Author: Beaver County Radio

Pirates Extend Clint Hurdle Contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they have agreed to a new four year contract with Manager Clint Hurdle. Hurdles contract was suppose to expire at the end of the season. Hurdle will now be the Pirates Manager thru the 2021 season . The Pirates made the announcement during Mondays game against the Cubs . In seven seasons as the Pirates Manager Hurdle has guided the Pirates to a 574-534 record and 3 wild card appearances losing two of the three . Tune into A.M. Beaver County with Matt Drzik from 6:30 a.m to 9:00 a.m. for more information on the Bucs skippers new deal.

Fire Near Harrisburg Kills Three

Authorities say a pregnant woman and her two young sons have been killed in a fast moving house fire near Harrisburg.
The fire broke out overnight at a home in Hamburg, about 55 miles northeast of Harrisburfg.
A man was able to escape from a bedroom window and was hospitalized with injuries.
Cause of the fire is under investigation.

President Trump Changing Immigration Policy

In what would be a major change in immigration policy, President Donald Trump is expected to announce Tuesday that he will end protection for young immigrants who were brought into the U-S illegally as children–but with a six month delay.

North Korea Remains Huge Problem

South Korea says the U-S military will soon install more missile defense launchers at at a site in southeastern South Korea to counter threats made by North Korea.
And in New York, the U-N security council is set to hold an emergency meeting today on North Korea, after a powerful nuclear test added another layer of urgency for diplomats wresting with what to do next.
Today’s meeting is the council’s second emergency session in a week over the North’s weapons programs.
North Korea claimed Sunday it detonated a hydrogen bomb underground.

One Remains Hospitalized from Shippingport Accident

Only one of the four injured at the Bruce Mansfield power plant accident in Shippingport is still hospitalized.
Three of the four have gone home.
Michael Gorchock of Pittsburgh remains in the hospital but reports indicates he is showing signs of improvement.
Two persons were killed last week in the industrial accident.

Local Effort Aiding Hurricane Victims

Beemac trucking company in Harmony Township is collecting supplies to send to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims.

Suggested supplies include baby food and formula, diapers and wipes, medical supplies, toiletries, snack food, pet food, hygiene and feminine products.

Those interested are asked to call Sherri Wilson at Beemac. The telephone number is (724) 595-7104.

Harrison to the DL after being hit by pitch last night.

While batting late in the game with the Reds Saturday night Josh Harrison was hit by a pitch in his left hand. While Harrison did continue the rest of the inning he did not come out to play defense and was taken in for x-rays. The results came back that he has a fracture of the 5th metacarpal on his left hand. Harrison was placed on the 10 day disabled list Sunday morning and the Pirates recalled right hand pitcher Chris Bostick from Triple A Indy to replace Harrison on the roster.
The Pirates went on to beat the Reds 5-0 Saturday night taking Game 2 of the series. The Reds and the Pirates wrap up the series Sunday Afternoon at 1:35 at PNC Park.