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Rochester man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Center Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver said a 21-year-old Rochester man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Center Township on April 14. 

Police identified the man as Marcus Kurtz. 

According to state police, Kurtz was pulled over around 11:45 p.m. along Interstate 376 East after officers observed a vehicle violation. He was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. 

Aliquippa man dead from overdose in Aliquippa under investigation

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver said a 46-year-old Aliquippa man died in a suspected overdose Saturday in Aliquippa. 

Police identified the man as Christopher Eakles. 

The incident happened around 2 a.m. along the 1300 block of McMinn Street. 

State police said the Aliquippa Police Department requested that the Pennsylvania State Police Troop D Beaver Criminal Investigation Unit take over the investigation.  

Burglary under investigation at West Mayfield Community Park

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mayfield, PA) A Beaver County youth baseball organization is asking for help after someone broke into its concession stand and stole money. 

Matt Niedbala said organizers are now working to repair the damage caused during Friday’s burglary. 

“The door was broken, so we have to repair that. It’s pretty devastating,” Niedbala said. 

While the door can be replaced, organizers say replacing the stolen cash box — which contained about $400 to $500 — will be more difficult for the group at West Mayfield Community Park. 

Proceeds from the concession stand support the youth baseball organization and its 60 players. The money has helped pay for new batting cages, field improvements and umpire fees. 

Niedbala said the thief broke off the door handle and drilled a hole above the lock to get inside and access the cash box. 

There were no security cameras inside the concession stand at the time of the burglary, but organizers said they plan to install cameras following the incident. 

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Jesús Rodríguez’s RBI single helps the Giants rally to beat the Pirates 7-6 in 12 innings

(File Photo: Source for Photo: San Francisco Giants’ Christian Koss, center, scores against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Willy Adames’ single during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 10, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Sunday.

The Giants loaded the bases against Justin Lawrence (0-2) when Matt Chapman hit a double that only advanced automatic runner Heliot Ramos to third, and Drew Gilbert was intentionally walked.

Rodríguez followed with a single to right to give the struggling Giants just their third win in the last 12 games.

The teams traded two-run innings in the 10th, with Spencer Horwitz hitting a two-run double in the top half to give Pittsburgh the lead and Willy Adames answering with a two-run single with two outs in the bottom half to tie the game at 6.

Ryan Borucki (1-1) escaped a first-and-third, no-out jam in the 11th and a bases-loaded jam in the 12th to earn the win.

Ramos hit a solo homer and RBI double for the Giants.

Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin homered for the Pirates, who went 3-3 on their road trip against Arizona and San Francisco. Cruz also stole a base in the first, giving him 10 homers and 15 stolen bases in 39 games played. He joined Eric Davis (1987) and Lou Brock (1967) as the only players to reach those marks in fewer than 40 games played in a season.

The Giants fell behind 4-2 but rallied against Isaac Mattson to tie the game in the sixth on RBI doubles by Ramos and Chapman.

Up next

The Pirates return home Tuesday to start a series against Colorado, with ace Paul Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) set to start against RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-4, 6.92).

The Giants open a four-game series at Los Angeles with RHP Trevor McDonald (1-0, 1.29 ERA) facing Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.97).

Pirates get a season-high 20 hits and beat the Giants 13-3

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz (15) scores against the San Francisco Giants on Brandon Lowe’s triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 9, 2026 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

Every Pittsburgh starter recorded a hit. Oneil Cruz finished with three hits, while Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn each had two.

Braxton Ashcraft (2-2) went seven innings, allowing six hits and striking out six. Landon Roupp (5-3) struck out eight and gave up one run in four-plus innings before the Pirates pounced on the Giants’ bullpen.

Ryan Borucki replaced Roupp after a leadoff single by Bart in the fifth and but got just two outs before manager Tony Vitello pulled him in favor of Ryan Walker, who got San Francisco out of the inning.

Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ 21-year-old designated hitter, quickly answered with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth, his first in the majors, after getting the call-up from Sacramento earlier this week.

However, Walker surrendered two runs on back-to-back hits from Konnor Griffin and Bart, putting the Pirates ahead 4-1 in the sixth.

And in the seventh, the Pirates piled it on, getting four runs off JT Brubaker and then two more off Gregory Santos to take a 10-1 lead, garnering loud boos from Giants fans.

Giants second baseman Christian Koss left in the ninth inning after getting hit by a pitch on the shoulder.

Up next

Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.76 ERA) opposes Giants RHP Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.00 ERA) Sunday afternoon for the final game of the series.

Rafael Devers goes deep and Robbie Ray pitches the Giants to a 5-2 win over the Pirates

(File Photo: Source for Photo: San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, May 8, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Friday night.

The only run allowed by Ray (3-4) came in the second when Marcell Ozuna led off with his 300th career homer to put Pittsburgh up 1-0.

Devers homered for the fourth time this season, connecting against Carmen Mlodzinski (2-3) leading off the bottom half to tie it. It was just the 24th home run for San Francisco this year.

Ray walked three straight batters to load the bases with two outs in the third but struck out Oneil Cruz to keep it tied. The left-hander yielded four hits and four walks while striking out seven.

Keaton Winn pitched a perfect seventh and Matt Gage worked a scoreless eighth for San Francisco. Caleb Kilian gave up a run in the ninth but retired pinch-hitter Ryan O’Hearn on a groundout with runners on second and third to close it out.

Devers singled in the fifth and scored on a two-out single by Heliot Ramos to give the Giants a 2-1 lead.

Willy Adames led off the seventh with a single against Justin Lawrence and went to third on Ramos’ double. Drew Gilbert singled to make it 3-1 before Jesús Rodríguez was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Evan Sisk gave up a two-run single to Luis Arraez that made it 5-1.

Mlodzinski permitted two runs and seven hits in six innings. Lawrence was charged with three runs and failed to get an out.

The Giants began the day with the fewest homers in the majors, the fewest runs (115), and the fewest stolen bases (10).

Up next

Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft (1-2, 3.02 ERA) starts Saturday opposite Giants RHP Landen Roupp (5-2, 3.18).

Recall alert: Certain Giant Eagle pita chips sold in Pennsylvania and four other states recalled over potential Salmonella contamination

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on May 8th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Certain batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic and Herb are being recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Legacy Snack Solutions said it voluntarily recalled the chips after California Dairies Inc. recalled milk powder used in the seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The pita chips were sold in the snack aisle at Giant Eagle and Market District stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and Indiana.

The product comes in a 7.33-ounce black bag with the Giant Eagle logo at the top.

The recalled products have a Universal Product Code of “0 3003496507 5” and a best-by date of July 16, 2026.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause more severe illnesses.

No illnesses linked to the pita chips have been reported. Although routine testing showed negative results for Salmonella, customers are still urged not to eat the product.

According to the FDA, California Dairies’ milk powder was supplied to a third-party seasoning manufacturer, and the pita chips may contain the affected seasoning blend on their surface.

Although the seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella before use, the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution.

Customers seeking a refund or replacement should take a photo of the product’s barcode panel and best-by date before throwing the product away. Consumers can then return to the store where the chips were purchased with a receipt or call Legacy Snack Solutions at 1-800-532-6120 to request a credit.

Giant Eagle recalls turkey products sold in Pennsylvania and four other states due to possible metal fragment contamination

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Freedom, PA) Giant Eagle is recalling certain turkey products because they may be contaminated with metal fragments.

On Thursday, Giant Eagle said roasted turkey items produced at Fresh Food Manufacturing in Freedom could contain the fragments. The company said it discovered the issue during a routine inspection.

The products were sold beginning April 28 at Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and Indiana.

Customers are urged not to eat the products and should throw them away if they still have them.

Giant Eagle said refunds will be provided to customers who bring their receipts to Giant Eagle or Market District stores.

The company is also using its customer database to contact people who may have purchased the products.

Anyone with questions can call Giant Eagle customer service at 1-800-553-2324.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Giant Eagle said the following items are at risk:

  • Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • UPC: 28684900000
    • Best By Date: Through May 12, 2026
  • Roasted Turkey Breast Entree
    • UPC: 25689600000
    • Best By Date: Through May 12, 2026
  • Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy Entree
    • UPC: 25689700000
    • Through May 12, 2026
  • Roasted Turkey Meal (B)
    • UPC: 25688200000
    • Best By Date: Through May 11, 2026
  • Turkey Pot Pie
    • UPC: 20696900000
    • Best By Date: Through May 11, 2026
  • Roasted Turkey Breast
    • UPC: 25691700000
    • Best By Date: Through May 10, 2026
    • Customers

Woman who died in five-vehicle crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge remembered as cook at a McKeesport restaurant

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Smitty’s Place (McKeesport)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKeesport, PA) A Pittsburgh-area restaurant is remembering one of its employees who was killed in a five-vehicle crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge on Wednesday.

According to authorities, Danielle Jackman, 58, of Churchill, was removed from a vehicle by first responders and taken to a hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

On Thursday morning, Smitty’s Place shared a social media tribute to Jackman, who worked as a cook at the restaurant on Tuesdays and Sundays.

“Danielle was an amazing person, a valued friend, and a dedicated co-worker of David’s at Pittsburgh Mercy,” the post stated.

The restaurant said Jackman also worked as a DUI and AOD counselor and “touched the lives of many with her compassion, kindness and caring spirit.”

A balloon release in her memory is scheduled for May 15 at 7 p.m. at Smitty’s Place on Walnut Street in McKeesport.

The crash occurred around 3 p.m. Wednesday near the split of Route 28 and Route 65 by the Fort Duquesne Bridge.

Authorities identified the second victim as Michael Smith, 52, of Sheraden, who was inside an SUV that went over the side of the bridge and landed on Reedsdale Street on Pittsburgh’s North Side near Acrisure Stadium.

Officials said the other four vehicles involved in the crash remained on the ramp above Reedsdale Street.

Refurbished Acrisure Stadium Seats Available for Sale to Fans as Collectables

(File Photo: Source for Photo: People stand on the field in Acrisure Stadium before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks in Pittsburgh, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Friday a multi-year agreement with MeiGray to sell authenticated stadium seats removed during renovations at Acrisure Stadium.

The offering follows the start of a multi-year seat replacement project at the stadium. The first phase includes replacing approximately 22,000 seats in the Upper Level East, Upper Level West, and North Club sections before the start of the 2026 NFL season.

According to the Steelers, MeiGray will refurbish and repurpose the removed seats as collectibles for fans.

Fans will be able to purchase individual seats, seat pairs, seat backs, and seat bottoms from the stadium, including the venue’s signature gold and gray seats.

Prices begin at $399 for single seats and $599 for seat pairs. Autographed seat backs signed by select Steelers legends will also be available at $299. Unautographed seat backs are $199 and unautographed seat bottoms are $149.

The Steelers said fans may also pre-order seats scheduled to be removed during future renovation phases following the 2026 season.

Founded in 1997, MeiGray specializes in authenticated game-worn and game-used sports memorabilia and works with teams across the NBA, NHL, and WNBA.

For purchasing information, fans can visit MeiGray’s website by clicking here.