramp construction on Route 151 (Gringo Road) in Hopewell Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, August 22 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur weekdays on Route 151 at the intersection with Gringo Independence Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late September. Crews from Pugliano Construction Compnay will conduct the curb ramp construction work.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Suspect in Saturday Morning Center Twp. Shooting to Make Arrangements to Speak with Police.

(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Center Township Police Chief Barry Kramer released information just after 5 p.m.  on Saturday that the suspect in  the shooting   in Cedar Ridge  Estates has made arrangements with his attorney to speak with the police  in reference to his involvement in the incident  Saturday morning. Center Township Police  are currently working with the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office  to determine what criminal charges will be filed against the  suspect. The incident is no longer a threat to our community, Chief Kramer reported. The Chief said that they will continue to best serve our residents. We will update you as updates become available.

Center Township Shooting Suspect at Large

Story by Curtis Walsh- Beaver County Radio. Published August 20, 2022 3:30 P.M.

(Center Township, PA) The Center Township Police Department released a statement that they responded to a shooting at Cedar Ridge Estates Saturday. Two people were said to be shot. The suspect is said to be a black male driving a white Dodge mini van, and was reported to have travelled to the Pittsburgh area. Authorities in Pittsburgh were notified. Center Township police still say to use caution until the suspect is apprehended.

Redemption And Denomination Are The Focus Of This Week’s “Wake Up Beaver Valley”

On this week’s edition of “Wake Up Beaver Valley”, Pastor David Grove talks about the separation of church through denominations, and the potential unity of fellowship through the Gospel of Christ.

“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.