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St. Blaise festival brings food, car cruise and family fun

MIDLAND — Fun for the whole family awaits at the annual St. Blaise Fall Festival on Sept. 11-12 in Midland.

This year’s festival features an expanded kids’ area with a bouncy house, slide, games and crafts.  

Enjoy delicious homemade food, including pierogi, haluski, meatballs, cavatelli, stuffed cabbage, gyros, hot sausage sandwiches, pizza, french fries and funnel cakes. Plus there’s ice cream and a bake sale table. Beverages options are pop, water, and beer.   

Entertainment includes live music from James Tobin & The Dewey Decimators, and a Chinese auction.

On Friday, Sept. 11, there’s the Ponytime Ranch Petting Zoo, while on Saturday Sept. 12, everyone’s invited to check out the Realm of The Reptiles reptile shows at 2 and 3 p.m., with the Raymonds Noodles Reptile exhibit that evening.

A Friday car cruise will take place, with the possibility of a Saturday car cruise added as well. All vintage and unique cars and bikes are welcome; register in advance at outreach@saintaugustineparish.com.

 

Steelers to Kick Off 2026 Season with Week-Long Celebration Across Pittsburgh

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) fist bumps wide receiver Germie Bernard, left during the NFL team’s training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced plans today for a week-
long celebration across Pittsburgh that leads up to the team’s 2026-2027 regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13th at Acrisure Stadium.

These Steelers Kickoff Week activities and the Steelers home opener are presented by Giant Eagle and UPMC.

According to a release from the Pittsburgh Steelers, here is more information about these events:

The giant Super Bowl rings from the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation that will be at the center of this year’s Kickoff Week and they will travel to six Pittsburgh neighborhoods Monday through Saturday of game week.

Fans will be invited to help paint a piece of a larger canvas in a “paint by numbers” style at each location.

Each piece will represent a stop along this journey, with all six of them once
completed forming a 24-foot mural which will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium at the home opener.

All six Super Bowl rings will arrive at Acrisure Stadium for the season opener before eventually being installed inside the stadium following their journey across Pittsburgh.

The Steelers will also host a series of community and charity events along the route, which connects Kickoff Week with neighborhoods across the city.

Monday, 9/7: Patricia Rooney Memorial Fountain in Allegheny Commons Park, North Side
• Super Bowl IX Ring
• This location will also kick off a week-long matching campaign benefiting the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Project Bundle-Up, which Patricia Rooney helped to pioneer.

Tuesday, 9/8: U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green, Hazelwood
• Super Bowl X Ring
• This location will also host a free Steelers Youth Football Mini Camp for youth ages 6-14 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, 9/9: Schenley Plaza, Oakland
• Super Bowl XIII Ring
• The Oakland stop brings Kickoff Week to the city’s college community, just blocks from the former site of Forbes Field, where the Steelers played their first home game in 1933.

Thursday, 9/10: Lawn of Point State Park, Downtown
• Super Bowl XIV Ring
• The rings return to one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic locations, Point State Park, where they were first displayed as part of Steelers Country during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Friday, 9/11: Acrisure Stadium, North Shore
• Super Bowl XL Ring
• To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, volunteers will join a nationwide movement to “Honor Through Action.” As part of the largest annual day of service in U.S. history, volunteers will pack more than 248,500 healthy, non-perishable meals for local families at risk of hunger. All meals packed will be donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for distribution to local individuals and families in need.

Saturday, 9/12: Duquesne Incline Overlook, Mt. Washington
• Super Bowl XLIII Ring
• The Steelers will cover Duquesne Incline fares from 12-2 p.m.

Sunday, 9/13: Kickoff Game, Steelers vs. Falcons at Acrisure Stadium
• All six Super Bowl rings and the completed fan-painted mural will arrive at Acrisure Stadium
as the week-long journey culminates on gameday.
Specific times when fans can see the rings and participate in the mural painting will be announced
on Steelers Nation Unite Instagram, Facebook and X social channels the morning of each
activation.

Additional Kickoff Week Events
The 2026 Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival, 9/3-9/7 (Labor Day Weekend): Located around Acrisure Stadium, the midway of the festival along Art Rooney Avenue will feature rib vendors, festival food and beverages, games, musical performances and more. The FedEx Great Hall will be open for fans to view the team’s Super Bowl trophies, Steelers memorabilia, the Terrible Towel Wall and more. Visit here (click here) for more information and specific times.
Steelers Run Walk on 9/7: The 38th annual race is the major fundraiser for the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and features a 3.1-mile course on the North Shore highlighted by a finish on the Acrisure Stadium warning track. The run and walk kicks off at 8 a.m. on September 7 at Acrisure
Stadium. Visit here (click here) for more information.
Immaculate Prediction $100K Season Challenge: The newly updated Immaculate Prediction game, available exclusively in the Steelers Mobile App (click here for more information) will feature a special season-long
prediction challenge for 2026. During the week leading up to the season opener, fans can lock in their predictions for the entire season for a chance to win $100,000 (terms and conditions apply). To learn more about how to celebrate the start of the season, visit Steelers.com/Kickoff.

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Gloria Steinem speaks during the 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony in Oviedo, northern Spain, Oct. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92.

With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognizable presence wherever she went. And she went everywhere: Much of her life as an advocate was spent on the road, speaking at college campuses and community centers, at rallies and marches.

She died Wednesday at her home in New York City, according to her and her foundation’s social media pages.

“Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard,” the posts said. “Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor.”

Steinem enjoyed writing and spending time in the community in recent years, the posts said. She also hosted talking circles for hundreds of people in her home. She died just before a planned memoir was to be released this fall.

“You can’t do it on the phone or on the web,” she told The Associated Press in a 2015 interview. “You have to be there with all five senses. It should be obvious that people can’t empathize with each other unless we’re in the same room.”

First We Feast and Sheetz Hack the MTO® Menu in New Mini-Series Fuel Stop Feast, Hosted by Adam Richman

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Sheetz)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) First We Feast recently announced the premiere of Fuel Stop Feast, which is a new three-episode mini-series on YouTube created in partnership with Sheetz. 

It is hosted by Adam Richman, the former host of the TV show “Man vs. Food.”

Richman challenges chefs Christian Alquiza and Ian Fujimoto to cook up menu creations that are over-the-top and feature Sheetz’s signature Made-to-Order (MTO®) food.

The chefs then have to take it to the next level with “menu hacks” from their convenience offerings.

The series debuts tomorrow and the chefs will have a battle to make the best breakfast in the first episode.

The chefs will compete in a duel to make the best sandwiches in the second episode on Friday, September 11th.

The chefs will in a match to make the best late night snacks to conclude the series in the third episode on Friday, September 18th.

These episodes feature three new menu items that Sheetz started featuring on their menu yesterday.

However, these items will be available at Sheetz for a limited time.

The Lumberjack Breakfast Sandwich, which is an indulgent breakfast creation layered with a pork sausage patty, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a honey bun, all sandwiched between two crispy waffles, is featured in the first episode.

The second episode puts a spotlight on the Pizza Bagel Bunz Burger, which is a playful twist that swaps traditional burger buns for pizza bagels.

The third and final episode rounds out the mini-series with Tater Bomb Nachos, a late-night favorite featuring loaded tater bombs topped with chicken strips, peppers, onions, nacho cheese, and crispy jalapeño potato chips.  

Fuel Stop Feast joins First We Feast’s acclaimed original programming slate, which include Hot Ones, Hot Ones Versus, Hot Ones Wing Pong, Pro Moves, Heat Eaters, and more, and this continues the brand’s commitment to creating entertaining content that is food-first which resonates with fans across digital platforms.

Steelers Expand School Programming Across Allegheny County

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced an expanded school engagement effort yesterday which will reach over 130 schools across 30 Allegheny County school districts that represents nearly 80,000 students. 

This will begin around the start of the 2026 season and it will continue over the first several weeks of that season.

Participating elementary, middle and high schools will receive customized Steelers kits that are designed to create a stronger connection between the team, students and their schools.

Rafael Devers hits 32nd homer, extends hit streak to 10 games as Giants beat Pirates 5-4 in 10

(File Photo: Source for Photo: San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting with his 32nd home run of the season and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates’ four-game winning streak.

Devers had a solo shot with one out in the first inning to open the scoring a night after the Giants dropped a wild 13-12 decision in the series opener. The first baseman extended his hitting streak to 10 games by going 2 for 3 with two walks.

Bryce Eldridge’s RBI double down the left-field line in the 10th inning put the Giants ahead 4-3 and Turner Hill added a sacrifice fly. Both runs came off Camilo Doval (3-2), who led the NL with 39 saves for the Giants in 2023.

The Pirates had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth. However, Hill made a sliding catch of Nick Gonzales’ sinking liner to left field to preserve the 3-3 tie.

The Pirates scored single runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

Jason Foley (2-1) pitched a scoreless ninth. Dylan Smith allowed the automatic runner to score in the 10th but closed it out for his fourth save.

The Giants scored twice off rookie Bubba Chandler in the fifth to break a 1-1 tie. Eldridge hit a sacrifice fly, and Hill had an RBI single.

Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez drew a bases-loaded walk from Brandon Roupp with two outs in the fourth. Roupp allowed only one run and two hits in five innings. Chandler also pitched five innings and gave up three runs and five hits.

Up next

Giants RHP Blade Tidwell (0-1, 4.54 ERA) is scheduled to start in the series finale on Thursday against Pirates RHP Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70).

New Castle police trying to identify man accused of attempting to break in and steal vehicle in New Castle

(Credti for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the New Castle Police Department, Posted on Facebook on September 2nd, 2026)

Noah haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) New Castle officials are trying to identify a man who they say attempted to enter and steal a vehicle yesterday.

According to authorities, at 4:26 a.m., a man attempted to enter a vehicle on Castle Street.

The department shared photos of the suspect to the public so they can help identify him, and his picture can be found below.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to submit a tip to the New Castle Police Department. 

Route 22/30/60 Steubenville Pike/Lincoln Highway Overnight Lane Restrictions Begin Thursday in Robinson Township

(File photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that overnight lane restrictions on Route 22/30/60 (Steubenville Pike/Lincoln Highway) in Robinson Township will begin tonight, weather permitting.

Center median paving work requiring short-term lane closures will occur on Route 22/30/60 (Steubenville Pike/Lincoln Highway) in each direction between Montour Church Road and Campbells Run Road nightly from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. through Thursday, September 10th, starting tonight.

These restrictions will not occur from tomorrow through Monday, September 7th for the 2026 Labor Day holiday. 

Route 288 Wampum Avenue Utility Work Begins Tuesday in Lawrence County

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that utility work on Wampum Avenue (Route 288) in Ellwood City Borough and Wayne Township in Lawrence County will begin on Tuesday, September 8th, weather permitting. 

Single-lane alternating traffic restrictions which will be controlled by flaggers will occur on Wampum Avenue between College Street and Rainbow Drive from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily through late November beginning this Tuesday. 

Gas line work for Columbia Gas will be conducted by crews from Team Fishel. 

Aliquippa man charged with animal cruelty in Aliquippa

(File Photo of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Police charged twenty-two-year-old Christopher M. Hughes, Jr. of Aliquippa with two counts of cruelty to animals under Pennsylvania law yesterday after an investigation.

Aliquippa Police received a report of suspected animal cruelty involving a dog at 400 Superior Avenue, Valley Terrace B Building on August 19th.

Officers reviewed video evidence during an investigation that allegedly showed a man forcefully jerking a small dog upward by its leash, lifting the dog off the ground. 

Officers investigated a separate incident that was reported in which the same individual allegedly struck the dog multiple times in the back/spinal area, which caused the dog to yelp in apparent pain. 

Officers executed and obtained a search warrant at the residence where this all took place. 

The dog was removed safely and was turned over to the Beaver County Humane Society for evaluation and care.