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Steelers Unveil New Premium Club Experience Inside Acrisure Stadium

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today an extension
of their partnership with HEINZ, a global leader in condiments and the 157-year-old Pittsburgh brand.

HEINZ will now serve as the presenting sponsor of the new premium club at Acrisure Stadium called the 1933 Club Presented by HEINZ as the cornerstone of the renewed partnership.

This club will open on August 13th, 2026 for the Steelers’ first pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers.

The 1933 Club Presented by HEINZ will deliver an all-inclusive and elevated game day
experience to pair modern elegance with an atmosphere inspired by speakeasies.

Members will enjoy elevated beverages and dining, lounge spaces that are comfortable, a center bar that is expansive with a resident mixologist, grab-and-go offerings that are convenient, screens throughout the club, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes views of the entrance to the Steelers locker room and player tunnel, along with direct access to the 100-level concourse.

HEINZ will still be the exclusive sponsor of the HEINZ Red Zone in addition to naming rights for the new premium club.

The HEINZ Red Zone is an in-stadium feature that is a fan-favorite at Acrisure Stadium.

It is activated each time the Steelers enter the red zone on their home field, and it triggers digital bottles to fill the videoboards with ketchup.

Collaborative Autism Movement Provides Sensory Bags to Pennsylvania State Police Stations Across the Commonwealth

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently received 445 Autism Sensory Aid Bags from the Collaborative Autism Movement (CAM).

CAM partnered with Amazon to equip all Pennsylvania State Police stations with at least five sensory aid bags, which were created to better support individuals with autism and other sensory sensitivities.

Each sensory aid bag included fidget items, headphones, sunglasses, a non-verbal communication board, a timer, a weighted blanket, and a quick reference guide to using those items.

These items are designed to help encourage self-regulation, reduce anxiety and provide comfort during emergencies, non-emergencies, and interactions with law enforcement.

Emergency responders can now better serve people with autism and other sensory processing differences while fostering more positive and safer interactions by having these resources readily available.

U. S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green to Celebrate Official Opening August 15th-16th

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Hazelwood Green Youth Sports Charities/Steelers Charities)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Hazelwood, the Mon Valley and the greater Pittsburgh region will be celebrating the official opening of U. S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green on August 15th–16th. 

Central Catholic High School will use the new venue as its home field for varsity football and on September 11th, Central Catholic will play its first home game there against Pine-Richland.

The opening weekend for the new field begins on Saturday, August 15th with JADA House International’s Back to School Blast Off, which is an event that supports local families and students as they prepare for the new school year. 

The Hazelwood Cobras youth football program will play on the new field on Sunday, August 16th, when a series of games begin in the morning and run all day, featuring teams from 5-year-old flag football to 12- to 13-year-old players. 

According to a release from Hazelwood Green Youth Sports Charities/Steelers Charities, here is more details about the opening events for this new football field.

OPENING EVENTS

 

Saturday, August 15th, 2:00 p.m.

JADA House International Back to School Blast Off

A community event supporting students and families ahead of the new school year.

 

Sunday, August 16th, 10:00 a.m.

Hazelwood Cobras Youth Football Games and Opening Ceremony

The Hazelwood Cobras will play series of games and celebrate the opening of the field with kid-friendly activities and local performers. The four games include flag at 10 a.m., 8U at noon, 10U at 2 p.m. and 12U at 4 p.m. Game balls will be presented during a special “halftime” celebration to recognize community members whose shared commitment made the new field possible. Tickets can be purchased that day at the gate.

 

Friday, September 11th, 7:00 p.m.

Central Catholic vs. Pine-Richland

Central Catholic High School will play its first varsity football home game at U. S. Steel Community Field in a premier WPIAL matchup. Ticket information, including on-sale details, will be announced at a later date.

Two men accused of stealing over $4K in power tools from the Cranberry Township Home Depot

(File Photo of a Cranberry Township Police Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler County, PA) Two men have now been accused of stealing over $4,000 in power tools from a Home Depot in Butler County. 

Cranberry Township police charged thirty-nine-year-old Brian Ayersman of Ellwood City and sixty-two-year-old Daniel Thomas Houston on Tuesday with one felony count each of retail theft and receiving stolen property and two felony counts of conspiracy following the reported theft on Saturday. 

According to police, they responded Sunday to the Cranberry Township Home Depot for reports of a theft the previous day, and video showed Ayersman and Houston load $4,486.98 in power tools into a cart before both men left the store. 

Police also confirmed that the duo have committed several identical thefts at some Home Depot locations in recent days with some of the thefts exceeding $7,000. 

Preliminary hearings for Ayersman and Houston have not been scheduled yet. 

Kyle Harrison strikes out the final 8 batters he faces and the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Milwaukee Brewers’ Kyle Harrison pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 after an IL stint due to left forearm tightness. It was the fourth time this season and sixth time in his career he reached double digit strikeouts.

Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth, but abruptly left before the inning began. Milwaukee later said he had cramps in both calves. He had the second-longest strikeout streak in Brewers history behind Corbin Burnes, who tied the major league record with 10 straight in 2021.

Abner Uribe retired all three batters faced in the eighth inning, and Trevor Megill earned his 20th save with a perfect ninth.

One day after being booed by his team’s fans, Christian Yelich delivered an RBI double in the fourth inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead. Andrew Vaughn immediately added a single to right field, which sent both Yelich and William Contreras home.

They were Milwaukee’s only two hits off Paul Skenes (9-10), who issued a leadoff walk to Brice Turang in the first before retiring 10 in a row. Lake Bachar, who replaced Skenes at the start of the sixth, gave up a solo home run to Contreras that put the Brewers ahead 4-0.

Endy Rodriguez hit a two-run home run in the seventh to pull the Pirates to 4-2.

Up next

Dustin May (5-7, 4.38 ERA) was set to make his first start as a Brewer on Thursday, facing Braxton Ashcraft (11-4, 3.96 ERA) in the series finale.

Longtime Butler radio host and personality Dave Malarkey dies at 78

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. (Butler))

(Credit for Report: Reported by Ryan Saelar, Butler Radio Network)

(Butler, PA) Longtime WISR Morning Show host and on-air personality Dave Malarkey has died.

Malarkey passed away last weekend in Butler at the age of 78.

The Parker native began his career at WISR in 1973 after graduating from Penn State University. He soon became known as one of Butler’s most trusted and beloved voices.

Malarkey would then spend the next half-century helping listeners in Butler start their morning. Whether it was time and temperature, riveting political stories, or a charming anecdote, the WISR audience could always rely on Dave to begin their mornings with a smile.

Malarkey also spent a near-two decade run as host of It’s Your Turn, WISR’s public affairs program. In his never-ending quest for knowledge, Malarkey engaged in a wide range of conversations with local leaders, politicians, and talked with nearly every organizer of local non-profit events. He also gave listeners a chance to weigh-in the day’s topics as It’s Your Turn served as Butler’s only live call-in talk show.

As the media landscape rapidly changed over his 52-year career, Malarkey consistently cited radio as his favorite form of mass communication.

“Radio is the most intimate form of media,” Malarkey said. “It requires you to use your imagination.”

While known for his radio career, Malarkey was also a well-known local theater player. His numerous performances with the Butler Little Theater, Musical Theater Guild, and more showcased his penchant for entertaining audiences.

Malarkey also saluted his Irish-roots by his love of golf and a pint of Guinness.

Malarkey retired from WISR in February of this year citing health reasons.

His voice was unmistakable, as was his kindness to others. While some Butler residents may never have met Dave in-person, they felt like they knew him personally. He will be remembered for his professionalism, insight, curiosity, and compassion.

Man suspected of driving under the influence during crash in Robinson Township

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported today that forty-one-year-old Joseph McHale of Portersville was suspected of driving under the influence during a single-vehicle crash in Robinson Township on July 5th.

This crash occurred on I-79 North at 2:35 p.m.

According to police, upon further investigation on scene, it was determined that McHale lost control of the vehicle while he was driving through the right hand curve before the Neville Island Bridge.

It was also discovered that the bald tires of McHale’s vehicle and water on the road contributed to the crash.

McHale and his two passengers were transported to Allegheny General Hospital for further evaluation of their possible injuries. 

$2.8 million grant helps Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to buy areas along waterways for recreational access

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Anglers and boaters throughout Pennsylvania will now be getting access to new places in the future because of a new $2.8 million grant for public easements on private lands. 

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Monday that it is investing $2.8 million with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) to purchase areas for recreational access along waterways. 

Pennsylvania has over 86,000 miles of streams and rivers in the United States, which is second only to Alaska.

Many of those miles are located along private property where the public cannot boat or fish.

That money will allow the PFBC to negotiate access easements that are permanent with interested property owners to allow the public to enjoy the water. 

Vogel Announces $530,000 State Grant for Signal Upgrades in Cranberry Township

(File Photo of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) recently announced that Cranberry Township will receive $530,000 in state funding to complete traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of State Route 19 and Brandt Drive/Dutilh Road.

 This grant is provided through PennDOT’s Green Light-Go program.  

 The Green Light-Go program is a competitive state grant program which is designed to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals that was established by the General Assembly in 2013. 

Route 3072 Montour Run Road Phase Change Friday in Moon Township

(File Photo of a Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that a phase change on Montour Run Road (Route 3072) in Moon Township, will begin tomorrow morning, weather permitting.   

Starting at 8:00 AM, single-lane alternating traffic restrictions that are controlled by flaggers will occur on Montour Run Road between I-376 and Hookstown Grade Road while crews will work to shift the eastbound traffic onto the new widened pavement and shift the westbound traffic onto the right-hand shoulder. 

Short-term single-lane restrictions will occur, as needed, during this phase of work on Montour Run Road between I-376 and Hookstown Grade Road according to the following schedule: 

  • Monday through Friday 
  • 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
  • 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM 
  • Saturday and Sunday 
  • Restrictions can occur, as needed, except between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM 

Market Place Boulevard will also be reduced to a single-lane of traffic in each direction between Montour Run Road and Scott Boulevard. 

The traffic restrictions mentioned will remain in place around-the-clock through early October as road improvement work will continue to be conducted by crews.