According to this week’s Triple-A East Central Gas price report, the average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is a penny cheaper this week at $3.03 per gallon. The price is lower in Beaver at 3.00 a gallon. A year ago prices in Western Pennsylvania averaged 2.97 a gallon.
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is taking issue with the Harrisburg School District. DePasquale says the district isn’t cooperating with auditors working for the Department of Education. DePasquale added that he’s deeply troubled over the board’s vote October 15th to not cooperate, given their past financial scandals and budget issues. The district has been under state-imposed financial recovery status since 2012.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that former Vice-President Joe Biden will visit Pittsburgh on Monday. But whether or not he’ll officially be in the presidential race by then remains a mystery. The P-G says that Biden will hold an event at the Teamsters Local 249 hall in Lawrenceville at 4 p.m., according to a source with direct knowledge of the booking. The event won’t be officially hosted by the labor council, which hasn’t yet endorsed a candidate in the Democratic presidential primary. Biden was expected to launch his campaign for president this week, though his specific plans on the roll-out are still up in the air.
Airport Security are reminding travelers to not bring loaded guns with them through checkpoints. Allegheny County Police were called to Pittsburgh International Airport yesterday morning after a woman visiting from West Virginia had a loaded green camouflage-designed handgun. The Transportation Security Administration spotted the gun in the woman’s carry-on bag and stopped her. She was taken by police for questioning and cited on weapons violations.
New Brighton’s K-9 cop is calling it a career. Faust worked his last shift on April 6th and officially retired from police work Monday. The Belgian Malinois – German shepherd mix will spend the rest of his days with the family of his former partner and handler, Matt Montagazzi.
The investigation continues into a deadly crash in Harmony Township. In the meantime, the Beaver County Coroner has released the names of the victims from the fatal crash. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the update. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2019
TODAY – SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, ESPECIALLY
DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. GUSTY WINDS
AND SMALL HAIL ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH – 72.
TONIGHT – CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. LOW – 44.
WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES IN THE MORNING
WILL GIVE WAY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES
IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH – 66.
Pirates reliever Burdi injured; Arizona rallies for 12-4 win
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Burdi’s combination of grit and resilience — oh and a fastball that can touch triple digits — helped the Pittsburgh Pirates reliever carve out a spot in the big leagues less than two years removed from Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
One innocent-looking pitch to Arizona’s Jarrod Dyson on Monday night likely signaled another abrupt turn in Burdi’s roller coaster career and the Diamondbacks’ 12-4 comeback victory.
The 26-year-old, a former touted prospect in Minnesota who found traction in Pittsburgh, threw a 96 mph fastball to Dyson in the eighth inning then crumpled to the ground before clutching his right arm while tears filled his eyes. He wept while teammates tried to console him on the mound.
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Burdi was dealing with pain in his biceps and elbow, but it was too early for a diagnosis.
“It just takes the breath right out of you,” said Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle.
Burdi had struck out 17 over 8 1/3 innings prior to Monday after making the Pirates out of spring training. Christian Walker touched him for a two-run home run in Arizona’s seven-run seventh inning and Burdi gave up three straight singles to start the eighth before his second pitch to Dyson altered the trajectory of Burdi’s season, if not his career.
“It’s awful,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’re competitors up until something like that happens. We’re all in the same family. You hate to see anything like that happen. The way he went down, you’re just hoping for the absolute best.”
Burdi’s teammates stopped by to check on him in the aftermath. While the prognosis is uncertain, the Pirates are confident Burdi will find a way to navigate the difficult path ahead.
“He’s in good spirits,” Pittsburgh starter Joe Musgrove said. “He’s engaging. He’s talking to us. He’s not in a corner crying. He’s ready to face whatever it is. He’s got the work ethic and the mentality to bounce back from something like this.”
COMEBACK KIDS
The Diamondbacks put together their major league leading ninth comeback by exploding in the seventh and eighth after falling behind 4-1. A walk and a single chased Musgrove, and Arizona poured it on against reliever Kyle Crick (0-1) and Burdi.
Swinging bunts by John Ryan Murphy and newly acquired Blake Swihart — singles that didn’t even reach the pitcher’s mound — and a flare to left field over a draw-in infield by Eduardo Escobar drew the Diamondbacks within 4-3. David Peralta then drilled a shot to the gap in right-center off Crick, and Walker followed two batters later with a towering flyball off Burdi that landed in the first row of seats in the right field stands. In a span of minutes, a three-run deficit morphed into an 8-4 lead.
“I think it’s just a tribute to the guys we have,” said Walker, whose seven home runs have all come in the seventh inning or later. “Our pitches are out there battling and keeping us in games. We want to do everything we can to score runs and win and all that.”
Escobar added his third home run and finished with three RBI for Arizona. Murphy finished with three hits for the Diamondbacks, who improved to 5-2 on their current 10-game trip. Matt Andriese (3-1) picked up the win in relief.
POLANCO RETURNS
Pittsburgh right fielder Gregory Polanco doubled and singled in his first game back after undergoing left shoulder surgery last September. While Polanco acknowledged his throwing arm probably won’t be at 100 percent for a while, he looked comfortable in the field, too, though he declined to take any risks on a pair of sinking flyballs sent his way in the later innings with Pittsburgh already trailing.
ALL SHUCK UP
The portion of Pittsburgh’s second-smallest crowd (9,233) that stuck around for the ninth got a chance to watch outfielder JB Shuck make his second major league appearance on the mound. Shuck — who gave up a run in an inning of work for the Chicago White Sox in 2016 — allowed a walk and a hit but kept the Diamondbacks from adding to their huge lead.
“Unfortunately, you never want to be in that situation, but somebody, I guess has to do it,” said Shuck, who reached 91 mph. “I don’t mind doing it and hopefully helping out in some way.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: 2B Kevin Newman will spend some time in the outfield at Triple-A Indianapolis working in the outfield as he recovers from a laceration in the middle finger of his right (throwing) hand. Hurdle said Newman will also get in some work at shortstop, though Newman could find himself as more of a utility player at the big-league level.
UP NEXT
Pittsburgh’s Trevor Williams (1-0, 2.59 ERA) will look for his first victory since March 31 on Tuesday. Arizona starter Luke Weaver (1-1, 3.92) tossed five shutout innings in his last start, a win over Atlanta on April 18.
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Dennis Nichols a Democrat running for Beaver County Commissioner was part of the continuing series highlighting the candidates who are running for election in Beaver County on Teleforum with Frank Sparks.
Dennis discussed with Frank his upbringing and personal life. Dennis served as a Beaver County Commissioner from 2012 to 2016 and is again seeking the a seat in the 2019 election. Dennis discussed what he has been doing in the four years since his last term and that he feels his experience can assist him in being a Commissioner.
Nichols is teaming up with fellow Democrat and current Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio on the same ticket. They are opposed by Julian Taylor. On the Republican side current Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp is seeking re-election as is Beaver County Chamber President Jack Manning. Each party will select two candidates to move on to the general election in the fall.
You can watch Dennis’ interview as it streamed Live on Facebook by clicking the play button below…….
Continuing the series on candidates running for office in Beaver County on Teleforum Candice McMunn a Democratic Candidate for Beaver County Controller was Frank Sparks’ guest on Teleforum in the ten o’clock hour on Monday April 22, 2019.
Candice talked about her upbringing in Beaver and and then moving to Texas where she met her husband. Candice is also a mother of three children. Candice discussed with Frank what made her want to run Beaver County Controller and about how she is a humanitarian who believes in transparency. Candice told the listeners why she would like for them to vote for her in the primary election on May 21, 2019.
McMunn is running against current controller David A. Rossi on the Democratic ticket. on the Republican ticket Maria Longo will face off against Sarah Pannell. The winners will square off in the fall election.
If you would like to see Candice’s interview as it streamed Live on Facebook click the play button below …..