Author: Beaver County Radio

Monaca man turns himself in after alleged assault with a metal paint roller in Aliquippa

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Aliquippa Police, Posted on Facebook on September 10th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Thirty-year-old Matthew Craig of Monaca turned himself in to police on Friday and he is no longer wanted on an active arrest warrant that was connected to an assault, specifically an incident of domestic violence, that occurred on Thursday on Spring Street in Aliquippa.  

An investigation alleges that during an altercation, Craig struck a female victim in the face with a metal paint roller, which caused a severe laceration above her eye that required medical attention.   

Craig continued to contact and harass the victim after the incident after knowing that police had been contacted.    

He was initially wanted on charges including Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Intimidation of Witnesses or Victims, Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats.   

Officers tried to locate Craig at his residence and they made several attempts to contact him by telephone.   

He did answer a telephone call from an officer.   

However, he did not initially turn himself in or report to the police department to speak with officers when he was requested.   

Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finale

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Brandon Lowe, right, watches his two-RBI single hit during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh’s three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep of their weekend series.

Bryan Reynolds had two hits for Pittsburgh, including an RBI single in the first. Carmen Mlodzinski, Luke Weaver and Mason Montgomery combined for 3 2/3 hitless innings in relief of Bubba Chandler (8-9).

The Pirates (75-75) closed out a 4-2 stay in Chicago. They swept the White Sox before dropping two of three against the Cubs.

Miguel Amaya homered for Chicago, and Michael Busch had two hits. Matthew Boyd (8-5) allowed four runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings in his second straight loss.

The Cubs (83-67) dropped into a tie with Philadelphia for the top spot in the NL wild-card standings.

Montgomery worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save in 15 chances. The Pirates had a 3-2 lead on Saturday before a wild Gregory Soto surrendered two runs in the eighth inning of a 4-3 loss.

Chicago jumped in front in the series finale on Amaya’s sixth homer, a two-run drive to left with two out in the fifth. It was his first homer since Aug. 16.

Pittsburgh responded with three runs in the sixth. Reynolds reached on a leadoff walk and scored on Nick Gonzales’ ground-rule double. With one out and the bases loaded, Lowe made it 4-2 when he drove in Rafael Flores Jr. and Gonzales with a pinch-hit liner to center off Aaron Civale.

Chicago closed to 4-3 on Nico Hoerner’s grounder to second in the bottom half. But the Cubs left the bases loaded when Pedro Ramírez flied to right against Mlodzinski, ending the inning.

Up next

Pirates: Following an off day, the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night in the opener of a nine-game homestand.

Cubs: LHP David Peterson (7-8, 5.28 ERA) starts on Monday night against Atlanta. RHP Reynaldo López (4-4, 4.13) takes the mound for the visiting Braves.

Cubs rally with 2 runs in 8th on walk, hit batter with bases loaded, top Pirates 4-3

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Chicago Cubs’ Pedro Ramírez celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bregman scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning when Gregory Soto hit Nico Hoerner with a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday.

Before Hoerner’s at-bat, Soto walked pinch-hitter Matt Shaw to force in Pedro Ramirez from third to tie it at 3 as the Cubs won their second straight. Soto relieved after seven strong innings from Paul Skenes, who left with a 3-2 lead.

Skenes settled in after giving up solo shots to Michael Busch and Ramirez off high fastballs as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11. Ramirez led off the eighth with a double off Soto (6-5), who allowed two runs on one hit, two walks and hit two batters.

Ryan Rolison (9-1) got five outs for the win. Ryan Zeferjahn got the final out of the ninth for his sixth save.

Ryan O’Hearn hit his career-best 18th homer of the season, a three-run drive in the sixth, to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead. O’Hearn connected for the first time since being reinstated on Friday following six weeks on the injured list (left quad strain) and upped his career-high RBI total this season to 72.

Skenes allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings while striking out four and walking one.

Cubs starter Clay Holmes cruised through five scoreless innings. The right-hander allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six.

Busch hit an opposite-field homer in the first for a 1-0 Chicago lead. Ramirez pulled a drive high into the right-center bleachers in the third to make it 2-0.

O’Hearn sent a high cutter from Holmes to the base of Wrigley Field’s message board in right.

Up next

Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler (7-9, 4.25 ERA) faced Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (8-4, 4.03) on Sunday.

Yankee Trader 09-12-26

09-12-26 Listings

 

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Dual Belt Drive Turntable Model 506.  (If the belt goes, replacement belts are $11.00)                                                              $150

JVC Direct Drive QL-5 Turntable                  $350

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LTB (looking to buy) a big Sony or Pioneer stereo system

2 Car ramps.  $20

Ozark Cammo Hunting Boots. Size 8.  Brand New Never worn.  $20 each pair

30” Lincoln Round Firepit.  (not smokeless)  Black color.  Only $20.00

Will throw in a couple of fire logs with purchase.

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Northeast Outfitters 10 X 10 Mesh Canopy that fits a 10’ X 10’ Slant wall canopy frame.  2 Zippered entrances.  Easy attachment to your frame.  All stakes and a storage bag included.                  $15.–

Adjustable Bed Frame-Full to Queen size.  Has casters for easy moving and a center metal cross bar.  In good condition.                $10

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3 very old wooden dining chairs.  The creamy white cushioned seats are covered with plastic so the color is GOOD.  They’ve been in an attic for 70 years.  Very useable.  He’ll be glad to send photos.  Make an offer.

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Portable Cement Mixer, on wheels, uses 110 electric.  Holds 80# bag of cement.  Works great.  Hand lever tilts the whole thing.   $150.00

Nice Beach Umbrella which augers into the sand.  Multi colored.  $10.00

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Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Seiya Suzuki, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.

Seiya Suzuki had three hits, including a wind-blown triple, scored three runs and drove in one as the Cubs finished with 16 hits against three Pittsburgh pitchers and ended the Pirates’ four-game winning streak. Chicago remains well behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee but is in position for a wild card.

Michael Busch doubled and had three RBIs, and Carson Kelly doubled in a pair of runs. All of Chicago’s starters had at least one hit, and five finished with two or more.

Bregman went deep in the fourth inning, a two-run shot off Khristian Curtis that made it 9-1.

Imanaga (10-10) allowed two runs on five hits in a second straight solid start and win. The left-hander struck out four and walked two.

Bryan Reynolds hit a solo shot for Pittsburgh, which came in having won 9 of 11 to climb back above .500. Rookie Konnor Griffin tripled among two hits.

Pirates rookie right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez left in the sixth inning with left hamstring discomfort after running to first on a groundout.

The Cubs made it 3-1 in the second off Pirates opener Wilber Dotel (1-5). After Chicago loaded the bases, Michael Conforto’s sac fly tied it at 1 and Kelly’s double plated two more.

Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.83 ERA) faces Cubs RHP Clay Holmes (6-7, 2.83) on Saturday.

New Brighton battles Jeannette on Oak Hill

Oak Hill Field

Story by Keith Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published September 12, 2026. 12:14 A.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) The Jeannette Jayhawks traveled to New Brighton’s Oak Hill Field for a battle on the gridiron. The game had a lot of big plays on both sides but penalties hurt the Lions.

Following the Lions kick off, the Jayhawks tried running with little luck but were able to pick up some first downs through the air. The drive was stopped with an attempt at a 35 yard field goal.

The Lions ran the ball very well with Heath Lewis making some very tough yards then Carter Jackson hooked up with Mike Cleckley down to the 32. They battled down to the 2 yard line and turned it over on a fumbled ball.

Jeannette took over and Anthony Stuchell completed a pass to Destin Sanders who took the ball down to 11 yard line. With a third and two Jayce Powell took the wild cat snap and scored. The extra point was good.

The Lions next possession, Heath Lewis picked up some hard yards to the 45 then Carter Jackson hit Mike Cleckley inside the five for a first and goal. A penalty after the play took the lions back to the 20 yard line. Carter Jackson hit Joesph Kennedy on a nice slant down to the 2 and Heath Lewis ran into the endzone. New Brighton went for 2 with a wide out screen from Jackson to Cleckley for the 2 points. Lions 8 Jayhawks 7.

The Lions Joseph Kennedy interception and return was called back as the refs made a debatable roughing the passer call. The Jayhawks then took over and threw a touchdown ti end the half Jayhawks 14 Lions 8.

New Brighton moved the ball a little in the third quarter but it was the Jayhawks Stuchell to Powell to make it 21 to 8. Macalister Steele got wide open in the endzone touchdown Jeannette 21 New Brighton 8.

Heath Lewis takes the ball for the Lions 95 yards to make it 28 -14 and put a stamp on his 192 yards rushing.

Final score: Jeannette 28 New Brighton 14.

Scores From Across the Valley: 09/11/26

Friday- September 11, 2026:

 

 

 

          Pond-Lehocky Beaver County Radio Broadcast Game 

Jeanette
New Brighton

 28
14   Final
     
OLSH
Blackhawk		 12
43  Final
Aliquippa
Seton LaSalle		 0
28  Final
Beaver Falls
Cornell		 32
6 Final
Central Valley
Shaler		 34
17   Final
Ellwood City
Avonworth		 6
55   Final
Freedom
Deer Lakes		 55
48 Final
Highlands
Beaver		 31
35  Final
Gateway
West Allegheny		 10
49  Final
Knoch
Ambridge		 34
7   Final
North Catholic
New Castle		 7
43   Final
Riverview
Riverside		 6
40     Final
Southside
Neshannock		 29
48     Final
Rochester
Burgettstown		 0
37    Final
Valley
Quaker Valley		 41
0     Final
Western Beaver
Steel Valley		 07
14     Final
Summit Academy
Sto Rox		 0
74     Final
Hopewell
Imani Christian		 21
28     Final

Sandra M. Black (1943-2026)

Sandra M. Black, 83, of Medina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026.

She was born in New Brighton on September 6th, 1943, a daughter of the late George and Marie (Hagg) Sullivan.

Sandra had lived in Beaver County until moving to Medina County, Ohio in 2013. She was a former member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Beaver Falls and was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Valley City, Ohio. She had a hair salon in her home for many years and operated Fine Things in Chippewa. She was a talented artist and enjoyed floral designing. She was noted for her beautiful flower garden and her manicured yard.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina (David) Flack and her son, David (Brenda) Black, her grandchildren: Cassandra, Justin (Annie), Aiden & Caylee Flack, Brittney (Brian) Hamilton, Zachary (Jessica) Black; as well as her great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Delaney and Hayleigh Hamilton, Madison Black and two more little ones on the way and her sister, Rose Circle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Leroy Black, Jr. and two brothers, George Sullivan, Jr. and Joe Sullivan.

A visitation will occur from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16th in the Gathering Area of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 1800 Station Road, Valley City, Ohio, with the Funeral Mass immediately following in St. Martin’s Chapel.

Sandra’s burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 18th in the Chapel of St. Joseph Cemetery, 1501 1st Avenue, New Brighton, Pennsylvania.

The Bauer Funeral Home of Valley City, Ohio has the honor of serving the Black family and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Gabauer Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services by clicking here.

Roselind “Rosie” May Davis Wood (1937-2026)

Roselind “Rosie” May Davis Wood, 89, passed away on September 9th, 2026 at Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, the Reverend Rodgers T. Wood. She was born in New Kensington on May 9th, 1937, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Myrtle (Slonaker) Davis. Rosie was raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania and graduated in 1955 from Indiana High School where she made many life-long friends. She met her husband, who was a DJ for WDAD, at a local sock hop. They married in the summer of 1955, and before long embarked on a great adventure, moving 29 times during their marriage. She loved being a homemaker and mother. With a heart full of love, she made many friends wherever she lived and became the favorite mom and Nanny to a host of children who passed through her doors. She was a devoted Episcopalian who was active in all aspects of church life. In midlife, Rodgers left a career in radio and television and she became his partner in clergy life well into her seventies. They served first at St. Phillips Church in Moon Township, then Christ Church in the North Hills. In retirement, they spent many years in interim parishes. She was the rock and loyal protector of time off, insisting they have a place to get away. They found rest and relaxation and made many wonderful memories in their homes, first at Long Beach, North Carolina and then at Alpine Lake in West Virginia, well into retirement. As a strong advocate for supporting clergy families, Rosie formed an on-line ecumenical support group for clergy spouses in the 1990s called “Neither Fish Nor Fowl,” which grew into a vital and active nationwide group. She spoke at many church conferences about the importance of supporting clergy families and stayed active in this endeavor for many years.
She is survived by her loving and devoted family: her daughters, Melanie Wood (Beth Hines), Jennifer Wood (Robert Steffes), and Heather Wood (Mark Ring), her grandchildren: Alison Popivchak (Pete), Michael Bennett (Daniel Curtis), Lindy Lerner (Jonathan), Taylor Hale, and Casey Hale (Sarah Landers); as well as her great grandsons, Samson and Bohan Popivchak, her sister, Darlind J. Davis (Chuck Taubersmith), her brother-in-law, Geoffrey R. Wood and her nephews, Mitchell Wood (Gary Collins) and Stephen Wood (Robin Powell). Her family is deeply grateful for the skilled care and loving comfort that our dear Felicity Steffes and the remarkably devoted staff at Masonic Village provided for Rosie in the last year of her life (you all were her favorites!). They also feel blessed by the enormous generosity of spirit that the members of St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church in Sewickley have shown them and especially for providing Rosie with a supportive church home that showered her with love.
A service in celebration of her life will be held at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road, Sewickley, on Sunday, October 3rd, at 11 A.M. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to St. Brendan’s Family and Friends Fund, 2365 McAleer Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, www.stbrendans.org/bff-fund
The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Towsnhip is in charge of her arrangements.