Category: News

Pirates activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the 10-day injured list

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz watches his single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/ David Zalubowski)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates activated first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the 10-day injured list yesterday and he returned to play that day for the team’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. 

Horwitz was placed on the injured list on June 25th because of a left hamstring strain and was diagnosed with a concussion on July 28th after being hit in the helmet by a pitch during his rehab assignment. 

Brighton Township Police Department Chief Howard Blinn retiring

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Brighton Township Police Department, Posted on Facebook on July 31st, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) Brighton Township Police Department Chief Howard Blinn is retiring after working for over 35 years, and he worked with that police department for 26 of those years.

Chief Blinn started in 2000 as a Patrolman before attaining the rank of Sergeant in 2002 and was subsequently appointed as Brighton Township Chief of Police in 2007. 

Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees

(File Photo: Source for Photo: New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, July 9, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost.

Pittsburgh is sending prospects Omar Alfonso, a catcher, and Luis Cruz, an outfielder, to New York for Doval.

The 29-year-old Doval, an All-Star in 2023 when he served as the closer for the San Francisco Giants, provides Pittsburgh with a much-needed experienced arm as the Pirates try to hang around in the crowded race for a National League wild-card spot.

Pittsburgh’s bullpen has been an issue all season. The club has blown 20 saves this season, perhaps the biggest reason the Pirates entered Saturday at 55-56 despite scoring the second-most runs in the majors. The latest setback came on Friday night, when a two-run lead in the eighth inning in Cincinnati morphed into an 8-7 loss.

Doval went 3-1 with a 4.54 ERA in 44 games this season for the Yankees. He has had issues with walks recently, issuing at least one free pass in four of his last five appearances with New York, including two while taking the loss against the Chicago White Sox on July 29. Doval has only thrown 56% of his first pitches for strikes this season, among the worst first-strike percentages in the majors.

The durable Doval is one of only eight pitchers to appear in at least 60 games in each of the last four seasons.

Pittsburgh is hoping a new setting provides a fresh start. The Pirates could also use the help. The club designated former closer Dennis Santana for assignment last month and has few viable right-handed options near the back end of the bullpen.

Beaver County DUI Task Force conducting enforcement operations this Friday through Sunday

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver County DUI Task Force will be conducting enforcement operations from August 7th through August 9th and those operations will be in the form of Sobriety Checkpoints and/or roving DUI patrols.  

Officers from the Brighton Township, Center Township, Chippewa Township, Hopewell Township, Monaca Borough, New Sewickley Township, Rochester Borough, as well as other task force Police Departments will be taking part in the operations.

The Beaver County DUI Task Force is prioritizing road safety and it is encouraging all drivers to find alternatives to driving if you drink alcohol or using controlled substances.

They also recommend to make the best decision for both yourself and those around you to plan your way home ahead of time.  

You can call 724-378-0557 if you have any questions about these operations.

Pirates place first baseman Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn (29) is helped off the field after an injury during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left quad and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

O’Hearn pulled up and grabbed his left leg while running to first base on a groundout in the ninth inning on Friday night’s 8-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He was helped off the field by manager Don Kelly and a member of the training staff.

The Pirates signed O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million free-agent contract in January. He is batting .270 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs in 96 games. He missed two weeks in May with a right quad injury.

O’Hearn has made 49 appearances at first base, 42 in right field, and 17 as the designated hitter. He homered three times and set a Pirates single-game franchise record with 10 RBIs against the Braves on July 7.

In other moves, the Pirates recalled right-hander Isaac Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis, activated catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores Jr. from the IL and optioned right-hander Antwone Kelly to Triple-A.

Old Economy Park pool in Baden reopens following project on liner of the pool

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Baden, PA) The Old Economy Park pool in Baden reopened on Saturday for the month after a project to fix the liner of the pool delayed its reopening.

The pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. each day until August 23rd and then stay open on weekends only from August 29th through September 13th. 

You have to register before you attend so capacity can be managed and wait times can be reduced.  

You can register anytime by going to beavercountyymca.org, clicking on “Join,” then selecting “Economy Pool.” 

Porch fire occurs in Midland

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Midland, PA) Midland Volunteer Fire Department, Station 95 was dispatched to the 300 block of Beaver Avenue on Thursday at about 12:50 a.m. for a neighbor reporting a porch on fire.

Multiple lines were stretched and a deck gun was put into operation during this incident.

The fire was knocked down extensively within minutes of firefighters arriving.

Firefighters also encountered a floor collapse that was just beyond the front door.

No victims were found after extensive searches. Crews worked throughout Thursday night to ensure that the fire was completely cleaned up and out. 

2026 primary elections in November; how to register to vote

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Chester County, Pa., election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The 2026 primary elections are on November 3rd and Pennsylvania residents that are not registered to vote can still sign up before the voter-registration deadline this year.

According to VotePA, Pennsylvania residents have until October 19th, 2026, to register to vote for the November 3rd general election.  

Click here to register to vote: Register to Vote | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 

You can vote in several ways. One is through the state’s online voter registration system. You can use a computer, mobile device or tablet for this option, and it will be reviewed by the county elections office of the voter once an application is submitted.

Voters will get their voter registration card upon approval by mail.

Pennsylvania residents can also register to vote in person at their county elections office or through certain state government agencies, which includes PennDOT.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania confirms that residents may register to vote if they are United States citizens for at least one month before the election occurs, have lived in both Pennsylvania and their election district for at least 30 days before the election and will be at least 18 years old either on or before Election Day.

I-376 Ramp Restrictions Begin in Robinson Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Robinson Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that shoulder closures will occur on the I-376 (Parkway West) ramp to southbound I-79 in Robinson Township beginning today, weather permitting. 

From 6 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays through mid-August, there will be shoulder closures on the westbound I-376 off-ramp to southbound I-79 toward Washington (Exit 64A) where the two lanes merge to allow light pole foundation work to be conducted by crews. 

Route 51 Intersection Drilling, Survey Work This Week in Moon Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that survey and drilling work along northbound Route 51 in Moon Township will occur tomorrow through Friday, weather permitting. 

From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. each day, survey and drilling work conducted by crews from All Ways Safe, JMT and Navarro & Wright requiring a single-lane restriction on northbound Route 51 at the intersection with Thorn Run Road will occur.